[Abandoned] - Classic Cities: Perth

[cairnswk]

This is much better than the previous version.

Thanks natty.

[cairnswk]

To start the gameplay discussion...i've added some neutrals to the map above.
These are in regions that have less than 4 terrs and are obvious for gameplay balance.
So if there are 9 neutral starts, that leaves 51 - 9 = 42 starting positions...a golden number

[Nesoi]

These graphics are pretty ghastly (I'm sorry for any offense). The map is very two dimentional, which don't get me wrong - could work like a road map, however it just isn't working. And the colours are really, really awful.


Nesoi

[cairnswk]

These graphics are pretty ghastly (I'm sorry for any offense). The map is very two dimentional, which don't get me wrong - could work like a road map, however it just isn't working. And the colours are really, really awful.


Nesoi

Nesoi, thanks for your comments. I guess not everyone is going to like these colours and perhaps they will change if i come up with a better scheme...do you have any suggestions that might suit this city (if you've been there) or that you might like to see. I would ask that you give consideration to inner Perth having some gardens, but for the most part the surrounding countryside is quite dry mulga savannah type country.

[Nola_Lifer]

I don't think the graphics are ghastly they just distract you from the map. My eyes have problems looking at the map because they keep returning to the curves and the city in the background. It just difficult to concentrate on the map because my eyes are so distracted.

[cairnswk]

I don't think the graphics are ghastly they just distract you from the map. My eyes have problems looking at the map because they keep returning to the curves and the city in the background. It just difficult to concentrate on the map because my eyes are so distracted.

Thanks Nola_lifer. I understand what you are saying. There are two things that can be done regarding that.
The point up to the top-right of the curve is a leader which draws your eye to the city...that can be cut.
The other thing, is that after the city in completed in colour and other bits, it can have reduced opacity applied to make it less dominant on your eyes.
That will surely help.

[Gillipig]

My main concern with this map is the swans, or to be exact how similar in colour they are. Hard to get an overview of what swan belongs to what bonus region. I think you should either change the colour of the bonus regions or get rid of the swans. I prefer the first option because I like the swans !

[Nola_Lifer]

My main concern with this map is the swans, or to be exact how similar in colour they are. Hard to get an overview of what swan belongs to what bonus region. I think you should either change the colour of the bonus regions or get rid of the swans. I prefer the first option because I like the swans !

They have names on them. It isn't that hard to figure out.

[Gillipig]

My main concern with this map is the swans, or to be exact how similar in colour they are. Hard to get an overview of what swan belongs to what bonus region. I think you should either change the colour of the bonus regions or get rid of the swans. I prefer the first option because I like the swans !

They have names on them. It isn't that hard to figure out.

It really doesn't matter much that they have names on them! On a fairly small and standard map like this you shouldn't have to closely study the map and read all the text to see what value each bonus region has. It should be obvious from the first look at it! Too similar bonus colours in combination with an unorthodox legend makes it a bit harder than it should be!

[AndyDufresne]

I don't think the graphics are ghastly they just distract you from the map. My eyes have problems looking at the map because they keep returning to the curves and the city in the background. It just difficult to concentrate on the map because my eyes are so distracted.

I'm somewhere around this boat I think. The perspective is strange to my eyes.


--Andy

[thenobodies80]

Cairsnwk, what are the territories that give you problems with the space?

I did a quick test with 888 and the map resized to 700px x 700px and it seems to me that everything fits, maybe farndale is a bit tight but it could be fixed changing a bit the border with lynwood to fit the name of the region in the right way/have a clearer border with thornlie. What do you think about 700x700 for the small? It will be better for those who use the small maps because it's not so far from the standard 630px wide.



Nobodies

[cairnswk]

Cairsnwk, what are the territories that give you problems with the space?

I did a quick test with 888 and the map resized to 700px x 700px and it seems to me that everything fits, maybe farndale is a bit tight but it could be fixed changing a bit the border with lynwood to fit the name of the region in the right way/have a clearer border with thornlie. What do you think about 700x700 for the small? It will be better for those who use the small maps because it's

Nobodies

tnb80, 700x700 would be fine.

[isaiah40]

tnb80, 700x700 would be fine.

That being said ...

[cairnswk]

tnb80, 700x700 would be fine.

That being said ...

Thanks iasiah40

[cairnswk]

As requested above, the new smaller size is below.
I have also removed the pointed piece on South Guilford near the title and reduced the army circles to 22x22.


And this was basic xml done to test the new size...