[Abandoned] - Trench Warfare!

[mibi]

Here's a thought that might improve legend/play clarity... what if the legend info about the "orders" (mortars and the like) were moved up to the top of the column, directly under the territories? It seems like that would just make more sense, and perhaps draw needed attention to them as territories.

This could work.... the legend is currently in a loose order of importance or "what will likely be used in the game" trenchs, machine guns, etc... all the way down to artillery which is the least likely scenario.

The thing about the orders is that they will definetly look like territories when they have actual army numbers on them.

[Incandenza]

And just to augment mibi's point: the legend as it stands basically aligns with how a game will go: in the early going you secure trenches, then move forward and take a machine gun, then hit the bunker and start chipping away at the orders... plus none of the orders are likely to come into play in the first couple of turns, giving people time to become acclimated on the map.

No matter what, people are going to make mistakes. People will misread the legend, they won't understand a certain instruction, whatever. But like I said before, the most comprehensive legend in the world won't entirely eradicate user error.... and experience is always the best teacher. Ask anyone that's marooned a huge army on an artillery in waterloo, I guarantee they'll never make the same mistake.

[blue sam3]

Ask anyone that's marooned a huge army on an artillery in waterloo, I guarantee they'll never make the same mistake.

providing they aren't me anyway

[mibi]

I wonder if there is a timeline on any xml update...it's been a while since we have had one.

[Incandenza]

Well, I'm not exactly holding my breath, but who knows?

Meanwhile, here's Version 5 again:

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[TaCktiX]

This is a nitpick in the purest sense, but the G on the grid is a little too destroyed, and a quick glanceover could mistake it for a C (even though there's a C column higher up) Perhaps a little less grime on that section?

[Androidz]

Another nittypick the corner in 1 and A is a bit destroyed. unfilled with colours (black line. in the other area...

[Hopscotcher]

I have to admit I haven't read the entire log, but have you considered adding landmines somewhow? Perhaps if you take a space adjacent to a machine gun, you lose one extra troop or somesuch? just an idea.

[Incandenza]

I have to admit I haven't read the entire log, but have you considered adding landmines somewhow? Perhaps if you take a space adjacent to a machine gun, you lose one extra troop or somesuch? just an idea.

Thanks for your interest. Landmines were discussed and ultimately rejected. It's hard enough getting across No Man's Land as it stands.

Tac and Androidz, I think we're at a point where further graphic touch-ups will be waiting on the needed xml update. But we'll definitely keep your comments in mind.

[Blitzaholic]

whoa Incandenza with a map, awesome

does it seem a little dark or hard to see?

[Incandenza]

whoa Incandenza with a map, awesome

does it seem a little dark or hard to see?

Thanks, blitz, but all credit should go to mibi. His concept, his graphics, his baby... I'm just the adviser and logistical technician.

And it's dark, but intentionally so, and everything will be quite clear once all the army numbers are laid down.

[LED ZEPPELINER]

maybe try putting the numbers on the bottom too, that way people can see them easier when they are reinforcing/attacking

[saaimen]

maybe try putting the numbers on the bottom too, that way people can see them easier when they are reinforcing/attacking

I completely second that.

BUT... No size limitation issues then?
Maybe just move the whole grid up a bit. Then you could have the numbers be partially inside the squares, like the letters. Cause now, the numbers on top do take quite some space...

[mibi]

maybe try putting the numbers on the bottom too, that way people can see them easier when they are reinforcing/attacking

I completely second that.

BUT... No size limitation issues then?
Maybe just move the whole grid up a bit. Then you could have the numbers be partially inside the squares, like the letters. Cause now, the numbers on top do take quite some space...

Yeah the whole grid could get moved up. And the numbers can come down in size too.

Great map! Can't wait to play!

[Incandenza]

Great map! Can't wait to play!

Yeah, you and me both.