Quad Cities Map [Quenched]

[Victor Sullivan]

The map with Sullivan's recommended bonus revisions.

Looks great!

EDIT: Quoted irons so the image could be at the top of this page.

[Evil DIMwit]

Please keep the latest version of the map on the first page of the topic, along with any gameplay information like territory counts, neutral values, and so on.

[ironsij0287]

Please keep the latest version of the map on the first page of the topic, along with any gameplay information like territory counts, neutral values, and so on.

No problem.

[ironsij0287]

So, anything else? I'm good as it stands right now as far as gameplay unless someone has any more input.

[Evil DIMwit]

Actually, I think this is pretty good. Rock Island might be a little bit overpowered, but on a map this big that might not be relevant. 70 is a good number of territories, and I don't see any other major problem points. If no one else raises an issue, I'll promote this.

[Evil DIMwit]

No comments? Good. Looks like a promotion here.

[Victor Sullivan]

Very nice.

[ironsij0287]

Onto Graphics. I would imagine there'll be some comments/suggestions here.

[Victor Sullivan]

My only quibble is the boxes that have the names of the bonus areas are just not quick-reference friendly, nor does it look aesthetically splendid. Honestly, I'm not really sure what a good alternative would be, though.

[ironsij0287]

My only quibble is the boxes that have the names of the bonus areas are just not quick-reference friendly, nor does it look aesthetically splendid. Honestly, I'm not really sure what a good alternative would be, though.

Yeah. But I do at least have the bonus numbers on the small map to accompany them.

[ironsij0287]

Would troop number circles or whatever you call them be a good idea? I'm thinking in some of the regions it might help a little.

[MrBenn]

This is a very good-looking map - it's good to see somebody with a good attitude too

I'll have a more in-depth look later, and have some thoughts about how to take it from good to great

[AndyDufresne]

For the graphics, where do you want to see this map go, ironsij? Is your intent to develop it more into what looks like a tabletop foldable map? A brochure map for the area? Or something with that sort of theme? (Indian Empire, High Seas, Route 66, etc) Or more a simply crafted map with minimal aesthetics (Australia, Charelston, Greenland, etc).


--Andy

[ironsij0287]

Probably the latter with minimal aesthetics. I used up so much space with the territories and labels that trying to add any additional effects to the map in my opinion would really muddy it up.

[thenobodies80]

You could try to add a sort of image to your background, maybe something related with the zone the map shows or just a texture instead of using that green background because your map looks like it's floating on a strange green substance.
You could also work a bit on river, the water can be improved a bit to look a bit less flat (charleston map is a good example) and the river edges should have softer changes of directions, less "angular".
Did you try to draw thinner creek where they start?
A question, probably a stupid one since the first time i read your map title i thought about one of this , but because there's that empty space between the Mississippi, Big Island and Turkey Hollow?
Isn't rivers and creeks redundant? I think that something like rivers are only passable by bridge is enough. or not?
Your signature is hard to read imo.
Swap the position of armies and name in Campbell.
I tested the map on vischeck, the colors look fine and your good minimap is a nice addition.

Could you please post a version with yellow and orange 888 on the zones with the same colors? I don't think there will be problems since numbers have a black outline, but just to be sure...

On the whole it's a nice map, you're on the right way!

Nobodies