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Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:25 pm
by Bruceswar
I see no reason this should be a problem as far as being readable. This is no different than any other map as it goes with size. I will post a small mock up ASAP.

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:21 pm
by Bruceswar
natty_dread wrote:
isaiah40 wrote:Just double checked. The map size is at 656x800, which is over the 630x600 for the small. If this is the large then the small would be at 433x528 approximately.


If the large is 656x800 then the small would be 492x600.



Natty is right, I am within the standard sizes... I think fonts can be addressed in graphics?

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 3:48 pm
by isaiah40
Well the legibility of the territory names is critical from a game play perspective. Can you post the small map then so we can see how they are? If they are okay, then I'll get with the CA's to see if they have any thoughts and ideas on the gameplay.

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:32 pm
by Bruceswar
I am still hunting out a font, but I am can assure you the small map will be fully readable. I have some fonts in mind..

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I like the Rapla font for being readable right now. It works for the small map also.

On that note... What does it take to get out of the drafting area?

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:33 pm
by DiM
rapla and tallinn are both nice and readabble

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:41 pm
by Bruceswar
I am really starting to like the rapla look if you ask me.

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:50 pm
by isaiah40
Yes I really like rapla. I'll let Industrial Helix know and hopefully he'll give you the ole Draft Stamp soon. ;)

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:52 pm
by Bruceswar
isaiah40 wrote:Yes I really like rapla. I'll let Industrial Helix know and hopefully he'll give you the ole Draft Stamp soon. ;)



Thanks!

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 5:27 pm
by Bruceswar
And here is the small version sample..


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Seems readable to me... How about everybody else?

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:12 pm
by Industrial Helix
I'd pick a better font for the small map, its a tad unreadable... but you should know how to handle this properly.

Onward!

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Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:33 pm
by Bruceswar
Industrial Helix wrote:I'd pick a better font for the small map, its a tad unreadable... but you should know how to handle this properly.

Onward!

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Thanks for the Draft Stamp!

Re: Baltic States: Version 6 Pg 5 Next Level?

PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:37 pm
by Bruceswar
And with that said... Next version...

Changes:
Font Changed for all territories, and legend
Rivers made a bit smaller
Added more trees
New Font is much more clear.

To Do:

Correct Bonus Values?
Add More Impassables?

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Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:06 am
by Commander9
Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:33 am
by Victor Sullivan
For your current version, I'd make the following changes to your bonus values:
  • West Estonia: +4 or +5
  • West Latvia: +5
  • Central Latvia: +6 or +7
  • East Latvia: +4
  • West Lithuania: +2 or +3
-Sully

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:22 pm
by Bruceswar
Commander9 wrote:Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.



OK I am all ears? Which ones do you mean? Name wise or border wise?

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 6:24 pm
by Bruceswar
Victor Sullivan wrote:For your current version, I'd make the following changes to your bonus values:
  • West Estonia: +4 or +5
  • West Latvia: +5
  • Central Latvia: +6 or +7
  • East Latvia: +4
  • West Lithuania: +2 or +3
-Sully



Interesting.. I am going to plug them all into the bonus calc and see what I like.

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 2:26 pm
by Commander9
Bruceswar wrote:
Commander9 wrote:Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.



OK I am all ears? Which ones do you mean? Name wise or border wise?


Well, first of all, in the middle, Alytus should most definitely not be there. Kaunas was the temporary capital and it's still the 2nd biggest city in Lithuania and while I really am not a big fan of it, it should most definitely be there. Switch Kelme to Šiauliai (as it's the 4th biggest city), Zarasai to Panevėžys, Lazdijai to Marijampolė, Ignalina to Utena, Plunge to Telšiai.

Klaipeda = Klaipėda
Plunge = Plungė
Kelme = Kelmė
Liepaja = Liepāja

This is everything that I've noticed, but I'll try to find some time this weekend to do a more thorough look.

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:20 pm
by Bruceswar
Commander9 wrote:
Bruceswar wrote:
Commander9 wrote:Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.



OK I am all ears? Which ones do you mean? Name wise or border wise?


Well, first of all, in the middle, Alytus should most definitely not be there. Kaunas was the temporary capital and it's still the 2nd biggest city in Lithuania and while I really am not a big fan of it, it should most definitely be there. Switch Kelme to Šiauliai (as it's the 4th biggest city), Zarasai to Panevėžys, Lazdijai to Marijampolė, Ignalina to Utena, Plunge to Telšiai.

Klaipeda = Klaipėda
Plunge = Plungė
Kelme = Kelmė
Liepaja = Liepāja

This is everything that I've noticed, but I'll try to find some time this weekend to do a more thorough look.


Interesting... I will make the needed changes.. The map I looked at had it all wrong... LOL

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:55 pm
by Commander9
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This might help you to get a bit better feeling on what's where. Also, after another look:

Rezekne = Rēzekne
Kraslava = Krāslava

I think I got most of all, but I do not know Estonia/Latvia quite as well as Lithuania, so I might have missed something.

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:54 pm
by Bruceswar
Thanks I will get on those name changes!

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:14 pm
by Commander9
Bruceswar wrote:Thanks I will get on those name changes!


No problems. I'll leave some input on bonus values as well a bit later.

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 6:47 pm
by Bruceswar
Commander9 wrote:
Bruceswar wrote:Thanks I will get on those name changes!


No problems. I'll leave some input on bonus values as well a bit later.



Thanks!

Re: Baltic States: Version 7 Pg 6 Correct Bonus Values?

PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:03 am
by Bruceswar
So I have spent the last few days in a in a redrawing mode. Which is why I have not made a post with a new map version.

This is what I would have liked to keep and gone forward with, but I could just not get anything to work keeping all the green while showing the bonuses. Alas I thought I would show you before I recolor the map into bonuses again.

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Re: Baltic States: Version 4 Pg 3 Name Help please!

PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:10 am
by codeblue1018
Bruceswar wrote:Version 5:

All names added or fixed
New Title Graphic


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Looking good Bruce; can't wait to beat you on it. :lol:

Re: Baltic States: Version 4 Pg 3 Name Help please!

PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:30 am
by Bruceswar
codeblue1018 wrote:Looking good Bruce; can't wait to beat you on it. :lol:



Keep dreaming! :lol: :lol: =D> O:)