[Official] Montreal REVAMP [Quenched]

[tallfella27]

Try fixing the blurry text by increasing the font tracking a bit ... that'll give you a little more space between letters

[cairnswk]

the small version of the map's text is a little blurry

does anyone else see this as an issue. if so I will try to fix it.

WM...yes I find the tert names blurry...i think it has to do with the black behind them in conjunction with the font used.
maybe if you expanded them on the horizontal scaler and made the white more brilliant.
Also is there any chance you would consider reducing the size of the Lac St Louis to the same size as the river and other Lac on the map. I find my eye keeps being drawn to that name, and overrides the tert names.
I must say though, the colours are excellent.
Can anyone tell what that gray area is with all the white lines and buildings, a university or such like?
This is really looking very improved.

[WidowMakers]

I used the same size text for both the large and small map. It gets rid of the blurriness
XML:
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/6/15/ ... real_6.xml

[AndyDufresne]

Well the map is looking quite well! The font on the small map still isn't working for me. I'm not sure of the particular reason...but my eyes don't seem to like it!

Regarding the legend, could you make the text there a little easier to read? It might be the gray lettering and the black outline that isn't working so well there, but if you could make it a little clearer that would be superb!

And I'd maybe consider making the bridges a hair bit bigger, just so they can stand out a little more (at least the small version would benefit from this).


--Andy

[AndyDufresne]

Final Forge

---The Montreal REVAMP has reached the ‘Final Forge’ Stage. I've revived this thread from the pits of the Foundry furnace and have examined the contents. Nearly every major concern has been addressed. If there are any other current concerns, please make your voice heard. There will be at least two days (but may extend pass that) for you to post any objections; if no one has posted any protest after two days the map will be deemed finished with the 'Foundry Brand' of approval and will be submitted for live play. If after two days there is still discussion going on it may continue until said discussion has reached the conclusion that the map has reached its final and polished version.

Post questions and concerns if any.


--Andy

[yeti_c]

Agree text is hard to read on small and legend...

Also the yellow in the legend is harsh with the letters...

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[WidowMakers]

OK.

I switched the white and black around on the text. I think it is much better now. Both the legend and the territory names are less fuzzy and more clear to read.

[yeti_c]

Much better.

Nice work.

C.

[AndyDufresne]

I think this opposite effect you have going is much better than the previous, though I'd maybe consider making the black of the text darker!


--Andy

[KEYOGI]

Hmm... I'm suprised this new text is more supported than the old. The previous versions text provided a nice contrast that made the text easy to read, it really stood out from the map. This new font and it's effects are very bad for my eyes as the text almost seems to bleed onto the map, rather than stand out from it.

[qwert]

The letters is very light,can be more darken?

[Teya]

I prefer the previous text as well. I can barely read the small map with the new text.

[Ruben Cassar]

I prefer the previous text as well. I can barely read the small map with the new text.

I agree. However I don't particularly like the previous text either, so could you try some other text options that are more legible?

[WidowMakers]

The new text is the exact same font as the old. All I did was make the new style black with a white glow. (Instead of white with a black glow). I will see what happens when I make the text bolder.

[yeti_c]

I prefer the previous text as well. I can barely read the small map with the new text.

I agree. However I don't particularly like the previous text either, so could you try some other text options that are more legible?

Completely disagree - the new text is much more legible?!

Weird... bit like Marmite... some like - some hate!!

C.