Luxembourg [Quenched]

[gimil]

1.11d is the one I voted for but any of the textures need to be a little less intense to work.

Define intense.

Does that mean subtle like Zeak said?

Yeah, make hte texture more subtle

[MrBenn]

Ruben,

I've gone for 11e - I think it is the most understated of the options - and the texture should be exactly that, understated and subtle.

On another note, the border of Lux. City is in a different style from the other regions, and should probably be amended.

I'm not convinced that Ardennes and Letzeberg are both worth +3 - Letzeberg is pretty impossible to hold, and I'd be tempted to up it to +4.

The whole map is going to be pretty open, although I think the strongest area is going to be Ardennes... it has +3, and can be defended by two terrs. If you get a drop there with Troisvierges, then without crappy dice, I'd imagine you're going to be hard to beat.

How many neutrals do you envisage starting on Lux. City - I'm imagining a standard 3?

[Ruben Cassar]

Ruben,

I've gone for 11e - I think it is the most understated of the options - and the texture should be exactly that, understated and subtle.

On another note, the border of Lux. City is in a different style from the other regions, and should probably be amended.

I'm not convinced that Ardennes and Letzeberg are both worth +3 - Letzeberg is pretty impossible to hold, and I'd be tempted to up it to +4.

The whole map is going to be pretty open, although I think the strongest area is going to be Ardennes... it has +3, and can be defended by two terrs. If you get a drop there with Troisvierges, then without crappy dice, I'd imagine you're going to be hard to beat.

How many neutrals do you envisage starting on Lux. City - I'm imagining a standard 3?

Ben all these points have been addressed in previous posts. Check them out mate.

As a small recap the bonus for Letzebuerg was 4 before but got reduced to 3 after much debate. Lux City gets 3 neutrals, there was a poll on this as well.

[rocky mountain]

...then without crappy dice, I'd imagine you're going to be hard to beat.

on any map with good dice you're going to be hard to beat...
And i voted for 11.d

[gimil]

Which texture do you prefer for the bordering states? (see page 1 or 12)

Poll ended at Wed Jun 04, 2008 7:18 pm

1.11a (No Texture)
7
35%

1.11b
0
No votes

1.11c
2
10%

1.11d
6
30%

1.11e
5
25%


Total votes : 20

[Ruben Cassar]

Since the poll was so close I decided to go a way in between 1.11a and 1.11d. I made the texture of 1.11d more subtle.

Version 1.12

[t-o-m]

now that looks good

EDIT:
i would quite like to see something like this on the mini-map area:



thats just me though.

[Ruben Cassar]

now that looks good

EDIT:
i would quite like to see something like this on the mini-map area:

thats just me though.

Yes, it's a nice alternative. But I think I'm going to stick with the original.

[onbekende]

nice map mate!

small advice: why not make Lëtzebuerg +4, its central, 4 terr to defend, the person who actually gets it and can cash in with it next turn should be in a win situation already.

[rocky mountain]

i beleive there haqs been discussion on that and they resolved to keep it at +3.i think its fine.
i like the texture now. its looking better all the time!

[edbeard]

texture is good and I like Unit_2's idea


I still say that border makes no sense (you know which one). But, at the least a 'Luxembourg City is not part of the Letzebuerg bonus' line is needed if you don't change the border.

[MrBenn]

Why not change the Luxembourg flag on the legend to be the same stlye as those on the non-playable regions of the actual map??

[sam_levi_11]

wow what a change in this map! okay i have to say this is great but maybe luxembourg city should be a 6 neutral, so that you cant take it straight away?

[Ruben Cassar]

wow what a change in this map! okay i have to say this is great but maybe luxembourg city should be a 6 neutral, so that you cant take it straight away?

There was a poll about the neutral units on Luxembourg City and it was decided that they should be 3.

I don't want to change the Luxembourg flag cause I like it as it is using a different style from the rest.

[RjBeals]

I think we're ready for Final Forge Ruben. I love the map as is.

[Ruben Cassar]

I think we're ready for Final Forge Ruben. I love the map as is.

Thanks RJ.

I am waiting for Andy to pop by and check it out.

Today I finished my exams so hopefully I will have more time to focus on maps in the coming days.

[t-o-m]

I think we're ready for Final Forge Ruben. I love the map as is.

Thanks RJ.

I am waiting for Andy to pop by and check it out.

Today I finished my exams so hopefully I will have more time to focus on maps in the coming days.

yes it does look great
congrats ruben,
hope you did well in your exams

[gimil]

SO rubby, is your plan to make a map of every european country?

[max is gr8]

I have one small question, why didn't you take advantage of the possibilities of adding banks, to add a new bonus. (Also Luxembourg city should be neutral at start.)

[Ruben Cassar]

SO rubby, is your plan to make a map of every european country?

No not every country because someone has already done Scotland, Portugal, Italy, etc! :p

[Ruben Cassar]

I have one small question, why didn't you take advantage of the possibilities of adding banks, to add a new bonus. (Also Luxembourg city should be neutral at start.)

Luxembourg City starts as neutral. It is also stated in the map legend that it starts as a neutral.

[sam_levi_11]

SO rubby, is your plan to make a map of every european country?

No not every country because someone has already done Scotland, Portugal, Italy, etc! :p

may i request turkey or a city map of....whats it called....istanbul? the one divied into two conts...asia and europe. just i think the escalting bonus' would make more interesting maps than many others.

[RjBeals]

So I guess this will be headed over to FF soon ?

[AndyDufresne]

Final Forge

---The Luxembourg Map has reached the ‘Final Forge’ Stage. I've revived this thread from the pits of the Foundry Furnace (okay, maybe not) and have examined the contents. Nearly every major concern has been addressed. If there are any other current concerns, please make your voice heard. If after a reasonable amount of time there has not been any objection or protest, the map will be deemed finished with the 'Foundry Brand' of approval and will be submitted for live play. As long as there is still discussion or posts that have yet to be commented on, the map will remain in Final Forge until said discussion has reached the conclusion that the map has reached its final and polished version.

Post questions and concerns if any.

--Andy

[AndyDufresne]

Sorry, been busy with the site-wide update and various other duties!

I still say that border makes no sense (you know which one). But, at the least a 'Luxembourg City is not part of the Letzebuerg bonus' line is needed if you don't change the border.

I agree with Edbeard here. Consistency, even if it is "clear."


--Andy