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by **InsomniaRed** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:21 am

Love the mini-map! Great work =D>

by **aequitas08** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:58 am

The mini map is better then the key, but there is something missing texture-wise. I like the idea of overlaying an image on the inland areas, also you could try adding shadow along outer perimeter or something that will make the island look more "natural" against the ocean background.

also killing neutral territs in the glacier zone would be an interesting element, but it all depends on whether you want this map to be classic play or not (i would play either). The map is really coming along nicely.

keep up the good work.
-aequitas08

by **the.killing.44** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:19 pm

Here's the image for page 4:

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InsomniaRed
Love the mini-map! Great work =D>

Nice

aequitas08
The mini map is better then the key,
Good

but there is something missing texture-wise. I like the idea of overlaying an image on the inland areas, also you could try adding shadow along outer perimeter or something that will make the island look more "natural" against the ocean background.
Alright, I'll play around in PS

also killing neutral territs in the glacier zone would be an interesting element, but it all depends on whether you want this map to be classic play or not (i would play either). The map is really coming along nicely.
keep up the good work.
-aequitas08
What do other people think of this? I think it'd be cool, personally, but not over-the-top.

Thanks, and lets keep the feedback flowin' in

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by **The Neon Peon** on Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:33 pm

Add something to the land. It still looks really plain and boring.

Take a look at the Iceland map, it has a lot of snow areas and other things in the land, which you might not notice at first glance, but add a lot of effect. Or perhaps simply do what the Scotland map does with the darker colors around borders.

Just play around with some stuff.

A few other points:
1. "Denmark Strait" should be horizontal, or change the "Baffin Bay" to run along the edge of the continent too.
2. I would like to see the glacier texture more pronounced.
3. There is gray between Nord and Danmarkshavn (top right tip.), along with some other inlets.

I love the background, and your attack lines especially. Map looks great. Good luck with it.

by **Joodoo** on Thu Mar 05, 2009 7:55 am

a bonus for holding the "capital" might be nice

by **the.killing.44** on Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:07 am

Joodoo
a bonus for holding the "capital" might be nice
That'd be "Nuuk" … not a bad idea. It's in the busiest region so that could work pretty well.

Neon I'll get to your comments later. gotta run

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by **yeti_c** on Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:11 am

I'd drop the attack routes legend bit - it's pretty damn obvious on this map - and it seems to tie the map to the minimap a bit - implying that area is more land...

C>

by **the.killing.44** on Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:31 am

The Neon Peon
Add something to the land. It still looks really plain and boring.
Done.
Take a look at the Iceland map, it has a lot of snow areas and other things in the land, which you might not notice at first glance, but add a lot of effect. Or perhaps simply do what the Scotland map does with the darker colors around borders.
Bit of both

.
Just play around with some stuff.

as always

A few other points:
1. "Denmark Strait" should be horizontal, or change the "Baffin Bay" to run along the edge of the continent too.
Fixed.
2. I would like to see the glacier texture more pronounced.
Reduced opacity of the grunge overlay layers that are on the glacier.
3. There is gray between Nord and Danmarkshavn (top right tip.), along with some other inlets.
Fixed.
I love the background, and your attack lines especially. Map looks great. Good luck with it.
Thanks Neon

yeti_c
I'd drop the attack routes legend bit - it's pretty damn obvious on this map - and it seems to tie the map to the minimap a bit - implying that area is more land...
Done. I didn't really want it, but added it out of confusion from some people. I'll put it back if necessary.

Large Version 5

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Keep the comments pourin' in!
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by **InsomniaRed** on Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:27 am

Hmm something about the glacier now just isn't doing it for me. Love the changes, but something about the glacier is throwing me off. I need to figure out what it is, but this map is looking really great .44!

by **The Neon Peon** on Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:25 am

New land looks a lot better. Love hat you did to it.

Just a few points this time:
Can you add a translation to the "Nunarput..."?
The minimap seems a bit big. Try reducing the size a little even if it is 75%

I am not sure what you change the colors on certain words in the legend. I would suggest making each column the same color, making each line the same color, or making them all the same. It just looks kind of odd if you have KILLING and not the rest of your full username. The black colons are almost impossible to see, remove them or make them visible.

by **MrBenn** on Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:12 am

InsomniaRed wrote:Hmm something about the glacier now just isn't doing it for me. Love the changes, but something about the glacier is throwing me off. I need to figure out what it is, but this map is looking really great .44!

Hmmm... I think the glacier looks a bit plasticy, and doesn't feel like it fits with the rest of the map. The other thing that bugs me about it, is that the glacier is 'unplayable', but you have a couple of direct paths straight across the middle of it... so it's 'unplayable' but not 'impassable' - this seems like a bit of a dichotomy?

The minimap still feels too big; and I dislike the fact that there is nothing visually to give a clue that it is a part of the legend and not another island? Yes, it has names and numbers on it, but both the main map and the minimap are just floating...

by **the.killing.44** on Sat Mar 07, 2009 4:45 am

InsomniaRed
Hmm something about the glacier now just isn't doing it for me. Love the changes, but something about the glacier is throwing me off. I need to figure out what it is, but this map is looking really great .44!
Thanks

. Hopefully this half-update took a step in the right direction.

The Neon Peon
New land looks a lot better. Love hat you did to it.
good

Just a few points this time:
Can you add a translation to the "Nunarput..."?
Done.
The minimap seems a bit big. Try reducing the size a little even if it is 75%
Done.
I am not sure what you change the colors on certain words in the legend. I would suggest making each column the same color, making each line the same color, or making them all the same. It just looks kind of odd if you have KILLING and not the rest of your full username. The black colons are almost impossible to see, remove them or make them visible.
Done … I think. I don't really mind the "—"'s being hard to see, unless it really bugs someone.

MrBenn
Hmmm... I think the glacier looks a bit plasticy, and doesn't feel like it fits with the rest of the map.
Like before, Hopefully this half-update took a step in the right direction.
The other thing that bugs me about it, is that the glacier is 'unplayable', but you have a couple of direct paths straight across the middle of it... so it's 'unplayable' but not 'impassable' - this seems like a bit of a dichotomy?
"Uninhabitable" (because that's basically what it is) sound better?
The minimap still feels too big; and I dislike the fact that there is nothing visually to give a clue that it is a part of the legend and not another island? Yes, it has names and numbers on it, but both the main map and the minimap are just floating...
Fixed, and added a title.
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Okay here's a partial update, mostly stuff that I recieved from wcaclimbing in private but also updating the things listed above. I have put the ice texture there only partally, but if people like it it can be there to stay

Version 6

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by **thenobodies80** on Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:19 am

Hi .44

Your map is simple and looks good.

I have some suggestions for you:

First post:

I like to see more info in your first post. (see your korea

)
Wrote the number of territories (not in a spoiler)
Actual bonuses and how you calculated them.
First post is the "HQ" of your map in which members have to find all they have to know, but you can decide to leave all things as they are now and add more info in future.

Graphic:
Your choice to wrote continent names on small map is good, don't turn back.
I love the bear

I noticed some little things to fix, but they are only small "dots", you can find a "horrible" 5 min GIMP work in spoiler :oops:

There's some darker borders
Some water zones have a strange color (intentionally?)
Obviously i suggest you to fix borders, but about water you can decided to fix them in future.

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Bonuses

I can't understand how do you calculate them...
Anyways...
Qaanaaq is +2 good chioce, easy to take and defend.
I suggest you to set Upernavik at least to +4, there are 5 territories and you have to defend them all to have the bonus, it's hard to take.
Narsaq is easy to defend +3 could be good but you can up to +4 if you like (for me is too)
Illoqqortoormut is good with a +5 , it's hard to take and 3 continents on 4 can attack this one.
Nurdostgronland has to be up to 4, why do you choose a +6 ? is similar to narsaq, when you take it you have to defend only 3 territories...

I finished my suggestions, for me you could obtain tha Adv stamp in few days.

Good work =D>

I will have a valid alternative to RJ' wonderful iceland for my future

by **the.killing.44** on Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:53 pm

Alright …

About the first post, I didn't include all that stuff 'cause I'm not exactly sure of it yet … I think I'll bump the tert count up to 32 (good #, no?), and about the bonuses, like I said before — they're numbers that are practically random, and I haven't calculated them or done anything about them. However, I'll do that for v7, as well as splitting some territories (the majority of this will occur in Nurdøst… and I'm thinking about making a tiny bonus up top).

And about those little things … I think that's just the result of so many "nooks and crannies" when I made the crazy borders, and so the (crazy amount of

) layer masks I have are missing some parts … I'll do a touch-up of those as well.

Thanks for the feedback

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by **DJ Teflon** on Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:46 pm

Good work, I like the way you have posted people's points and your responses and regular updates.

The territory link across the sea is a particularly nice effect. And the colour scheme is a nice blend. Plus, of course the Polar Bear is wicked.

I agree with the comments suggesting you stick with a straighforward map - although I have one idea you might wish to consider - temporary (winter) ice regions around the outside of Greenland - I'm not sure which areas of sea ice over - I imagine there are some towards Canada - an idea, whether they are extra territories or not it might be an extra graphical feature. If ice around the outside were slightly 'lower' in perspetive than the land but slightly 'higher' than the normal sea it might look cool (or it might look stupid though). Just an idea.

Bonus-wise the 'killer neutrals' and +1 for capital are features that fit with the map. Although not necessarily needed. If you do go for killer neutrals worth crossing, how about the north pole with a bonus for holding it? That might be overload for this kind of map though.

There's some handy bonus calculators on the tools thread.