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by **Peter Gibbons** on Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:04 pm

MrBenn wrote:How goes things with Chicago?
Any further thoughts/feedback?

I might be in the minority, but I had agreement from the players that I played my first game with...

I'm thinking the map might look better with visible army circles. Totally a cosmetic thing, and if it was tried earlier in the thread and ditched (I forget if it was), ignore my suggestion. But anyway, something felt weird about the visual and I really think that was it.

Otherwise, great map.

by **ShreddingMyNotes** on Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:58 pm

Wouldn't it be more appropriate for it to say "Pilsen" instead of "West Town"? I've never heard the term "West Town" while living in that area. Pilsen might be too specific, but at least it would be accurate to the neighborhood, eh?

by **Scott-Land** on Sun Feb 14, 2010 10:31 am

ShreddingMyNotes wrote:Wouldn't it be more appropriate for it to say "Pilsen" instead of "West Town"? I've never heard the term "West Town" while living in that area. Pilsen might be too specific, but at least it would be accurate to the neighborhood, eh?

Have no problem changing the name-- not sure if Lack will want to reload the images for that type of change tho'. Mr Benn would know more about such things? tbh, not sure if it will warrant a change as Final Forge is typically directed more towards game play.

by **iancanton** on Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:32 pm

such changes are indeed possible; u will need to submit new images (large and small) plus new xml. since we're so far seeing no gameplay or graphics complaints about anything at all - other than peter's suggestion on troop circles - we can be reasonably confident that this won't be the first of a great number of beta revisions, so feel free to make the change as and when u're ready.

ian.

by **Scott-Land** on Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:03 pm

iancanton wrote:such changes are indeed possible; u will need to submit new images (large and small) plus new xml. since we're so far seeing no gameplay or graphics complaints about anything at all - other than peter's suggestion on troop circles - we can be reasonably confident that this won't be the first of a great number of beta revisions, so feel free to make the change as and when u're ready.

ian.

I was referring to the name change of West Town to Pilsen... as far as the army circles are concerned, if anyone wants to volunteer to redo the xml-- I can slap some circles on the map but that (graphical) ship has already sailed. I'm not spending hours re-coordinating the xml for circles at this point ( considering there's been only one complaint ).

Ps. I've got three active games and once those are finished, I'm going to take an indefinite leave of absence so I'll take care of the name change within the week or so before I sign out. Hopefully that will be enough to get it through Beta as there hasn't been a game play issue / problem in the weeks it's been in beta.

by **Peter Gibbons** on Mon Feb 15, 2010 7:45 pm

To be clear, I wouldn't classify it as a complaint. Just something that a few of us in a 4-player game thought might make the map a bit better. With that said, it's one of those things that might make it look worse--so if it's a ton of work (I have no idea how long these things take), then I totally understand not having a go at it.

by **Scott-Land** on Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:12 pm

Peter Gibbons wrote:To be clear, I wouldn't classify it as a complaint. Just something that a few of us in a 4-player game thought might make the map a bit better. With that said, it's one of those things that might make it look worse--so if it's a ton of work (I have no idea how long these things take), then I totally understand not having a go at it.

Several months ago in the middle of the graphical stage ( I wanna say pages 5-9 ), I tried several variations of army circles and it did look a bit cluttered. Without the circles, it also helps separate/distinguish the rail stations. Definitely something that was tried, considered, then ultimately discounted for several reasons. Like I said, I have no objections to anyone that wants to volunteer and redo the xml if it becomes a major issue. If you take a look through those pages, I don't think it adds that much value to the map itself tbh.

by **MrBenn** on Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:40 pm

The addition of army circles is generally a moot point unless there are severe complains about visibility of army numbers.

Any territory name-changes will require new XML and new images; I don't recall whether this went live before/after the change to the XML header information (ie most of it is no longer required)...

by **MrBenn** on Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:26 pm

Further to the above, is the territory name-change something that is actually going to happen? If so, then I think that's the only thing keeping this map in Beta. :-$

by **laddida** on Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:57 pm

i dont think change of anything is neccsisary

by **Scott-Land** on Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:47 pm

I think we're good to go Mr Benn, I looked up the actual map of Chicago again and made some calls , and West Town, I believe is a better fit. Would have to agree with Greg ( Laddi) considering he is native of Chicago like the many that have posted.

Thanks again everyone for the great feedback in the actual making of this map-- hope everyone continues to enjoy it.

Cheers~

by **MrBenn** on Fri Mar 05, 2010 10:57 am

Quenching

---The Beta period has concluded for the Chicago Map. All objections have had their time. The Foundry and I hereby brand this map with the Foundry Brand. Let it be known that this map is now ready to be released into live play.

Congratulations Scott-Land, your shiny new medal is well-earned =D>