TRAFALGAR [12.4.2012] QUENCHED (V65)

[The Neon Peon]

I think that if the ships were from the side view, the map would look a lot better even though it is inaccurate to have a side view of a ship from the top. right now it is hard to tell they are ships.

P.S. Do we need to name every ship?

[cairnswk]

I think that if the ships were from the side view, the map would look a lot better even though it is inaccurate to have a side view of a ship from the top. right now it is hard to tell they are ships.

P.S. Do we need to name every ship?

Well yes most ships don't look like ships that we see from the side when they are shown from the top.

As to every ship being named...well the rest of the foundry will determine that i guess amd i think you might have your own battle there. I could be wrong.
And what would you suggest otherwise. It's all good and well to state something but having no alternative to what you want doesn't tell me anything.

[Gypsys Kiss]

I think that if the ships were from the side view, the map would look a lot better even though it is inaccurate to have a side view of a ship from the top. right now it is hard to tell they are ships.

P.S. Do we need to name every ship?

Well yes most ships don't look like ships that we see from the side when they are shown from the top.

As to every ship being named...well the rest of the foundry will determine that i guess amd i think you might have your own battle there. I could be wrong.
And what would you suggest otherwise. It's all good and well to state something but having no alternative to what you want doesn't tell me anything.

I dont post much in here (that might be an understatement), but I spend a lot of time looking, and I think with this type of map attention to detail is paramount, otherwise it will be just a sea battle. You may aswell say 'do we have to name every state on USA'. The answer is yes, you do.

Keep up the good work cairns.

I will go back to just looking now.

[cairnswk]

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I dont post much in here (that might be an understatement), but I spend a lot of time looking, and I think with this type of map attention to detail is paramount, otherwise it will be just a sea battle. You may aswell say 'do we have to name every state on USA'. The answer is yes, you do.

Keep up the good work cairns.

I will go back to just looking now.

I agree wholeheartedly.

[cairnswk]

Starting to take shape a bit.....not all the indicators are on the french vessels yet....

[Incandenza]

Your legend list is missing B26.

Yes, definitely the top-down view. I can't imagine doing it any other way.

Also, am I supposed to be able to tell the differences between ship types (frigate, etc.) from the current draft? 'Cause maybe my eyes have gone south, but I can't. Or maybe I'm not looking for the right thing, tho I do detect a few of those flagship backstay banners.

[yeti_c]

tho I do detect a few of those flagship backstay banners.

Good eyes - although I can only see 1 on the Victory?!

C.

[cairnswk]

Your legend list is missing B26.

Yes, definitely the top-down view. I can't imagine doing it any other way.

Also, am I supposed to be able to tell the differences between ship types (frigate, etc.) from the current draft? 'Cause maybe my eyes have gone south, but I can't. Or maybe I'm not looking for the right thing, tho I do detect a few of those flagship backstay banners.

tho I do detect a few of those flagship backstay banners.

Good eyes - although I can only see 1 on the Victory?!

C.

Appreciate your comments guys....but long way to go on this one yet.
I'll see what i can do to attend to those issues.

[Incandenza]

btw, why isn't this in the drafting room? cough-MrB-cough

[whitestazn88]

the second draft is considerably better. this was my first time going through the thread, and i was going to suggest that it was hard to tell which ship belonged to whom, but now its much clearer.

i currently don't understand attack routes, and theres no bonus structure in place, but i'm sure you'll get that done soon

[cairnswk]

the second draft is considerably better. this was my first time going through the thread, and i was going to suggest that it was hard to tell which ship belonged to whom, but now its much clearer.

i currently don't understand attack routes, and theres no bonus structure in place, but i'm sure you'll get that done soon

Yes thanks whitestazn88...not quite there yet.

[cairnswk]

Your legend list is missing B26.

Yes, definitely the top-down view. I can't imagine doing it any other way.

Also, am I supposed to be able to tell the differences between ship types (frigate, etc.) from the current draft? 'Cause maybe my eyes have gone south, but I can't. Or maybe I'm not looking for the right thing, tho I do detect a few of those flagship backstay banners.

Incandenza, i don't think the frigates were much involved in action in this battle.
I know the Syrius (not listed yet) was a Frigate, but the others i am having a time to identify in this current line up.
Further reading needed....

[cairnswk]

Version 3.

Some major things being sorted.
1. Bombardment indicators
2. Boarding indicators
3. difference between frigates and ships of line
4. French ships not all identified yet.

[MrBenn]

Subject: BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR - V3(p2) New Stuff

btw, why isn't this in the drafting room? cough-MrB-cough

cough-cough??!!

[Moved]

I hope that cough isn't contagious... I don't want you spreading your germs in here!

[cairnswk]

Subject: BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR - V3(p2) New Stuff

btw, why isn't this in the drafting room? cough-MrB-cough

cough-cough??!!

[Moved]

I hope that cough isn't contagious... I don't want you spreading your germs in here!

Well i caught it from Incandenza....and btw i do have summer flu cough cough.