Circus Maximus [Quenched]

[rocksolid]

This is how the numbers look on it, though I'm using an older image just because I haven't adjusted the coordinates in the xml since I added more spectators around the edges.

[Haydena]

What's happened to some of the numbers?

[AndyDufresne]

They do look a little different than normal...in color and shade...


--Andy

[qeee1]

Probably whatever program Rock used to save the image did that...

[Jota]

Might want to double the number of colors being used for the GIF compression.

[Marvaddin]

How about some little backgrounds for the numbers?
And only now I realized, only 30 countries, right? Isnt it a bit less than could be? 5 countries to each player in a 6 players game... Eliminate someone will not be the challenge we should expect by the one way only.

[rocksolid]

I figured this image was for positioning of numbers and readability. It is true the colours didn't come out true, not sure why.

I've never been a fan of number backgrounds - I feel they just clutter maps, except where they're necessary to make the numbers visible, which isn't the case here.

Back near the beginning of the thread, the first real image I did of the track had 48 countries, but upon Jota's suggestion I subsequently reduced it to 30 because he seemed right in saying that that would more likely give the game the sense of speed and edge-of-your-seat-wet-your-pants excitement that I was trying to get with this map. It could well mean early eliminations, but that's sort of intended - with overly cautious players, a 48-territory no-bonus map is more likely to lead to looong games than a 30-territory one.

[Jota]

I figured this image was for positioning of numbers and readability.

I think that seeing the colors of the numbers is usually important to tell how readable they are against colored backgrounds. That said, the backgrounds in this particular map are very unlikely to cause any problems in that regard. And the positioning looks good.

[fluffybunnykins]

looks good to me, no need for little circles

[AndyDufresne]

Quenching

The Final Forge period has concluded for the Circus Maximus 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 for live play (barring any Lack vetoes).

Conquer Club, enjoy!


–Andy

[Phobia]

lol andy is on a quenching roll today

[AndyDufresne]

Expect more to come tomorrow also!


--Andy

[Haydena]

This map is great rock, tried a real time and found that it lasts a while!

There's something about it that makes it fun to play, I just like the running commentary I can give when I wipe someone out.

[fluffybunnykins]

Hey Rock
Joined my first game on this board. It's a three player & the other two seem to adopting the strategy "lump as many armies as poss onto one, er, square (?)", While I'm going for a more spread-out approach.
It's only the first round, though...
Thanks!

[howie]

Just joined a game, very uniqe am looking forward to it.