American Civil War [Quenched]

[Elijah S]

xml link
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ftjeue







-Per Qwerts suggestion, I looked at the bonuses and increased Lee's bonus from 2 to 3, and increased holding all Confederate ships from 1 to 2.
-The perimeter border has been increased a little and some slight changes made in the graphics.

The xml and samples with armies placed are located on pg 24.
I think it's right, but if anyone sees anything that needs changed please PM me or post it here.

Thanks for everyone's help... -Elijah

[Elijah S]

I had trouble doing this and can use a hand. Thanks!

[Kaplowitz]

Some ideas about bonuses (take em or leave em):

-Make the neutral terits worth 0, cause they were neutral.
-Make combined the bonuses like World 2.1. For example you get 3 for Lee, 4 for Jackson, 3 for Beauregard, 1 for the navy, and maybe 14 for all of the South.

Graphics: Change the colors a little cause they are very similar, and maybe change the font for the neutral. Also: wats that thing above the key? a drum? I say take the trumpet and drum out.

Other than that, it looks really nice!

[unriggable]

The usual suspects - pixelation, transparent army circles (can't find New Hampshire circle), and pictures don't go smoothly onto the map. Good first draft though

[cairnswk]

yes elijah...i agree with unriggable and others on this one...good start and ideas coming through there.
Would very much luv to see the small version at around 600px wide within size restrictions as soon as you can arrange it.
try photobucket.com if your looking for a good hosting service that's free.
that's what i use, adn it has lots of sapce available for your images.
i use ripway.com for hosting of the xml file.
hope this helps.

[gimil]

Ill give better comment once the image is resized to a better viewable size. But one comment i will make is that the boarders are pixalated badly and need to be tidyed up.

[Elijah S]

Based on a few good ideas I've changed a few things about the map...

The most notable changes are:

-The ships have been relocated to give more of an appearance of a Union blockade.

-The Legend has all been placed above a solid black background.

-Owning all neutral states no longer gets a bonus.

-The drum and bugle have been taken out, although I think having icons adds more of a "feel" for the era and may add something later.

-The army circles have been tweaked a little to make them more visable.

-Owning all Union or Confederate states gets an added bonus.


I've left the font for the neutral states the same, as it has an old west look, and during the time period most of the neutral states were considered to be the wild west.

The pixelation will be addressed later. -If anyone has a trick to reduce pixelation in a photoshop file I'd be glad to know!

I've left out the river crossings and attack lines for the ships because I'm sure there will be opinions on where they should be located.

Obviously, every suggestion can't be implemented, but I've got this file saved in a fully editable format and will make every effort to make changes I feel truly add something to the visual appearance and/or gameplay.

Thanks! -Elijah



1st revised

[Suzy1]

I have read all the tips that people have given Elijah on his map. I agree with some, as far as game play and a couple minor details. I think if everyone were given the chance to play this board, they would find it quite simple. It is laid out plainly, very legible and a no-brainer. I do hope we all have the privilege to play it. However, I think the main concept here, whether this map takes off or not, is that it remains Elijah's map and does not become a collage of other people's input on what they think the design should be. I like the drum, by the way! I mean, come on, would you not play this map because it has a drum as a symbol? Good luck Elijah, I know the work you have put into this and can't wait to take someone on in this game..

[edbeard]

The trumpet and drum were very fitting for the map. If you don't put them back right now we'll well we'll probably do nothing but yea they were good.

[Elijah S]

I'd like to see this thing move from the "map ideas" phase to production asap...

[Suzy1]

I would like to vote on this map but it isn't allowing the option to do so.

[Gnome]

I'd like to see this thing move from the "map ideas" phase to production asap...

this map still need a lot of work...
1)everything looks to pixely
2)the blue ships on the blue ocean are not a good idea...they got lost in the background
3)need sea routes to indicate what ships can attack land,...
4)I think it's better to put the army circles in the territory and names outside, not the other way round
5)your legend is...chaotic...
6) rivers need work(the yellow outer glow looks weird on a river...)
7)the names of the green territories are to difficult to read, without the black shadow I think it would be better already
8.)...

I think I can like the map but it need some major updates...

[Coleman]

I think the gameplay is very good. You may need some help on the graphics though, unless you think you can fix the pixilation on your own. Also, please stop making new topics when you update. If you want to change polls let me know and I can do it.

As far as the move request. Put together a graphics update where you maybe fix some of the border's graphics with some sort of brush effect and I'll check some of the other requirements and see if I can justify moving your topic.

Is the Legend easily understood?
Yes, everything's pretty straightforward.
100% [ 7 ]
No, something's kindof confusing. (If so, please post a reply and let me know what.)
0% [ 0 ]
Total Votes : 7

[bryguy]

I'd like to see this thing move from the "map ideas" phase to production asap...

this map still need a lot of work...
1)everything looks to pixely
2)the blue ships on the blue ocean are not a good idea...they got lost in the background
3)need sea routes to indicate what ships can attack land,...
4)I think it's better to put the army circles in the territory and names outside, not the other way round
5)your legend is...chaotic...
6) rivers need work(the yellow outer glow looks weird on a river...)
7)the names of the green territories are to difficult to read, without the black shadow I think it would be better already
8.)...

I think I can like the map but it need some major updates...

i agree comletely with this

[cairnswk]

Elijah S...i'd like to see you continue this...and thanks for that first update. I think there will be good support for this.

Your map is only 579 px wide at present...so think about maybe extending it to 600px to give yourself some room for a really good legend, which btw is coming together very nicely.

Forgive my ignorance of your Civil War history ( i am an aussie afterall), in which state was the deciding battle? Perhaps this could be made into a gameplay feature (only a suggestion).

Can you improve slightly the colour of the green army tert shadows, they are very lighton?

I'd look forward to next updates.

Keep up the good work...your colleagues will guide you well, but keep your style and flavour for the map in mind also.