South America [Quenched]

[reverend_kyle]

this is the VERY VERY ROUGHLY the direction I'd like to see it go.

I could have made it look better for you if I had the psd.

[MR. Nate]

the bolded text is for those who only scan words

sorry.

it only addresses visual issues not any gameplay talk

Fair enough. I think, if you keep the rivers, mountains & oceans from the unofficial version, you could keep the brighter colors from v.8.

And reverend, as for your version:

[edbeard]

sorry.

Fair enough. I think, if you keep the rivers, mountains & oceans from the unofficial version, you could keep the brighter colors from v.8.

no worries man. you're just trying to help. I might try that if I get some time later

[nyuklhed]

i think the version which is the last post on page 4 looks awesome. the shading around the edges, gives it the brightness still, but with a smooth trasition. i like it a lot, keep it up

[Solus]

i think the version which is the last post on page 4 looks awesome. the shading around the edges, gives it the brightness still, but with a smooth trasition. i like it a lot, keep it up

couldn't agree more... it's beautiful man (hippie talk)

P.S. the only reason I don't say anything about the game play is because I think it's already as good as it can get without making it worse.

[thegeneralpublic]

What is the flavor for the one-way attacks in the Andes, if any?

[Unit_2]

wow, that is a nice map. about time someone made a map of S.America.

[gimil]

rather than darkening teh color just put a good texture on top which will keep the colors bright but no to painful to the eyes

[Optimus Prime]

I am in love with the idea that someone is finally going to do a South America map. My personal favorite is the second to last version so far with the darker faded colors and shadows. I think that looks pretty sweet.

[steveontrial]

i love maps where countries are seperated by natural obstructions rather than political boundaries. props.

[vjmx 247]

i think you increase the amount of armies received for holding a continent
maybe increase every continent bonus by 1 army

[RobinJ]

i think the version which is the last post on page 4 looks awesome. the shading around the edges, gives it the brightness still, but with a smooth trasition. i like it a lot, keep it up

Exactly right. However, I think you have gone slightly too far the other way as it is too dark in some places. Nevertheless, your fade effect has worked wonders

[snufkin]

just another vote for the last version on page 4..

looking good

[unriggable]

I like the brightness, however it looks WAY too much like your carribean map.

Looks alot like this:

[Poxsocks]

Looks pretty good to me

[Solus]

Are the dotted lines like harbors or something? (just a question not saying its bad)

[edbeard]

Are the dotted lines like harbors or something? (just a question not saying its bad)

they're just sea routes.


been busy so I haven't even touched the map in a while. If I remember correctly I was working on the rivers, where they become part of the ocean. And, I think I was having trouble getting something that looked good or blended well. Hopefully I'll get some time this week.

[edbeard]

here's the latest of what I'm working on


Andy I think you asked about the location of continents. this is the only real setup out there. By that I mean that in terms of natural areas and their names, these vicinities are the only one's I've found. As for specific territories being part of those areas, well those are totally flexible.

[thegeneralpublic]

That river chunk in Campo Grande looks out of place...perhaps connect it to the nearby river (regardless of actual river placement) and add a bridge?

[Optimus Prime]

This is going to seem completely random and odd in this thread but not only do I really like the way this map looks, I am extremely eager for it to get quenched sometime in the future because it would fit perfectly into my Battle of the Americas Tournament plan.

[Bad Speler]

Somehow missed this thread for a while, sorry if anything im suggesting are repeats:

The sea routes and the outline looks very thick.

The army shadows are look a bit too white, i suggest making them more transparent.

Also, any chance of including the falkland islands?

[cairnswk]

edbeard...i haven't seen this map for a while.
It's coming along very nicely...just a touch dark to look at but possibly not a problem. I don't know how the rest fo the forum feel?

[Solus]

That river chunk in Campo Grande looks out of place...perhaps connect it to the nearby river (regardless of actual river placement) and add a bridge?

He's got a point... (just making sure it's heard)

[Gilligan]

Why is Patagonia a +2 when you have 3 borders to defend?

[edbeard]

I've been contacted by Marvaddin, who you might know worked on a South America Map before. He's from the region so he's going to give me some advice about country names, and possibly about which territories should go in which continents. Obviously gameplay should be number one priority, but with his knowledge of the area, it would be a mistake to not see what he has to say.

One thing he mentioned specifically was the size of the Amazon. I know it's supposed to be bigger, and I have considered adding Bogota to it even before he contacted me, but I'll see exactly what he has to say about all this when he contacts me again.

As for a few things you've mentioned. I agree that the water routes are quite large, so I'm going to make them with smaller circles.

I like having the outside border of South America Larger than the internal borders. I just think it looks weird when they're all the same size. I will connect the middle river to the part in Cordoba.

I will be lessening the intensity of the army circles.

In my mind, the chances of me adding the Falklands is small. I just don't think it adds to the map and/or the map is detracted from without it. But, if it's something other people think is very important we'll figure something out.

As for the bonuses, here's how they come out with the forumla. Some might be slightly off since I did it all in my head.

South America

Highlands 3
5 3 3 3

Guianas 5.42
8 5 6 4

Plateau 4.25
6 4 5 4

Pampas 3.5
5 3 6 5

Patagonia 2.58
4 3 3 2

Amazon 4.33
6 4 6 4

Andes 5.58
8 5 7 4

I rounded where I thought it was necessary. I just didn't feel that for 4 territories with 3 borders and only 3 territories that can attack it, Patagonia was worth 3.