6PK World Cities 1

[cairnswk]

It would be nice to see each map reflect something of the city it represents in some way in addition to the pictures you include in the frames. While thematically the frame is important to tie the maps together, I think it would be a shame if the maps ended being bland replicas (albeit with slight differences of geography). I'm not a big fan of WMs American 6-pack, but each map is visually different (ie different palette) while simultaneously being thematically similar.

This is the sort of balance I would want you to achieve with the 6-pack (and it's sequel); although I'm not suggesting that you use colour-balance to distinguish the maps.

Thanks MrBenn for your comments.
As you correctly pointed out, each map should reflect something of the city....so here is what is already there.
1. individual pictures in the frame
2. each layout is based on available district maps on the internet, since i have not visited these cities, and as you can probably see, help is in its' ways from player input
3. each picture inset frame has an individual icon in gold and other suitable tones for contrast although they probably need adjusting.

Stockholm = Viking ship (needs more contrast)
Beijing - Temple of Heaven
Cairo - a mosque
Edmonton - Commonwealth Games logo (maple leaf symbol)
Perth - Commonwealth Games logo (sunflower with kangaro inset)
Moscow - Star

4. each city has it's coat of arms at the bottom
5. each city has an icon for the bonuses

Stockholm - Viking Helmut
Beijing - the Octagon of the 8 sided I Ching
Cairo - The pyramid
Edmonton - the Maple Leaf
Perth - The Swan (Perth is known for it's black Swans)
Moscow - Once again the Star

6. each city will have its own gameplay represented by districts with standard impassables but not exclding transit ways

And to tie everything together are the frames and the colour combinations where red is traditionally respresentative of the CBD.

I think that's enough, don't you, to create individual but somewhat traditional city maps.

Of course if anyone has something different to offer in a positive manner, then by all means...

[cairnswk]

Here cairns, the name of the most important conurbated municipalities (all from the "Estado de México" region) that don't belong to the Distrito Federal region.

Click image to enlarge.

Thanks fumanomuerte,,,i will use that for Mexico City when its comes up. Nice work.

[cairnswk]

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This looks very interesting, particularly the way that borders could be tweaked between regions 2 through 6 to add or delete connections for the sake of gameplay without severely distorting reality. That should make it easier to convince Mexican CC members that the changes are worthwhile. The split of Tlalnepantla de Baz could be used to put in one of those quirks that should be on every map: you know, the one that makes you say "D'oh!" the first time you play, don't see it, and it costs you dearly.

Yes please remind me of this when i do it in the next 6 pack.

[cairnswk]

I'm thinking about variations on maps that could work on a city setting without reverting to transport links as most twists are

Don't worry I'll come up with something eventually if you don't (You probably will before me as the prodigy of the mapmaking world)

Whoa, hold back with the kudos please....i'm not that bloody good.
I look forward to your suggestions though.

[natty dread]

3. each picture inset frame has an individual icon in gold and other suitable tones for contrast although they probably need adjusting.

Stockholm = Viking ship (needs more contrast)
Beijing - Temple of Heaven
Cairo - a mosque
Edmonton - Commonwealth Games logo (maple leaf symbol)
Perth - Commonwealth Games logo (sunflower with kangaro inset)
Moscow - Star

How about a sphinx for cairo?

[cairnswk]

3. each picture inset frame has an individual icon in gold and other suitable tones for contrast although they probably need adjusting.

Stockholm = Viking ship (needs more contrast)
Beijing - Temple of Heaven
Cairo - a mosque
Edmonton - Commonwealth Games logo (maple leaf symbol)
Perth - Commonwealth Games logo (sunflower with kangaro inset)
Moscow - Star

How about a sphinx for cairo?

I tried a sphinx for Cairo, but it is very difficult to draw, and the mosque could be done more easily.

[natty dread]

I tried a sphinx for Cairo, but it is very difficult to draw, and the mosque could be done more easily.

ok, fair enough.

A pyramid could also work... should be easier to draw too.

It's just that when I think of Egypt, the first things that come to mind are pyramids and sphinxes...

[cairnswk]

I tried a sphinx for Cairo, but it is very difficult to draw, and the mosque could be done more easily.

ok, fair enough.

A pyramid could also work... should be easier to draw too.

It's just that when I think of Egypt, the first things that come to mind are pyramids and sphinxes...

Yes and they are already pictorialy depicted, so i opted for a mosque since that's what also what Cairo is about.