You should always add a ReadMe file to the map zip file so people know who created the map. You don't need to write a long readme -- a short description of the map, date the map was created, and your contact info (name/nickname and email) would suffice.

*** The attached (txt/doc) file should have a unique name, preferably resembling the name of your map. So if your map is called "Sweden versus Denmark", you could name it say "sweVSden", rather than just calling the file readme.txt/readme.doc.

How to take a snapshot of the mini-map

Load the map using the "Load Scenario" option, then retire. You will see the mini-map in the game replay screen.

In addition, if it doesn't cause you much troube, some shots inside the thread (even from the editor) to give us an idea of how good your map is. ;)

yeah, a snap shot of the mini-map would be nice. :)

BTW, we had a little problem with the Views counter and the attachment counter (# of times downloaded) yesterday and earlier today. The problem should be fixed now....

has anyone made a map of australia yet???

i did the retire thing but how do i save the picture ? thanks...

[plasma]:die!:

You can take screenshots using HyperSnap. All the Civ3 screenshots I took were taken with that program. :)

http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0-10077-100-8156754.html?tag=st.dl.10001-103-1.lst-7-1.8156754

My advise when concerning maps of the REAL WORLD to actually research were to put resources REMEMBERING their context in the game.

I will soon have done this myself :)

How how I wish we have a greater variety of terrains :cry:

Originally posted by Thunderfall
You can take screenshots using HyperSnap. All the Civ3 screenshots I took were taken with that program. :)


big thanks man ;) both mine have pics but since i dont have a licence its got that stupid logo thing

www.analogx.com
this guy has a free screen capture utility. I personally like the one built into windows. Just hit the "print screen" key and then paste the information into the program "MS Paint". The AnalogX one allows you to automatically name and save the files for taking lots of screen shots fast.

Thunderfall, perhaps you could edit your original post adding this suggestion:

The attached (txt/doc) file should have a unique name, preferably resembling the name of your map. So if your map is called "Sweden versus Denmark", you could name it say "sweVSden", rather than just calling the file readme.txt/readme.doc.



As a mapmaker and player in the Heroes community, this (naming attached files in a meaningful way) is considered common decency, and I think it would be nice if the Civ mapmakers could also get into the habit. As it is now, when I download a couple of maps I suddenly have several text-files which don´t reveal to which map they belong and which are called almost the same. That's confusing...

With that said, a great thanks to the people that actually bother creating maps.

Thunderfall, perhaps you could edit your original post adding this suggestion:

The attached (txt/doc) file should have a unique name, preferably resembling the name of your map. So if your map is called "Sweden versus Denmark", you could name it say "sweVSden", rather than just calling the file readme.txt/readme.doc.

That's a good idea. I am a huge Heroes fan myself so I know what you are talking about. :)

Originally posted by IamSPARTACUS


big thanks man ;) both mine have pics but since i dont have a licence its got that stupid logo thing

It's not a big problem. After you take a full screenhot of that screen, just crop the image a bit using the program's built-in image editing tool. That'll get rid of the stupid logo. :)

hey thunderfall... if you look at my preview on Boatless Journey you can see the improments ive made ;)

even easier than downloading some program is using the print screen button on your keyboard. Just hit that then open up MS Paint and paste the contents onto the canvas. From there you just crop the image to size.

cool! i never new what that 'print screen' feature did, but now i do. cool, thanks for pointing that out, palehorse.

I cant get print screen to work....

i'm making a huge map of Greece. Should be ready in february. I would some more info on how i should get the screen shots.

Prt Scr, its next to F12. Open paint and press Ctrl+v, save as jpg or gif. This is what i do, im using windows xp.

Originally posted by Yoda Power
Prt Scr, its next to F12. Open paint and press Ctrl+v, save as jpg or gif. This is what i do, im using windows xp.

Waoa !

It reminds me of the time when I had to do the screen captures for you ;)

the download linkage does not work now!! How to deal with it? I really need the map now! Cheers!

Originally posted by LouLong


Waoa !

It reminds me of the time when I had to do the screen captures for you ;)

what, that has never happended:rolleyes:

Do maps have correct starting locations for cultures or is this only in scenarios.

Originally posted by Malta
Thunderfall, perhaps you could edit your original post adding this suggestion:

The attached (txt/doc) file should have a unique name, preferably resembling the name of your map. So if your map is called "Sweden versus Denmark", you could name it say "sweVSden", rather than just calling the file readme.txt/readme.doc.



As a mapmaker and player in the Heroes community, this (naming attached files in a meaningful way) is considered common decency, and I think it would be nice if the Civ mapmakers could also get into the habit. As it is now, when I download a couple of maps I suddenly have several text-files which don´t reveal to which map they belong and which are called almost the same. That's confusing...

With that said, a great thanks to the people that actually bother creating maps.

Actually, I have this problem from several games, not to mention all the other files from various proggies I've picked up. I have, still, over 900 "readme.txt" files on my system.

Here's what I do:
I take that file and rename it to "WhateverTheProgramIs Called.rme" so that I can tell by a search which readme I want to open. I tagged .rme files so they open in Notepad and they automagically open when double clicked.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_1_116.gif

im looking for a bix to bmp @ bmp to bix utility...

also how can i make a bigger than 160x 160 map? i am using civ3ptw

the idea is that i want to use the existing southern Greece i have made and add northern Greece as well :)

I have a different question...

When I try to make a map, It wont let me place cities. How do I do it?

mods delete this post.

has anyone made a map of australia yet???

try this.....

http://www.civ3.com/civmod/maps/South_Seas.zip

it's from civ3.com, here's the parent page....

http://www.civ3.com/maps.cfm?startimg=4&page=2

I have a question, I want o make maps and well being new to this who mod idea, is there a way I can load a picture into a map maker generate a map and place my items? Ive seen some maps of f-15's and abrams tanks and ppl. Anyone know where I can get a program that will do this? I have some great shots on my pc that I would love to turn into maps....

Sorry for the late reply.
But in case nobody heped you by MP, check in this thread :
http://forums.civfanatics.com/showthread.php?t=96884

Map makers please say what type of file extention there is on your map, i.e. .map - .bic - .bix - .biq etc...

Thank you!

It might sound stupid but I created a map and I don't know how to upload it :blush: .Plase teach me!
Thanks!

I think I've got it! No need for an answer now! sorry for wasting your time.

How do i add files to post threads? Like maps, scenarios...plz help!

How do i add files to post threads? Like maps, scenarios...plz help!
Below the text box, smilies, and submit button is another area called 'additional options' - which includes an attachment feature. The other option is uploading to the server. You can do that by clicking the upload link at the bottom of the webpage (a new window opens with instructions).

has anyone made a map of australia yet???

G'day danno.

Check out the links in me sig for a huge one.

I too am looking for the .bmp to .bix utility. I thought I read about one some time ago, but I can't find it anywhere. :confused:

Can anyone help me out?

Thanks

I have a different question...

When I try to make a map, It wont let me place cities. How do I do it?
Hit space and select an active player.

Do I need third-party imaging software to create and post a thumbnail of say, the minimap or a screenshot, into a thread? I noticed several threads include thumbnails. Can I do this with the MS Paint or something else within WinXPPro?
Thanks for any advice.:blush:

Nevermind the previous request. I finally figured it out, with a little help.:blush:

OK, huge bump here, sorry.

Is there a program that can generate civ maps from real maps? I'd really like to have an extremely large (360x360) map of the Med, but making something that big is way too tedious. Is there something out there that others have used?

Not that I know of, sorry. There are however, many map files here, you might find the right one for your purpose.

There is a bmp to bic utility, but it still requires a lot of work.

i'm going to ask a stupid question. how do you upload a map to the forum?

Click on "Downloads" near the top of the screen to go to the File Database. There's an option there to Add a file.

how do i put a download link into the thread for my faction mod?

how do i put a download link into the thread for my faction mod?

go to the download page for your mod
copy the url (http// whatever)
go to the thread & edit or write the post where you want to put it
highlight whatever words you want to link like "download here" for example)
click on the button that looks like the world with chain
paste the url into the dialog box
save the post, and you're done

ok, thank you much.