Lightened roads

[Niessuh]

I have discovered a method to reduce the number of roads preserving conections between tiles. It was applied to the roads I was using, stone roads made by cassembler:

 

[Niessuh]

Another advantage is that big cities aren't invaded by side roads:

 

[Niessuh]

Download. I will try to do the same with my lightened railroads when I get enough....bravery

 

[Niessuh]

If somebody want to change other kind of road graphic, the algorithm is something like:

FOR each tile:

First: 
IF a tile side is fully roaded (center side road and both diagonals) THEN 
erase the side road.

Second: 
IF a tile has a center road in a side AND the two closer sides are roaded THEN 
replace that side road with a diagonal road to the closest corner 
(there is normally just a free diagonal, except a few cases)

I think that the simplest thing is to follow the new connections

 

[KUSANG]

Thanks Niessuh! looks awesome!

 

[Snorken]

Man that looks great!

 

[Corey]

Awesome job you didGreat

 

[Abaddon]

fantastic.. but could you do it for the origianal roads please?

 

[Abaddon]

bump


....

 

[Niessuh]

Sorry, These days I'm short of time. You can try yourself, all you need is Microsoft Paint, is what I mainly use

 

[Penitent]

Thanks

 

[Bobeugen]

This set of roads results from :
genuine roads, plus a little improvement, plus a lightening.

Preview :


In-game :


Note : works with , maybe also with other civ-flavors.

Unzip,
backup ...\Civilization III\Art\Terrain\Roads.pcx,
then replace it.

 

[Pounder]

@Bobeugen
Looks good. I know how much work that was. Much appreciated.

I used Niessuh's algorithm on my last set of roads as well, definitely less mess.

 

[Bobeugen]

yipee !!

and now more news :
A stony-with-muddy-sides version of these roads now also exists in post 5 of the little improvement thread.