Map Size

[serpentx777]

I want to know what people think about an increased map size, is it possible with this expansion, or would some people like a bigger map or not.

 

[Ian Beale]

no i think it makes the game run too slowly! I have a very fast computer and turns are still quite slow- this would make them even slower! I want a world map with a size of 150x150?

 

[Padma]

I can't believe the people I see on the forums asking for bigger maps! Do you honestly have such a superior system that you don't notice serious slowdowns in the later ages? Or do you just not mind that, and put up with it because you want bigger maps?

I'm perfectly happy playing Standard Maps, with an occasional Large or Small thrown in for some variety.

 

[serpentx777]

Yes it does take a while for turns in the game I totally agree, I was just curious to what people thoughts on it were.

 

[Ian Beale]

I thinks it's a bad idea and would make the game painfully slow. Bigger maps don't always add greater detail and i find i lose my focus when playing with 40 plus cities. 150x150 would be ideal!

 

[EddyG17]

i would like bigger maps, and being able to play with ALL civs. i don't mind waiting, i have a notebook so i can play while watching TV.

 

[serpentx777]

I think I could deal with a 150x150 map.

 

[The Last Conformist]

Well, surely there's no harm to anyone in providing the possibility of mega-huge maps?

I personally think that Huge is about as huge I want in a normal game, but the scenario fanatics are happily going to use however gargantuan maps they're able to.

 

[serpentx777]

I hate all this waiting for the expansion, I cannot build my perfect scenario, Patience.

 

[EddyG17]

i have simcity 4 when i brougth it, it was slow but with is first patch(or was it 2nd?) the game become a lot smoother, maybe fairaxis should ask them: hey, what did you do?

 

[warpstorm]

150x150 is much smaller than PTW can handle today (assuming you've got the system for it). You could build a scenario 362x362 today. I wouldn't be willing to wait between turns on my system though.

 

[Ian Beale]

Who would be willing. I'm as patient as the next man-maybe more but who would bother waiting for it to end each turn. 256x256 is slow and you have loads of units to direct so 362x362 would be a bloomin nightmare. I don't see it catching on. BTW Warpstorm- i like your graphics. In PTW they're boring- do you know if they'll be much better/different in conquests cos i can't find anywhere which gives info on Conquests!

 

[Benderino]

Originally posted by Ian Beale
I thinks it's a bad idea and would make the game painfully slow. Bigger maps don't always add greater detail and i find i lose my focus when playing with 40 plus cities. 150x150 would be ideal!

I think he's just asking for the option. You yourself don't have to select a bigger map if you don't want to. I think it should be allowed, the bigger the better. I don't mind the long wait, because the bigger it is, the more realistic (at least in terms of a world map).

 

[warpstorm]

Have you actually tried a 362x362 map? A couple of turns a day is about right.

 

[Ian Beale]

Originally posted by Benderino


I think he's just asking for the option. You yourself don't have to select a bigger map if you don't want to. I think it should be allowed, the bigger the better. I don't mind the long wait, because the bigger it is, the more realistic (at least in terms of a world map).

Bigger the better- size isn't everything! No i disagree i can't play on a huge map it is far too time consuming. How long are you prepared to wait for then? I don't mind a few minutes but anything other than that is ridiculous. World Maps don't have to be 362x362. I like the 180x180 on PTW. If you notice you run out of city names- how realistic is that?

 

[Benderino]

Originally posted by Ian Beale


Bigger the better- size isn't everything! No i disagree i can't play on a huge map it is far too time consuming. How long are you prepared to wait for then? I don't mind a few minutes but anything other than that is ridiculous. World Maps don't have to be 362x362. I like the 180x180 on PTW. If you notice you run out of city names- how realistic is that?

So don't, no one's forcing you. The debate is whether to make it an option or not. I think that those who want it should have the option to play it. And those that don't will not have to.

 

[EddyG17]

i have all ways played 362x362 maps and it is just too small i look foward to 1000x1000 maps to give tiny little itsy bitsy nations like japan and england a chance.

 

[serpentx777]

Wow I didn't know that this subject was so sensitive to some people, like Benderino said this is just a debate about whether or not to include bigger map sizes.

 

[sealman]

Originally posted by EddyG17
i have simcity 4 when i brougth it, it was slow but with is first patch(or was it 2nd?) the game become a lot smoother, maybe fairaxis should ask them: hey, what did you do?

Like Maxis would give out their secrets.

 

[Ian Beale]

1000x1000 how slow is that? I couldn't imagine playing on a map that size. Just give japan and england extra resources to make them more competitive or increase their size on the world map?