[MAPs]_TWC_Earth_WL_274x128

[holodmer]

Civ4 uses Gamebryo-Engine for terrain/units (same engines as Elder Scrolls Oblivion btw) which is not realy fast

However usually only the visible parts are calculated (in most engines at least) and since Details Scale down as you Zoom out ... I dont think it will be a problem with the video card

 

[holodmer]

about the map itself, I love Earth Maps

but imo you should think again about the Montain/Hill thing

if you personally dont like them being impassable, it shouldnt be more as 1 line code change for a mod

 

[Flash1]

hlodmer,
Thanks for the response.

Well, I'm dealing with the hill/mountain thing for now. But, I definately will have to scale the movement. not sure whether to increase by 2x or 3x.

 

[Flash1]

Holldmer,

For the sake of consistency, I'm going to try something. I have mixed feelings about the Blue Marble. My biggest complaint is the difficulty in seeing rivers. But, I figured out a way to redo the map from the clearer defined Blue Marble, and still use the river placement of my current map. I'm hoping for a smoother and quicker made map. My number one concern is quality.

I have essentually made both maps cropped to roughly the same proportions, but I have to say I love the detail I found on the Blue Marble when I cranked up the brightness level in PSP 7.

The reason for the change is mainly do to the fact that my source maps have some features that are hard to read, especially the pacific area.

 

[Flash1]

Update, New screenshots.

I made a new map based on the blue Marble, but the river scheme from the first map couldn't be matched to it. So, I used some parts of the BM into the old map.

I'm hoping for a working map by Mon or tues.

 

[haju]

When your map will be finished? I can't wait. It will be the biggest map for BTS.

 

[Flash1]

I had a few problems. Namely a power outage. I lost a lot of work. That is what happens in St. Louis.

After some experiments it was made a little bigger. It is now 306 x 122. but it still looks great. I plan on working most of the night with the map.

 

[haju]

This map will be for 32 civics? Are you gonna add all civics on map with realistic places?

 

[Flash1]

Do to constraints, the first verson is for vanilla, the second for warlords and then I will convert it for BtS.

I am going to start with 18 civs. I am willing to do a 24 and 32 civ version after I figure out how to do so.

But I personally think going much past 24 civs is overkill.

 

[haju]

So I am waiting for version BTS . I am playing with 32 civics and its OK but map is smaller than your map Can you tell us when probably map will be released?

 

[Flash1]

Update,
My computer has been for a little while, because I been trying to upgrade my PC.

I had to install two different power supplies.

I added a new Creative labs X-Fi and a EVGA 8600GTS (720 clock). I had to install a 650 Watt power supply and add a case fan.

I hope to test out the new stuff and get back to work.

haju,

to be honest. I'm trying to balance out RL issues. So, now I have my rig almost where I want it. So Let's see Monday. This is a huge undertaking. But I did do something unexpected. When I redid the map size using my old source maps, I found out I can will be able tweek the final product to look like the Blue Marble experiment.

 

[ho1]

When the huge world map will be released???
I look forward to play the map with real starting location on 34 civs.