[Abandoned] - Second Punic War

[Ruben Cassar]

Version 1.10 - Added bonuses and map information section, toned down colour of red background

[Ruben Cassar]

As promised here is the poll on the sea colour.

SEA COLOUR POLL

Version 1.10 A



Version 1.10 B



Version 1.10 C

[Kaplowitz]

I love C!

[gimil]

C is the winner for me!

[dittoeevee8888]

I hate C! It's too dull for me (I wouldn't call it Aquamarine but whatever). A and B are both fine for me though. (B preferred)

Too bad I'm the only one voting for B in the 4 people poll so far.

[ZeakCytho]

My vote goes to C.

[Ruben Cassar]

Apart from the sea issue...does anyone have other comments to make about the map or gameplay perhaps?

[t-o-m]

could you find a medium between 10 B and 10 C?
that would be absolute perfect for me

[Ruben Cassar]

could you find a medium between 10 B and 10 C?
that would be absolute perfect for me

I said apart from the sea issue Tom! :p

Honestly I think I'm going to stick with C. It's grown on me and the majority prefer it.

[RjBeals]

C all the way for me!

[t-o-m]

could you find a medium between 10 B and 10 C?
that would be absolute perfect for me

I said apart from the sea issue Tom! :p

hehe sorry - i think that everyone likes C then, but i prefer a mixture
gl on whatever you pick

[wcaclimbing]

I voted for light blue (B).
I think it would work best with the colors (red and purple) on the land in the image.

I see that the water is really pixelated. Would you be able to smooth it out some? right now it is really harsh and doesn't really look like water.

[Ruben Cassar]

Apart from the sea issue...does anyone have other comments to make about the map or gameplay perhaps?

[ZeakCytho]

Apart from the sea issue...does anyone have other comments to make about the map or gameplay perhaps?

I think the sea could use some work.



On a more serious note, I think the territory name font is a bit small right now, and you certainly have room to make it larger. I also don't like how some names are black and some are white - maybe pick a single color that's legible on all backgrounds instead?

[Qwert]

A and B its almost same,well to me.
C is best of these three,but i think that can be more contrast,you know darken away from shore,and lighter close to shore.(beaches)

[wcaclimbing]

Apart from the sea issue...does anyone have other comments to make about the map or gameplay perhaps?

Thats what I get for not reading the thread before I comment...

The land texture isn't working, in my mind. I see that it shows all the mountains and everything, its just too light right now. Maybe adjusting the Levels (in photoshop, at least) would help. Maybe making the light grays a bit darker would help.

[Ruben Cassar]

I think the sea could use some work.



On a more serious note, I think the territory name font is a bit small right now, and you certainly have room to make it larger. I also don't like how some names are black and some are white - maybe pick a single color that's legible on all backgrounds instead?

Yes, I will work a bit on the font. I'd like to have it one colour but I don't know if that's possible.

However contrary to what you think I don't have much room to make it larger. Remember I need to have space for the armies as well in those territories. I checked and I think it's as large as it can get. It's still legible though as it is.

[Ruben Cassar]

Apart from the sea issue...does anyone have other comments to make about the map or gameplay perhaps?

Thats what I get for not reading the thread before I comment...

The land texture isn't working, in my mind. I see that it shows all the mountains and everything, its just too light right now. Maybe adjusting the Levels (in photoshop, at least) would help. Maybe making the light grays a bit darker would help.

Hmm no worries mate.

Err...I don't know...I kind of like the shade of the land texture as it is now. I'll have to think a bit about this.

[Ruben Cassar]

Version 1.11 - Single colour territory font, new info in the bonus and map info section and 8 thicker army circles

[oaktown]

poll results:

Which sea colour do you prefer? (Images can be seen on page 1 or page 2)

Version 1.10 A - Dark Blue: 2, 10%

Version 1.10 B - Light Blue: 5, 26%

Version 1.10 C - Aquamarine, 12, 63%

Total votes : 19

[ZeakCytho]

The red background for the top bit of the map (with the title, etc.) is very strong. I don't like the sharp contrast between that and the ocean/land right below it, but maybe others do? Personally, I'd make it a less bold red.

Also, the pictures of people in the title bar (I assume Hannibal and Scipio?) look a bit odd, with one having a white background and the other a grey one. Could you make them constant, preferably both with that grey background? And maybe label the pictures underneath, since you have room.

Someone mentioned this before, and I think I agree now. It looks a bit odd that the sea gets darker closer to land, when real oceans have the opposite effect. I'd keep the deep water the same color it is now and try to lighten the coasts. There's a good chance it will look like crap, though.

Nice job on making the font uniform - it's all legible to me. I'd still like to see it bigger, but you do have some very tight areas, so if you don't think you have room, then keep it as is.

I'm not a huge fan of the purple color used for the Carthaginian territories...is there a specific reason why it's purple? Some other color may work better...maybe green? I like the Roman red.

[Ruben Cassar]

The red background for the top bit of the map (with the title, etc.) is very strong. I don't like the sharp contrast between that and the ocean/land right below it, but maybe others do? Personally, I'd make it a less bold red.

I toned it down already from the original red. I think I like it as it is.

Also, the pictures of people in the title bar (I assume Hannibal and Scipio?) look a bit odd, with one having a white background and the other a grey one. Could you make them constant, preferably both with that grey background? And maybe label the pictures underneath, since you have room.

I think I can make the background similar yes. Hadn't actually thought about that. I can also add the names.

Someone mentioned this before, and I think I agree now. It looks a bit odd that the sea gets darker closer to land, when real oceans have the opposite effect. I'd keep the deep water the same color it is now and try to lighten the coasts. There's a good chance it will look like crap, though.

Hmm I am very satisfied with the sea as it is in this new version. The colour and texture are ideal for me and I don't think I will be touching them anymore. Of course I am sure not everyone will like them. It's a matter of personal taste at the end of the day.

Nice job on making the font uniform - it's all legible to me. I'd still like to see it bigger, but you do have some very tight areas, so if you don't think you have room, then keep it as is.

Thanks. I'd like it to be bigger as well but I don't think I can. Once I have the XML ready with the army numbers in their appropriate territories I will check if I can increase the size a bit more.

I'm not a huge fan of the purple color used for the Carthaginian territories...is there a specific reason why it's purple? Some other color may work better...maybe green? I like the Roman red.

Hmm many of the historical maps I checked out seemed to use red and purple. Romans are most of the time depicted in red. I assume that's because the legions used to wear red. I don't know if the Carthaginians had any specific colour but as I told you many maps depict their territories in purple and I like the colour. Definitely more than green!

Thanks for your comments Zeak. No one has commented on the gameplay so far but I guess that will come at a later stage.

[Ruben Cassar]

Gimil any chance of moving this one to an advanced idea to get a bit more exposure?

I mean I don't like to complain or anything but I think I have all the requirements to get the idea stamp already on this one and I still haven't reached advanced ideas stamp!

[gimil]

Rubean your such a windge some times!

[adv. idea]

[Ruben Cassar]

Rubean your such a windge some times!

[adv. idea]

*pondering what windge means* Gimil...I am still trying to evaluate whether you spell my name wrongly on purpose or whether it's a genuine spelling mistake. I'm sure I will come up with an answer one of these days!