Baltic States [3/10] V33 P34 Beta!!

[Bruceswar]

I see no reason this should be a problem as far as being readable. This is no different than any other map as it goes with size. I will post a small mock up ASAP.

[Bruceswar]

Just double checked. The map size is at 656x800, which is over the 630x600 for the small. If this is the large then the small would be at 433x528 approximately.

If the large is 656x800 then the small would be 492x600.

Natty is right, I am within the standard sizes... I think fonts can be addressed in graphics?

[isaiah40]

Well the legibility of the territory names is critical from a game play perspective. Can you post the small map then so we can see how they are? If they are okay, then I'll get with the CA's to see if they have any thoughts and ideas on the gameplay.

[Bruceswar]

I am still hunting out a font, but I am can assure you the small map will be fully readable. I have some fonts in mind..




I like the Rapla font for being readable right now. It works for the small map also.

On that note... What does it take to get out of the drafting area?

[DiM]

rapla and tallinn are both nice and readabble

[Bruceswar]

I am really starting to like the rapla look if you ask me.

[isaiah40]

Yes I really like rapla. I'll let Industrial Helix know and hopefully he'll give you the ole Draft Stamp soon.

[Bruceswar]

Yes I really like rapla. I'll let Industrial Helix know and hopefully he'll give you the ole Draft Stamp soon.

Thanks!

[Bruceswar]

And here is the small version sample..





Seems readable to me... How about everybody else?

[Industrial Helix]

I'd pick a better font for the small map, its a tad unreadable... but you should know how to handle this properly.

Onward!

[Bruceswar]

I'd pick a better font for the small map, its a tad unreadable... but you should know how to handle this properly.

Onward!

Thanks for the Draft Stamp!

[Bruceswar]

And with that said... Next version...

Changes:
Font Changed for all territories, and legend
Rivers made a bit smaller
Added more trees
New Font is much more clear.

To Do:

Correct Bonus Values?
Add More Impassables?

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[Commander9]

Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.

[Victor Sullivan]

For your current version, I'd make the following changes to your bonus values:

• West Estonia: +4 or +5
• West Latvia: +5
• Central Latvia: +6 or +7
• East Latvia: +4
• West Lithuania: +2 or +3

-Sully

[Bruceswar]

Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.

OK I am all ears? Which ones do you mean? Name wise or border wise?

[Bruceswar]

For your current version, I'd make the following changes to your bonus values:

• West Estonia: +4 or +5
• West Latvia: +5
• Central Latvia: +6 or +7
• East Latvia: +4
• West Lithuania: +2 or +3

-Sully

Interesting.. I am going to plug them all into the bonus calc and see what I like.

[Commander9]

Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.

OK I am all ears? Which ones do you mean? Name wise or border wise?

Well, first of all, in the middle, Alytus should most definitely not be there. Kaunas was the temporary capital and it's still the 2nd biggest city in Lithuania and while I really am not a big fan of it, it should most definitely be there. Switch Kelme to Šiauliai (as it's the 4th biggest city), Zarasai to Panevėžys, Lazdijai to Marijampolė, Ignalina to Utena, Plunge to Telšiai.

Klaipeda = Klaipėda
Plunge = Plungė
Kelme = Kelmė
Liepaja = Liepāja

This is everything that I've noticed, but I'll try to find some time this weekend to do a more thorough look.

[Bruceswar]

Just a quick few thoughts - this looks a fairly solid map and I'm very happy to finally have a map which will have my own region in a bit more details? If you would also like to, I could try to help you with region authenticity, as not all of them are completely correct.

OK I am all ears? Which ones do you mean? Name wise or border wise?

Well, first of all, in the middle, Alytus should most definitely not be there. Kaunas was the temporary capital and it's still the 2nd biggest city in Lithuania and while I really am not a big fan of it, it should most definitely be there. Switch Kelme to Šiauliai (as it's the 4th biggest city), Zarasai to Panevėžys, Lazdijai to Marijampolė, Ignalina to Utena, Plunge to Telšiai.

Klaipeda = Klaipėda
Plunge = Plungė
Kelme = Kelmė
Liepaja = Liepāja

This is everything that I've noticed, but I'll try to find some time this weekend to do a more thorough look.

Interesting... I will make the needed changes.. The map I looked at had it all wrong... LOL

[Commander9]

This might help you to get a bit better feeling on what's where. Also, after another look:

Rezekne = Rēzekne
Kraslava = Krāslava

I think I got most of all, but I do not know Estonia/Latvia quite as well as Lithuania, so I might have missed something.

[Bruceswar]

Thanks I will get on those name changes!

[Commander9]

Thanks I will get on those name changes!

No problems. I'll leave some input on bonus values as well a bit later.

[Bruceswar]

Thanks I will get on those name changes!

No problems. I'll leave some input on bonus values as well a bit later.

Thanks!

[Bruceswar]

So I have spent the last few days in a in a redrawing mode. Which is why I have not made a post with a new map version.

This is what I would have liked to keep and gone forward with, but I could just not get anything to work keeping all the green while showing the bonuses. Alas I thought I would show you before I recolor the map into bonuses again.

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[codeblue1018]

Version 5:

All names added or fixed
New Title Graphic

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Looking good Bruce; can't wait to beat you on it.

[Bruceswar]

Looking good Bruce; can't wait to beat you on it.

Keep dreaming!