The Mediterranean Basin [Recycling Bin]

[samuelc812]

*Change the "Middle East" to the "Near East"

*I think there are a few maps that refer to this area as "The Near East" already...wouldn't it be nice to have a change and put something different like "The Middle East"

Possibly, but I don't think that is the correct name for only that bit of area. But I'm not too sure.

*I will wait to see what others think...

Other things
*Gallipoli is not in the right area. It's probably just me, but I'd rather you change it just because of the geographical area. Gallipoli is on the other side of the Hellespont.

*I will look into it but i was sure i got it right...

*Germany.. Should be Switzerland.

*I actually eliminated Switzerland because it was too small to accomodate an army circle...i made it part of germany instead should it be the other way around should it? :Make Germany part of Switzerland?? Switzerland was included to begin with

*Maybe shrink Serbia and place Albania there too. This could replace Ukraine.

*Albania was there but i made it and Macedonia part of Serbia because..again they could not accomodate an Army Circle

That's it. Take them or leave them, it doesn't really bother me except for the Gallipoli and Germany things. Is "Valley of the Fairy Chimneys" really what that area is called?

There is a Valley of the Fairy Chimneys in Turkey yes it was the main feature in that sought of area so i made it a territory

Forgot to state, colours are looking good except for maybe the yellow.. But I'm not a professional, so my opinion may not count for that area. May be good to see attack lines between the areas if you don't mind.

*Yes i was thinking of changing it any suggestions...?

[t-o-m]

I dont like this because:

• It's basically just Imperium Romanium layout and areas, although i understand that its different gameplay
• There are loads of maps that have/include Europe as a main place
• This is an EXTREME case of poor textures/bevels - they look like someone has just thrown them on
• EVERYTHING in the map has a layer style, which is just not doing it for me/

Why would you post this again Just because you said that twice doesn't mean i am going to stop working on it, other people like it. Just cause you don't like it doesn't mean i have to stop working on it. You don't have the final say you know...

Im not saying stop working on it, god you're new, its called criticism. If it seems harsh, deal with it.
At the moment it looks like someone has just screwed a piece of paper up and then un-screwed it, and had a pathetic attempt at ironing it to make it smooth again.
Why does everyhting need a messed up texture?

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# Everything on my map has a layer style, everything on many maps have layer styles - it's called graphic design

What map is yours again?
I didnt know you made maps

[*]...and for crying out loud, before you criticise other peoples graphics, try fixing the goddam egregious spelling error in your sig. That same sig that your entire clan is using. I've already told you in your clan thread, and that has fallen on deaf ears. It looks amateurish in the extreme! Fix it Emmet!![/list]

Perhaps if you take your head out of your own ass for a few minutes you'll realise that as Skittles said, it is just a laugh with the legion.
Im glad you can see my sig graphics drew your eyes to it, and you feel the need to make a complete off-topic comment in an absolute failure to make me feel like i should change it. You say that i shouldnt criticize, this is the map foundry for god sake.
What do you expect?
Cookies?

[samuelc812]

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# Everything on my map has a layer style, everything on many maps have layer styles - it's called graphic design

What map is yours again?
I didnt know you made maps

*He is making the map of the antarctic, where have you been!!!

I dont like this because:

• It's basically just Imperium Romanium layout and areas, although i understand that its different gameplay
• There are loads of maps that have/include Europe as a main place
• This is an EXTREME case of poor textures/bevels - they look like someone has just thrown them on
• EVERYTHING in the map has a layer style, which is just not doing it for me/

*And i realise it was critiscism and it was fine the first time you posted it but to post it twice after i had already read your comment was unecessary, we already knew your opinion

[Androidz]

Since you added the name of the belactrice islands (or something) on the map it should have a army circle. As i would make a good crossing point towards africa.

You can also have added switserland as a impassible on the map but then you would have a size problem maybe.

[The Neon Peon]

Could you make some sea routes to the island in the Mediterranian, or at least some routes across? because it is a little too circular right now. Plus, this would make the focus of the game more on the Mediterranian, rather than the lands around it.

[Kaplowitz]

I really like the way the map looks, and its a great start.
I do agree though there is too much going on.

Here are some examples of really nice looking maps that are still simple at the same time:

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You have too many layer styles and textures, but that isnt too hard to fix

[whitestazn88]

wow... looks good right now

[t-o-m]

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# Everything on my map has a layer style, everything on many maps have layer styles - it's called graphic design

What map is yours again?
I didnt know you made maps

*He is making the map of the antarctic, where have you been!!!

That's a map?
It looks like a dog did a shit on some paper and someone smushed it around.

I dont like this because:

• It's basically just Imperium Romanium layout and areas, although i understand that its different gameplay
• There are loads of maps that have/include Europe as a main place
• This is an EXTREME case of poor textures/bevels - they look like someone has just thrown them on
• EVERYTHING in the map has a layer style, which is just not doing it for me/

*And i realise it was critiscism and it was fine the first time you posted it but to post it twice after i had already read your comment was unecessary, we already knew your opinion

The map can change, and for the better, i gave reasons that you could work on to make it more appealing, and since there was a new page, i thought you may have missed the comment.
But now i see that you just ignored it and didnt address it or even comment saying "no gfy"

[samuelc812]

Sorry if you feel ignored but i take all suggestions into account even if i don't reply, just cause i havn't changed anything in the map that you want me to change doesn't mean i won't

[MrBenn]

Wow - nice drafts... I'll move this thread into the right place... [moved]

[Juan_Bottom]

Firstly, I like the map. We've got too many crazy-complicated maps being made and queched right now. It's nice to see one with classic gameplay, done nicely.
However, I'm not big on all the texture either. Too much IMO.

Attack lines would be helpful too... Istanbul can't be the only link between the continents can it?

Also, If you are going to ditch the yellow, try mixing and matching first. Maybe it would go better next to a blue? Or try useing red. I'd like to see this stick with Crayola's "traditional twelve assortment."

I guess I really don't have many critisisms...


Oh, and for the record, this map is nothing like Imperium Romanium.

[MrBenn]

As I said previously, you have a nice draft image here Given the quality of it, some of the following comments might sound a little nit-picky, but it looks like you should be able to cope

1. I think that the texture all over the map is a bit too much, and isn't particularly easy on the eye. I'd suggest trying to tone them down a bit.
2. There is inconsistency in the thickness of your borders... just compare the Morocco/Bechar border to the Israel/Jordan one
3. Some of your borders don't meet, or appear a bit 'clumpy' at the joins.
4. The border around the non-playable bit of Russia looks quite blurry
5. I like the colours you have used, although I'm not too sure how they balance for colourblind players... It might be worth sticking some army numbers on the map to see if there is much of a colour-clash? Clicky link to army number image

6. As far as gameplay goes, I am not sure whether you intend the Med to be generally impassable (like the Glacier on the Iceland map), or if there will be some crossing points across the sea? I think either option will be fine, but I would suggest that you think about this next, along with how/where you are going to join the islands to the mainland

[samuelc812]

Here is the next Version 4.0

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As I said previously, you have a nice draft image here Given the quality of it, some of the following comments might sound a little nit-picky, but it looks like you should be able to cope

1. I think that the texture all over the map is a bit too much, and isn't particularly easy on the eye. I'd suggest trying to tone them down a bit.
2. There is inconsistency in the thickness of your borders... just compare the Morocco/Bechar border to the Israel/Jordan one
3. Some of your borders don't meet, or appear a bit 'clumpy' at the joins.
4. The border around the non-playable bit of Russia looks quite blurry
5. I like the colours you have used, although I'm not too sure how they balance for colourblind players... It might be worth sticking some army numbers on the map to see if there is much of a colour-clash? Clicky link to army number image

6. As far as gameplay goes, I am not sure whether you intend the Med to be generally impassable (like the Glacier on the Iceland map), or if there will be some crossing points across the sea? I think either option will be fine, but I would suggest that you think about this next, along with how/where you are going to join the islands to the mainland

I tried to fix all the things you mentioned...if i missed something let me know

I am having some trouble putting army numbers in if anyone can point me in the right direction, i have the image so i don't need links to the page just how to put that image into the little circles ??

Thanx, for your feedback

[Kaplowitz]

I still think you should get rid of the textures

[Androidz]

I still think you should get rid of the textures

Why this texture brings something new and i like it.

[Juan_Bottom]

I think it's the water and maybe the border textures that are really the bother. Maybe a grainy texture would be more pleasing to the eye?
The texture of the land where you put your signature is off too, because it is smooth, and everything else is rough. Maybe it only bothers me?

The bonuses look off to, based on numbers of territories and connections. Western Europe is the obvious example.
over all though, it's a good update, you definitly fixed quite a few obvious problems. It's nearly ready to play.

[Ruben Cassar]

Where is Malta?
Why is Corsica labelled as Sardinia?

And what have Germany and the Ukraine have to do with the Mediterranean? I don't think the name is suitable for this map as there are many countries/cities which have got nothing to do with the Mediterranean sea.

[samuelc812]

Where is Malta?

I will look into putting Malta in as a country, it just didn't show on the map i based this on

Why is Corsica labelled as Sardinia?

In the Europe Map that is not called Corsica it is called Sardinia so i am sticking with it

And what have Germany and the Ukraine have to do with the Mediterranean? I don't think the name is suitable for this map as there are many countries/cities which have got nothing to do with the Mediterranean sea.

Firstly this Map is not called the Mediterranean Sea it is called the Mediterranean Basin, so why would these countries have to have anything to do with the Sea??

Secondly, The definition for the Mediterranean Basin is:

The Mediterranean Basin refers to the lands around and surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. In biogeography, the Mediterranean Basin refers to the lands around the Mediterranean Sea that have a Mediterranean climate, with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers, which supports characteristic Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and shrub vegetation.

So this is not a map of the mediterranean sea it is the mediterranean basin, which are those countries with a mediterranean climate and that includes countries such as Ukraine and part of Germany

[samuelc812]

Here is a small update, i have added the 88's

[MrBenn]

Here is a small update, i have added the 88's

Would you be able to post your latest image in the thread as well as the first post - it helps to tally comments to map versions

[samuelc812]

Here is the latest and original images i hope it is what you were looking for

Version 4.1 - added 88's


Here is the current Version [V4.0]


Original

[The Neon Peon]

I absolutely can't stand the texture. Maps should be flat, or wrinkled in certain areas to a small extend. But this is what a paper would look like if you wrinkled it up with one had into a ball and flattened it out 5 - 10 times (try it, it looks exactly like this).

[samuelc812]

Okay i will try to make it flat but i was told at the beginning to add texture...

[foregone]

I'm of the opinion that the texture problem might just be the water. It just makes it a little too much and hard on the eye to tell where one thing ends and the next begins. Any chance we could see it with the texture on land as is, but the water texture gone?

[samuelc812]

i will try it and see what happens