Would this interest us?

[bravoa8]

A little more experimenting:



Would we want a 256x256 terrain to ensure more fights, or do we want a 512x512 for possible future Titanic Tuesday play?

Is 256x256 allowed in the MA?

[715]

Fantastic work USRanger.  I'd vote for any change in textures.  Since each terrain is severely limited in texture (only 12 ground per map) it sure would be nice to at least have variety between different maps.  AH's textures and objects are actually pretty high quality, but the same thing over and over and over gets boring.  So I am whole heartedly in favor of talented terrain designers like you coming to our rescue.

The C2 image sure makes me want an icon free AvA. 

[SlapShot]

Fantastic work USRanger.  I'd vote for any change in textures.  Since each terrain is severely limited in texture (only 12 ground per map) it sure would be nice to at least have variety between different maps.  AH's textures and objects are actually pretty high quality, but the same thing over and over and over gets boring.  So I am whole heartedly in favor of talented terrain designers like you coming to our rescue.

The C2 image sure makes me want an icon free AvA. 

That terrain reminds me of AKPIZZA ... I loved that map ... many many great fights on that map.

[USRanger]

That terrain reminds me of AKPIZZA ... I loved that map ... many many great fights on that map.

Same here Slap.  I remember it was one of the more well liked terrains.  It's sort of the pseudo-inspiration for going this route.

Is 256x256 allowed in the MA?

Yep.  Many of our terrains are 256x256.  That's the dilemma before I really get into it.  A 512 terrain is naturally going to appeal to more at first thought.  Plus, it could be used for Tuesdays.  A 256 terrain will concentrate more people at less bases which should equal more good fights.  Also, a 512 terrain will have double the room, double the fields, but will take double the time to finish & get to HTC.  With a 512 terrain, there should be room for ocean areas, but with a 256 terrain, I would probably keep it all land. 

Thoughts?

[Motherland]

Personally I dislike large maps but beyond that....
I'd make some small maps first before you take on those with 4x the area.

[gyrene81]

No way to keep the same number of bases as a 256 map on that 512 map? Just seems to me that it would make the fights more important than the way things are now...200: "A56 alert!!!"..."A56 is getting hit!!!"...but it's not that important because with all the bases there is time to take it back later when the furballs over 131, 175 and 210 are done.

[Strip]

USRanger,

As far as terrain goes a 256 map is a quarter of the work compared to an equal quality 512 map.

Strip

[USRanger]

True.  It's set as a 256 terrain at the moment.  Would anyone object if we left ocean areas out of it then?  I could just add lots of rivers for some PT action instead.

[dhart]

Looks good, I would like to see some snowy textures. Alot of the classic images I remember seeing were in the snow, at least I think it would be cool. But judging by all the posts I have seen.....................ya better make sure the SHEEP are in there!!!!

[The Fugitive]

Same here Slap.  I remember it was one of the more well liked terrains.  It's sort of the pseudo-inspiration for going this route.

Yep.  Many of our terrains are 256x256.  That's the dilemma before I really get into it.  A 512 terrain is naturally going to appeal to more at first thought.  Plus, it could be used for Tuesdays.  A 256 terrain will concentrate more people at less bases which should equal more good fights.  Also, a 512 terrain will have double the room, double the fields, but will take double the time to finish & get to HTC.  With a 512 terrain, there should be room for ocean areas, but with a 256 terrain, I would probably keep it all land. 

Thoughts?

I believe Fester use to make 512 maps, but only use the middle 2/3 of the area. He use to say "you don't need to fill the whole thing up". He concentrated on the center of the map, where most of the action happened, and used less details along the outer edges.... just a shore line with a few ports and bases, enough to say there have them, but not be the focus of the map. Just something to think about.

[SlapShot]

True.  It's set as a 256 terrain at the moment.  Would anyone object if we left ocean areas out of it then?  I could just add lots of rivers for some PT action instead.

Sorry Ranger ... I abhor a map without water ... CVs = many good fights.

[StokesAk]

Sorry Ranger ... I abhor a map without water ... CVs = many good fights.

I think we could do something like North Africe where the top half of the map has some water and maybe scattered islands.

[Closer]

 Nice Ranger !
Anything new is goood.   

[John Curnutte]

 Ranger I love these new maps , it sure looks good and its a nice change of pace to the eyes . Different terrain causes me to have to re train my eyes to look for objects .
When we play on the same old maps you get into the ground textures and are used to them , changing it up forces you to concentrate a bit more and thats the difference between enjoying your flight or being bored to death if your down low anyways . Great Job Ranger and keepem coming.
                             Nutte

[USRanger]

Alrighty, I'll go with a 512 terrain so there is room for ocean areas for CVs.  I could do it on a 256 terrain, but that would probably mean another island hopping terrain & I've really grown bored with those.  Will post update pics when I have them.