New map for WITE

[Michael T]

A little too much green for my own tastes. But very nice work all the same.

[Jison]

I dont know if anybody have noticed, but the different areas of the map are actually colored based on height above sea level, and the colors used for it are those most commonly used on geographical maps.

It's perfectly okay to dislike the colors anyway ofcourse - I just thought I should mention that fact.

Jison

[Michael T]

I am a GIS professional. And while its true beauty is in the eye of the beholder my biggest request from clients is don't make maps to busy with too many colors/shades that don't convey any further information. So while a PzC map needs different colors to convey different heights a map like WITE only needs to convey what is clear/rough/mountain in respect to height. While sublte variation within each of the 3 terrain types is appreciated I find the variation in clear terrain here just a little to overbearing for my senses. A reduction in your deeper greens for the clear terrain pallete would be preferable for myself. But again a very nice variation and the best I have seen to date.

[DBeves]

ORIGINAL: Michael T

I am a GIS professional. And while its true beauty is in the eye of the beholder my biggest request from clients is don't make maps to busy with too many colors/shades that don't convey any further information. So while a PzC map needs different colors to convey different heights a map like WITE only needs to convey what is clear/rough/mountain in respect to height. While sublte variation within each of the 3 terrain types is appreciated I find the variation in clear terrain here just a little to overbearing for my senses. A reduction in your deeper greens for the clear terrain pallete would be preferable for myself. But again a very nice variation and the best I have seen to date.

Couldnt disagree more. The map now looks like the real world. Bland maps are dull as ditchwater. Excellent work.

[morvael]

For those with more sensitive eyes I propose to use a graphic program (IrfanView will do) and adjust the saturation to your liking:

[goranw]

ORIGINAL: Michael T

I am a GIS professional. And while its true beauty is in the eye of the beholder my biggest request from clients is don't make maps to busy with too many colors/shades that don't convey any further information. So while a PzC map needs different colors to convey different heights a map like WITE only needs to convey what is clear/rough/mountain in respect to height. While sublte variation within each of the 3 terrain types is appreciated I find the variation in clear terrain here just a little to overbearing for my senses. A reduction in your deeper greens for the clear terrain pallete would be preferable for myself. But again a very nice variation and the best I have seen to date.

I have nothing against information in the map that is not used by the game engine. It contributes to the game atmosphere all the same.
The goal in my opinion is to resemble the strategic military low-scale maps that were most used.
Of course with necessary adjustments to be playable.
The new map is in some ways a step in this direction. As also the original WitE map is.
For the Germans 1:2,5M, 1:1M, 1:0,5M and 1:300k and for the Soviets 1:2,5M, 1:1M, 1:0,5M and 1:200k.
Perhaps gaming will in the future take place directly on these maps and that the game will not only have maps suited for it but also
have an engine suited to the map. See post 185 in the planning map file for an example ( although quite bad)
GoranW

[gradenko2k]

If I could make a request, could the download be split into smaller parts, say 50 MB each? It's a bear trying to download the whole 275 MB in one go.

[Jison]

Here are some screenshots including unit counters. They are 'work in progress' though, so they may change completely before I am done with them.






Jison

[morvael]

Lovely. The buttons on the top bar, they would also benefit from a graphic overhaul...

[Jison]

ORIGINAL: gradenko_2000

If I could make a request, could the download be split into smaller parts, say 50 MB each? It's a bear trying to download the whole 275 MB in one go.

When all bits and pieces are in place and the mod is completed, I can split the download in parts for you.

Jison

[laska2k8]

thanks [:D]
I like the counters too, but I can't download the whole pack in a while, I'll wait for smaller parts

[Flaviusx]

Really like the new counter work.

[morvael]

I like the counters too, but the symbols are a bit to small (for example it's hard to differentiate dark red mountain division among the other dark red counters).

[TomBombadil711]

Map downloaded and installed. Great work! A big thank you for sharing this.

Does anyone know where to download the unit counters to be seen in Goran's post?

[DBeves]

Those counters look excellent. To be honest I had fallien out of love with this game after my early attempts. You mod has given me a desire to have another go ...

I am currently loading the game just to have a look at that map...

[bcgames]

ORIGINAL: Jison

Here are some screenshots including unit counters. They are 'work in progress' though, so they may change completely before I am done with them.



Jison

Another compelling twist. Keep at it. I like how you are exploring this line.

[Remmes]

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing this.

[laska2k8]

could you please put smaller bits for your download ?
Also if still in beta phase..

thanks

[Flaviusx]

Any updates on this? Want to use the mod but am holding off until counter work is complete.

[Jison]

ORIGINAL: Flaviusx

Any updates on this? Want to use the mod but am holding off until counter work is complete.

I really can't say when this mod will be finished - it's a side project I like to fiddle with on the side of other things.

Jison