Map & counter mod

[GJK]

I will be uploading this to the FTP area for members here at Matrix Games once completed:



More screens HERE

Feedback welcomed. [:)]

[FrankHunter]

Looks good, has a nice, clear, boargame-ish look to it.

[EUBanana]

Looks very good.  

[SMK-at-work]

Nice look except for the nato symbols which I dislike as anachronistic to the era - can you do a version of it that retains the pictures??

[flintlock]

Looks great, GJK. Looking forward to it (I especially like the NATO symbols)!

[TheBlackhorse]

I dig the map. I'm not too sure about the counters.

Nonetheless, you're to be applauded for putting all the work into something that most like!

[Rob Brennan UK]

I love both map and counters [&o].

nice work

[GJK]

Ok, I've uploade the map to the link below. The counters are still a work in progress. I think that the counters that came with the game look just fine on this map, so if you don't care for the NATO symbols or don't want to wait for the counters you can just use the map for now.

After backing up your original file, unzip this file to your game directory in the GRAPHICS folder. The name of the file is 'GOAmap.bmp' (once unzipped) so you will want to rename or copy your original file of the same name before you unzip there in case you want to revert back.

Link: ftp://ftp.matrixgames.com/pub/GunsOfAugust/GOAmap.zip

[ess1]

Thanks for your efforts.   Much appreciated.

[GJK]

If anybody notices any errors or has any suggestions, let me know.

[Joel Rauber]

Looked at the wargamer site thread that you linked to.

IMO,

I like the map, but personally I prefer the original counters, I like the use of the flags in them and the small images.

I think the flag and the nato symbol being the same size makes the NATO counters look a bit awkward. I'd perhaps try making the NATO symbol smaller than the flag or vice versa

[IronX]

ORIGINAL: SMK-at-work

Nice look except for the nato symbols which I dislike as anachronistic to the era - can you do a version of it that retains the pictures??

Something like this?

[GJK]

ORIGINAL: Joel Rauber

Looked at the wargamer site thread that you linked to.

IMO,

I like the map, but personally I prefer the original counters, I like the use of the flags in them and the small images.

I think the flag and the nato symbol being the same size makes the NATO counters look a bit awkward. I'd perhaps try making the NATO symbol smaller than the flag or vice versa

I've thought about doing away with the flag altogether, putting the Corps symbol 'XXX' on top of the NATO and symbol and then perhaps a 2 letter designation for the country, ala "Paths of Glory" (boardgame).

[Joel Rauber]

In the end it is going to be a matter of taste. I suppose if one is feeling particularly creative one could make several different styles of counter-sets and let individuals choose.

Of all the ones I've seen on this thread and the wargamer thread I personally prefer the games original counters, though I can see how others might prefer some of the renderings that we have seen.

On another note I think we have seen near universal preference for your map.

Nice work! The counters look nice to as well, just stating some of my own personal preferences.[8D]

[GJK]

ORIGINAL: Joel Rauber

In the end it is going to be a matter of taste. I suppose if one is feeling particularly creative one could make several different styles of counter-sets and let individuals choose.

Of all the ones I've seen on this thread and the wargamer thread I personally prefer the games original counters, though I can see how others might prefer some of the renderings that we have seen.

On another note I think we have seen near universal preference for your map.

Nice work! The counters look nice to as well, just stating some of my own personal preferences.[8D]

Though I personally prefer the NATO symbols (obviously), I think that the original counters would look great as well *if* the gradient wasn't used at all, and I'm not particularly fond of some of the color choices. If I get ambitious enough, I may make a set that uses a solid color with everything else that the originals have.

[pkpowers]

Great work! I love the map and I'd love the nato counters, thanks again for the mods

[cantona2]

Looks great, very thankful to those of you modders that share your skills with the rest. Are the mods now up or still a work in progress?

[Pford]

ORIGINAL: IronX

Something like this?


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Outstanding, IronX.

[*Lava*]

Indeed...

Nice counters IronX!

Ray (alias Lava)

[TheBlackhorse]

IronX, Nice work! How do the other countries' counters look?