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Map & counter mod
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:13 pm
by GJK
I will be uploading this to the FTP area for members here at Matrix Games once completed:
More screens
HERE
Feedback welcomed. [:)]
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 10:48 pm
by FrankHunter
Looks good, has a nice, clear, boargame-ish look to it.
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 11:14 pm
by EUBanana
Looks very good.
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 12:10 am
by 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??
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:03 am
by flintlock
Looks great, GJK. Looking forward to it (I especially like the NATO symbols)!
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:35 pm
by 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!
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:39 pm
by Rob Brennan UK
I love both map and counters [&o].
nice work
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 4:34 pm
by 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
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 5:35 pm
by ess1
Thanks for your efforts. Much appreciated.
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 6:02 pm
by GJK
If anybody notices any errors or has any suggestions, let me know.
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:01 am
by 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
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:45 am
by 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?
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 1:56 am
by 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).
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 4:02 am
by 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]
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:08 am
by 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.
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 9:29 am
by pkpowers
Great work! I love the map and I'd love the nato counters, thanks again for the mods
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:17 am
by 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?
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:04 pm
by Pford
ORIGINAL: IronX
Something like this?
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Outstanding, IronX.
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:20 pm
by *Lava*
Indeed...
Nice counters IronX!
Ray (alias Lava)
RE: Map & counter mod
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 2:41 pm
by TheBlackhorse
IronX, Nice work! How do the other countries' counters look?