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any map mod available ?
I don't like current map look, I prefer original graphic from WITP...[:(]

It's been out for 10 hours, and you want a new map? Okay... No map mod available.

EDIT: That was probably too harsh, but I'm sure if you think it through, you would realize just how long it took to draw that map, and that nobody has had any time to replicate the old one (or the inclination).

yes, beta testers are 10 hours without work now...they should do it [:D]

I post it just to show that there is at least one user that will appreciate modder's work [8D]

The AE map is moddable for anyone that doesn't like it, just as the original WitP one is (its made up of bitmaps). Its just twice the work now...

Andrew

This map is really the best one for this game and well done andrew for this tough job you did.
this is the best accurate type of projection you could use due to the huge surface of the globe we need for the game.
the only thing i was surprised ,was the decision to use 40 NM each hex side as we, airmen et seamen are using the minut of latitude (60 NM) for our navigation , it remains a mystery for me, may be it's due to this equisistant projection

I think it's just fine. The work that's gone in to it must have been phenomenal. Well done Andrew. Very very good indeed.

hi moonraker ! from swindon.
my daughter was french teacher at Greendown College ,Swindon years ago!
now at St Yves college ,near Bishop's Stortford Hertsfordshire[:)]

Blimey !! Small world. Didn't think I'd see a fellow "Moonraker" on here [;)]

Andrew, any chance to have a map with "World in Flames" style hexdots for sea areas in the future? The map is fantastic, but I don't like the black fishing net spread all over the Pacific. [:D]

Afraid of drowning while catching some fish?

ORIGINAL: Historiker

Afraid of drowning while catching some fish?

Wenn ist das Nunstruck git und Slotermeyer? Ja!...
Beiherhund das Oder die Flipperwaldt gersput.

ORIGINAL: Seeadler

Andrew, any chance to have a map with "World in Flames" style hexdots for sea areas in the future? The map is fantastic, but I don't like the black fishing net spread all over the Pacific. [:D]

You can turn off the "black fish net" - I always do.

I think Andrew has made his map for AE. Those who want a different one are welcome to make theirs! Just grab a paint program and get crankin'!!!

ORIGINAL: jwilkersonYou can turn off the "black fish net" - I always do.

I think Andrew has made his map for AE. Those who want a different one are welcome to make theirs! Just grab a paint program and get crankin'!!!

I agree. Tried my hand at Korea and Japan today. Thought I'd go with lighter colored seas and oceans to play up the contrast with land. Still not happy with the railroads and haven't put in all the place names in yet, but it's been fun.

However, drawing and painting up the Asiatic mainland is gonna be a b*tch. [:D]

ORIGINAL: Bo Rearguard

ORIGINAL: jwilkersonYou can turn off the "black fish net" - I always do.

I think Andrew has made his map for AE. Those who want a different one are welcome to make theirs! Just grab a paint program and get crankin'!!!

I agree. Tried my hand at Korea and Japan today. Thought I'd go with lighter colored seas and oceans to play up the contrast with land. Still not happy with the railroads and haven't put in all the place names in yet, but it's been fun.

However, drawing and painting up the Asiatic mainland is gonna be a b*tch. [:D]

That is actually pleasing to the eye...

nice job. Now get to work on the other 400 tiles! [;)]

ORIGINAL: Bo Rearguard

ORIGINAL: jwilkersonYou can turn off the "black fish net" - I always do.

I think Andrew has made his map for AE. Those who want a different one are welcome to make theirs! Just grab a paint program and get crankin'!!!

I agree. Tried my hand at Korea and Japan today. Thought I'd go with lighter colored seas and oceans to play up the contrast with land. Still not happy with the railroads and haven't put in all the place names in yet, but it's been fun.

However, drawing and painting up the Asiatic mainland is gonna be a b*tch. [:D]

Very nice work there! I like how you have cleaned and brightened things up.
The only thing that looks a bit "off" to me is the blue/purple trim on the shorelines. Maybe a color that blends in just a tad more?

The entire map is very clear and the sea looks like the sea ice.

ORIGINAL: TheElfThat is actually pleasing to the eye...

nice job. Now get to work on the other 400 tiles! [;)]

More like 14,000 tiles isn't it? [:D] Someone should give Andrew Brown a medal with crossed golden cartographer's dividers. [;)]

FAsea...yeah I may change that outline color. A lot of 'xperminting left to do.

Anyway...got the continents drawn. Only a million billion little details to fill in.

ORIGINAL: Bo Rearguard

Someone should give Andrew Brown a medal with crossed golden cartographer's dividers.

"No one more appreciates a giant than he who tries to follow in his footsteps"

Does the map editor allow other maps to be drawn or is this game fixed in the Far East/ Pacific?

ORIGINAL: CSO_Talorgan

Does the map editor allow other maps to be drawn or is this game fixed in the Far East/ Pacific?

Well since the "map editor" is any paint program (of sufficient power) that one chooses to use - there is no restriction on what the map look like - it just needs to be EXACTLY the same size - as the one provided with the game. It has to have exactly the same number of panels each of which has to be exactly the same size - and have exactly the same name. Other than that it can look like anything!