Map Graphics

[JeF]

ORIGINAL: markhwalker
I've decided to do away with them. In fact I've decided to do away with hexes... or any of the more destracting terrain like buildings, trees, walls, etc. It'll be much cheaper to just throw the counters on the floor, measure movement with a ruler, and play that way. [;)]

You should get rid of the turn sequence altogether, what an outdated feature. A modern game engine uses PCT (Pausable Continuous Time). It is soooo much more more realistic.

Get rid of the hexes and the terrain but keep the halos, they look so cute anyway. White halos on white map, what a concept. [:D]

JeF.

[markhwalker]

Hey! I have a better idea. Make the halos and dots BIGGER. Yeah bigger. Twice the width. Three times even. Then we could get rid of terrain art altogether.

Yeah!, but that really wouldn't make anything cheaper. Most of the cost for the maps (at least in this case) was for the thick boards.

You know we could not only make the halos thicker, but we could also raise them... emboss, so to speak. I really like the idea of white halos on white maps, I also like the idea of doing away with a turn sequence. Hey, I didn't have any turn sequence when I played with toy soldiers as a kid, and I had a great time.

Tom, please take it easy on Dave. He's a nice guy (as are you). I think he was just a little frustrated with the halo discussion. As you know, it used to frustrate me, but I think it has taken a turn for the better in the last few days. These have been some very productive posts.

The next thing I think we should work on are the highlights surrounding the firepower, etc, on the counters. I think they are also distracting. I propose we take the numbers right off the counters. What say y'all?


Best,

Mark

[Magua]

Mark-

I'm sorry Mark. But in just about any other forum I've participated in, Dave's post would have gotten him banned. Are anti-gay jokes permitted here? What about "black," "retard," or "Polish" jokes? Are they okay too? And the name-calling is also acceptible? By telling me to go easy on him, you are condoning this conduct.

I am not so troubled by the nature of Mr. Baldini's post, godknows he is not unique. What is interesting to me is the lack of official reprimand. It has that "let's all lay low, pretend we didn't see that, and it will go away" feel to it.

Attacks on social groups of any kind, even joking, is repugnant. Attacks against other forum members should be considered unacceptible as well. This type of behavior is not constructive, and does not serve this community.

If you like or don't like halos, fine state a case for it. If this discussion gets on one's nerves, there's an easy solution. Avoid this thread.

Best to all,

Magua

[davebaldini]

I dont know where to start with you magua...you have fueled this entire debate regarding graphics and have made numerous negative and sarcastic remarks in your posts...to see all your indignation and self righteous teeth gnashing over my post seems a tad bit disingenuous...

let me respond to your last 2 posts calling for my banishment and / or censure from the boards...

1. I was born in SF and embrace diversity in all its regal splendor and many variations. I am married to an African-American woman and my brother is gay. I simply dont appreciate all your complaining... so your response is to call me a bigot and have me banned???...come on, surely you can do better than that.

I was making a joke, albeit not one of my best, about all the hoopla regarding the graphics/white halos...frankly it was assuming a life of its own and detracting from my enjoyment of this board...there was NO ill intent towards gays/lesbians or those who engage in alternative lifestyles...I did not know you were gay, and I certainly apologize for having offended you....to call my remarks an "attack" against a social group is ludicrous and simply not true...your remarks are indicative of the decline of western civilization as political correctness, race baiting, and reactionary groups turn this country into a three ring circus.

2.you should lighten up a bit, your obsession with the white halos, and now with my post, is not healthy....i am a board certified physician, i do have some experience in these matters.

3.My main point is that more people should get online and play, this game rocks! maybe you should start a separate thread on changes you'd like to see in future expansions.

4.I do believe Mark,Eric, Matrix,et al. should get more props for this game , not to mention all they have done to revive a hobby which had been dying on the vine for quite some time.

i'll try and keep my frustration to myself, but i felt like defending Mark and the guys and I stand by that.

best regards, dave baldini

ps-is magua your first name, and what does it mean?

[Erik Rutins]

Allright, I think enough has been said by everyone. The internet is excellent for creating the impression that people are rude obnoxious bastards when, if saying the same thing in person, they would not come across that way at all.

Magua, you've been a great contributor and poster here and in support of BoH. We definitely hope that you will continue to participate in the BoH community.

Dave, you haven't posted here much, but I hope you'll stick around too. I read your post as you intended, but I could also see exactly how it would come across differently on the internet. It has nothing to do with being PC, it's just that none of the other conversational cues exist when making a post. No one can tell your mood, your expression or your tone of voice, so it leaves a lot open for interpretation.

Both of you have jumped to some conclusions here. I think you are both reasonable people and can realize that there need be no ill will on either side. Dave, Magua, please shake virtual hands and return to discussing map graphics in this thread, if it needs to continue at all.

Regards,

- Erik

[WO1GKW]

There goes another board...
I never liked Jerry Springer either.
Later

[Magua]

Hey Dave-

Actually, I'm not gay. I'm sorry to admit that I'm only an agnostic.

Magua is the name of the bad Huron guy in "The Last of the Mohicans." I had watched the movie the night before I registered, and the system kept rejecting the userids that were my first choices. Magua popped into my head and it was accepted. Good thing too. My next choice was Chingachgook. [;)]

Dave, check out some of the earlier posts in this thread. This issue has really been put to bed already. I've stated my full support of Mark's decision that the halos are a permanent component. Some newcommers have since posted their opinions, but for the most part we have all been content to discuss the pluses and minuses of dead cows of late.

There are some addons to the game that some forum members have contributed. So, your suggestion of this kind of thing is already in place. Check it out.

luego amigo.

[Adam Parker]

No kidding, you can buy this in Australia and it's a great dessert!

[benpark]

Whoa... My retinas just burned out.

[Magua]

Yeah, it makes the rest of this forum look really blue. [8D]