Classic-Style Height Textures

[ericbabe]

I'm experimenting with adding a game preference in the next patch that allows players to use height textures similar to those in the original (V1, not V2) ATB game maps. I've included a few screen shots below. For those who were having difficulty discerning heights with the green textures, are these clear enough? Are they too exaggerated?

[ericbabe]

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[ericbabe]

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[Jamm]

Look pretty cool.

Jamm

[ioticus]

That looks good. A big improvement in playability.

[JFalk68]

WOW!, Those look really good and very helpful in determining height. I would not say they are too exaggerated, in fact they are really close to the original. I uploaded a picture from boardgamegeeek from the gameboard to show how close they are. Nice work

[0311USMC]

First Post...I say looks great...a welcome change!

[ericbabe]

ORIGINAL: 0311USMC
First Post...I say looks great...a welcome change!

Thanks. Welcome to the Matrix forums!

[Missouri_Rebel]

I personally really like the look of these. First I've seen of them as I've been away for the last 10 days. Nice.

mo reb

[kvob]

The screenshots look very good. From somebody who has always struggled judging height (me), this looks like a massive improvement. The good thing is - by making it a preference then players who prefer the original look can still be accomodated. Great stuff!

[Rosseau]

The hills on the 2nd screenshot look just amazing.

[jamespcrowley]

Way, way better than the green, IMO, for both practical and aesthetic purposes..

[laska2k8]

look much better than green ones.

[Josh]

Have to agree with all, it looks not only better, judging heights is way more easy now. So thanks!

[Angiel]

Great! A good improvement.

[darrellb9]

Yes! Yes! These look awesome.

[Erik Rutins]

You can give these a try in the new 1.50 public beta. [8D]

Regards,

- Erik

[nikb]

Yip big time improvement. I'm struggling with the green look.

[Byeohazard]

Im colorblind and these new textures seem to help!

[grosbil]

I love this one!