Map Making
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- lion_of_judah
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Map Making
I had thought there was a thread regarding map making for TOAW III or how to use bitmaps. I have been trying to locate this information on the forum, but no luck.
- larryfulkerson
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RE: Map Making
Seems like there WAS a thread about map making for TOAW but that was a while ago I'm afraid and I
don't remember the particulars either. I'd like to see a way to use the topographical maps the
government uses to make our maps somehow. Either that or, like Google Maps. Or something.
don't remember the particulars either. I'd like to see a way to use the topographical maps the
government uses to make our maps somehow. Either that or, like Google Maps. Or something.
If you need to put warheads on foreheads who you gonna call? An FO...just one will do.
RE: Map Making
'HexThingy' is a program that will lay a grid over Google Maps. The ODD program can lay a grid over an image. Both are effective, depending on what you are doing.
- Curtis Lemay
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RE: Map Making
If you look in the "Article Index" sticky thread, I have a few articles on map making.
- lion_of_judah
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RE: Map Making
where may I find the ODD program? and thanks
- lion_of_judah
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RE: Map Making
thanks I'll check them out
RE: Map Making
It's just my opinion but I think ODD works better than anything else when it comes to making accurate hex maps. A lot of it is interpretation. It's more like an art. [;)]
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- larryfulkerson
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RE: Map Making
Thanks for the link. Now I have to learn how to use it. Is there a learning curve? Why do I ask that every time?ORIGINAL: sPzAbt653
The dl link is at the bottom of the page.
http://yves.lr.pagesperso-orange.fr/ODD/ODD.htm
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If you need to put warheads on foreheads who you gonna call? An FO...just one will do.
RE: Map Making
That looks like an old version. Newest is v4.0
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Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity and I’m not sure about the universe-Einstein
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A: A stick.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity and I’m not sure about the universe-Einstein
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A: A stick.
RE: Map Making
Is there a learning curve?
Of course. What, you want something to be easy ?
Seriously, the issue I find with any of these programs for editing is that we don't use them every day. Maybe once a year, for some once in a lifetime. So its impossible to become familiar with them. I can't tell you how many times I've thought 'I've done this before ... now how do I do it again ?'. No fault of the program designers [unless you elect me president, in which case there will be a law that all programs will be the same]. [;)]
RE: Map Making
That looks like an old version. Newest is v4.0
My link doesn't get me 4.0 [:(] You have better link ??
RE: Map Making
Email Curt. His email should be in the 'About' tab. He's really good about replying. He should be able to get you a link. I've used the map portion of ODD until I can do it in my sleep.
http://www.operationbarbarossa.net/
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity and I’m not sure about the universe-Einstein
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A: A stick.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity and I’m not sure about the universe-Einstein
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A: A stick.
RE: Map Making
Pulling my hair out trying to remember where I got 4.0 and I didn't have much hair to begin with. I'll keep digging. Maybe I can find a link. [&:]
http://www.operationbarbarossa.net/
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity and I’m not sure about the universe-Einstein
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A: A stick.
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity and I’m not sure about the universe-Einstein
Q: What do you call a boomerang that doesn’t come back?
A: A stick.
RE: Map Making
ORIGINAL: Lobster
Pulling my hair out trying to remember where I got 4.0 and I didn't have much hair to begin with. I'll keep digging. Maybe I can find a link. [&:]
TDG page perhaps?
http://forums.gamesquad.com/showthread. ... ion-of-ODD
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RE: Map Making
That link leads one to a page that no longer exists. D'oh. Maybe we can get Mr. Chambers to reload it to a new link?ORIGINAL: Meyer1TDG page perhaps?ORIGINAL: Lobster
Pulling my hair out trying to remember where I got 4.0 and I didn't have much hair to begin with. I'll keep digging. Maybe I can find a link. [&:]
http://forums.gamesquad.com/showthread. ... ion-of-ODD
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If you need to put warheads on foreheads who you gonna call? An FO...just one will do.
RE: Map Making
Too bad the file is not working on the archive page of TDG
https://web.archive.org/web/20080720122 ... dIntro.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20080720122 ... dIntro.htm
- larryfulkerson
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RE: Map Making
I sent an email to Curt Chambers. We'll get some action soon. Maybe.
If you need to put warheads on foreheads who you gonna call? An FO...just one will do.
RE: Map Making
ORIGINAL: larryfulkerson
That link leads one to a page that no longer exists. D'oh. Maybe we can get Mr. Chambers to reload it to a new link?ORIGINAL: Meyer1TDG page perhaps?ORIGINAL: Lobster
Pulling my hair out trying to remember where I got 4.0 and I didn't have much hair to begin with. I'll keep digging. Maybe I can find a link. [&:]
http://forums.gamesquad.com/showthread. ... ion-of-ODD
Yes, TDG page is dead, sorry for the confusion. Just trying to refresh Lobster memory, thought it may help.
- larryfulkerson
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RE: Map Making
We may have to sit Lobster down in a darkened room with a lamp pointing in his face and
a stenographer to take down everything he says and supply him with lots of black
coffee and so on.
a stenographer to take down everything he says and supply him with lots of black
coffee and so on.
If you need to put warheads on foreheads who you gonna call? An FO...just one will do.