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Wow...that's really good... amazing. Did you try to look up the copyright holder on the "Creative Commons"??? It might be listed there.
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Beautiful!!! [&o] I want it for my mod! Please let me know when it is completed.

Question: will it require a new PWhex file?

EDIT: Also, will there be a version showing the hexes?
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I have to admit I'm coming back to this thread from time to time just to stare at that map. Keep up the great work chemkid!! If there is anything I can do to help you in your project, please let me know! [&o]
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Just a suggestion: perhaps keep the light and heavy urban areas as they are in the default map.

It looks odd to see Tokyo, Bangkok and others as a vast empty hexs.
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ORIGINAL: mind_messing

Just a suggestion: perhaps keep the light and heavy urban areas as they are in the default map.

It looks odd to see Tokyo, Bangkok and others as a vast empty hexs.

This is a good idea. Maybe after getting the initial map done, go back and do a few touches to the urban hexes and save it as an alternative map or something. Otherwise I kind of like the map both ways. [8D]
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I guess one other question at hand is, how will roads and trails be represented on the map?
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chemkid, NICE. The harpoon games have a similar topo setup. But very cool.[&o][&o][&o] GP
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Another point to keep in mind is the difference between deep water and that which is not deep, as sub placement is critical in that regard. Just a thought... but really beautiful work.... Hal
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VERY VERY NICE!!! Keep on perfecting it. I can't wait to use this map mod as well!!! Great work!!![&o][&o][&o]

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ORIGINAL: chemkid
I guess one other question at hand is, how will roads and trails be represented on the map?
i have thought about the road & rail network... the 'r' and 'y' keys provide the info for now.
i dread multicolored pixellines on top of this map - i'm sure others will disagree...

I agree. The beauty of the map is its realism. Add pixel wide roads to it and you are essentially creating mile wide roads, completely unrealistic and an eyesore.
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That is some fine work, well done!
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ORIGINAL: chemkid
I guess one other question at hand is, how will roads and trails be represented on the map?
i have thought about the road & rail network... the 'r' and 'y' keys provide the info for now.
i dread multicolored pixellines on top of this map - i'm sure others will disagree...
honestly, i'll need your help and ideas to finish this. thanks again!
Hello Chemkid. I think your graphics are wonderful.

You will need to add roads and railroads. Just about everybody uses the graphics to decide where to go You will need that visual indication to have your graphics be effective and accepted by the players.

The original map graphics had roads and stuff anywhere from 2 to 5 pixels wide. I agree with a minamalist approach and think single pixel identifiers work very well. If you are interested, please pm me and I will give you my email and send you some of the road/rr art things we are using.

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Add pixel wide roads to it and you are essentially creating mile wide roads, completely unrealistic and an eyesore.
...let's try something? ok? [8D]

Sounds like a good idea. Would it be possible to do a "clean" version of the map for aesthetic purists like me and then from there work on roads, trails etc. for a "regular" version?
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Great work chemkid! Cannot wait for the end result, most of all how you will handle the road challenge.

Just a question: Do you also plan to modify this sensational map for the DBB extended map version? I assume this would require some adaptions, but would probably be highly apprechiated by most of the veteran players.

Anyways, awesome!! [&o]
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