MrVegetables Mapp Squad Maps

[MrVegetable 2]

Ok, I think it's time I put my map skills to use and started contributing to the squad.

So far I have the idea of creating a scale map of Runescape, the online game by Jagex. I am hoping to create it to real scale and trying to get the right terrain elevations whether they be tiny hills or huge mountains. Before I do do it though, I would like to see if you like the idea.

 

I also have another map in mind which will most probably be created anyway, I just hope that it works out how I'd like it to.

 

Feedback and suggestions are more than welcome!

 

Mr Veggie.

[comdude21 6]

Sounds interesting, even though I don't know anything about the game/map you're talking about it still seems like a very good idea. Maybe you could make maps from other games too, that would be a really good idea. It would be cool to see maps from other games in SC4.

Good luck with the maps, I'll be watching this thread.

comdude

[RadioheadFan 1]

I don't know what game you're talking about either, but it sounds like a good idea!

RHF

[MrVegetable 2]

I can give you the link to it. Look for the world map button to take you to the map I'm talking about.

http://www.runescape.com/

 

Comdude: Yeah, that's a great idea! Maybe this could turn into a request thread of my own for 'game' maps so it doesn't clog up the official thread.

 

Have a look at the Runescape map and report back to me.

 

Mr Veggie

[the_new_simman 5]

I have played this game once before, so i kinda know what your talking about.

I really wish you luck, this will be awesome when its finished..can't wait.

[your_adress_here 11]

Wow, the runescape map. That would be very interesting. It would probably make a nice SC4 map!

[MrVegetable 2]

Right, I'm having a little trouble on how big I am going to make the Runecape region. Do I make the wwhole huge members world or just the very small non-members world? I'm a non-member and my parents won't allow me to be a member. I'm very familiar with the non-member terrain as well. So my question to all the Mapp Squad...How big do you want me to make this? If you want me to rephrase this post then I will.

Mr Veggie

[your_adress_here 11]

I think you sjould include the members world.

[Shadow Assassin 336]

Uh, he said, he's only a non-member. So how would anybody know what it looks like?

This should be good.

[RadioheadFan 1]

I think that if non-member is what you know best, then stick to the non-member. Besides, I looked at the map, the entire members region in SC4 would be disgustingly huge.

RHF

[MrVegetable 2]

True RHF, it would be huge if I did the members wrld. I will stick to the non-members world

Mr Veggie

[your_adress_here 11]

It's your map, you can do what you want. Will you include the wild? There isn't much interesting up there (as a map).

[MrVegetable 2]

Date: 4/16/2005 12:11:03 PM Author: your_adress_here It's your map, you can do what you want. Will you include the wild? There isn't much interesting up there (as a map).

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Yes, the wilderness will be included, and I think the terrain is the most exciting thing up there. Overall, the terrain is surprisingly bumpy and might be very hard to make...but I'll give my best shot...FOR MAPP SQUAD!!!

[MrVegetable 2]

Having a few problems actually getting the terrain elevations correct so I am on the verge of ditching the Runescape project.... Hoping it doesn't come to that. Pics are unnavaliable so I can't show you the problem. The actual terrain is extremely bumpy and is seemingly too hard for me to incorporate into SC4. Maybe if a more experienced Mapp Squad member has the time, they could try and make it. From now on, I will only do fantasy maps when I get the time.

Very sorry about having to ditch the Runescape project...

 

Mr Veggie.

[RadioheadFan 1]

That's OK. I'm sure that your next project will turn out better, and Runescape was an ambitious project anyhow. Can't wait to see some more stuff from you.

RHF

[MrVegetable 2]

So my runescape project didn't turn out so well, but now I'm ready to try a fantasy map of my own. Radiohead Fan might be pleased about this. I am going to make a region which I will use in my Banana Grove region when I decide to revitalise it. And then I thought hey, why not share it with everyone else. It will still be 4 regions length and width, but I'm sure I can deal with it. I have a few hills and some water in t already and I can post what i have. I also use MayorBean's water mod in case that's a problem. Also, you might not be able to see the hills as trees are in the way. Dunno if you want me to get rid of them.

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//BNAGROVEMAPPSQUAD1.jpg align=baseline>

 

Hope you like my current progress so far.

 

Mr Veggie.

[MallowTheCloud 41]

It's great!

But... how are you going to make a greyscale jpg out of it?

[RadioheadFan 1]

That's what I'm wondering...hand-terraformed maps can't be uploaded to the STEX, so if that's hand-terraformed(and it looks like it)you'll have to start all over again. I can't wait for the return of Banana Grove!

RHF

[MrVegetable 2]

....right...that is a problem....yes this is hand terraformed. is there a file which has a greyscale or a colour version of the terrain? I could use that if there is. Either that, or I use SCRACC and paint myself a greyscale version of it. Or of something similar. Thanks for pointing that out. I'm on the job!

 

Mr Veggie

[MallowTheCloud 41]

Date: 4/29/2005 9:02:07 AM
Author: MrVegetable

....right...that is a problem....yes this is hand terraformed. is there a file which has a greyscale or a colour version of the terrain? I could use that if there is. Either that, or I use SCRACC and paint myself a greyscale version of it. Or of something similar. Thanks for pointing that out. I'm on the job!

Mr Veggie

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Oh how I wish there was a file that would allow you to make a greyscale out of a hand made terrain!!!

That would be so wonderful! Unfortunately, though, there's not.

But, good luck on your map!

[MrVegetable 2]

Ok, right now, I'm working on a request for jglei to make a fantasy region and am not completely able to work SCRACC just yet, because what is happening is that all my levels are just becoming plateaus and that is really not a great effect. I don't want to become a dead member so tips will be greatly appeciated. Either that or I will turn to Landscape Desiner, but I'm not sure that that is allowed. Is it allowed?

Mr Veggie

[MallowTheCloud 41]

I don't think there's anything wrong with using Landscape Designer. If you can get the requested map using it (though you may have to do a little tweaking), go for it!

[MrVegetable 2]

Cool! Thanks for the confirmation Mallow! I know how to use Landscape Designer so there! I shall get to work then.

 

Mr Veggie

[MrVegetable 2]

I finally found Landscape Designer and tried to get a region 4 medium city tiles long (Think that is what jglei wants) but it went kinda wrong and i got it 2x2 medium tiles long. I have a pic and the terrain is a 'little' bit high.

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Cardule1.jpg align=baseline>

 

Back to the designer for me...

 

Mr Veggie

[RadioheadFan 1]

I don't know, that terrain looks really interesting...I like it. You should release it!

RHF

[MrVegetable 2]

Unfortunately RHF, I already deleted the region due to the fact that i decided to see if it was buildable on, but found it wasn't, so i got rid of it. Net version is 8x8 cities (hopefully) which is what jglei wants and hope to render it shortly.

Mr Veggie

[MrVegetable 2]

Well i need to half the size of the region and I need more mountains to get what jglei wants. But I might release the region anyway if you guys like it.

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//Tahole1.jpg width=2033 align=baseline>

 

Ok now my picture doesn't seem to shrink to the size I set it at. (800x411) EDIT: Hopefully resized!!

 

Mr Veggie

 

EDIT: got a region the right size but dunno if this is how jglei701 wants it.

 

https://www.simtropolis.com/idealbb/files//jglei701.jpg width=800 align=baseline>

[jglei701 8]

Mr. Veggie,

 

That will definately work for me.  I can do some micro terriforming (adding some hills and mountains, etc).  I wanted a new (smaller) region that I could use Cycledogg's new mod with.  I don't tend to create a whole lot of cities, so the smaller size will allow me to use the whole region, instead of just a section of it.

 

Thanks a ton for doing this for me!

 

jglei701

[MrVegetable 2]

I shall upload it tonight for you then!

Mr Veggie

[RadioheadFan 1]

Well, it appears to be on the STEX, great work Mr. Veggie!

RHF