Maps not rendering correctly (elevation)

[Modena81 0]

I know how to import new maps into SC4 (config in a new folder, import the jpeg greyscale, let it load,....). 
However! When I've iported the map, the elevation is all screwed up. 
The terrain is 4 to 5 levels below what it should be. I have to manually alter the elevation of each city before I see the map I donwloaded form. Problem is though, elevating each city 4 times is not high enough, but elevating each city 5 times is too high (rivers become land and such). I hope you understand what I mean and any help on how to correctly import a greyscale would be appreciated.

[Constantina 5]

Hi,

I suppose that some terrain modds may cause the problem. Remove those elevation-changing modds and try again.

Welcome to Simtropolis. Great to have you here.

[Pixelrage 34]

I find that blurry grayscale maps turn out problematic when you import them into SC4....that's why I'd only stick with the crystal clear looking maps. It's very frustrating. I usually don't even bother with maps, and just terrascape by hand because of that fact.

[moganite 4]

Some terrain modds maycause problems but if you follow the instructions you should be able to get the same result If i have a hieght mod in my map it will be mentioned in the description.

Trouble is real world maps tend to be a bit blurry anyways and the river/seas/lakes are at an point that is hard to tell. All of mine are rendered before I put them up here.

[Modena81 0]

I don't use any terrain modds. Just have nam and some plug-in lots, but that's it. The way I figure it, the greyscale is too light when I donwload since the maps are rendered too low. Oh well, I'll just stick with my own maps then.

[Bones1 96]

It's possible that the map creator had some terrain mods installed when he made them. Thus, messing it up for everyone else. Yeah, just forget about using his maps.