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should there be a new small map

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:45 am
by Cherry pepsi?
Hi, i'm a fan of small maps i really think there should be another.... don't you think so well i'm here to talk about what i think we should have ;)

-first of all small maps are quick and fun

-they are usally 6-20 min long and usally can become real time

-its mostly luck but fun for every one

well i think there should be more small maps because im a big fan of doodle earth, and think that doodle earth is one of the most played maps even though its small i see its been played close around 12,000 times and i think an additional small map would be great

i don't think i have the skill to make a map but im sure lots of people do and this could be a good project for somebody ;) and would get lots of hits well please comment your opion and vote on the poll if you wish :D

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:48 am
by spinwizard
I agree, I love small maps

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:50 am
by Cherry pepsi?
that's what i mean =] see i think this would be a great idea =]

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 11:59 am
by oaktown
if nothing else, it's appealing as a map-maker because it is so much easier to create... the xml is a breeze, the army count coordination takes half the time, no worrying about readabilty.

I'd like to see some creativity in the small maps in terms of XML features... one-way routes, bombards, etc. In fact I have an idea for a polar-view northern hemisphere nuclear war map that would be nice small.

This thread should, however, probably be moved to the ideas sub-forum. What if there was a separate sticky for small map ideas? And what, exactly, is the definition of a small map? How many territories?

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:00 pm
by WL_southerner
yes i agree to theres a need for all types of maps for all types of people

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:01 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
all right were should i move it =] cause i didn't really know were to put it ;)

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:52 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
this is definatly progressing
;) i think more people will want to =]

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 12:56 pm
by Coleman
I am going to disagree that they are easier. Doodle Earth was in development for a long time. Half that time was arguing over if something that small should be allowed. :roll: But the other half was down right bitching over balance, territory names, and it was somehow much much more intense then a normal sized map.

I'm very impressed that dimwit stuck it out. I think he had the worst development cycle we've ever seen. It trumps Eastern Front, which was also embarrassingly bad for us.

I'd also like to see more small maps, but I don't want people thinking they are easier to make. That's a dangerous misconception.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:06 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
all right well that's a good conseption because yes it should not be looked like that and it is not and easy in for some one who makes a small map but if you enjoy doodle as mutch as me i think that there shouldn't just be doodle i think there should be atleast a couple more lil places but over all i think we should see how many people would like some more small maps then decide some ideas then mabey get 1 in its just and over all opinion and i think that's what we'll stick to now ;)

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:48 pm
by Alexinho
Yes, Small maps are really funny!

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:49 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
all right =] thanks for your opinion

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:50 pm
by bedub1
Make a 6 territory map for 6 player games....Mini BR!

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:52 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
that could work all ideas have to start some were lol ;)

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:52 pm
by sam_levi_11
luv small maops they are funny....my last 3 games were on doodle earth

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:53 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
nice i did a 4 player doodle it was choas but lots of fun ;)

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:57 pm
by aliakber1001
i cant commit because i never played that small map.
but i am sure for people who like quick fast games would love a new one.
:)

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:15 pm
by DiM
Coleman wrote:I am going to disagree that they are easier. Doodle Earth was in development for a long time. Half that time was arguing over if something that small should be allowed. :roll: But the other half was down right bitching over balance, territory names, and it was somehow much much more intense then a normal sized map.

I'm very impressed that dimwit stuck it out. I think he had the worst development cycle we've ever seen. It trumps Eastern Front, which was also embarrassingly bad for us.

I'd also like to see more small maps, but I don't want people thinking they are easier to make. That's a dangerous misconception.


i strongly disagree here. i think the foundry process hit an all time low when i started adding the Village People on the AoM map and the mods didn't bother to tell me it's wrong. :lol:

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:27 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
that's fine but the people that do agree think that this would be a good idea and you prooving it wrong makes no difference the people that do want to go witht the idea is totally fine and oviously you don't like other peoples maps finding the totally negative side to it dim... and that's not cool the objective of conquer club is to make it as fun and enjoyable for every one NOT JUST YOU because some people like large maps some people like small maps some people like any maps, so you don't have to be negative and find the worst of it if there is a new map i sure that lots of people would play it and the 12,000 games that were played on doodle can also be played on a new small one the entire reason that people play doodle is to have fun since it's soooooo small

so i would say make the best of it :D even though others find it hard to :?

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:35 pm
by hulmey
i played doodle once in a 1v 1 and never again..Its a joke...But why not give people the choice...I am but onE!!

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:40 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
that's what i mean if every one was like that then we would have tons of maps.... but we do but thats the spirit humley =] ty for expressing love for other players ;)

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:42 pm
by oaktown
Coleman wrote:I am going to disagree that they are easier. Doodle Earth was in development for a long time. Half that time was arguing over if something that small should be allowed. :roll: But the other half was down right bitching over balance, territory names, and it was somehow much much more intense then a normal sized map.

I'm very impressed that dimwit stuck it out. I think he had the worst development cycle we've ever seen. It trumps Eastern Front, which was also embarrassingly bad for us.

I'd also like to see more small maps, but I don't want people thinking they are easier to make. That's a dangerous misconception.

Agreed, Dimwit was venturing into new territory and thus had a hell of a fight on his hands. But I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that since dimwit has now fought that fight perhaps the next 'small' map that goes into production won't have to go through all of that. ??

A small map is going to have many of the problems of a large map. And the problems of making the map balanced and working out bonuses will be intensified on a small map because there is little room for error. But the problem that I've been running into as of late - working within a defined and limited amount of space - is largely alleviated.

I'll take a stab at a small map in the coming days.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:49 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
all right thats posotive ;) you mine aswell go for it

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:42 pm
by neoni
doodle earth is the best map on the site hands down.

PostPosted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:56 pm
by Cherry pepsi?
lol i guess i wouldn't say best but i do love it also so rock on the more the merryer lol ;)

PostPosted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:58 am
by orion_
try doodle earth with 6 players. loads of fun