BeNeLux [Quenched]

[KEYOGI]

I've had a close look at your coordinates and all appear to be out the same amount. While I'm sure you have them centred, I think it's to do with the size of the army shadows themselves. It looks like they are 21 pixels in size, when you really want to go with even numbers with a minimum of 22 pixels.

Perhaps another little thing to consider would be the territory names. If you bolded them up a bit or made them a bit darker, they should be a bit easier on the eyes. As it is, I'm having a hard time reading some of the names, especially on the small map in Noord and Zuid-Nederland.

[MarVal]

I've had a close look at your coordinates and all appear to be out the same amount. While I'm sure you have them centred, I think it's to do with the size of the army shadows themselves. It looks like they are 21 pixels in size, when you really want to go with even numbers with a minimum of 22 pixels.

Perhaps another little thing to consider would be the territory names. If you bolded them up a bit or made them a bit darker, they should be a bit easier on the eyes. As it is, I'm having a hard time reading some of the names, especially on the small map in Noord and Zuid-Nederland.

Thanks for your suggestions.
I will change the armycircles into 22 pixels.
About the names, I tried to make them a bit darker in the smaller map, but now the names are overpowered. Now the names are too much in the picture. But I shall do in my powers too make them more easier for the eyes.

Tomorrow I add the new update.

Grtz
MarVal

[MarVal]

Below the latest development of the map BeNeLux.

UPDATE 34 XML (small & large)

Larger map :
(600x550)


Smaller map :
(550x504)


Some suggestions that were mentioned:

- Armycircles on the large and small map are now 22 pixels.
- The names of the countries are on the small map stronger (a bit darker).

So let us know what U think of the armyshadows with numbers on the map BeNeLux so far.

Grtz
MarVal
member of De Veroveraars Club

[AndyDufresne]

For the most part, the names on the small map easier to read, but they seem to be blurred or smudged looking in a few places.

And the Capital's legend looks little unreadable now. If the boldness doesn't work there, I'd revert back to normal thickness in that area, or if you really felt like it you could increase the size of the capital legend on the small map.


--Andy

[DiM]

indeed some names like twenthe or salland look blurry.

and one more thing. maybe i'm just tired and my eyes are playing tricks on me but it seems the blue names have a white glow while all the other names don't. why?

[AndyDufresne]

Hm, I think the white glow was added to have the dark text stand out a little from the dark background.


--Andy

[DiM]

Hm, I think the white glow was added to have the dark text stand out a little from the dark background.


--Andy

for me it's clearly visible without the glow but if it is a must then i think the glow should be present in all the names for consistency reasons.

[MarVal]

for me it's clearly visible without the glow but if it is a must then i think the glow should be present in all the names for consistency reasons.

Hello DiM,

They all have the same shadows, but with different background colors, they seem too look different.

Grtz
MarVal

[AndyDufresne]

Marval, are the above images the latest updates?


--Andy

[MarVal]

Marval, are the above images the latest updates?


--Andy

Hello Andy,

The large map on the UPDATE 34 XML is the latest update.
For the update of the smaller map see below:

UPDATE 35 (small with inner glow)

Smaller map :
(550x504)


UPDATE 35 (small without inner glow)

Smaller map :
(550x504)


Some suggestions that were mentioned:

- No more blurry names of the countries.
- Normal size of the Capital names.
- See for the large map previous update (UPDATE 34 XML).

So let us know what U think about the country names (with or without inner glow) on the map BeNeLux so far.

Grtz
MarVal
member of De Veroveraars Club

[AndyDufresne]

Hm, regarding the glows, I rather like them. They are mostly noticeable in the blue continent and the ocean, but they can be seen in green, red, and in the nonplayable area where the text is. I think the best version is with them.

As for the small map in general, I think the capitals legend is back to normal and looks fine. As do the names.


--Andy

[The1exile]

Glow looks good.

[Ruben Cassar]

Hm, regarding the glows, I rather like them. They are mostly noticeable in the blue continent and the ocean, but they can be seen in green, red, and in the nonplayable area where the text is. I think the best version is with them.

As for the small map in general, I think the capitals legend is back to normal and looks fine. As do the names.


--Andy

Does this mean that the map is ready for quenching?

[SirSebstar]

I would vote for the Inner glow.
Thay is way better

[MarVal]

Thanks to you all for supporting this map.

Also thanks for those with nice and critical suggestions.

We just wait, what now will happen. Its up to Andy and Keyogi.

Grtz
MarVal

[AndyDufresne]

Would you be so kind to please provide me with the text links to the large and small map, along with the XML?


--Andy

[MarVal]

Would you be so kind to please provide me with the text links to the large and small map, along with the XML?


--Andy

Hello Andy,

I've sent you a PM with the links.

Grtz
MarVal

[AndyDufresne]

Quenching

The Final Forge period has concluded for the BeNeLux Map. All objections have had their time. The Foundry and I hereby brand this map with the Foundry Brand. Let it be known that this map is now ready for live play (barring any Lack vetoes).

Conquer Club, enjoy!


–Andy

[DiM]

woohoo. congrats marval

[dominationnation]

ITS QUENCHING TIME

[Wisse]

gratz

[yeti_c]

Congrats Marval.

C.

[cairnswk]

Marval....congratulations....long haul to the finish line....worth the effort I'm sure!

[onbekende]

[MarVal]

Everybody thanks for your support.

And also great, great and great thanks for the two members:
Nikita_2006 and Onbekende.

They started the idea for a BeneLux map on the Dutch Language Forum. And the three of us we brainstormed how can do it.

With there help and support, we managed to make the Final map!

Again my thanks to you all.

Grtz
MarVal