South Africa 1885

[Gilligan]

Yeah this is really strange, I have no idea what caused it...

It happened at the same time as they introduced clickable maps. There was nothing wrong with it before that. I can say that with almost 99% certainty, because I played a South Africa turn about half an hour before the clikable update, and another one about 10 minutes after that.
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It has nothing to do with clickies. The error is in the XML.

I didn't touch the XML. Let alone every coordinate by the same distances in the same directions.

[natty dread]

Yeah this is really strange, I have no idea what caused it...

It happened at the same time as they introduced clickable maps. There was nothing wrong with it before that. I can say that with almost 99% certainty, because I played a South Africa turn about half an hour before the clikable update, and another one about 10 minutes after that.
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It has nothing to do with clickies. The error is in the XML.

I didn't touch the XML. Let alone every coordinate by the same distances in the same directions.

I haven't identified what causes this to happen yet, but it is certain that the distorted coordinates are actually in the xml. I don't know how it is possible.

Go look at it in the map inspector, http://www.conquerclub.com/mapmaker/index.php it shows that the coordinates are wrong even there.

What you need to do is fix the coordinates in the xml.

[ender516]

Is it possible that one of the tools used for editing the XML was running in a browser at a zoom level other than 100% and got confused? I, for one, have not used chipv's Map XML Wizard in that way, but I could see someone changing the zoom to fit the whole large map and the toolbox onto the screen without overlap. Maybe the point conversions get messed up in that situation.

[Gilligan]

Is it possible that one of the tools used for editing the XML was running in a browser at a zoom level other than 100% and got confused? I, for one, have not used chipv's Map XML Wizard in that way, but I could see someone changing the zoom to fit the whole large map and the toolbox onto the screen without overlap. Maybe the point conversions get messed up in that situation.

The thing is, it worked when the first map went live. Then BOOM it felt like not working.

[natty dread]

It's a very odd phenomenon. Perhaps the internet is becoming sentient and is trying to communicate with us by messing with XML files?

Quick, someone compare the messed up coordinates to the real ones. Perhaps we can discern a message by analyzing the pattern of differences.

[natty dread]

Ok, what's the holdup here, why are the coords still messed up?

It's kinda annoying in the games.

[Gilligan]

Ok, what's the holdup here, why are the coords still messed up?

It's kinda annoying in the games.

No one ever followed up on what the issue was.

[natty dread]

The issue is, you need to fix the coords on the xml, and then post the updated xml.

[Mazzicc]

This map needs it's borders more clearly drawn so that you don't put troops in one zone thinking you can attack what appears to be bordering it, only to find out you can't. It cost me a game I hate when the borders aren't clear.

[Gilligan]

Using Jota's assistant again, it screws it up even more. I made sure the length and width are correct, and they were. Entered coordinates and this is what I get. They are all still off proportionally. I'm about to leave the house, so I'll figure it out when I get home, I'm posting this to keep you in the loop.

Click image to enlarge.

[natty dread]

Try the XML wizard. I fixed the coords on transsib with it.

[MrBenn]

Please can somebody have a look at getting the xml finished... Thank you!!

[Gilligan]

Please can somebody have a look at getting the xml finished... Thank you!!

Working on it...Although I have work today 10-5 and class 6-10:30...so it'll have to be tomorrow!

[Mageplunka69]

just please invite me when you need a tester

[Gilligan]

Here's the new XML...

http://www.fileden.com/files/2008/11/14 ... fricaFinal

Here's the coordinates...

Click image to enlarge.

[MrBenn]

Thanks Gilly

[Gilligan]

Updated XML is live

G

[MrBenn]

And we're done

Quenching

---The Beta period has concluded for the South Africa 1885 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 to be released into live play.

Congratulations Industrial Helix and Gilligan, your shiny new medals are well-earned


Conquer Club, enjoy!

--MrBenn

[Riskismy]

Grats Helix!

[Industrial Helix]

Thanks folks... another map under mah belt. Hope all enjoy!

[natty dread]

Congrats IH, it's a pretty map well done.

Now get to work with the russian revolutions

[Gilligan]

Grats Helix

G

[phantomzero]

2011-05-31 17:19:17 - phantomzero deployed 3 troops on Rustenburg
2011-05-31 17:19:20 - phantomzero assaulted Pretoria from Rustenburg and conquered it from Terry Nutkins
2011-05-31 17:19:30 - phantomzero ended the turn

Visually I don't see that Pretoria and Rustenburg have a border. Am I missing something or is this a mistake?

[Leehar]

2011-05-31 17:19:17 - phantomzero deployed 3 troops on Rustenburg
2011-05-31 17:19:20 - phantomzero assaulted Pretoria from Rustenburg and conquered it from Terry Nutkins
2011-05-31 17:19:30 - phantomzero ended the turn

Visually I don't see that Pretoria and Rustenburg have a border. Am I missing something or is this a mistake?

The black partially dotted lines are the borders and even though the mountain stretches into the region it doesn't cut Pretoria in half, so the little bit above the fort is also part of 'Pretoria". The fort is inside the region and isn't separate as you assume?

[phantomzero]

2011-05-31 17:19:17 - phantomzero deployed 3 troops on Rustenburg
2011-05-31 17:19:20 - phantomzero assaulted Pretoria from Rustenburg and conquered it from Terry Nutkins
2011-05-31 17:19:30 - phantomzero ended the turn

Visually I don't see that Pretoria and Rustenburg have a border. Am I missing something or is this a mistake?

The black partially dotted lines are the borders and even though the mountain stretches into the region it doesn't cut Pretoria in half, so the little bit above the fort is also part of 'Pretoria". The fort is inside the region and isn't separate as you assume?

I see now. Sorry, it was my first time on the map.