Alagaesia [Eragon] Map *New Look* [Page 3]

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:04 pm

Are the territories themselves meant to be actual mountains then? If so, having smaller mountains on the edges as impassables makes no sense.

Lt.Mustard · Post by **Lt.Mustard** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:06 am

i like the idea of having the territories shaped like mountains, and with some reworking of the graphics it could become a very appealing map. i would focus on making sure the layout will work for gameplay well before adding too much detail. keep up the good work!

KylenPhylar · Post by **KylenPhylar** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 2:16 am

I just have to say i can't WAIT for a playable version.

Varjack · Post by **Varjack** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 12:25 pm

Looks cool.

DublinDoogey · Post by **DublinDoogey** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:37 pm

Played with graphics for awhile tonight. The idea I'm trying to do is that it's an old map that's near falling apart, but, like old maps are, fun to look at and whatnot.

I understand graphics need work, with that said...

I'm looking for people to talk about playability, as there has not been any of that yet. I added names quick to make that easier, so lets talk about playability people

sfhbballnut · Post by **sfhbballnut** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:27 pm

for the Beor Mountains, I suggest you use the tunnels, as connections rather than the smaller mountains as dividers. Also some sort of barrier on areas of Du Weldenvarden ( the woods) would help immensly and go along with the story. Iwould also suggest that you furthur divide the spine, it is far to open. I would also toy around with the idea of makeing the Haradac Desert either open entierly, or furthur divide its current state, possibl try having a 4 territory perimeter with some territoris inside. Generally the middle of the map is wide open, some sort of boundry could be used unless you're going for that

DublinDoogey · Post by **DublinDoogey** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:17 pm

The Hadarac isn't able to to be taken, it's like trade routes or sea routes connecting the territories.

As far as dividing the Spine, do you mean into more countries? There isn't really a lot of room where the cities actually are, and I'd rather not do Southern Spine, Middle Spine, etc. I do plan on enlargening Kuasta so that there is more room for the army shadow and whatnot.

The tunnels are a good idea, but they're made to connect various parts of the mountains, not divide them, as far as the story goes. It is not necessary to have them in there, they're more for decoration, so I could simply remove them also.

Du Weldevarden only has three countries borderin other continents, including that of Vroengard, grated, one of those connects to three countries, but it's still just one location to hold. If anything, I'd remove one of the trade routes leading to it, but I'd rather not as I think that between how I've got that set up and the bit with Vroengard, those're what make the map a little more unique.

And to clarify, the countries with the symbols can attack Vroengard and be attacked by Vroengard, not all of the countries with the symbol.

tomatoman25 · Post by **tomatoman25** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 12:04 am

hey, this old thing's being revived! nice
let's see what you can pull off w/ it doogey

~T

oaktown · Post by **oaktown** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 1:06 am

You guys remember playing Asteroids? I think that old bitmap spaceship landed and is one of those mountains.

Graphics need a lot of work, but most of all you need to make this NOT look like the middle earth map. I'm sure the books are nothing alike, and that this map may actually play much differently, but at first glance I think 'wow, this looks just like that map I never play.'

Guiscard · Post by **Guiscard** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 9:23 am

What the hell is the big black thing in the midle of the map? Graphics need a lot of work. What program are you using? Start from scratch and make it simpler.

lord twiggy1 · Post by **lord twiggy1** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:31 am

i also have an algaesia map heres a link to it

http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/postin ... ly&t=13285

i already have some trritoris in ther but its not very realistic its just kind of a vag outline of the map

lord twiggy1 · Post by **lord twiggy1** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 2:39 am

yours looks great tho

Geographical · Post by **Geographical** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 3:35 am

DublinDoogey wrote:

Played with graphics for awhile tonight. The idea I'm trying to do is that it's an old map that's near falling apart, but, like old maps are, fun to look at and whatnot.

I understand graphics need work, with that said...

I'm looking for people to talk about playability, as there has not been any of that yet. I added names quick to make that easier, so lets talk about playability people

I think Four is too much for Surda and the Spine. As already mentiond, the graphics need a lot of work. I also think the borders and the country connections shold be more clear. Please consider this.

rtwbarbarian · Post by **rtwbarbarian** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:38 am

i like the idea of it and all, but i think theres too many borders here so it would be more about luck than strategy really. maybe you can add mountain ranges or rivers or anything really that counts as "impassible terrain"?

rtwbarbarian · Post by **rtwbarbarian** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 11:39 am

never mind someone just did that

lord twiggy1 · Post by **lord twiggy1** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 1:42 pm

what program are you useing

z19z4 · Post by **z19z4** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 8:34 pm

keep at it i love the series i me and my friend were makin 1 and i saw yours plz keep at it

z19z4 · Post by **z19z4** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:23 am

when do think u will haveit done????

RobinJ · Post by **RobinJ** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:08 pm

Bump! Some guy is interested in making a map again so I thought I'd revive this thread - there are some good ideas in here

edocsil · Post by **edocsil** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:32 pm

Nice start just check ur spelling on some of the cities i think there r a few typos. Keep up the good work

rocky mountain · Post by **rocky mountain** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:44 pm

great work! I love the series. keep at it!

DublinDoogey · Post by **DublinDoogey** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 11:59 pm

There were very few comments about playablity (which i wanted to deal with before graphics) so I figured people weren't that interested. I'd be willing to begin work if there were proper comments made. Thanks for the encouragement too.

Kinetic1 · Post by **Kinetic1** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:49 am

i like it too, edit your first post and title and change the title if it really isnt abandoned! Keep up the good work!

matt_707 · Post by **matt_707** » Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:25 pm

man this is a great map. is it going to come to CC anytime soon???

salt 873 · Post by **salt 873** » Tue May 05, 2009 8:57 pm

Surda needs more areas if u ask me but it looks amazing and cant wait to play

DublinDoogey wrote:Update: Version 2.0

Obviously I did a lot of work. Names still need to be added and a few boundaries will need to be adjusted, particularily in The Spine. Mountains and Rivers will be prettied up.

Impassable boundaries, trails and waves are tenative, as are bonuses. The Wind symbols all connect at the White Island in the corner, which will be more clear when names are added.

At this point I'm just looking for any disscusion on whichever parts of the map. I'll frequent the discussion, but I can't guarentee any updates within the next two weeks as my semester is finishing.

P.S. the lower legend is all words because the font I'm using doesn't have numbers.

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