Terra Maps?

[nhall70]

Hello All,

What exactly is the TERRA map and how does it differ from the other maps like Continents for example. I see little bits of information here and there but nothing that really sums up what this map is all about.

Thanks!

[alva]

As I understand it, 'Terra' is a random earth like map.

[nhall70]

Thanks alva!

I wasn't sure if it was random or what the deal was. What exactly makes it "Earth" like?

[Arbarbonif]

My understanding is that it is an old world/new world setup. So all the civs will be on one continent, and there will be a new world type continent populated by barbarians and the like.

[nhall70]

Thanks guys!

I think I also heard that the Terra maps are larger than the other maps. Is this true?

[Simplicity]

I think you're confusing "New World" (which has the unsettled continent) with "Terra" (the earth-like setting).
That said, I haven't had a chance to try either one...

[alva]

Right, this is the best I can come up with so far for Terra:

One big continent and one other continent (sometimes two) added to that are minor regions.

Translated: Eurasia + Afrika + (big continent), other continent(America sometimes together and sometimes not), Australia (one(?) of the minor regions).

[asleepathewheel]

It is significantly larger than the other maps at the same size, FWICR

[Azuarc]

It's significantly larger because a good half of the land isn't being used at the start of the game. I'd hate to be smushed into a map that's good for 5 civs, with an extra 3 floating around. The one time I tried a Terra, there were 5 in the game and I was basically surrounded right at the start by all 4 competitors.