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[DAVOUT]

Originally posted by caesarqbear
Does anybody know what the grid size of the map were playing on is? I'm not too sure it's under 100x100.
The one number system sounds pretty good, although it would be harder to extrapolate a tile's ordinal than a coordinate system.

The rate of litteracy is so low that we cannot expect more than 3% of the pop to extrapolate properly !

So with the number written on the grid, no possible mistake.

Where is that? It is here : n° 1624

[DAVOUT]

With a map 160 x 160, absolute coodinates would be made of either 5 digits (xxxxx) or 2 x 3 digits (xxx/xxx).

And no chance to have it printed on the grid ?

[Reddawg]

it doesnt increased exponentially, it increases geometrically. ;-p

[caesarqbear]

oh I always planned on having the number printed on each tile. I was just thinking that if I used a 2 number system, I wouldn't need it on *every* tile. But a one number system certainly avoids any confusion and that's the more important thing. I'm thinking that the 0 column will start in Apolytonia, and then alternate columns to each side of the orginal column. That way all lands near us will have a lower ordinal number.

[DAVOUT]

I cant say I like the idea to alternate columns, but its up to you. One reason for my not liking is that hopefully Apolitonia will dominate Abananaba, and the extent in width of this continent is so big that your purpose will not be achieved :

[Aro]

Caesrqbear, a suggestion: reserve the layer with the numbers (and the grid, if you want to do it highlighted). and save it as a file apart. If you make the maps always in the same size, you will be able to give “coordinated maps” after each save, quickly. You probably knows all about this already.

[Aro]

I’m trying a “mix” graphical mod , using the Sn00py’s one and the traditional one. The Map is a little more clear (thanks to caesarqbear) and still with the Sn00py’s colors. The “Road Map” will be finished soon.
I did this map after the turchat, so it’s a little update. You can find it
here , as usual.
Here is a thumbnail:

[Aro]

Originally posted by Epistax
It might be cool to have a continent wide map, showing infrastructure all around-- all the significant roads (connectors) and the cities, showing the connected and unconnected.

A lot of work... But the Road Map is done! Look at the same place .
Connected cities, resources and luxuries, and road system.
Here is a thumbnail:

[Aro]

Btw, I'm very surprised with the little infrastructure Romans, Greeks and Aztec have. I was expecting more roads...

[Shiber]

It's great! It really gives you a good macro image of the world infrastructure.

[Aro]

Thanks, Shiber! We are just doing our job...
Our motto is: You ask; we do!”
And wait to see the caesarqbear's map, the coordinated one.

[caesarqbear]

Too early praise Aro...

After some consideration, I have decided to abandon the one number system. I cannot be absolutely sure that my guess of the position of Apolytonia within the circumference of the planet is correct. Our crude science and lack of polar expeditions leaves an uncertainty that would not hinder the process at this moment, however this may cause significant navigation problems in the far future if an error is present.
I will be incorporating the more cumbersome two number coordinate system aligned on a tilted axis. I hopefully will have an example very soon...
sorry... perhaps we can convert in the future.

[WhiteBandit]

I want to thank you guys for your awesome maps!!! Especially the road map. Makes my job MUCH easier!

The maps are truly awesome! In fact, I use them quite a bit for reference, since it is a lot easier than opening up Civ to find out a quick question! I thank you!

Keep up the good work as always! (Also, on the road map, you missed a small road that we're about to connect with Greece. It is NW, N or Marsielles (S of Sparta I believe...). It is hard to see in your graphic, but I can see it in the game. Not a very big bug, but it will connect us to Greece in a couple of turns!

[Aro]

WhiteBandit, thanks! That little road was found! Is in the map, now. Thanks for the tip. You're right, it's a very imporatant road.

[Aggie]

Your maps are wonderful, I will use the tactical map to show movement one. 210 orders will be red, 190 blue .170 blue. I'll figure other colors later. Thats assuming i get adobe working right
Aggie