Setup Screens III: Map Styles

[MarkG]

some of this have changed

[MarkG]

and yes, i missed the desert island, but you get the idea, i'm sure

[Fizzil]

can't wait to try colonial powers!but will there be a real world map(the americas,europe,africa,asutralia and asia)?

[MarkG]

not just a world map! "conquer the world" will be a huge campaign that will cover the entire world which scenarios for each part...

[tniem]

Markos, when you choose these options does it create a new world for you or are there only so many maps of each choice?

Seems like a lot of different challenges depending on which ones are chosen.

[The diplomat]

I am impressed! BHG seems to have put a lot of thought into diferent styles of maps.

It looks like there will lots of variety that will create lots of interesting types of games.

I can't wait to try some of those maps.

MarkG: which is your favorite map?

[MarkG]

when you choose these options does it create a new world for you or are there only so many maps of each choice?

there are "styles" choices, e.g. a random map with specific characteristics is created. it's not the same map again and again.

which is your favorite map?

hmm i've mostly played the domination one. the colonial powers was also interesting!

[tniem]

Originally posted by MarkG
there are "styles" choices, e.g. a random map with specific characteristics is created. it's not the same map again and again.

Good to hear.

which is your favorite map?

hmm i've mostly played the domination one. the colonial powers was also interesting!

Yes, they all sound like a lot of fun. I think it will automatically add a lot to the game. Have you noticed if these random maps are balanced starting positions of you v. the computer? This will make a huge diff as to whether they will be used in MP. It has to be balanced. I like random but everyone has to have an equal shot based on early game starting positions.

[MarkG]

Have you noticed if these random maps are balanced starting positions of you v. the computer?

no such thing

i noticed an issue with the ai not expanding as much as possible on a certain map style, but there is a lot of work being done on this stuff.

[Graham@BHG]

"Have you noticed if these random maps are balanced starting positions of you v. the computer?"

We are working on making sure that resources are spread around random maps in a way to allow all players the same chance at winning. Having most/all of the trees or special resources randomly placed near one player or team is not a lot of fun. As we refine these maps and add new terrain, balance is certainly something we are not forgetting about.

[Grandpa Troll]

Forgive me please if this has already been answered...

I am a Die Hard CTP-Civer +AOE..so naturally am leaning toward RON..which seems sa-weet!

My question is this..will a person whom mods be able to adjust Map sizes or is that hard-coded?

You can in CTP and CIVIII but not AOE..

I see lots of Maps and was wondering if its possible?

So far so good though..can wait and will most definetly purchase a copy when it hits shelf!

Keep up the great work!


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[Viking Berserk]

yes but are there real world maps exept the
conquer the world.

[tniem]

Originally posted by Viking Berserk
yes but are there real world maps exept the
conquer the world.

Do you mean the whole world or a region of the world?

[Viking Berserk]

real world maps... europe, middle east, east asia, etc...

[Kataphraktoi]

''You can in CTP and CIVIII but not AOE.. ''

you can adjust the map sizes.theres tiny,small,medium,large,huge and gigantic...and i think the same in aok