Hi All,
Before beginning the show, I apologize if this topic is not at the right place, as I really don't know where to post it ! I belong to any team around here, and this topic is not a tutorial... ...then I felt embarassed and decided to post here. Admins, please feel free to move the topic at the right place :-[
The first maps shown here are in 8 bit technology, but, I really feel lucky as Dobdriver generously gave me some precious hints and advices about mapping technique. I then upgraded to 16 bit glory and I'm still practicing and trying to improve my skills at mapping. Thanks for help and kind words, master Dobdriver !
Finally, all those maps are not avalaible on the LEX... ...but on the STEX of Simtropolis. Absolutelly no offensive thoughts from me here : I just don't know HOW to upload map at SC4 Devotion, my bad. Here again, I would be glad to know how to :-[
Well, end of the speech, here are the maps !
Banyuls, France
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FBanyulspreview.jpg&hash=43e6e36c58240a0544ba64db795f183810dd079f)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FMapBanyulspreview.png&hash=e8c418ebfb7a79bc04b58a6e07816802b9ffe59f)
Novorossiysk, Russia
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSC4%2520Screenshots%2FPreviewNovorossiysk.jpg&hash=ee00946337bfaa80cc2f1728f746c64a11140c85)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSC4%2520Screenshots%2FPreviewmapNovorossiysk.jpg&hash=2200743b12a51e2692d30d7ae1484e55de0372e0)
Tiburon, Mexico
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fmapcabo.jpg&hash=01b852e67995a33a94ee6b31b6586c17bbefb37c)
Isla Angel de la Guardia, Mexico
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FMapIADLG.jpg&hash=f884138ff4825f37e17f6fae55bf28847e33fd04)
Topeka, Kansas
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapTopeka.jpg&hash=526f999ba4c5586174a63dd658c3225e43e0c26e)
Varna, Bulgaria
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofVarna.jpg&hash=b2c4627ab6e9559ea659d0a85cf936eb70e52ed6)
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Beyond this limit, all maps are in 16 bit technology, thanks Dob !
Burgas, Bulgaria
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallViewBurgas.jpg&hash=6d70496a35a0c7e57d3f23806a12bd4d473c3eae)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallMapBurgas.jpg&hash=1dd9bc72ec7897b7c67500b054b1d9dd718f8599)
Biarritz, France
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewTBC.jpg&hash=6585422f64f1133610797baf27ddf5574ced8084)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapTBC.jpg&hash=491c2ff2e80a7679abc351fe6f0fb67ebe2ea94c)
Agadir, Morocco
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallViewAgadir.jpg&hash=75f34b04db9d5a193465ef7006e31caf88396631)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallMapAgadir.jpg&hash=bda4b15e18f4178d01be660a941e05db80d12479)
Southern Corsica, France
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallview.jpg&hash=d1930bace35d6a076ce74ac1625a013753b50d4b)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapCorse.jpg&hash=07cde066c7fa33127d0e90cc5cdc69c34ff7ac8b)
Thompson Falls, Montana
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewThompsonFalls.jpg&hash=93e506709696be6b019a1a5e5e67b813e79148d0)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapThompsonFalls.jpg&hash=d30ae8c8d279955dbffe5df66538729c7fa02e2b)
Saratov, Russia
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallViewofSaratov.jpg&hash=3fceedaceb37505c7ae83499a83a8fbba5ff89f2)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap.jpg&hash=7b0e94721781b313f9edf03f6b6c97ec8bce3635)
Tucson, Arizona
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FTucsonBETA.jpg&hash=824210d615e6e7443ee703e33252c83605bcc66b)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-1.jpg&hash=9fac87fa2f5c079b97ff2fcae918cfc3c762f616)
Sanya, China
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FViewSanya.jpg&hash=bbb38f095a0a14ba918f476b52504c5da7fc9798)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-3.jpg&hash=6c4d04fd278554e0f0e6adbead3daab0c8d8b1d0)
Split, Croatia
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallview-1.jpg&hash=7bc7aea898cc90f2027f9d8396342ac3aca5d316)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-2.jpg&hash=459208d3d53de4a1489f89c04a085ef04907fadb)
Laguna, Brasil
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallview-2.jpg&hash=9790d93a0d453dbb4d09c03e58c88a5c92df363d)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmap-4.jpg&hash=eac4d8c287b51b76f5741fbb71a1b91a3d3b1483)
Arnhem, Netherland
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallview-3.jpg&hash=f479bdc710fdc0d18ba90714a6f39f3b3f04cb52)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-6.jpg&hash=e81e8792cb69f90bc5099bd28e7991a46e526350)
Of course, the mapping machine is still running and many more maps are scheduled. I would be very pleased to discuss maps and mapping techniques here with SC4 "devotees", and be very honored if anyone has a specific map to request about !
Cheers,
Izi
Waow, Izi, very good maps there! They all looks splendid. My favorite out of them is Southern Corsica.
Hi mappers,
Two more maps done.
Ubatuba (Brasil)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallViewofUbatuba.jpg&hash=df52b45cbee922ab9d2a13b6887b0a4376f30e29)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallMapUbatuba.jpg&hash=06aba3049ab54b25b70123a664515b713e020b21)
Nagasaki (Japan)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallview-4.jpg&hash=0070953655c4b399aee461c04e70bfd5359db974)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-7.jpg&hash=c9e02b759be08894777c2daadc4cc344d8d77596)
Cheers,
Izi
Wow, these maps are amazing! I can't wait to see more from you!
-Aco &apls
Both Nagasaki and Ubatuba are looking great!
Hi gentlemen,
Thanks art218 and AcoG000 : more maps to come as I keep experimenting new techniques.
Two more maps available :
Jefferson city, Missouri
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallview-5.jpg&hash=37020306db7a5c8af10828d3ae3ea35012072cc2)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-8.jpg&hash=a98c79c827f883e90e567dec6f4db7cdb045684f)
Sibenik, Croatia
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallview-6.jpg&hash=256c221f2ebe6eaf188fc0ad2f3cfbf412c98539)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-10.jpg&hash=b83c2f1a1c84095e715f552806e73808f9385577)
Mapping machine runs gently, so stay tuned :satisfied:
Hi Devotees,
Two more maps avalaible :
Kasserine pass - Tunisia (location of a famous WW2 battle)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallkasserine.jpg&hash=2079b19b7a27a5ac6ae3adb96710d52c88d844d0)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallkasserinemap.jpg&hash=aaf805e6b2e5ab7d2368a244c3d3ead7b2d18860)
Colorado Springs - Colorado
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallcoloradosprings.jpg&hash=fead174334bee8538f754d13b76205606f7b60de)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallcoloradospringsmap.jpg&hash=64c5a0f0a9ee3a6c6e4c5aaa40a1c3f393073f19)
And also a small bone to chew, Dubrovnik and the dalmatian coast of Croatia :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-11.jpg&hash=2fda81137ebfebb53a28f0f3e49ee30a2ad0cb0a)
Cheers,
Izi
The maps are fantastic, great work.
As you'll notice, I have moved your thread to a more suitiable place.
Robin :thumbsup:
Hi rooker1,
Thanks :)
Some excellent regions here, always great to see someone putting together high quality real world regions. Keep up the good work!
Hi gentlemen,
Thanks for the kind words whatevermind :)
Some more projects to be released next week, as soon as all these tiles will be rendered !
(edit : rendering done and map uploaded)
Pula (Croatia)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-12.jpg&hash=5413aab9417b5ab4ae8eb8c4ba65f85b84b5aeb0)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FPula.jpg&hash=17543af3d614b7fe0f2ce4cbf395dacfbce1e33b)
Murmansk (Russia)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-13.jpg&hash=d0baba5a32b3a6ad3053712ceb79fabdef4e4041)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FMurmansk.jpg&hash=5703d79e29c914058d03b9b92e849115dc9d1897)
Cheers,
Izi
I agree, great maps :thumbsup:
Thanks Lowkee33 for the kind words :)
Another map in the process, Sevastopol (Ukraine) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmap-14.jpg&hash=62529f25fb8deea853f5e43a9cd31cc454612910)
Cheers,
Izi
Yay, finally some Bulgarian maps ;D Great work on all of them &apls
That last crimea map looks great! I once tried to make it by myself, but I failed really hard.
Thanks Art128 !
Map rendered and available :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallview-7.jpg&hash=5ea9802843622821dd5fca305e719dd806c444d8)
Cheers,
Izi
Hi mappers,
Two more maps in the pipe, probably available during next week, uploaded today ;)
Shima, Japan
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallShimamap.jpg&hash=12f65077229d053306ed64201393b129fbf6ee1a)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewShima.jpg&hash=472fc8096ee796f6e110f2424c345c9e67c85ef1)
Mode, Norway
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofMolde.jpg&hash=d1908e906682061833f24fdf4a237d931858492f)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewofMolde.jpg&hash=0eb6f74a2c722df930f0fa57f16b97094c4b34c9)
Cheers,
Izi
Hi all,
Some more maps in the pipe today, all are along the american pacific coast. Please have a look !
Acapulco (Mexico) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofAcapulco.jpg&hash=857d0b4c642c70ed868148d8760a26fbfa76774f)
Bahia de Salinas (Costa Rica) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofBahiadeSalinas.jpg&hash=1c8aab2dd17a7b07f9753bf32dfccdfdfdacefa8)
Arica (Chile) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofArica.jpg&hash=807cef6f6cd45be481d69954899444f04d8a059b)
Baie des Cayes (Haiti) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofBaydesCayes.jpg&hash=14abcb219dd8282257d5a373c4d1d4ae54aaddff)
Stay tunned for more and feel free to discuss and request "$Deal"$
Izi
You make very good work ! &apls
Thanks namspopof !
At this very moment, only Acapulco has been finished and uploaded on the STEX :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewAcapulco.jpg&hash=2f3a2afaa7b4ea3edba110f95fc1fc8e8e7bf2cb)
I hope the three last pacific maps soon to be released too, alongside with those two little newborns :
Shakhtiorsk, far eastern Siberia, Russia
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofShakhtiorsk.jpg&hash=f33f5cc4db9a5000fd642918d534da2816465c53)
Toledo, Ohio
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofToledo.jpg&hash=418f6c8886ca99d5e1659dcbae74bb06150c9e2d)
Stay tuned, as I schedule some more practice with Dobdriver's techniques... :-\
Cheers,
Izi
Good morning Gentlemen,
Two more maps available at the STEX... ...some more to come !
Baya de Salinas (Costa Rica)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewBahiadeSalinas.jpg&hash=66f01fe9a2210f0f9bc7fd4fbbf80f746d84327a)
Les Cayes (Haïti)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewofbaiedesCayes.jpg&hash=86ad53092108e91a080e14be6cdfe0b8272cd415)
Feel free to comment and request %confuso
Cheers,
Izi
Good day SC4 devotees,
Some more news from the mapping machine
Arica (Chile) rendered and uploaded on the STEX
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewofArica.jpg&hash=4188d2a7a672c61b815de344dadf5985e9bd292c)
I discovered recently another helpfull tool to speed up some part of the mapping process, which makes possible some maps I tought impossible to do before. I've tested first this new technique with flat land areas, where sea zones could nicely render :
Brunswick (Georgia) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofBrunswick.jpg&hash=106809df7f7524f6e89819e12525a21094e8fdf5)
An optimized config.bmp file will be done before any upload.
Sarasota (Florida), as requested by PoV Liberty around here :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FmapofSarasota.jpg&hash=2d0a362aabf2fd725b73807ed0e4e76fad991d56)
Another more "classical" map ready to go too, Macquarie Harbour (Tasmania) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofMacquarieHarbour.jpg&hash=dab680e6c347f5d3fe7bf92db3f7ce2875150d40)
As usual, more to come, so stay around !
Cheers,
Izi
Hi,
This small update to show the last rendered map : Shakhtyorsk (Russia)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewofShakhtiorsk.jpg&hash=d856f78b54c154d56361819b04bc06164338e21b)
It will be released soon.
Cheers,
Izi
Heh, I knew your maps but I didn't know you had a thread here. They're excellent!
Cheers,
Willy
Hi, Izi ...
Excellent map &apls
Only one question - where is Shakhtyorsk City locate - Ural, Siberia, Sakhalin ?
Thank You ...
@ Swordmaster : thanks for viewing ! This SC4 thread is less used by me compared to the ST one, but I always try to keep it up to date.
@ Silur : the city is located in Sakhalin Island.
http://maps.google.fr/maps?q=49.172726,142.101288&hl=fr&ll=49.127814,142.224884&spn=0.622757,1.229095&num=1&t=p&z=10 (http://maps.google.fr/maps?q=49.172726,142.101288&hl=fr&ll=49.127814,142.224884&spn=0.622757,1.229095&num=1&t=p&z=10)
Thanks for viewing :)
Izi
Izi mate, You're getting pretty darn good at this lark, now you keep up this work.
Cheers mate
dobs
Quote from: dobdriver on April 02, 2012, 05:26:32 AM
Izi mate, You're getting pretty darn good at this lark, now you keep up this work.
Cheers mate
dobs
Hi Dob'
Thanks for the kind words ! I continue experimenting various techniques, using Google sattelites photos (big ones : 5.000 x 5.000 px), Google water body drawings (especially for US territory, where this kind of drawing are accurate and affordable) and also mask editing in PL...
I would like to show that more accuratelly in our private conversation on ST, but website is still offline today...
...this is too sad, I really need something strong... hips !
Cheers,
Izi
You are making some really nice maps. I have DL'd a few of them, great work.
Robin &apls
Quote from: rooker1 on April 03, 2012, 07:34:44 AM
You are making some really nice maps. I have DL'd a few of them, great work.
Robin &apls
Thanks Rooker1 :)
Ho ho, I have 4 new fresh posts around here in almost 2 days ! Let's open a bottle of Champagne ! Where are those glasses...? ah, there...
So a little tricky time with this preview here : can you say the real location of this one (very easy I think) ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapNYC.jpg&hash=e7f8421cd840cbc4574f2f7f39295a42246ea92c)
I keep a glass of Champagne for the winner :satisfied:
Cheers again,
Izi
You need to put the Bronx in there :)
Also, Brooklyn extends a little further east.
And, perhaps this map would be better rotated to make Manhattan align with the grid.
Cool Izi,
Some time ago I was asked for a map of Lower Manhattan, just one tile ;<)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmembers.ozemail.com.au%2F%7Eccair%2FSC4%2FBMB%2FLM.jpg&hash=0bc617e3b4e939211ac477a2a9eaa2970157d477)
I'll drink to that.
Chin chin
Cheers
dobs
I agree with Lowkee33 about rotating the map about 23 degrees counter clockwise.
This way the port will line up properly with the grid as well as the two rivers on either side of New York island would make making bridges easier.
Robin ;)
I know this is probably the wrong thread but... how do you create those maps..? can you please tell me what programs do you use and a tutorial to follow? cause I want to do maps myself but I dont even know where to get the images and how to scale them... and I didnt find any useful tutorial yet...
Quote from: cmdp123789 on April 03, 2012, 10:56:21 AM
I know this is probably the wrong thread but... how do you create those maps..? can you please tell me what programs do you use and a tutorial to follow? cause I want to do maps myself but I dont even know where to get the images and how to scale them... and I didnt find any useful tutorial yet...
Hi cmdp123789,
Mapping requires some usefull tools, and it may differ from mapper to mapper... ...In my case, I always have in my pocket :
- some 3 arc second DEM elevation mapfiles (or 1 arc second if possible : better resolution)
- a pretty nice screwpull to open those DEM and save them in a 16 bit image format
- an image editor software which handles the 16 bit depht color (like Photoshop, for example)
- patience
- beer (this one in particular is important... ...not usefull, but important ;D )
I have the project, which is still complete rough, to write a webpage around here, detailling the modest technique I have. I hope some experimented mappers to contribute to this project... ...but you will have to be VERY patient with this one.
@rooker1 & Lowkee : rotating the NY map by -23° would be possible but it will require some extra work...
I might add more terrain to north and east and make the Bronx appears :-[
...so stay tuned, as usual !
Cheers,
Izi
...just this small update about the NYC map : it will be rotated by 28,85 degrees counter clockwise to make the main Manhattan's avenues running south-northward.
Based on your response I have everything but the 3arc second DEM maps... where do you get them from?? cause I dont seem to find the maps...
Quote from: Izidor44 on April 04, 2012, 08:14:19 AM
@rooker1 & Lowkee : rotating the NY map by -23° would be possible but it will require some extra work...
I might add more terrain to north and east and make the Bronx appears
Please do, or perhaps even remove some from the south and west. A proper map of NYC would be a great addition to the game.
Ideally, a NYC map should go as far north as White Plains/I-287. I personally value that area more highly than the bottom three tiles in your current setup.
Cheers,
Willy
Hi all !
Map is in the process and will include White Plains to the north. Rotated at 28,85 degrees...
Lot of work...
Cheers,
Izi
Thank you for all this hard work. I'm sure a lot of people will like this map.
A K-point for all your hard work.
Robin &apls
Quote from: rooker1 on April 09, 2012, 12:23:08 PM
Thank you for all this hard work. I'm sure a lot of people will like this map.
A K-point for all your hard work.
Robin &apls
Hi rooker1,
Thanks again for your kind words !
Here is the map now :
- rotated to make the Manhattan avenues running from south to north (vertically if I could say)
- "frame" slightly moved in order to add more northern territories (like White Plains) and less land at west and south
- dimension of the map slightly reduced in widht, in order to cut vertically the Manhattan island and make bridges possible
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FMapofNYC.jpg&hash=4c1e5621d018431bdbe962a521b77e57100c5cc8)
Tell me what you think about !
Cheers,
Izi
Great map my friend, great map!! &apls
Guillaume :thumbsup:
Izidor44, you do know you can get 1/3 arc US data from the US Geological website don't you? 1/3 arc data is far superior to 1 arc data and is far more detailed. Send me a PM if you can't find it. ;)
That looks fantastic.
But Troy (blade2k5) has me intrigued with the idea of better details.
Robin
Quote from: blade2k5 on April 10, 2012, 01:48:43 PM
Izidor44, you do know you can get 1/3 arc US data from the US Geological website don't you? 1/3 arc data is far superior to 1 arc data and is far more detailed. Send me a PM if you can't find it. ;)
Hi Blade2k5,
Nice to read you again !
Nope Sir, I didn't know that 1/3 arc definition data source, I can give a try to with NYC... Now I only have to figure out how I can PM you here :)
Izi
I have circled the PM button in red. ;)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi278.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fkk83%2Frooker1%2F00-1.jpg&hash=8681a0849da0f9f64f8117af6ea8532788c515f4)
Robin
Quote from: Izidor44 on April 11, 2012, 07:07:11 AM
Quote from: blade2k5 on April 10, 2012, 01:48:43 PM
Izidor44, you do know you can get 1/3 arc US data from the US Geological website don't you? 1/3 arc data is far superior to 1 arc data and is far more detailed. Send me a PM if you can't find it. ;)
Hi Blade2k5,
Nice to read you again !
Nope Sir, I didn't know that 1/3 arc definition data source, I can give a try to with NYC... Now I only have to figure out how I can PM you here :)
Izi
I'll be back later in the day today [Wed] or tomorrow [Thurs] and give you the info you need. I just dropped by to see if you had responded yet or not before I head out for the day to do some landscaping for an elderly couple. Have to lay new sod, build a four foot high 15 foot long retaining wall. Have a good day.
Quote from: rooker1 on April 11, 2012, 06:00:30 AM
That looks fantastic.
But Troy (blade2k5) has me intrigued with the idea of better details.
Robin
Robin, all of my US based maps are done with 1/3 arc data. Only the US though, no 1/3 exists as far as I know for other areas across the planet. Best you can get for areas outside the US is 1 arc data.
I have used also the 1/9 arc data only available in a few parts of the States and it's amazing how detailed the map gets, like this one - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/58036502/NewValley.png
Hi all,
...I finally succeeded in sending a PM to Blade2k5 (too much vodka in the brain I guess)...
So I keep the NYC project on hold, waiting for those 1/3 arc datas...
Cheers,
Izi
Hi Gentlemen,
I finally succeeded in finding 1/3 arc datas and exploiting it ! Thanks to Blade2k5 for suggesting this standard of high definition.
Let's open my mapping laboratory if you dare... (door noise here, please)
Just to show you the differences I would like to compare the 3 possible definitions I have for this New York city map.
Let me show you what I call "dry maps" : these pictures represents the map before any drawing of sea zones and rivers. All elevations are correct but there's just no water at all, and ocean is completelly flat at 0 meters of altitude (250 meters in Terraformer).
I usually change basis colors with some of my taste for mapping : here, the 15 meters isocline si represented by red pixels. It helps me to draw water zones : I can draw what I want under this elevation, nothing above. When elevation exceeds 15 meters, rivers are too much sunken in the ground, which I dislike and found unrealistic.
Those 3 maps represent the same area and have been imported into Terraformer using the same settings (compressor's settings in particular).
3 Arc second resolution
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2F3map.jpg&hash=8c0d9e81aead3bd9c8d2d9b22fc939e85257e81a)
1 Arc second resolution
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2F2map.jpg&hash=0787bbf06762691e971ca48278e9e1abdaa9977a)
1/3 Arc second resolution
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2F1map.jpg&hash=97467f4fd9463d911b89d685796205ebeaf67066)
I was amazed by the smoothness of the 1/3 resolution, but a close up is more relevant :
3 Arc second resolution
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2F3zoom.jpg&hash=069dc038dea8630d1f67cc06da607c8343b2c333)
1 Arc second resolution
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2F2zoom.jpg&hash=1655ff4bb5bd23767c6bdf605edbd4da984e951c)
1/3 Arc second resolution
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2F1zoom.jpg&hash=6b9755886b6cefbf79e42ae54f29cc4f5dd820a0)
Have you noticed that lower Mabhattan has no longer elevations above 15 meters ? I suspect high buildings of this area to really alter the real datas. On the countrary, the 1/3 arc is way more realistic, you can even guess the shape of harbour constructions and piers... This new standard (for me) of resolution needs some extra work comparing the usual 1 and 3 arc, but it might worth it ! &hlp
So now, you may have guessed by yourself, I have to create a neat sea layer...
Stay tunned,
Izi
Geez, you could have told me you figured it out, I just spent the past hour putting my tutorial together and sending it you via PM. :P Anyways, go read the PM, I think you may find your curiosity aroused. I will say no more. $%Grinno$%
Quote from: blade2k5 on April 13, 2012, 02:07:56 PM
Geez, you could have told me you figured it out, I just spent the past hour putting my tutorial together and sending it you via PM. :P Anyways, go read the PM, I think you may find your curiosity aroused. I will say no more. $%Grinno$%
My bad, Blade2k5 :-[ ...but I was so impatient...
The NYC is running smoothly, but some more maps were also in the bag, and now released :
Brunswick (Georgia)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewBrunswick.jpg&hash=38bbcf95ba412acd5567584fbf5f0c7657c42d95)
Harrisburg (Pennsylvania)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FViewofHarrisburg.jpg&hash=1e265117a344d05d5cc34ba3c9e0a5dacb629c22)
Sarasota (Florida)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FViewofSarasota.jpg&hash=08b6f184d3a6661e64c1c4812529649da3ceef41)
Cheers,
Izi
Good morning gentlemen,
This small post to show the final result of the NYC project :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofNYC.jpg&hash=4301c24c0b89f1cfb6e52f9e19912ca384cc0d9b)
...and a little close-up :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FCloseup.jpg&hash=0ffd02e503e365adc8a7537933e5301d84db614f)
This was a pretty long job for me as I did almost 4 separates map in various arc resolutions before finishing this one. So I can proudly affirm to know well the pattern of this portion of earth, I can even draw it by heart :P
The map has been, compared to the previous screenshots of the topic, slighty reduced in width, in order to cut the Manhattan island by two. This way, it is possible to put bridges almost everywhere over Hudson river.
Cheers,
Izi
Wow. Some really goo d work here.
Thank you for learning this 1/3 arc method and using it on this NYC map. I look forward to seeing what you do from here on out.
Robin
What a beautiful map. That is simply a fantastic job on the coastline. :thumbsup:
Hi all,
I finally opened all those tiles for checking if everything was all right :
New York City
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewofNYC.jpg&hash=31499a923f8f7a2afb04608c56a846123015b720)
This new map will probably be upload next week... ...so bridge-making fans will have to wait until then $%Grinno$% !
The 1/3 arc resolution is really impressive as, opening the tiles, I could see the real pattern of roads and infrastructures, highways, etc. I will probably use these DEM files for every american map in the future...
Cheers,
Izi
Excellent work on NYC! And Harrisburg, too - I've always toyed with making a region of that area, but never actually completed one - usually get lost staring at the mountains and lose track of time ::)
The 1/3 data is awesome, isn't it? The 1/9 is even crazier, surreal even to get that level of detail in a region.
Hi gentlemen,
New York map is finally uploaded on the STEX this very morning !
Thanks again for all your encouraging words and special gratefull "Merci" to Blade2k5 !
Cheers,
Izi
I downloaded your NYC map yesterday... it is great... and the ingame quality is marvelous... Now, I see that you just uploaded a map to the stex and I was wondering if you coul make a London map for your next upload...? any chance you could make it? (London, England) and if possible can you rotate it so that the Canary Wharf matches the SC4 grid?
Quote from: cmdp123789 on May 03, 2012, 05:45:07 AM
I downloaded your NYC map yesterday... it is great... and the ingame quality is marvelous... Now, I see that you just uploaded a map to the stex and I was wondering if you coul make a London map for your next upload...? any chance you could make it? (London, England) and if possible can you rotate it so that the Canary Wharf matches the SC4 grid?
Hi cmdp123789,
Actually, I would be glad to map London, but there's already some avalaible stuff. Could you please check these maps before ?
http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/20975-nhp-england-map-pak-2-by-blade2k5-and-papab2000/ (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/20975-nhp-england-map-pak-2-by-blade2k5-and-papab2000/)
...and...
http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/25623-mf-london-and-metro-area/ (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/25623-mf-london-and-metro-area/)
Tell me if one of those file suits your needs, if not, specify me the area you want me to map, I will put it in my bag ()stsfd()
Izi
Hi all,
Two more maps done and waiting for the rendering stage :
Detroit (Michigan)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapDetroit.jpg&hash=8ce76920c3398b1ddf66ff6fe3be74eccc0b0d38)
Aberdeen (Washington)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofAberdeen.jpg&hash=da2031a520fffab5bd6a6613b225e392ec48ce0b)
The first is at 1 arc resolution, whereas the second is at 1/3 arc, those crispy details are real eye candy !
Cheers,
Izi
Another set of great maps.
And the 1/3 arc is a great peice of eyecandy!
Robin
Yeah I knew about those... In fact, I downloaded them. The problem with those is that the scale is way off... that's why I wanted you to have a try at it... I would like the map to be sc4 scaled... and if possible to rotate it so that the Canary Wharf area is aligned with sc4 grid. It would be very nice of you if you could do it,
thanks in advance...
PS (edit): I forgot, I would like the map to cover as much area as possible, key parts are westminster, canary wharf, well the city of course, and if possible the heathrow intl airport area... thanks again buddy...
Great maps there!
Quote from: cmdp123789 on May 04, 2012, 07:43:34 AM
Yeah I knew about those... In fact, I downloaded them. The problem with those is that the scale is way off... that's why I wanted you to have a try at it... I would like the map to be sc4 scaled... and if possible to rotate it so that the Canary Wharf area is aligned with sc4 grid. It would be very nice of you if you could do it,
thanks in advance...
PS (edit): I forgot, I would like the map to cover as much area as possible, key parts are westminster, canary wharf, well the city of course, and if possible the heathrow intl airport area... thanks again buddy...
Hi cmdp123789,
Thanks for your message, I thought it was better first to check with you the existing London maps before doing anything. So now, I put this project in my bag too.
I wonder if better DEM file exist than the standard 3 arc resolution, I will try to find something... ...but usually, apart from USA, the rest of the world is at this definition.
Aberdeen map is rendered :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FviewofAberdeen.jpg&hash=90b5f815849a66618965ea72fc9a7d15f32136ed)
Stay tuned !
Izi
Fantastic maps!
Is a pity I already have a part in my region developed.
Hi cmdp123789,
Have you noticed the new Dobdriver's London map ?
Check out there http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2794 (http://sc4devotion.com/csxlex/lex_filedesc.php?lotGET=2794)
Hope it suits your needs !
Izi
yeah... so... thanks anyways... maybe we can change the london map to a different one... how about... a map of Amsterdam, but rotated so that the central station aligns with sc4 grid?? is that possible to create...??
Well, probably doable...
I will have a look at it.
Stay tuned,
Izi
Hi Gentlemen,
Some more news from the machine factory :
Schwerin (Germany)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewSchwerin.jpg&hash=20cff0b8997223f80b2cbfa4c4df7d3f738839d5)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofSchwerin.jpg&hash=e118279f2ac72d3454bf505f1f3f3872bf24a36d)
Frazeysburg (Ohio)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewFrazey.jpg&hash=6c0e9866033e85bccfa2c64550ca0a4214b55f8b)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofFrazey.jpg&hash=792d5d75f6e1e3a8984303f7b272441d019046e0)
This map is generated from 1/9 arc resolution datas, let's see more details :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FzoomonFrazey.jpg&hash=9c7b70713d18f0a39d5c701fb21ac82f7f8b7b6c)
As some maps are now finsihed, I hope now to have some extra time to study Amsterdam and Canberra projects !
Stay tuned,
Izi
Great maps... and thanks for the Amsterdam requet... looking forward to it :thumbsup:
Good mornin' mappers,
Detroit map is, at last, rendered and uploaded on the STEX this very morning :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewDetroit.jpg&hash=aa10e08368665281ddac39dba2893592c3231bad)
As I said before, this map is probably the last US one at 1 arc resolution, simply because I can now use better datas, which are more accurate and detailed, to render US territory.
Cheers,
Izi
Good morning gentlemen,
After some silent weeks, the mapping machine is finally roaming again, bolts, nuts and rivets have all been checked and steam is now at satisfactory pressure.
So watch your head and your steps and come into the workshop.
Pazin (Croatia) - 3 arc second resolution
Map requested by Langtan, thanks mapper !
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmapofpazin.jpg&hash=fa1bd81c6c42caaca29623c02f2e2f011c8e528a)
Happy Valley, Goose Bay (Canada, Labrador) - 3/4 arc second resolution
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofHVGB.jpg&hash=b9685f2c26130f6a477c34d97ab569aa115010a6)
Jackson (Iowa) - 1/3 arc second resolution
Map requested by aspireman, thanks mapper !
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fmapofjackson.jpg&hash=d62902ad048ad5090954a1bddc2fb0751cb1de28)
Some other projects still wait before the workshop main door :
- Canberra
- Amsterdam
- Jervis Bay (Australia)
- New Orleans
- Saint Tropez (France)
Stay tuned !
Izi
Good morning gentlemen,
Some more news from my ol' mapping machine :
Pazin, Croatia (3 arc resolution), is rendered and uploaded on the STEX :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallviewofpazin.jpg&hash=0f8c9fe898e0c8069cab53b16e8258477a3f87a2)
Jackson, Wyoming (1/3 arc resolution) is ready too :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fviewofjackson.jpg&hash=f44da503c0500e276d1d222fec8be967c0c60b69)
Saint-Tropez and the french riviera (3 arc resolution) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmapofsainttropez.jpg&hash=2d8ffe1f747fe5883830b278809b51bd4189cc7d)
Montgomery, West Virginia (1/9 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofBeckley.jpg&hash=cedf52489c5b583ebe6d45573d863bf462c439cc)
These 1/3 and 1/9 still amaze me with all those nitty details...
Stay tuned as usual,
Izi
Wonderful! That's really excellent! &apls &apls You've got a talent of mapper, it's sure!
Guillaume :thumbsup:
excellent work!!
I was wondering if you are going to make a smaller Region? Because all your maps you are doing is so big! :)
Like a Region with 6 or 8 Large Map Cities?
Keep up the good work! Very talented
Good morning gentlemen,
Thanks for the kind words, it is very motivating :)
@ c0pr4x : you're right about map size but, you know, I'm like a child in a candy store ! When I generate a rough elevation map, before any work, it is usually very big, like 40 x 60 big tiles.
So, I have to crop this image and select a specific area, and it's always difficult to choose... ...I'm thinking "why not croping a bigger part ?" :D
However, when I grab high definition datas (1/3 or even 1/9 arc resolution), files are bigger... ...then map is smaller.
Look at Montgomery, West Virginia, which is 6 x 6 big tiles in dimensions :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallviewmontgomery.jpg&hash=a719e4cbdb28be4517ee452808f00204e611a646)
Stay tuned, as usual,
Izi
Thx! I will try that! I'm from Montreal and i'm looking for a map of the island.. but it's alway a little too big for me ;)
Hi all,
This small update to show some last try at the mapping machine :
Happy Valley Goose Bay - Canada (3/4 arc resolution), rendered and uploaded on the STEX:
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewofHVGB.jpg&hash=5d520b9699ed06f76aad8680a28430c150a0328d)
Santa Cruz - California (1/3 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapSantaCruz.jpg&hash=289ccc1a883b16f44036fd929d9d43cd342c4dac)
Meteor Crater - Arizona (1/3 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofMeteor.jpg&hash=032436b1849d80964ae04e1e5b6e64a4e7efb8ec)
I think I'm gently becoming junk about those high definition datas, maps geerated from 3 arc datas just look blurred in comparison with those. Sadly, it is a bit hard to find that standard of definition out of north american continent...
...but never say "never" ;)
Izi
Hi!
I would like to know if you take request? Because if you want some new challenge you could do smaller map, around 3 large x 3 large! For exemple, only the downtown of montreal and not the whole island.
What do you think? :)
Hi c0pr4x,
Yep, it could be interesting to do some small maps, for very typical small areas probably...
But 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 big tiles maps are very small (12,23 x 12,23 km and 16,38 x 16,38 km respectivelly).
For Montreal, Dobdriver already made a map of the whole area, so it would be easier just to crop his file to the desired zone.
Izi
I put Montreal for a example but it could be anywhere in the world. I would be cool if you try a little map/region... challenge for you and challenge for us too player! :)
Hi Gentlemen,
Some more news of the mapping machine !
Mias - Russia (3 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallMapofMias.jpg&hash=a9ae052c1f800a2beaa03dcef2582b5e268e3d6f)
Cabo san Luca - Mexico (1 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofCabo.jpg&hash=0d9e9f8309b0d4c120c31da87a3ba7fbbd30552e)
Creston - Canada (3/4 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmapofcreston.jpg&hash=6587f5daf58b090985c69c42cc8cce28718ba948)
A billion of tiles to render ! Definitly need something strong... :-[
Cheers,
Izi
Quote from: c0pr4x on June 28, 2012, 09:06:20 AM
I put Montreal for a example but it could be anywhere in the world. I would be cool if you try a little map/region... challenge for you and challenge for us too player! :)
Hi c0pr4x,
I did a little test with a 7 x 6 big tiles map, which is a modest dimension I think. Here it is Coos Bay (Oregon) in 1/9 arc resolution (highest avalaible so far)...
Looks apetizing, no ?
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FWIPCoosBay.jpg&hash=865941c48fcb22fa016c9f772810b1c80a050d7e)
Izi
Wow! Really good! :)
Hello mappers,
A few maps have been uploaded recently on the STEX :
Saint-Tropez - France (3 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallviewsainttropez.jpg&hash=4dd157f7312ef076734e96cf52643a0529314f9e)
Creston - Canada (3/4 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewCreston.jpg&hash=23d3d5eb8146430a57bb4c685ac82246bd98292a)
Cheers,
Izi
Fantastic maps Izidor. &apls
The Creston map is a perfect map for mountanious area landscaping.
Good morning gentlemen,
Some maps in high resolution definition are ready for the rendering stage :
Kalispell - Montana (1/3 arc resolution), request by CathodeRay
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmapofkalispell-1.jpg&hash=d79693ebcafe03e072b2b9a4c9e8baf7fb02012d)
Kansas City - Missouri (1/9 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmapofkansascity.jpg&hash=d1fafeca1b4953aff36aefc5c1f20537215b4642)
Coos Bay - Oregon (1/9 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmapofcoosbay.jpg&hash=d696264f9937ec554145dc2657810a915d70a9e6)
That's all for today...
Cheers,
Izi
Nice work. &apls
Coos Bay - Oregon has some interesting features.
Robin
Hey... long time no see buddy... listen, I was wondering if it was possible to make a Miami map, using the 1/9 arc... you know, quality, proper scaling... the usual &apls is it possible???
Quote from: cmdp123789 on August 22, 2012, 08:45:57 PM
Hey... long time no see buddy... listen, I was wondering if it was possible to make a Miami map, using the 1/9 arc... you know, quality, proper scaling... the usual &apls is it possible???
Hi cmdp123789,
Yep, not so much SC4 activity for me since 2 months or so (pretty busy I was)...
Your request sounds pretty interesting, I need first to clean up my desktop and finish all the projects I've started before...
Be sure I will have a look at !
Izi
Good morning gentlemen,
After quite a long silence, I'm slowly awakening...
Let me refresh this thread with the last uploaded maps I've done so far :
Kansas City - Missouri
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallviewofkansascity.jpg&hash=c7cbd4b96548a102828777b9dd59f13199d5b33c)
Coos Bay - Oregon
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallviewofcoosbay.jpg&hash=11169ffe9d870985767d023ed0cfa14b0b04f387)
Kalispell - Montana
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallviewKalispell_zps0d0a6fe7.jpg&hash=dee6bb9876046cbe2d9f0fbd5b352a6e2563cfb1)
Some more pojects and requests in the bag too, here are some work in progress previews :
Grand Junction
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2Fsmallmapgrandjunction.jpg&hash=d515bcb2313e2a1bc61ba479b3752025288fd4ea)
Montreux and Leman lake (Switzerland)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FWIPMontreux.jpg&hash=644e066a76af3340eacd4135c720bee107bceed4)
Tadoussac, Québec - Canada
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FWIPTadoussac.jpg&hash=16e8d65ba90ac5d14d27c2137e691fb1a4074cc5)
and many, many more to come, as usual !
Stay tunned,
Izi
Good morning Izi, :)
The montana and switzerland maps look great! And they also have me wondering; where did you get your DEM data for europe if you don't mind sharing? I've been looking for something better than the SRTM data for europe.
Thanks,
Hi Blunder,
Unfortunatelly, it's hard to find accurate datas for Europe. Most of elevation files are in 3 arc resolution :
SRTM index :
http://dds.cr.usgs.gov/srtm/version2_1/ (http://dds.cr.usgs.gov/srtm/version2_1/)
Alps chains is available in 1 arc resolution, right here :
Digital Elvation datas :
http://www.viewfinderpanoramas.org/dem3.html (http://www.viewfinderpanoramas.org/dem3.html)
A pretty little candy here, for Finland :
https://tiedostopalvelu.maanmittauslaitos.fi/tp/kartta?lang=en (https://tiedostopalvelu.maanmittauslaitos.fi/tp/kartta?lang=en)
I wish I could find some better datas for Russia... ...and free of course... &mmm
Izi44
Thanks for those links!
I've tried viewfinderpanorama before but both tiles i tried there was errors where they had spliced together imagery. I guess i will give it another go. Also that finland link is interesting; there is some neat topography there. Thanks again!
Hi Gentlemen,
A small update today to show what's going on.
Montreux (Switzerland) map has been uploaded on the STEX
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FRENDERMontreux_zpsf353fcd5.jpg&hash=02ae35279a153f8281cfb090c9ddfcdd036a9c4b)
Some more maps are done and waiting to be rendered :
Tadoussac, Québec - Canada
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofTadoussac_zps4ae1eecc.jpg&hash=34c648e980efec860b0011a7aec9e7a0c0ba1179)
West part of Tenerife Island
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofTenerife_zps0d98c579.jpg&hash=9041c0ffb6adf8a41463506b1715ae06a22f85db)
New Orleans - Louisiana
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofNOrleans_zps07693d39.jpg&hash=4b119a6c5c3e0644ba9a4ff30f741d404900eff0)
Ten Thousand Islands - Louisiana (work in progress)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewofTThI_zps38b8ef0d.jpg&hash=aaed4a6df6acced7908f9dfcaf01b84e6ea31e2b)
Aosta Valley - Italy
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofAosta_zpse193e00e.jpg&hash=8be7aed8000c5c8ad3115b8253581daf676b2d10)
As usual, many other projects and requests in the bag, and not so many time to render all those tiles, so be patient for the releases :-[
Cheers,
Izi
/contemplates the watermask for 10,000 islands, LA.
You, sir, out out of your mind. :D
I'm looking forward to the render of the Italy map; I bet it'll look great.
Also, the changes to the elevation color scale in terraformer; is that something there is an option for (i haven't seen one) or did you have to fiddle under the hood? I'd love to be able to split up the 'white' elevation section in terraformer myself.
Quote from: epicblunder on October 22, 2012, 09:33:53 AM
Also, the changes to the elevation color scale in terraformer; is that something there is an option for (i haven't seen one) or did you have to fiddle under the hood? I'd love to be able to split up the 'white' elevation section in terraformer myself.
You can edit basicColors.ini in the base folder of Mapper/Terraformer and enter your own colors.
Cheers
Willy
Aha! Thank you, sir. :thumbsup:
That's very helpful, now i can adjust the color so i can see where the snowline will be without having to load it up in game first.
Lovely maps, and I love the detail in the maps you have created, is the New York City map completed, I would love to have that map in my collection. :D
Hello gentlemen,
Thanks for the kind words Epicblunder :) $%Grinno$%
I guess you worry a little about my brain :D ...then please have a look at this mornin' experience :
Whitewater Bay, Everglades - Florida (1/3 arc resolution) :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofWhitewater_zpsd0afaf8e.jpg&hash=fd9ce2f95691699ffd88032d67c6d5a9b00b7be7)
About color editing in SC4 Terraformer or Mapper, please have a look at the readme file which explains how to modify the default settings. It's not that hard, just have to know that colors must be in HTML code.
Aaron, NYC map is available on the STEX, right here : http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/27550-new-york-city-united-states/ (http://community.simtropolis.com/files/file/27550-new-york-city-united-states/)
Tadoussac map is also available there :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewofTadoussac_zps1e50ad3b.jpg&hash=8617c533064ef10101200a600078a9b99e18770c)
Nice day to all !
Izi
Great maps, Izi!
Cheers
Willly
Good morning Gentlemen,
Some more news about recent mapping !
Two maps have been uploaded on the STEX :
Zlatoust-Miass - Russia (3 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallViewpofZlatoustMias.jpg&hash=2f2148c0abca86cb3a9b5ca7986c2d53fc52e505)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallMapofZlatoustMias.jpg&hash=b204abddf76ee7d15313f3ef146c4a930faa7a24)
Rochester - Minnesota (1/3 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewofRochester.jpg&hash=34dfa608b36cb86cff786ad232fd267e824722f4)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofRochester-1.jpg&hash=8170c25205b237d474a89d6bdac740759c520bfb)
Two incoming projects too...
Florence - Oregon (1/9 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallmapofFlorence.jpg&hash=5b409ce6c94573cf77832489ced4587bc0a12792)
Tatvan and lake Van - Turkey (3 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallmapofTatvan.jpg&hash=ad5d1c9f52c68eb830018e7e7dda8e17d2ad99c8)
Aaah !! Mapping makes you travel all around the world for free $%Grinno$%
Cheers,
Izi
Quote from: Izidor44 on December 06, 2012, 02:39:19 AM
Aaah !! Mapping makes you travel all around the world for free $%Grinno$%
Indeed, I think that's sometimes half the fun! It's a very unique way to explore new places, or even become more familiar with places you thought you knew by heart.
Quote from: whatevermind on December 07, 2012, 07:11:54 PM
Indeed, I think that's sometimes half the fun! It's a very unique way to explore new places, or even become more familiar with places you thought you knew by heart.
I agree :)
The Florence map has been uploaded on the STEX :
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FsmallviewofFlorence.jpg&hash=e6def383d96cddad63ad42b6f89c76d61870e3f5)
...and what about a little trip in Scotland now ?
Portree and Skyes Island - Scotland (1 arc resolution)
(https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1124.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fl577%2FIzidor44%2FSmallMapofPortree.jpg&hash=de32ffb57715f91826a5d29d07d6a0e582fee21e)
More to come as usual...
Cheers,
Izi