blade2k5's Real World+Fantasy Maps

[blade2k5]

I definitely wouldn't need the Columbia included, and don't really need the Willamette either if it's a lot of trouble.

http://www.thedwarfers.net/otherstuff/random/West_Metro.jpg

I've outlined the area I'm most interested in with red.  It does miss out a little of the very north end of suburbia and seeing some of that included would be nice, but this particular rectangle does cut out the rivers.

The Willamette wasn't the problem with rivers, it was the Columbia that gave me the fits.  I can do the area highlighted in the red rectangle, stretching it out a little further east to include the Willamette   After I'm done with the five maps mentioned in my earlier post tonight I'll get to this one for you.

[jondor]

Sweet!  Thanks so much! 

[blade2k5]

Here's what I have for you jondor:

Size: 13x9 large tiles or 52km x 36km
High/Low Elevation: H 927.7M/L 250M [default sea level]

TerraFormer View:


Region Census View:

[travismking]

this map is pretty awesome tbh Lots of buildable space but enough hills and mountains to make it "interesting"

[blade2k5]

Thanks travismking.   It turned out rather well and wasn't all that difficult like the previous Portland map I released a few months ago.

[Tarkus]

I'll concur with Travis!   And being a Washington County native, it's just that much more awesome.

-Alex

[jondor]

Looking pretty sweet! :3

Just wish I had time to play now.  I'm having to work six days a week, driving over a portion of that very terrain for the next month or so. D:  Leaves me with very little time for Sim City (or anything else really).

[marsh]

Looks great! A good map with plenty of different landforms to work with, and this could probably work with almost anny terrain on earth and still be a good map. 

,marsh 

[boom_box]

Hi blade..

Any chances of replicate the Mindanao Island of Philippines.. It might big toooooooo big for the SC4 but I would accept some selected areas of your choice.

[blade2k5]

I'll take a look and see what I can do.  Most likely I'll map areas of the island for you, but it may take some time before any are released.  I'll keep you posted as to the developments as they occur.

[Lowkee33]

Terrific work on maps over the years.  Thank you very much.

I am working on a new terrain mod (link in my sig).  I invite you to join the conversation, as I am interested in what the SC4D mapmakers (and anyone else really) wants from a terrain mod (other than a smile).  How well does the default max terrain height work with the maps you make?  Have you ever made a map that needed it to be higher?

Right now I am trying to make something balanced and to be happy with, but eventually I hope to have different climates (especially Australia).

Thanks again.

[blade2k5]

I don't use the maxis default terrain, I use either one of the Cycledog mods or the ones from Heblem.  One thing I do want is a terrain mod with no snow at all, no matter how high the elevation.  As for coloration, let me get some samples put together and I'll get back to you.

[RickD]

One thing I do want is a terrain mod with no snow at all, no matter how high the elevation.

That would be great. 

[blade2k5]

That would be great. 

Yes it would.

@ boom box:  I have a few more requests to finish up and then I'll have my plate cleaned off an can begin working on your request.

[blade2k5]

Latest requests update:

Right now I'm working on these four requests...

1. Elk Grove Ca. [14km x 14km map]

2. Fort Walton Beach Fl. [52km x 26km map]

3. Neah Bay Wa.  [12km x 10km map]

4. Singapore [44km x 30km map]

After these four maps are completed and released, next in line are the series of Mindanao Island of the Philippines that boom_box requested.

[blade2k5]

Here is the Fort Walton Beach map seminole_fan requested a couple of weeks back.  Quick note; the delta area in the eastern part of the bay was not completed due to the fact that none of the river depressions showed , the entire area there is all at the same elevation levels.  I should have this rendered and ready for release by the middle of next week.

[blade2k5]

Latest requests update:

As right now these five requests need only the readmes to be written up, all files zipped and then they are ready for release...

1. Elk Grove Ca.


2. Fort Walton Beach Fl.


3. Neah Bay Wa.


4. Singapore


5. Elgin Illinoise

[mightygoose]

awesome work dude, great stuff.

[blade2k5]

awesome work dude, great stuff.

Thanks.  I thought they turned out quite well, especially the Fort Walton Beach, Florida map.

[seminole_fan93]

Thanks.  I thought they turned out quite well, especially the Fort Walton Beach, Florida map.

I can agree! the Fort Walton Beach map is amazing!