How to make the map?

[ddevans96]

I love ratcharmer's idea: so freakin' easy to use. We could make the icons smaller and put numbers on them to represent players, too.

Yeah, or letters, like A, B, and so on.

[TimerClock14]

You will have to download it because it is an .exe, but it's worth looking at and i swear there is nothing bad on it.
http://rapidshare.com/files/428522774/WoE_BETA.exe
I made it using game maker.

EDIT: okay so my only choice was rapidshare. It sucks to wait that long for it, but just bear with it.

[ratcharmer]

@timerclock: the link seems to be down, or at least it isn't working for me

[TimerClock14]

@timerclock: the link seems to be down, or at least it isn't working for me

ummm okay i'll try and fix it. I'll edit my post when it's fixed
Okay I fixed it but its on rapidshare.

[ratcharmer]

I've added a few more icons to the map, including  I,  II, and  III. Let me know if the tally marks are readable.

If anyone knows a better way to add text etc over top of the icons let me know. All the ways I've tried so far have been really awkward. Or you can just make your own and add them to the map if you prefer.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AUldniqIQatQZGN6bnZqcjJfNGZyenIybmNx&hl=en&authkey=CJSCj4AI

@timerclock: how do I move pieces etc?

[TimerClock14]

I've added a few more icons to the map, including  I,  II, and  III. Let me know if the tally marks re readable.

If anyone knows a better way to add text etc over top of the icons let me know. All the ways I've tried so far have been really awkward. Or you can just make your own and add them to the map if you prefer.

https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AUldniqIQatQZGN6bnZqcjJfNGZyenIybmNx&hl=en&authkey=CJSCj4AI

@timerclock: how do I move pieces etc?

use the number pad
8=up
4=left
6=right
2=down
and you can guess the rest, 5 & 0 have no purpose

[ratcharmer]

It seems to me that the current google docs map is closer to being ready to use than the .exe file, but the .exe has more promise for a long-term solution. (i.e. it should be able to handle larger maps etc.)

I propose that we use the .ppt for early testing etc then switch to the .exe later. Any objections?

Speaking of the .ppt file, it's actually almost ready to use. I need to come up with some workable player icons but that's really all that's left before testing (unless there's something else I've missed).

Would anyone be interested in a limited scope pvp-thing to work out any kinks in using the map? I'm not a pvp organizer so I can't do rewards or anything, but it should be fun and it'll help with getting this project going . . .

[TimerClock14]

yea i think that the .exe will be much more flexible and durable for the long term. I can keep working on it in my spare time, but unless we get city maps and sprites out faster, i won't be able to do much of anything.

[Malduk]

I believe SG wants map to be viewable by browser, so I would guess that all versions that require download of a file (ppt, exe) are not an option. Also, who downloads .exe from untrusted source?

[TimerClock14]

I believe SG wants map to be viewable by browser, so I would guess that all versions that require download of a file (ppt, exe) are not an option. Also, who downloads .exe from untrusted source?

oh well that could be a problem then. I'll make it anyway for self-satisfaction, and my problem with not finishing something I already started plays a part too . I'll send it to SG when it's all complete and purty, if she likes it: good for me, if she doesn't then i can play it . And, are you saying you don't trust me? I swear i'm not one of those trolls who puts viruses in their .exe's. My stuff is always legit lol.

[Malduk]

And, are you saying you don't trust me? I swear i'm not one of those trolls who puts viruses in their .exe's. My stuff is always legit lol.

No offense, but you are just another anonymous dude on the internet that just weeks ago became a part of this community. I'm speaking only for myself, but I wouldnt be comfortable downloading program file from anyone on any forum.

[TimerClock14]

And, are you saying you don't trust me? I swear i'm not one of those trolls who puts viruses in their .exe's. My stuff is always legit lol.

No offense, but you are just another anonymous dude on the internet that just weeks ago became a part of this community. I'm speaking only for myself, but I wouldnt be comfortable downloading program file from anyone on any forum.

lol I would probably do the same in your position too.