Quick update for those following this thread. Map's done. Got it loaded in the editor by using a blank .map file. All neighbors, done. Nostarts, specials, done. All that's left for tomorrow is to set poptypes for various provinces. Not sure how carried away I'll get with that. I'm guessing that unless something unexpected happens, I'll need some beta-tester volunteers by tomorrow night.
Edit: Quick poll:
Again, here's the preview of the map:
http://www.techno-mage.com/~targa/webmap.jpg
I'm considering adding recruits so land-based players can enter the water. IIRC, Shambler Reef only allows you to recruit grunts, so you'd need a water mage as a commander. This kinda stinks, since they can only take 1 grunt for every level of water magic (ugh, what a waste). Alternatively, ppl can forge magic stuff to enable them to enter the water with their troops.
Or, If I add #poptype 57, you can recruit from that province the amphibious Shambler, Atlantan Spearmen, and a Shambler Chief. So which way to go? Or use both? How many sites? 1 by each large lake too much? Thoughts?
[ February 08, 2004, 04:38: Message edited by: Targa ]