Kingdom of Karan - fix .... oops!

Targa · #1 February 10th, 2004, 01:48 AM

Hey all. I just realized that after making some final tweaks to the .map file, I forgot to add back in the #defaultmapzoom (which the map editor doesn't save or add). Hence, you may get castles and/or temples that are too large-looking to fit in a small province. I've sent the fix to Illwinter. If you've already downloaded the map, just replace karan.map with this one:
http://www.techno-mage.com/~targa/mapfix.zip

This will make map icons (flags, castles, temples) appear a little smaller than default. Sorry about that. If there's still a problem with them being too large, you can load karan.map in a text editor and change the line, "#defaultmapzoom 1.5" to a larger number.

If you just want to fix it yourself, here's what it should look like:

#imagefile karan.tga
#domVersion 175
#defaultmapzoom 1.5

Saber Cherry · #2 February 10th, 2004, 03:01 AM

Wow, I dodn't know Dominions was up to Version 175 already...

Arryn · #3 February 10th, 2004, 04:37 AM

You forgot to provide a fixed "karan2.dry" file.

Targa · #4 February 10th, 2004, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Arryn:
You forgot to provide a fixed "karan2.dry" file.

Yep, sure did. The Kingdom of Karan is out of warranty now though, since I've already started on another map.

Arryn · #5 February 10th, 2004, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Targa:
The Kingdom of Karan is out of warranty now

Since when did a minor detail like warranty terms stop some too-bright lawyer in the good ol' U. S. of A.? Don't be so sure you're off the hook.

Besides, I thought you were a perfectionist? The massive amount of tender loving care you put into the map sure gives that impression. Surely you don't want to leave the job unfinished now, do you?

That's what's called "using the stick and carrot". heh

#6 February 10th, 2004, 06:33 AM

I believe what he is saying is he's improved it and adjusted it enough to try to appeal to as many people as he could and now will let you change it and fix it how you'd like if you have any problems.

I have no problem with the map, it's quite a contribution to the community and I appreciate Targa's efforts. I was even going to make a scenario of it (including the Ogre Lord) for multiple players with advanced starting locations, so that it might be properly appreciated.