Map editor needs serious help! - Page 2

spoon · #11 November 22nd, 2002, 11:09 PM

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Originally posted by desdinova:
i think what he means is if you randomly generate a map they all are the same. i have just sat and generated maps and the first one is usually the same one each time.

Yes, this is true. The workaround is to generate a map in the game, then save it, the load it in the editor. The game always generates unique maps. The editor always generates the same maps.

-Spoon

Captain Kwok · #12 November 23rd, 2002, 12:19 AM

Desdinova was right in his guess about the randomness problem.

But seriously, SE:IV is winding down and most of the major issues have been dealt with. The changes to the map editor are not dramatic and can be easily done. It will give the game a boost as a whole bunch of new maps and scenarios could be made!!! Maybe even attract a few more buyers.

Shyrka · #13 November 23rd, 2002, 12:55 AM

Winding down? Are the SE series going to be abandoned by Malfador?

Edit: Typo with "winding"

[ November 22, 2002, 22:58: Message edited by: Shyrka ]

Fyron · #14 November 23rd, 2002, 01:21 AM

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Originally posted by Shyrka:
Winding down? Are the SE series going to be abandoned by Malfador?

Edit: Typo with "winding"

SE3 wound down before SE4 was produced. There is no reason to think MM won't be starting on SE5 sometime soon.

Captain Kwok · #15 November 23rd, 2002, 02:51 AM

I am tired of dealing with the map editor. It can be made infinately better with a just a few minor additions, such as:

Generate Random System
Generate Random Object (Planet, Asteroid, etc)
Easy add Warp Points, ie, click on two systems and viola!
Improve the randomness of map generation

Those are just a few suggestions. We all know that Space Empires IV Gold is winding down and the next patch or two will probably be the Last, so why not fix up the map editor? It might lead to more maps/scenarios that might help sales a little bit. I know a scenario editor is a little too much ask, but to make the map editor a bit more functional is not.

tesco samoa · #16 November 23rd, 2002, 04:01 AM

oh yea... me too...

Open source it... we can fix it our selves ...

Shyrka · #17 November 23rd, 2002, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
SE3 wound down before SE4 was produced. There is no reason to think MM won't be starting on SE5 sometime soon.

I'm happy to hear that

Quote:

Originally posted by tesco samoa:
Open source it... we can fix it our selves ...

That would be perfect!!!

I can't agree more with this idea.