Graphic mod. What do you think about this ?

[bongo]

Hello,

My approach is that Winsp(s) are (in my opinion) the digital versions of "Advanced Squad Leader" and in this boardgame the icons show vehicle from the top (because of the orientation of the turret).

I have to say one more time that's not my own drawings : Infantry's drawings are from the HPS game's mod called "Volcano" (A great work from someone who have a real talent), and the vehicle's icons are from the original Winspmbt. I just draw a counter behind. My only talent is to know how to use Photoshop (that's my job) and how to use Shpedit and the other excellent tools made by Fred Chlanda (thank him for is quick help).

Thank you all for your comments, they help me to choose the direction of the next mods i'll do for this game.

Bongo

[Double_Deuce]

It definitely makes them stand out. Still I prefer to keep my ASL and Steel Panthers separate.

[RubberNeck]

Those icons sure take me back to another time. Many a summer afternoon was spent with those cardboard counters. Almost makes me want to go and dig those games out of the closet where they have not seen the light of day for many years now. I might give it a go with your counters (they look great, by the way) for old times' sake, but part of me is glad they are gone.

Dean

[Gooseman2448]

Nice work, I think the big draw for WinSPMBT is the realistic look of the Icons, the ability to maybe lose(hide) a unit in terrain from an someone.

I would like to know if you would consider using NATO and WP map symbols?

http://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures...atomap14b.html

[markgame]

Well, maybe I'm going against the general consensus, but I like them. The novelty of being able to see a specific tank's overhead view wears off after a while, and the infantry are pretty hard to discern. Using the counter icons makes it easier on the eyes. How well do the counters look at max zoom?

[PlasmaKrab]

No way!
The work is great, really, I cqn't second Don enough in saying that you did a great job while sticking to game materials. I can understand the point, but as far as I am concerned I stick with counting the heads and having to tell apart T-54s from T-55s. No complaints with that.
I tend to keep counter-style graphics for larger-scale games where they stand for groups of units, it makes more sense IMO.

[bongo]

Hi,

The reason for me to not use NATO symbol is that it doesn't represent the diversity of the units (that's a must in WinSPMBT).

The work is almost finished, i'll post the files this week... For those who want to test on their game.

Bongo

[Former_CDAT]

Bongo,

Great work!

I really like them and would love to give them a try. Any update on when you might be able to make them available?

Thanks for the effort and for sharing with the community.

[gre81]

Any word on an update? Would you be willing to share your mod?