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Post by Kage2020 on Apr 7, 2004 19:15:24 GMT -5
The subject says it all. We really need to get some images of the Anargo sector done rather rapidly. Anyone up for it or can bring someone in on the project that could do it? Kage
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Post by Lordof on Apr 7, 2004 19:51:38 GMT -5
What sort of maps?
Top down?
3D Space from a slight angle?
I can do maps without a great deal of difficulty (Go 3DSMax) but having the appropraite info on their location in real space from a point or within a box would be very very helpful.
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Post by Seamus on Apr 7, 2004 22:23:38 GMT -5
yeah when you say "maps" do you mean the kind that GW had done for the Eye of Terror campaign?? (side view of the solar system) or do you mean a map like the one in the back of the Armageddon Codex?? (top down)
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Post by CELS on Apr 8, 2004 4:16:49 GMT -5
So... when you say maps... do you mean top down, or from a slight angle...? PS: Lordof- The x, y, z coordinates of each system should give you some idea of their location within the 3D map. You do not have the coordinates for all the systems in Anargo, but I'm thinking it would be a bit unreasonable asking you to map 21,800 systems (or whatever the number is)
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Post by Lordof on Apr 8, 2004 8:01:42 GMT -5
You ofcourse wouldn't show every single system on the map
Only the major systems, warp routes and Important Bases, Port, known Phenomena etc.
Once you have a major overview map (Only major features shown) you can have smaller maps with more detail upon them to prevent sensory overload aswell as keeping peoples eyesight intact and a reasonable file size.
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Post by Kage2020 on Apr 8, 2004 8:11:52 GMT -5
Flexiblity is the key here but, yes, we need a dynamic 3d representation of the Anargo sector which couples information which 'prettiness'. McHaggis on Portent at one point was beginning to get at this but it didn't quite develop past a very basic point (even though it was still quite pretty). So, what do we need? The very first thing is to get an image of the sector. The information is in the appropriate boards as to the position of the stars that compose of the 'sphere of influence' of each Imperial subsector... Other information is available with regards to the location of significant astronomical events which include blackholes (yes, it's plural; I've yet to decide whether to drop most of them and, in that case, which one to keep!), supernova shell remnants, nebulae, etc. The 'pretty image' should try and remain faithful to the locations (and size in the case of nebulae) of stellar artefacts as much as possible but otherwise would show very little information on the systems. I'm not sure whether some generic 'galaxy background' would work here...? A band of blue interstellar dust reaching across the sector? A concentration of said dust in the centre of the sector where we have the 'hidden heart' and the reason that all the Imperial subsectors hug the sector borders? Other than the fixed position of stellar artefacts, I've got the feeling that this is going to be relatively easy for an artist to achieve. So perhaps a '3d mapper' and an 'artist' working together. The mapper puts on the objects and the artist then makes the image 'pretty' using the sector map of the Gothic sector for inspiration? The next map will then be just the 'pretty' map but with the positions of the Imperial stars and their subsectors plotted on. Really quite simple. Just small but obvious points of a single colour representing the 'Imperial faction'. (When alien worlds are located, these will be given another colour, such as the colony world of Tir'asur.) Perhaps it would be necessary to fade the 'pretty' background a bit so that the brighter colours of the nebulae, or whatever, is toned down a bit. These maps would then give something else to be added to the temporary webpage as well as the basic structure for finer detailed maps of the individual subsectors, which will come at a later point. As to maps of the systems... That's a whole different kettle of fish and something which I see being tackled later on. If people wish to work on this, then fine. Again, I don't see this being too difficult. Ellipses of increasing major and minor axes from a central representation of the star, with appropriate worlds positioned at various locations. Standard images for each world type so that people will be able to tell from a glance what they are: that's a desert world, that's an industrial world, or whatever. These then 'hang' onto the information... But this last thing has been discussed before. What I'm very keen on is that we begin to visualise the Anargo sector as something other than a bunch of numbers. Humans tend to be visual creatures, so let us give them what they want in this regard. Not only will it look good, but it will also give us a bit more structure to work on when developing subsequent information (i.e. warp trade routes for the 'warp map', information on the Pendulum tide and its effects, etc.). Right, I think that's a long enough ramble for now. It is at this point that I wish I had not only the time, but the programs and ability to do this myself! ;D Kage
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Post by McHaggis on Jun 4, 2004 8:18:27 GMT -5
I have completed my life’s work: namely the map of the Anargo sector, who wants it?
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Post by Kage2020 on Jun 4, 2004 11:04:02 GMT -5
Me! ;D And the person who can put it up on the web and, perhaps, on the temporary web-site. We need to get it somewhere where the project members can comment on it... Kage
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Post by McHaggis on Jun 6, 2004 8:04:42 GMT -5
Can someone point me in the direction of free hosting?
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Post by CELS on Jun 6, 2004 8:26:09 GMT -5
Not sure what you mean, McHaggis, but if you mean somewhere where you can upload your beautiful product for everyone to marvel, try www.photobucket.com
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Post by McHaggis on Jun 6, 2004 8:40:24 GMT -5
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Post by CELS on Jun 6, 2004 8:45:02 GMT -5
Oooooooooohh..... Aaaaaaahhh....... Very good! I don't suppose you could do a version with the names of each subsector. It's not for the website, but rather so that our members can more easily get an image of the sector. Is the Castellan subsector close to the Meksum subsector, and so on. Pwease? ;D Edit: I'm also not so sure about the center axis (axises?) anymore. The picture is just so pretty that I want to see it without the axis. And it's not like they give an incredible sense of depth on a 2D pic anyway, so... But once again.... Ooooohh.... Aaaaaaahh....
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Post by McHaggis on Jun 6, 2004 8:46:49 GMT -5
Of course, umm, which ones which?
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Post by CELS on Jun 6, 2004 8:48:59 GMT -5
LoL! I was hoping you could tell me that... *waits for someone knowledgable to show up*
PS: Check my added comment. Don't know if you can do anything about it, but anyway...
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Post by McHaggis on Jun 6, 2004 8:59:34 GMT -5
I can remove the center through crazy photo manipulation if you want. I’ve left the black holes purple Which spot is Anargo? Is there a picture of the planet somewhere?
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