[Belschaft]

I'm not sure if Embo is still working on this or not, but if he isn't I'm willing and able to take it over in a limited capacity. The major obstacle to this is that Embo likes to work in vector based programmes, whilst I make use of pixel based programmes. As such, if I was to do so I'd have to convert Embo's map of the IDU into my own graphics style, which would take me a very long time. I'm willing to do so if people want me to, but I may need some assistance.


Edit: Too make it clear, the issue is primarily one of scale. To convert Embo's map into my own graphics style I have to more than double it in size. Even when just limiting it to the IDU itself, that produces an image 6000x3500 pixels in size. That's a total of 21000000 pixels. I can rapidly turn the image into lineart using paint.net, but first I need to trace out the various borders and the actual coastlines itself. That takes a lot of time.

[Domnonia]

There are a number of free and open source vector graphics programs out there for use. The original IDU map was pixel based and over a summer converted painstakingly into vector. It'd be a shame to lose the far superior flexibility that vector provides, in my opinion.

Perhaps you'd like to try out Inkscape: http://www.inkscape.org/

[Belschaft]

I have inkscape, but don't like it. It's a personal preference of mine, but I just prefer pixel based programmes, for a number of reasons. Also, as I lack a copy of the .svg file, I'd have to start from scratch anyway.

I don't see any down sides to this really - as I'd be working off Embo's map rather than starting from scratch we wouldn't lose any of the work, and when/if he starts updating the map again we'd simply have two versions of it.

Edit: I've found a copy of the .svg file (in the OP of this thread :ermm: ) and if you'd prefer I can have a play around with it.

[Belschaft]

Anyway, here is a WIP of the Eastern half of the IDU. All I'm doing right now is tracing out the the borers and coastline, but I thought I'd provide it to show scale.



I haven't made any edits to the actual map itself, so it's 100% compatible with the existing work by Embo.

[pixie valley]

can I have these islands?

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[Jade Tigers]

Bel: Very nice! I'd like to see some more since Embo has been gone for a while

Pixies: You might want to talk with Bears about the placement, but it looks like a good spot to me

[pixie valley]

Jade TigersNov 28 2012, 12:31:28 AMBel: Very nice! I'd like to see some more since Embo has been gone for a while

Pixies: You might want to talk with Bears about the placement, but it looks like a good spot to me [/quote]do you know which map is official?

[Belschaft]

@Jade Tigers; I essentially have the entire Eastern half of the map done, but haven't done any work on it in a while.



NOTE: I'm currently having some problems with PB - the image is considerably larger than that, but it does give you a decent idea of what I have done.

Edit: I've managed to improve things, but it still doesn't upload in actual size. I'm probably going to have to use a different image hosting service for this. Yes, the map is really really really that big.

I plan on adding the former EID on as well (with some modifications) as it will be a relatively simple job. I'm also considering altering the southern continent somewhat - possibly replacing it with IRL south america.


@Pixies; They are for all intents and purposes the same map, simply in different scales. If/when I get round to doing the Western half of the map I'll add you on.

[Sanctaria]

BelschaftNov 30 2012, 09:11:50 AMI'm also considering altering the southern continent somewhat - possibly replacing it with IRL south america.[/quote]When you say southern continent, I'm assuming you mean what is currently "The South" and not the southern part of the IDU which is where my nation is located. And I wouldn't be too happy with the shape/location or anything of my nation changing

EDIT

I've split posts into a thread of its own. This should be easier for you, Bel.

[Belschaft]

SanctariaNov 30 2012, 09:07:21 PMBelschaftNov 30 2012, 09:11:50 AMI'm also considering altering the southern continent somewhat - possibly replacing it with IRL south america.[/quote]When you say southern continent, I'm assuming you mean what is currently "The South" and not the southern part of the IDU which is where my nation is located. And I wouldn't be too happy with the shape/location or anything of my nation changing

EDIT

I've split posts into a thread of its own. This should be easier for you, Bel.[/quote]Yes, I meant the South

Also, Danke. Can you now spell my name right please?

[Sanctaria]

Err, sorry.

Weren't you able to edit it? Your post is OP after all. No? Meh.

[United South Dominion]

Where are we on the IDU map?

[Sanctaria]

You have to ask for a spot.

[United South Dominion]

This will be a place holder til we calculate our land area from north, south, east, and west. We can tell you all now that USD is positioned in the Nothern hemisphere on the far eastern, bottom conner of the land mass. :coffee:

[Bears Armed]

Jade TigersNov 28 2012, 12:31:28 AMPixies: You might want to talk with Bears about the placement, but it looks like a good spot to me [/quote]The Bears have no objections.


:Bear:

[Sanctaria]

How's the map coming along?