22-11-2002 16:42									#1
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some of this have changed

	22-11-2002 16:46									#2
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and yes, i missed the desert island, but you get the idea, i'm sure

	22-11-2002 20:01									#3
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can't wait to try colonial powers!but will there be a real world map(the americas,europe,africa,asutralia and asia)?

	22-11-2002 20:08									#4
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not just a world map! "conquer the world" will be a huge campaign that will cover the entire world which scenarios for each part...

	22-11-2002 21:21									#5
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Markos, when you choose these options does it create a new world for you or are there only so many maps of each choice?

Seems like a lot of different challenges depending on which ones are chosen.

	22-11-2002 23:41									#6
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I am impressed! BHG seems to have put a lot of thought into diferent styles of maps.

It looks like there will lots of variety that will create lots of interesting types of games.

I can't wait to try some of those maps.

MarkG: which is your favorite map?

	22-11-2002 23:53									#7
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quote: when you choose these options does it create a new world for you or are there only so many maps of each choice?

there are "styles" choices, e.g. a random map with specific characteristics is created. it's not the same map again and again.

quote: which is your favorite map?

hmm i've mostly played the domination one. the colonial powers was also interesting!

	23-11-2002 01:29									#8
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quote: Originally posted by MarkG there are "styles" choices, e.g. a random map with specific characteristics is created. it's not the same map again and again.

Good to hear.

quote: quote: which is your favorite map? hmm i've mostly played the domination one. the colonial powers was also interesting!

Yes, they all sound like a lot of fun. I think it will automatically add a lot to the game. Have you noticed if these random maps are balanced starting positions of you v. the computer? This will make a huge diff as to whether they will be used in MP. It has to be balanced. I like random but everyone has to have an equal shot based on early game starting positions.

	23-11-2002 02:13									#9
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quote: Have you noticed if these random maps are balanced starting positions of you v. the computer?

no such thing

i noticed an issue with the ai not expanding as much as possible on a certain map style, but there is a lot of work being done on this stuff.

	23-11-2002 03:53									#10
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"Have you noticed if these random maps are balanced starting positions of you v. the computer?"

We are working on making sure that resources are spread around random maps in a way to allow all players the same chance at winning. Having most/all of the trees or special resources randomly placed near one player or team is not a lot of fun. As we refine these maps and add new terrain, balance is certainly something we are not forgetting about.

	23-11-2002 07:56									#11
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Forgive me please if this has already been answered...

I am a Die Hard CTP-Civer +AOE..so naturally am leaning toward RON..which seems sa-weet!

My question is this..will a person whom mods be able to adjust Map sizes or is that hard-coded?

You can in CTP and CIVIII but not AOE..

I see lots of Maps and was wondering if its possible?

So far so good though..can wait and will most definetly purchase a copy when it hits shelf!

Keep up the great work!


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	23-11-2002 19:24									#12
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yes but are there real world maps exept the
conquer the world.

	24-11-2002 00:46									#13
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quote: Originally posted by Viking Berserk yes but are there real world maps exept the conquer the world.

Do you mean the whole world or a region of the world?

	24-11-2002 04:43									#14
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real world maps... europe, middle east, east asia, etc...

	07-12-2002 02:16									#15
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''You can in CTP and CIVIII but not AOE.. ''

you can adjust the map sizes.theres tiny,small,medium,large,huge and gigantic...and i think the same in aok

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quote: Originally posted by Cataphract887 ''You can in CTP and CIVIII but not AOE.. '' you can adjust the map sizes.theres tiny,small,medium,large,huge and gigantic...and i think the same in aok

In CTP and CV III you can go in and make a Map bigger..say default for Gigantic in CTP is 70 X 140 X 2...I play most of my scenarios on something like 200 X 320 X 2..

BUT in Ages of Empire ..you cannot change the map size to expand to ones desire..or at least that what I have been led to believe..if its so,
please advise HOW because after a few short years of modding AOE I have been unable to

Not what is available in game menu mind you, but actually going into file and "tweaking" map size

	14-12-2002 01:30									#17
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The fact that there is a "sea power" map means something many mariners playig civ3 want badly: diverse sea units. This mean fleets, people! woohoo!

	14-12-2002 05:57									#18
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what others will be added later?

	15-12-2002 10:29									#19
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BTW: Maps will have the edges connected?

	15-12-2002 17:24									#20
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hmmm no

	16-12-2002 06:02									#21
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its not a civ or ctp, rts's show a game where u r a general or luteinent (sp) not an emperor

	16-12-2002 19:50									#22
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Yes, but the borders of a map always are used as defensive points, and an infinite map is impossible, so... edges connected could be great (or a border area where is impossible to build anything and you need to do some diplomatic agreements sorrounding the main territory).

Could be great include an option to connect 2 or 4 edges (also 1 or 3 in unidirectonal/wrap movements for put triggers).

Last edited by XarXo on 16-12-2002 at 20:04

	26-12-2002 20:17									#23
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Okay, the Conquer the World scenario sounds cool... hopefully it will add some depth and replay value to the game.

	27-12-2002 08:41									#24
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