20-06-2003 00:32									#1
	What is a Giga Map Browse Apolyton AD-FREE

I know this question is daft, but when I load up map editor it gives the option of creating small, normal and large maps. Are Giga maps created by simply selecting to build a large map or is there another process involved?

Secondly, is it possible to keep the map area constant but change its shape. For instance a normal map is 50x80 in area. How would you alter it so that it is 80x50?

Thx in advance.

Last edited by Caspian on 20-06-2003 at 01:13

	20-06-2003 01:17									#2
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quote: Originally posted by Caspian I know this question is daft, but when I load up map editor it gives the option of creating small, normal and large maps. Are Giga maps created by simply selecting to build a large map or is there another process involved?

"Gigamaps" are maps larger than 10,000.
As I discovered, the maximum map surface for FW and earlier is 10,922 (oversized maps)...
And Julius Brenzaida discovered the limit for MGE and ToT is even higher, namely 32,767 (gigamaps).

To create a gigamap, there are two ways (and some more, but I'll just name two):
(1) Use MapEdit to create a blank gigamap, and edit the created map with your civ2 map editor.
(2, MGE) Apply the no-limits patch and start a game on a random gigamap in civ2. Save the game, load the savegame in the map editor and edit.
(2, ToT) Apply the no-limits patch, start game on random map, export map, edit map in MapEdit/ToT map editor (the latter doesn't seem to work on WinXP, which is probably my fault).

quote: Secondly, is it possible to keep the map area constant but change its shape. For instance a normal map is 50x80 in area. How would you alter it so that it is 80x50?

um... Have you ever tried clicking the "Custom" button?
Or do I misunderstand you?

	20-06-2003 01:19									#3
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I have been wondering that myself for quite some time, but was quite bored to ask.

	20-06-2003 01:24									#4
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Yes thanks, I wasn't sure about the giga map. Thanks for putting me in the picture Now...ahem... lets just forget I asked that second question. I've never even clicked on the custom button before lol. What is that old saying? "can't see the forest for the trees." Oh well, now I know, thx again.

	20-06-2003 01:49									#6
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Ah ha, I've just thought of another question! Is there an utility that allows you to copy an existing map and paste onto a larger base so that you can add on around the edges (fingers crossed tightly) or do I need to start my map all over again?

	20-06-2003 02:40									#7
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MapEdit will do... You can increase the width and height of an existing map with that (among many other things ).

	20-06-2003 04:18									#8
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I found MapEdit of the Scenario Legue website earlier. I tried to get back hereto say so but the server was too busy. Wow, it's like a dream come true! I can add the Karelian Peninsula and more of southern Europe to my map. Here is what I have just now.

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