18-09-2003 20:05									#1
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Version 2 is now out, with support for map sizes over 10,000.

http://www.cix.co.uk/~spot/civmapgen/CivMapGen.htm


If you missed the first version, features are;-

• Fast generation of random CIV2 map files.
  
• Increased range and control over input parameters.
  
• More extreme terrain and climate possible.
  
• Sample world templates for instant use.
  
• Optional thumbnail view of map files.
  
• Estimate of city sites to indicate game length.
  
• City site count and thumbnail view possible with exiting maps.
  
• Support of gigantic maps for 'Test of Time' & Multiplayer versions of CIV2. {New}
  

	19-09-2003 01:01									#2
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Thanks

	20-09-2003 23:55									#3
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I've said it many times before, but I'll say it again: excellent!

From now on, no-one will have the right to complain about the standard Civilization II map generator (~ the lack of a good map generator).

I'd say this would be a very handy utility for things like multiplayer and succession games...

And STYOM, you'd better be happy with this!

	21-09-2003 10:38									#4
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I am honoured that CivMapGen has been updated at my request, Mercator

I'll download it when I'm sober.

	23-09-2003 19:49									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Mercator I'd say this would be a very handy utility for things like multiplayer and succession games...

Indeed, indeed.

	24-09-2003 02:16									#6
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quote: I'll download it when I'm sober.

Will we be waiting for a long time?

I won't hold my breath.

I never got to use the first map gen, how does it work?

EDIT: ok, i read the info files on the site and DL the save, sounds great. I think I may have found my new favorite quote on your site.

quote: The map editor reports that maps with more that 63 separate landmasses or bodies of water will result in the intelligence of the computer players being slightly impaired

	24-09-2003 02:25									#7
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Time to give it a go. Does it also support other map generators?

	24-09-2003 15:52									#8
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What I'd really want is a map editor that can cut and paste, randomly generate terrain within a subsection of a map, etc.

	24-09-2003 17:29									#9
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quote: Originally posted by CapTVK Does it also support other map generators?

Not at the moment, but I'm wondering about Civ3. Have'nt got around to buying the game yet. What is the in game generator like?

S

	24-09-2003 18:02									#10
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If you decide to make a civ3 map generator you can always ask me about the file format. (But check the threads first). I think there are a few things not covered by the threads, but I'm not sure wether that has changed...

I might have posted detailed river info, but I don't remember if I did or not...

	24-09-2003 20:31									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Straybow What I'd really want is a map editor that can cut and paste, randomly generate terrain within a subsection of a map, etc.

Well, technically, that's already possible using CivMapGen, MapEdit and an image editor.

Edit: and Gramphos, you misspelled "Spot2" in the news item.

	24-09-2003 21:25									#12
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quote: Originally posted by Mercator Edit: and Gramphos, you misspelled "Spot2" in the news item.

Oops corrected.

Yuo should be happy that I read this forum, or there wouldn't have been any news (I didn't get any report on this thread at least)

	24-09-2003 21:42									#13
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I hardly ever read the news myself so I never really think of submitting any.

	27-09-2003 16:16									#14
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quote: Originally posted by Gramphos Yuo should be happy that I read this forum, or there wouldn't have been any news (I didn't get any report on this thread at least)

My fault I guess, not sure how everything works round here. Did you get the link request? I went through the motions, but I can't tell whether its pending or has just vanished.

TVM for the pointers on CIV 3


s

	28-09-2003 00:01									#15
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quote: Originally posted by Spot2 Not at the moment, but I'm wondering about Civ3. Have'nt got around to buying the game yet. What is the in game generator like? S

I haven't gotten much milage out of Civ3 so I can't really comment on the map generator in Civ3. Freeciv is another matter.

Freeciv has half a dozen of generators to create special landscapes (every civ his own island, 3 civs on every continent, islands connected via landbridges etc...) Plus the usual settings for landmass, oceans etc...Map files are stored in FC as a txt files in savegames. They are quite easy to understand.

	28-09-2003 00:43									#16
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quote: Originally posted by Spot2 My fault I guess, not sure how everything works round here. Did you get the link request? I went through the motions, but I can't tell whether its pending or has just vanished. TVM for the pointers on CIV 3 s

If you men that you have tried to submit a link to the Files\Civilization II\... category of the directory I've not seen any sush pending file. So if not MarkG or DanQ has approved it it didn't get through.

	26-10-2003 08:35									#17
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quote: Originally posted by Mercator And STYOM, you'd better be happy with this! [/url]

Just got home, and finally installed this utility.

Gotta say, it's really great. The terrain generated looks like a real world, and not like a collection of tiles arranged randomly. Works with gigamaps, too.

Really nice.

	26-10-2003 10:26									#18
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quote: Originally posted by Zedd The map editor reports that maps with more that 63 separate landmasses or bodies of water will result in the intelligence of the computer players being slightly impaired

I read in a different thread that this makes the AI more peaceful.

	28-10-2003 20:19									#19
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Spot2:

Just installed and used your map generator.

Outstanding job. This is an essential utility that every civver should not be without.

It is a small download; it's easy to install; and generates maps (of any size) very quickly. The added user tweaks for making more specific-type maps is a helpful bonus.

Two thumbs up!

Cheers!

	02-01-2004 02:03									#20
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Great utility!

Can I edit already existing maps and make them giga? Or are the giga feature only for generating maps?

Cheers!

	02-01-2004 03:25									#21
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AFAIK the only thing you can do with existing maps is analyze or preview them...

Of course, MapEdit can do it, unless you want to stretch the map to giga size.

	02-01-2004 03:39									#22
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I've stretched the map I have to the limit using MapEdit (which is a marvellous tool for scenario makers btw. Thanks!). But I want to stretch the map to giga size. What do I do?

	02-01-2004 03:45									#23
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MapEdit can do that too. Just make sure you've specified your civ2 executable location. Then set the civ2 version to multiplayer/test of time.

MapEdit only allows gigamaps when you've set the civ2 version to mge/tot.

	02-01-2004 04:30									#24
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Holy crapballs! I missed that feature! Thanks alot, Mercator!