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User:NinjaNic

2017-03-08T00:28:52Z

NinjaNic:

== Mapmaking ==
NinjaNic makes a lot of maps. A full list can be found here:
https://www.warlight.net/MapsByCreator?p=264797
* Tutorial Video: https://youtu.be/iOR9ltkY65s
== Clan ==
Owns a clan called [ACE]. Anyone who enjoys mapmaking or programming is welcome to join.
https://www.warlight.net/Clans/?ID=255
== Programming ==
Has created a tool to help with the mapmaking process.
* Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/db4ebebwbsl96zd
* Video: https://youtu.be/A61bgjjmnvI

Automating the map creation process

2017-03-08T00:24:12Z

NinjaNic:

There are several tools available that allow you to quicken up the '''map creation process'''.

== Vision creation ==
You could just start with a [[Map|map]] in SVG format. These can be most easily found on [[commons:|Wikimedia Commons]] or a Wikipedia in your language.

Various raster (ie., not SVG) maps are viable for conversion to SVG format - two most used tools for this are potrace (bundled with Inkscape, available as Path -> Trace Bitmap.. command) and AutoTrace (available for online use [http://www.roitsystems.com/eido/index.pl here]). The clearer the map, the better results you can get - single-color borders on single-color background, or differently colored territories, work best.

== IDs ==
Inkcape extension plugin for automatically assigning selected Paths ID is available here: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/89026778/WLExtension.zip

Other tool that makes every path have a [[Territories|territory]] ID automatically can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0agz210n839tvdq/warlight_territories.exe?dl=1. It only works on Inkscape-made maps.

== Centerpoints ==
A tool that can create centerpoints is available on [[Forum|forums]]: http://warlight.net/Forum/Thread.aspx?ThreadID=2452. It calculates the centroid of every territory-polygon and places the centerpoints. It does not work correctly on multipart territories.

* Source code (in Ruby) is available here: https://github.com/MatmaRex/Warlight-Tools
* Executable download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/aznaxp2ax73wtiq/centerpoints_uploader.exe?dl=1

== Connections ==
A tool that can create connections is available on forums: http://warlight.net/Forum/Thread.aspx?ThreadID=2668. It checks every pair of territories and every pair of their points - and considers them neighbors if the distance between any pair of points is less than 5 pixels. It does not work correctly on multipart territories, can take a long time to finish (up to a few hours on large maps), and may be overzealous, connecting territories that don't actually touch (but are pretty close).

* Source code (in Ruby) is available here: https://github.com/MatmaRex/Warlight-Tools
* Executable download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4scz8dgqeb9u350/connection_uploader.exe?dl=1

== Transfer Data ==
A tool that can transfer over some data from one map family to another can be found on Mediafire. There is also some information on the forum page as well as a YouTube Video.
* Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/db4ebebwbsl96zd
* Forum: https://www.warlight.net/Forum/249623-mapmaking-tool
* Video: https://youtu.be/A61bgjjmnvI

[[Category:Map Making]]

Map Making

2016-11-29T00:06:15Z

NinjaNic: /* Additional Resources */

This page will teach you how you can make your very own WarLight map! Anyone may make a map -- you do not need to purchase a membership or be a certain level.

== Overview ==

Creating a WarLight map is a four-step process. See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.

# Create your SVG file (defines what the map looks like)
# Enter the details (connections, [[bonuses]], etc.)
# Test the map (play games on it to ensure it works correctly)
# Mark the map as public (allows other players to play your map)

== Required Reading ==

Please refer to the following sections for a full guide on making your map.

* [[Creating the SVG]]
* [[Uploading your SVG]]
* [[Map requirements]]
* [[Entering map details]]
* [[Testing maps|Testing your map]]
* [[Making maps public|Make the map public]]
* [[Map versioning|Managing different versions of your map]]

If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].

== Additional Resources ==

* [[Map guidelines|Guidelines for making a great map]]
* [[Inkscape tips]]
* [[SVG Limitations]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOR9ltkY65s Tutorial Video]
* [[Automating the map creation process]]

[[Category:Map Making|!]]

User:NinjaNic

2016-11-29T00:03:52Z

NinjaNic: Created page with "Arguably the most prominent mapmaker on WarLight. Or maybe he seriously just has no life. You pick. https://www.warlight.net/MapsByCreator?p=264797"

Arguably the most prominent mapmaker on WarLight. Or maybe he seriously just has no life. You pick.

https://www.warlight.net/MapsByCreator?p=264797