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Fizzer at 02:35, 18 April 2026

2026-04-18T02:35:51Z

Sick: updated document size + fixed a typo

2024-03-19T15:52:19Z

updated document size + fixed a typo

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	''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warzone map is ~~3330x2440~~. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.		''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warzone map is 3500x2500. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.

	== Inserting a Template Image ==		== Inserting a Template Image ==
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	== Creating a Bonus ==		== Creating a Bonus ==

	[[Bonuses]] are made in a ~~simular~~ way to territories but it's much easier!		[[Bonuses]] are made in a similar way to territories but it's much easier!

	Most bonuses are square shaped, but you can have them any shape you like. If you chose square or circle a preset shape maker tool is located at the top half of the left hand tool bar.		Most bonuses are square shaped, but you can have them any shape you like. If you chose square or circle a preset shape maker tool is located at the top half of the left hand tool bar.

Grzechooo at 15:37, 24 April 2018

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	*[[Entering map details]]		*[[Entering map details]]

	[[:Category:Map Making]]		[[Category:Map Making]]

Fizzer at 03:39, 13 November 2017

2017-11-13T03:39:53Z

DanWL60: Got rid of unnecessary caps, added links (map, territory and Bonuses), added :Category:Map Making.

2015-01-13T20:20:35Z

Got rid of unnecessary caps, added links (map, territory and Bonuses), added Category:Map Making.

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	This page shows how to create the basic elements of a Warlight map using Inkscape. If you are new to Inkscape then it is recommended that you read this!		This page shows how to create the basic elements of a Warlight [[map]] using Inkscape. If you are new to Inkscape then it is recommended that you read this!

	== Setting Page Properties ==		== Setting Page Properties ==
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	''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warlight map is 3330x2440. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.		''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warlight map is 3330x2440. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.

	== Inserting A Template Image ==		== Inserting a Template Image ==

	To make a map that is both accurate and looks great you may want to use a template of the place you’re making a map of.		To make a map that is both accurate and looks great you may want to use a template of the place you’re making a map of.
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	You can resize the image the standard way, by dragging the corners and arrows presented.		You can resize the image the standard way, by dragging the corners and arrows presented.

	== Creating A Territory ==		== Creating a Territory ==

	This section will show how to create a territory from start to finish.		This section will show how to create a [[territory]] from start to finish.

	First you must select the 'Draw Calligraphic Or Brush Strokes' tool from the left side bar, (the one that looks like a ball point pen with 2 white dots below it.)		First you must select the 'Draw Calligraphic Or Brush Strokes' tool from the left side bar, (the one that looks like a ball point pen with 2 white dots below it.)
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	''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but Warlight will automatically change them to the map standard. To change these settings go to 'Object' then 'Fill And Stroke'.		''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but Warlight will automatically change them to the map standard. To change these settings go to 'Object' then 'Fill And Stroke'.

	== Creating A Bonus ==		== Creating a Bonus ==

	Bonuses are made in a simular way to territories but it's much easier!		[[Bonuses]] are made in a simular way to territories but it's much easier!

	Most bonuses are square shaped, but you can have them any shape you like. If you chose square or circle a preset shape maker tool is located at the top half of the left hand tool bar.		Most bonuses are square shaped, but you can have them any shape you like. If you chose square or circle a preset shape maker tool is located at the top half of the left hand tool bar.
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	''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to Warlight it must be of a path type. To do this just select the text and go to 'Path' then 'Object To Path'. Job done.		''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to Warlight it must be of a path type. To do this just select the text and go to 'Path' then 'Object To Path'. Job done.

	== Unioning (1 Territory ~~That~~ Spans Over Several Shapes) ==		== Unioning (a Territory that Spans Over Several Shapes) ==

	Sometimes a single territory is made up of several shapes! These need to be combined as a territory must be one shape only. Sometimes you can't just redraw them as they might not connect (EG: Nations with islands,) but who wants to redraw them anyway?		Sometimes a single territory is made up of several shapes! These need to be combined as a territory must be one shape only. Sometimes you can't just redraw them as they might not connect (E.g.: Nations with islands,) but who wants to redraw them anyway?

	You can combine shapes easily by using the Union tool.		You can combine shapes easily by using the Union tool.
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	*[[Uploading your SVG]]		*[[Uploading your SVG]]
	*[[Entering map details]]		*[[Entering map details]]

			[[:Category:Map Making]]

Fizzer at 00:45, 19 December 2014

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	Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.		Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.

	~~http~~://~~s18~~.~~postimg~~.~~org~~/~~goha70id5~~/~~Document_Properties~~.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/InkscapeDocumentProperties.png

	''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warlight map is 3330x2440. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.		''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warlight map is 3330x2440. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.
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	If a box appears asking to link or embed the image then select 'embed'.		If a box appears asking to link or embed the image then select 'embed'.

	~~http~~://~~s17~~.~~postimg~~.~~org~~/~~5d29ngw73~~/~~Image_Upload~~.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/InkscapeImageUpload.png

	You can resize the image the standard way, by dragging the corners and arrows presented.		You can resize the image the standard way, by dragging the corners and arrows presented.
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	First you must select the 'Draw Calligraphic Or Brush Strokes' tool from the left side bar, (the one that looks like a ball point pen with 2 white dots below it.)		First you must select the 'Draw Calligraphic Or Brush Strokes' tool from the left side bar, (the one that looks like a ball point pen with 2 white dots below it.)

	~~http~~://s9.~~postimg~~.~~org~~/~~6g50tumu3~~/~~Pen~~.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/InkscapePen.png

	This tool will allow you to create straight lines and curves to form shape. Just click to form straight lines, hold to form curves.		This tool will allow you to create straight lines and curves to form shape. Just click to form straight lines, hold to form curves.
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	If part of your shape is out of place then you do not have to redraw the whole thing! You can use the 'Edit Path By Nodes' tool located at the 2nd from top tool on the left hand side tool bar. Your shape will appear red showing every corner and node in the shape, you can drag the nodes to edit your shape.		If part of your shape is out of place then you do not have to redraw the whole thing! You can use the 'Edit Path By Nodes' tool located at the 2nd from top tool on the left hand side tool bar. Your shape will appear red showing every corner and node in the shape, you can drag the nodes to edit your shape.

	~~http~~://~~s17~~.~~postimg~~.~~org~~/~~m8m007raz~~/~~Nodes~~.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/InkscapeNodes.png

	The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to Warlight. It is the Id that you need to change. Replace the text inside the Id box with Territory_ followed by a number. EG: Territory_34		The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to Warlight. It is the Id that you need to change. Replace the text inside the Id box with Territory_ followed by a number. EG: Territory_34
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	To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar.		To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar.

	~~http~~://s8.~~postimg~~.~~org~~/~~4xdo8f7i9~~/~~Text~~.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/InkscapeText.png

	When you choose where to place your text you can change its font type, size, boldness and italics at the top of your screen.		When you choose where to place your text you can change its font type, size, boldness and italics at the top of your screen.
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	The union feature can also be used to ensure players can click on small territories. Take, for example, Baja from the Earth map. In its raw form, it's way too small to fit an army number or be clickable:		The union feature can also be used to ensure players can click on small territories. Take, for example, Baja from the Earth map. In its raw form, it's way too small to fit an army number or be clickable:

	~~http~~://~~s3cdn~~.~~warlight~~.net/static/img/Baja1.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/Baja1.png

	To rectify this, we draw a circle on top of it:		To rectify this, we draw a circle on top of it:

	~~http~~://~~s3cdn~~.~~warlight~~.net/static/img/Baja2.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/Baja2.png

	Then select both the new circle and the Baja territory behind it at the same time. Select Path -> Union, and observe the resulting territory:		Then select both the new circle and the Baja territory behind it at the same time. Select Path -> Union, and observe the resulting territory:

	~~http~~://~~s3cdn~~.~~warlight~~.net/static/img/Baja3.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/Baja3.png

	== Cutting holes ==		== Cutting holes ==
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	To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click		To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click

	~~http~~://~~s3cdn~~.~~warlight~~.net/static/img/CutTutorial1.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/CutTutorial1.png

	Then select Path -> Difference. This will delete the smaller object and leave the outer one with a hole.		Then select Path -> Difference. This will delete the smaller object and leave the outer one with a hole.

	~~http~~://~~s3cdn~~.~~warlight~~.net/static/img/CutTutorial2.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/CutTutorial2.png

	Since this deletes the inner object, you should consider making a duplicate of it, and perform the operation with the duplicate.		Since this deletes the inner object, you should consider making a duplicate of it, and perform the operation with the duplicate.
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	This is easy to fix simply by selecting Path -> Simplify (Ctrl+L). This reduces the number of vertices drastically, and in most cases, doesn't alter the appearance of the object at all:		This is easy to fix simply by selecting Path -> Simplify (Ctrl+L). This reduces the number of vertices drastically, and in most cases, doesn't alter the appearance of the object at all:

	~~http~~://~~s3cdn~~.~~warlight~~.net/static/img/Simplify.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/Simplify.png

	Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting WarLight map which makes it load faster and allows you to fit more objects into your map.		Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting WarLight map which makes it load faster and allows you to fit more objects into your map.

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Setting Page Properties

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	To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear.		To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear.

	Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is necessary ~~for all Warlight Maps~~. Just click the squared bar labelled 'Background' and change it to black.		Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is not really necessary, since WarLight has black as the default background already (unless you make a background yourself), but it can help you expect what the map will look like while drawing it. Just click the squared bar labelled 'Background' and change it to black.

	Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.		Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.

Grzechooo: /* See Also */ lowercasing

2013-04-11T18:12:41Z

Grzechooo: /* See Also */ wikilinks exist there for a reason

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See Also: wikilinks exist there for a reason

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	For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the warlight forums, chat or some of these wiki articles!		For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the warlight forums, chat or some of these wiki articles!

	*[~~http://wiki.warlight.net/index.php/Map_Making~~ Map Making]		*[[Map Making]]
	*[~~http://wiki.warlight.net/index.php/Creating_the_SVG~~ Creating The SVG]		*[[Creating The SVG]]
	*[~~http://wiki.warlight.net/index.php/Uploading_your_SVG~~ Uploading Your SVG]		*[[Uploading Your SVG]]
	*[~~http://wiki.warlight.net/index.php/Entering_map_details~~ Entering Map Details]		*[[Entering Map Details]]

Skunk940 at 19:25, 10 April 2013

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	This page shows how to create the basic elements of a ~~Warzone~~ [[map]] using Inkscape. If you are new to Inkscape then it is recommended that you read this!		This page shows how to create the basic elements of a War.app [[map]] using Inkscape. If you are new to Inkscape then it is recommended that you read this!

	== Setting Page Properties ==		== Setting Page Properties ==
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	To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear.		To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear.

	Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is not really necessary, since ~~Warzone~~ has black as the default background already (unless you make a background yourself), but it can help you expect what the map will look like while drawing it. Just click the squared bar labelled 'Background' and change it to black.		Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is not really necessary, since War.app has black as the default background already (unless you make a background yourself), but it can help you expect what the map will look like while drawing it. Just click the squared bar labelled 'Background' and change it to black.

	Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.		Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.
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	''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a ~~Warzone~~ map is 3500x2500. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.		''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a War.app map is 3500x2500. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.

	== Inserting a Template Image ==		== Inserting a Template Image ==
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	The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to ~~Warzone~~. It is the Id that you need to change. Replace the text inside the Id box with Territory_ followed by a number. EG: Territory_34		The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to War.app. It is the Id that you need to change. Replace the text inside the Id box with Territory_ followed by a number. EG: Territory_34

	To set the Id once changed click 'Set'.		To set the Id once changed click 'Set'.

	''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but ~~Warzone~~ will automatically change them to the map standard. To change these settings go to 'Object' then 'Fill And Stroke'.		''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but War.app will automatically change them to the map standard. To change these settings go to 'Object' then 'Fill And Stroke'.

	== Creating a Bonus ==		== Creating a Bonus ==
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	The Id needs to be BonusLink_ followed by the bonus name. EG: BonusLink_EastEurope		The Id needs to be BonusLink_ followed by the bonus name. EG: BonusLink_EastEurope

	Please note when uploading to ~~Warzone~~ you can add spaces to the name but the capitals and name must be the same. So BonusLink_EastEurope can be named on ~~Warzone~~ EastEurope or East Europe but not east europe or East europe.		Please note when uploading to War.app you can add spaces to the name but the capitals and name must be the same. So BonusLink_EastEurope can be named on War.app EastEurope or East Europe but not east europe or East europe.

	== Inserting Text ==		== Inserting Text ==

	Some ~~Warzone~~ maps contain text, either for titles or to add effect to the map.		Some War.app maps contain text, either for titles or to add effect to the map.

	To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar.		To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar.
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	Like shapes then can be moved and edited at any time.		Like shapes then can be moved and edited at any time.

	''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to ~~Warzone~~ it must be of a path type. To do this just select the text and go to 'Path' then 'Object To Path'. Job done.		''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to War.app it must be of a path type. To do this just select the text and go to 'Path' then 'Object To Path'. Job done.

	== Unioning (a Territory that Spans Over Several Shapes) ==		== Unioning (a Territory that Spans Over Several Shapes) ==
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	Select all shapes you want to combine (use the shift key or drag over all the shapes.) Once selected go to 'Path' then 'Union' and multiple have become one.		Select all shapes you want to combine (use the shift key or drag over all the shapes.) Once selected go to 'Path' then 'Union' and multiple have become one.

	''Please note'' is one of the shapes you group has a Id of Territory_ you may get errors when uploading to ~~Warzone~~.		''Please note'' is one of the shapes you group has a Id of Territory_ you may get errors when uploading to War.app.

	== Fixing small territories ==		== Fixing small territories ==
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	== Cutting holes ==		== Cutting holes ==

	Sometimes maps call for having territories inside of other territories or bonuses within territories, maybe even water. It may be logical to just make both territories and put the outer one behind the inner one, but this doesn't work since in ~~Warzone~~ player-controllable territories should never overlap. Instead, a hole should be cut in the bigger territory so the smaller one can persist in the hole.		Sometimes maps call for having territories inside of other territories or bonuses within territories, maybe even water. It may be logical to just make both territories and put the outer one behind the inner one, but this doesn't work since in War.app player-controllable territories should never overlap. Instead, a hole should be cut in the bigger territory so the smaller one can persist in the hole.

	To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click		To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click
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	Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting ~~Warzone~~ map which makes it load faster and allows you to fit more objects into your map.		Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting War.app map which makes it load faster and allows you to fit more objects into your map.

	== Path Division ==		== Path Division ==

	One way of building ~~Warzone~~ maps is to divide larger areas into smaller territories with the path division operation. It can be used to divide a single region into two according to another path that defines the border between the new regions.		One way of building War.app maps is to divide larger areas into smaller territories with the path division operation. It can be used to divide a single region into two according to another path that defines the border between the new regions.

	To split a region, you naturally first have to have drawn this region as a proper Inkscape path. Begin by drawing the desired border as a new path using, for example, the Pen tool. It does not matter if the path defining the border extends outside the territory you wish to split, as it disappears when this operation is complete.		To split a region, you naturally first have to have drawn this region as a proper Inkscape path. Begin by drawing the desired border as a new path using, for example, the Pen tool. It does not matter if the path defining the border extends outside the territory you wish to split, as it disappears when this operation is complete.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the ~~Warzone~~ forums, chat or some of these wiki articles!		For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the War.app forums, chat or some of these wiki articles!

	*[[Map Making]]		*[[Map Making]]

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	This page shows how to create the basic elements of a ~~Warlight~~ [[map]] using Inkscape. If you are new to Inkscape then it is recommended that you read this!		This page shows how to create the basic elements of a Warzone [[map]] using Inkscape. If you are new to Inkscape then it is recommended that you read this!

	== Setting Page Properties ==		== Setting Page Properties ==
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	To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear.		To access page properties click 'File' then 'Document Properties'. A small tab should appear.

	Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is not really necessary, since ~~WarLight~~ has black as the default background already (unless you make a background yourself), but it can help you expect what the map will look like while drawing it. Just click the squared bar labelled 'Background' and change it to black.		Firstly the background colour needs to be changed to black. This is not really necessary, since Warzone has black as the default background already (unless you make a background yourself), but it can help you expect what the map will look like while drawing it. Just click the squared bar labelled 'Background' and change it to black.

	Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.		Secondly the size of the document can be changed. The options for this are located on the bottom half of the page properties tab.
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	''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a ~~Warlight~~ map is 3330x2440. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.		''Please note'' that you can change the page size later on without affecting your drawing. The max size for a Warzone map is 3330x2440. Also you can resize the document to fit the size of your drawing in the page properties tab as well.

	== Inserting a Template Image ==		== Inserting a Template Image ==
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	The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to ~~Warlight~~. It is the Id that you need to change. Replace the text inside the Id box with Territory_ followed by a number. EG: Territory_34		The final step of making a territory is to name it. Select the shape and go to 'Object' then 'Object Properties'. On click a small box will appear. The description, label and title do not affect the territory when uploading to Warzone. It is the Id that you need to change. Replace the text inside the Id box with Territory_ followed by a number. EG: Territory_34

	To set the Id once changed click 'Set'.		To set the Id once changed click 'Set'.

	''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but ~~Warlight~~ will automatically change them to the map standard. To change these settings go to 'Object' then 'Fill And Stroke'.		''Please note'' you can change the colour settings and line thickness of a shape but Warzone will automatically change them to the map standard. To change these settings go to 'Object' then 'Fill And Stroke'.

	== Creating a Bonus ==		== Creating a Bonus ==
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	The Id needs to be BonusLink_ followed by the bonus name. EG: BonusLink_EastEurope		The Id needs to be BonusLink_ followed by the bonus name. EG: BonusLink_EastEurope

	Please note when uploading to ~~warlight~~ you can add spaces to the name but the capitals and name must be the same. So BonusLink_EastEurope can be named on ~~Warlight~~ EastEurope or East Europe but not east europe or East europe.		Please note when uploading to Warzone you can add spaces to the name but the capitals and name must be the same. So BonusLink_EastEurope can be named on Warzone EastEurope or East Europe but not east europe or East europe.

	== Inserting Text ==		== Inserting Text ==

	Some ~~warlight~~ maps contain text, either for titles or to add effect to the map.		Some Warzone maps contain text, either for titles or to add effect to the map.

	To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar.		To add text just click the 'A' on the left hand tool bar.
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	Like shapes then can be moved and edited at any time.		Like shapes then can be moved and edited at any time.

	''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to ~~Warlight~~ it must be of a path type. To do this just select the text and go to 'Path' then 'Object To Path'. Job done.		''Please note'' for text to appear when uploaded to Warzone it must be of a path type. To do this just select the text and go to 'Path' then 'Object To Path'. Job done.

	== Unioning (a Territory that Spans Over Several Shapes) ==		== Unioning (a Territory that Spans Over Several Shapes) ==
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	Select all shapes you want to combine (use the shift key or drag over all the shapes.) Once selected go to 'Path' then 'Union' and multiple have become one.		Select all shapes you want to combine (use the shift key or drag over all the shapes.) Once selected go to 'Path' then 'Union' and multiple have become one.

	''Please note'' is one of the shapes you group has a Id of Territory_ you may get errors when uploading to ~~Warlight~~.		''Please note'' is one of the shapes you group has a Id of Territory_ you may get errors when uploading to Warzone.

	== Fixing small territories ==		== Fixing small territories ==
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	== Cutting holes ==		== Cutting holes ==

	Sometimes maps call for having territories inside of other territories or bonuses within territories, maybe even water. It may be logical to just make both territories and put the outer one behind the inner one, but this doesn't work since in ~~WarLight~~ player-controllable territories should never overlap. Instead, a hole should be cut in the bigger territory so the smaller one can persist in the hole.		Sometimes maps call for having territories inside of other territories or bonuses within territories, maybe even water. It may be logical to just make both territories and put the outer one behind the inner one, but this doesn't work since in Warzone player-controllable territories should never overlap. Instead, a hole should be cut in the bigger territory so the smaller one can persist in the hole.

	To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click		To accomplish this, we use the Path -> Difference command. To begin, select both territories (the inner and outer one) at the same time using Shift+Click
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	https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/Simplify.png		https://d32kaghj56y4ei.cloudfront.net/static/img/Simplify.png

	Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting ~~WarLight~~ map which makes it load faster and allows you to fit more objects into your map.		Not only does this make the object easier to work with and increase the performance of Inkscape, it also reduces the size of your resulting Warzone map which makes it load faster and allows you to fit more objects into your map.

	== Path Division ==		== Path Division ==

	One way of building ~~WarLight~~ maps is to divide larger areas into smaller territories with the path division operation. It can be used to divide a single region into two according to another path that defines the border between the new regions.		One way of building Warzone maps is to divide larger areas into smaller territories with the path division operation. It can be used to divide a single region into two according to another path that defines the border between the new regions.

	To split a region, you naturally first have to have drawn this region as a proper Inkscape path. Begin by drawing the desired border as a new path using, for example, the Pen tool. It does not matter if the path defining the border extends outside the territory you wish to split, as it disappears when this operation is complete.		To split a region, you naturally first have to have drawn this region as a proper Inkscape path. Begin by drawing the desired border as a new path using, for example, the Pen tool. It does not matter if the path defining the border extends outside the territory you wish to split, as it disappears when this operation is complete.
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	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

	For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the ~~warlight~~ forums, chat or some of these wiki articles!		For more imformation on map making, or if you have a question visit the Warzone forums, chat or some of these wiki articles!

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	*[[Creating ~~The~~ SVG]]		*[[Creating the SVG]]
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	*[[Entering ~~Map Details~~]]		*[[Entering map details]]