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Fizzer at 01:10, 19 December 2014

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	For example, take a look at part of South Africa in Grundie's Earth map:		For example, take a look at part of South Africa in Grundie's Earth map:

	~~http~~://~~cdn~~.~~warlight~~.net/Images/MapDesignBorders.png		https://d2wcw7vp66n8b3.cloudfront.net/Images/MapDesignBorders.png

	== Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size ==		== Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size ==
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	One property of a great map is that players can tell at a glance, without doing an analysis, approximately how many turns it takes to get from one territory to another.		One property of a great map is that players can tell at a glance, without doing an analysis, approximately how many turns it takes to get from one territory to another.

	For example, on the [~~http~~://warlight.net/SinglePlayer~~.aspx~~?PreviewMap=12 Earth map], all territories are approximately the same size, and all connections between territories over water happen between territories that are relatively close to begin with.		For example, on the [https://www.warlight.net/SinglePlayer?PreviewMap=12 Earth map], all territories are approximately the same size, and all connections between territories over water happen between territories that are relatively close to begin with.

	Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:		Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:

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

	Long connections like this make it harder to spatially visualize the map layout. A similar effect can happen when territories are drastically uneven in size. Just like before, B is much closer to A than C is, even though it appears further away:		Long connections like this make it harder to spatially visualize the map layout. A similar effect can happen when territories are drastically uneven in size. Just like before, B is much closer to A than C is, even though it appears further away:

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

	This happens due to an extremely large territory being nearby to very small territories.		This happens due to an extremely large territory being nearby to very small territories.

Timinator: /* Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size */ Typo

2014-09-07T15:33:46Z

Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size: Typo

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	One property of a great map is that players can tell at a glance, without doing an analysis, approximately how many turns it takes to get from one territory to another.		One property of a great map is that players can tell at a glance, without doing an analysis, approximately how many turns it takes to get from one territory to another.

	For example, on the [http://warlight.net/SinglePlayer.aspx?PreviewMap=12 Earth map], all territories are approximately the same size, and all connections between territories over water happen between ~~territorie~~ that are relatively close to begin with.		For example, on the [http://warlight.net/SinglePlayer.aspx?PreviewMap=12 Earth map], all territories are approximately the same size, and all connections between territories over water happen between territories that are relatively close to begin with.

	Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:		Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:

Fizzer at 11:04, 3 February 2014

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	For example, take a look at part of South Africa in Grundie's Earth map:		For example, take a look at part of South Africa in Grundie's Earth map:

	http://warlight.net/Images/MapDesignBorders.png		http://cdn.warlight.net/Images/MapDesignBorders.png

	== Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size ==		== Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size ==
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	Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:		Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:

	http://~~blog~~.warlight.net/~~Images~~/LongConnections.png		http://s3cdn.warlight.net/static/img/LongConnections.png

	Long connections like this make it harder to spatially visualize the map layout. A similar effect can happen when territories are drastically uneven in size. Just like before, B is much closer to A than C is, even though it appears further away:		Long connections like this make it harder to spatially visualize the map layout. A similar effect can happen when territories are drastically uneven in size. Just like before, B is much closer to A than C is, even though it appears further away:

	http://~~blog~~.warlight.net/~~Images~~/UnevenTerritorySizes.png		http://s3cdn.warlight.net/static/img/UnevenTerritorySizes.png

	This happens due to an extremely large territory being nearby to very small territories.		This happens due to an extremely large territory being nearby to very small territories.

Grzechooo: /* Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size */

2012-02-12T13:25:42Z

Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size

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	One property of a great map is that players can tell at a glance, without doing an analysis, approximately how many turns it takes to get from one territory to another.		One property of a great map is that players can tell at a glance, without doing an analysis, approximately how many turns it takes to get from one territory to another.

	For example, on the [[http://warlight.net/SinglePlayer.aspx?PreviewMap=12 Earth map]], all territories are approximately the same size, and all connections between territories over water happen between ~~territories~~ that are relatively close to begin with.		For example, on the [http://warlight.net/SinglePlayer.aspx?PreviewMap=12 Earth map], all territories are approximately the same size, and all connections between territories over water happen between territorie that are relatively close to begin with.

	Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:		Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:

Fizzer at 00:06, 12 February 2012

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	This section lists general guidelines that make exceptional maps. For a list of the requirements that a map '''must''' pass to be approved, see the [[map requirements]].		This section lists general guidelines that make exceptional maps. For a list of the requirements that a map '''must''' pass to be approved, see the [[map requirements]].

	==Border overlap==		== Border overlap ==

	It is recommended that the borders of territories in the same bonus overlap, whereas the borders of territories in different bonuses should be adjacent.		It is recommended that the borders of territories in the same bonus overlap, whereas the borders of territories in different bonuses should be adjacent.
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	http://warlight.net/Images/MapDesignBorders.png		http://warlight.net/Images/MapDesignBorders.png

	==~~Connection Lines~~==		== Minimize long connections or drastically uneven territory size ==

	~~If you wish for two territories to connect, but they aren't physically touching each other on the map, it's necessary to include~~ a ~~line on the~~ map so that players can ~~easily see that they're connected~~.		One property of a great map is that players can tell at a glance, without doing an analysis, approximately how many turns it takes to get from one territory to another.

	=~~=No Tiny Territories==~~		For example, on the [[http://warlight.net/SinglePlayer.aspx?PreviewMap=12 Earth map]], all territories are approximately the same size, and all connections between territories over water happen between territories that are relatively close to begin with.

	~~All territories must be big enough~~ to ~~completely fit a single-digit army number~~, ~~at a minimum. Preferably, territories should~~ be ~~big enough to fit a three-digit army number with a little space around each digit.~~		Contrast that with this example, where territory labeled B is actually significantly closer to A than C is, even though it appears to be further away:

	==See also==		http://blog.warlight.net/Images/LongConnections.png

			Long connections like this make it harder to spatially visualize the map layout. A similar effect can happen when territories are drastically uneven in size. Just like before, B is much closer to A than C is, even though it appears further away:

			http://blog.warlight.net/Images/UnevenTerritorySizes.png

			This happens due to an extremely large territory being nearby to very small territories.

			== See also ==

	* [[Map Making]]		* [[Map Making]]
	* [[Creating the SVG]]		* [[Creating the SVG]]
			* [[Map requirements]]

	[[Category:Map Making\|Guidelines]]		[[Category:Map Making\|Guidelines]]

Fizzer at 15:38, 24 January 2012

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	This section lists general guidelines that make exceptional maps. For a list of the requirements that a map must pass to be approved, ~~refer to~~ [[~~Making maps public~~]].		This section lists general guidelines that make exceptional maps. For a list of the requirements that a map '''must''' pass to be approved, see the [[map requirements]].

	==Border overlap==		==Border overlap==

Fizzer at 03:45, 14 January 2012

2012-01-14T03:45:37Z

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	~~While~~ the [[~~Map~~ Making ~~Vision\|next section~~]] ~~will explain how to physically get started building your map, this section will describe guidelines to keep in mind while you build the map.~~		This section lists general guidelines that make exceptional maps. For a list of the requirements that a map must pass to be approved, refer to [[Making maps public]].

	~~==Copyrighted Works==~~

	~~You should be careful not to violate any copyrights unless you have consent from the copyright holder~~.

	==Border overlap==		==Border overlap==

Fizzer at 23:52, 27 November 2011

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	* [[Map Making]]		* [[Map Making]]
	* [[~~Map Making Vision~~]]		* [[Creating the SVG]]

	[[Category:Map Making\|Guidelines]]		[[Category:Map Making\|Guidelines]]

Fizzer at 16:56, 3 November 2011

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	If you wish for two territories to connect, but they aren't physically touching each other on the map, it's necessary to include a line on the map so that players can easily see that they're connected.		If you wish for two territories to connect, but they aren't physically touching each other on the map, it's necessary to include a line on the map so that players can easily see that they're connected.

			==No Tiny Territories==

			All territories must be big enough to completely fit a single-digit army number, at a minimum. Preferably, territories should be big enough to fit a three-digit army number with a little space around each digit.

	==See also==		==See also==

Grzechooo at 15:54, 14 October 2011

2011-10-14T15:54:59Z

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	While the ~~next section (~~[[Map Making Vision]]) will explain how to physically get started building your map, this section will describe guidelines to keep in mind while you build the map.		While the [[Map Making Vision\|next section]] will explain how to physically get started building your map, this section will describe guidelines to keep in mind while you build the map.

	==Copyrighted Works==		==Copyrighted Works==