LZ-Xray topo map

[Pyros]

After several days of map work I have almost completed the topo stage of the LZ-Xray map.

The next post shows part of the topo map.

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/385922-LZ-Xray-topo.JPG

[Pyros]

Here is the topo prototype:

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/385924-Ia_Drang_Valley_Croppedcopytopo2.JPG

[Double_Deuce]

Excellent job on that map Pyros!

Thats kind of how I do it except I put a level 10 hill at each grid connection where you put the digit grid coordinates. I haven't done it for a while and so am kind of rusty. I'll have to get back into practice.

[Pyros]

I added the water element:

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/386646-LZ-Xraywater.JPG

[Pyros]

I added the dense forest locations (dense green)

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/386647-LZ-Xrayforest.JPG

[Boonierat]

Wow, gotta admit that's very impressive http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/shock.gif, I love the way you did the contour lines.

[Pyros]

Stephane,

The bad thing is that with all the vegetation on it (dense forest) the curves won't be visible...
http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

cheers,
Pyros

[Double_Deuce]

Pyros, you need to write a map making tutorial at some point and use this map as the basis/example.

[Pyros]

Perhaps we could make this map tutorial a joint effort! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

cheers,
Pyros

[Pyros]

I added secondary trees and short green (modified)

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/387059-LZX-sec_forest.JPG

[Pyros]

I added some rough in the mountain to make somehow visible the slops and topo contours ( i think the LZ X-ray is visible in this part of the map (huge map with other LZs as well) http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/387060-LZX-rough.JPG

[Pyros]

here is an aerial photo of LZ_X-ray (almost same orientation 20 degrees difference of North axis)

After the final revision I post again the same map comparison http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/387062-sampleLZXpair.JPG

[Pyros]

I guess I was lucky since the refinement stage has not yet started... I don't really know how much time should I spent on this phase? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/confused.gif

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/387063-sampleLZXpair-color.JPG

[narwan]

That looks really great.
If we're going to spend this much time and effort (including playtesting) on all parts of the campaign though we may need some more help or time! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Pyros]

Hi Remco,

No, Actually the LZ X-ray scenario should be released as a stand alone scenario as soon as possible (ASAP).
Although it will be included in the campaign, the stand alone scenario should depend on just historical units, deployed in the historical locations and we have to achieve the maximum historical accuracy (leader names, modified experiences, weapons etc...)

All needed modifications (of the units, etc) should be made in order to achieve the best possible historical simulation.

This is why I insist in this one so much.

After we finish it we may promote it http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/cool.gif as a 99% historical simulation of the battle of LZ X-ray.

So far (I think that there isn't any game in this engine or other PC game) that will have acquired this kind of historical (and map) accuracy...

After we finish that scenario, we will resume normally the campaign.
Of course this scenario (the map and most of the NVA & US formations) will also be used in the campaign; ToO No1 / chapter3).

Anyway, this stand alone scenario will be our first test to find out what is the level of professionalism (quality of work) that we may aim at... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

cheers,
Pyros

[Pyros]

here is a part of the map including the various LZ

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/387538-SampleLZ_X-ray.JPG

[Pyros]

Here is a zoom in

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/387539-sampleLZ_X-ray_zoom.JPG

[Pyros]

I have received some new material (Hi Res aerial photos) from Touchard Laurent.

In the next few days there will be a major revision of the map.

[Pyros]

This is a Zoom in of a section of a dry creek next to an aerial photo of dry creek bed.

http://www.shrapnelcommunity.com/threads/uploads/387617-LZ_X-ray_Dry_Creek_Compare.JPG