Conquer Club

TroyMcClure wrote:

KEYOGI wrote:...I see no problem in someone stating a map doesn't appeal to them. I often state my distaste for a map and usually get ignored anyway.

I personally have no interest in a San Diego map, it's nothing agaisnt the map, it's just the location doesn't appeal to me. I'm from Australia and Cairns Coral Coast doesn't appeal to me either. I have a tendancy to not like maps of such specific areas. I guess my concern is if one person makes a map of the city/state they live in then everyone will want to. Bigger cities that are well known or have some historical significane are more appealing to me. That's just my opinion though, so good luck Troy, I'll be back with more helpful comments in future.

Fair enough. I see this as part of the process of map development. It's part artwork and part functionality. There are plenty of maps I wonder myself why they were created. And to be a little blunt, as a creator I sort of have to just keep trudging ahead even if some people hate it. That's how new ideas get out there, right?

Here's a question for everyone: do you think having more maps is bad or good for CC? Are many maps a draw to this website or does having many maps push people away? As an entrepreneur, I have seen that giving people options when it's pretty much cost free is a very good thing. So, just saying you personally dont like something, are you considering just your opinion or the community. Would you have it that a select few people choose all the maps?

I would think the ideal way to judge maps is put them out there, after the development process of course, and see which are being played the most. Let the market decide. CC is trying to make money, last I checked.

luckiekevin wrote:... some time ago I made a freehand version of a map of Mexico in an attempt inspire someone to design it. The biggest criticism I got was the lack of territories...

luckiekevin wrote:Not sure if this is a worthy suggestion or not but, some time ago I made a freehand version of a map of Mexico in an attempt inspire someone to design it. The biggest criticism I got was the lack of territories as I only had 31 territories. This map only has 28.

Does anyone think that there should be more territories?


I think that the fonts can be a little bit bigger or thicker as well.


I hope this one comes along

luckiekevin wrote:Not sure if this is a worthy suggestion or not but, some time ago I made a freehand version of a map of Mexico in an attempt inspire someone to design it. The biggest criticism I got was the lack of territories as I only had 31 territories. This map only has 28.

Does anyone think that there should be more territories?


I think that the fonts can be a little bit bigger or thicker as well.


I hope this one comes along

johloh wrote:-i think you should straighten that line of bonuses...the vertical 2,2,5,3,3,4...
-maybe give the ocean some bit of texture...make it look a little more 'ocean like'

luckiekevin wrote:I think the map might look better if the pacific ocean text was removed. It's size and placement gives it as much if not more importance than the map title and I personally think the map is a little "wordy" right now. Just my opinion and I could be wrong.

And since I know it's going to be mentioned down the line sometime I figure I might mention it now that the lines need to be softened a bit as the map is a bit pixely. I think doing that step now might help give a better perspective and see what more could be done.

fireedud wrote:This is superflous right now, but you might wanna think about your signature on the map, unles you already did, And I can't find it.

EvilOtto wrote:I think you could do a cool San Diego map, and I think you could do a cool Real Estate map, but I'm not feeling the synergy of the two together here yet.

A San Diego map would focus more on prominent features: Zoo, Sea World, TJ, Lego Land, surfers, military (Top Gun), immigrants, retired people, 91x, outdoor malls (UTC, Horton Plaza, Fashion Valey), etc.

A Real Estate map would focus more on: good schools, fault lines, crime rates, beach proximity, new construction, residential/commercial property, etc.

Thematically this isn't excelling at either for me right now... maybe nudge it more in one direction or the other?

mibi wrote:this map is looking good.

but the $'s in the country bonus look like 8's.

and if they are 8's I think the bonus are way too high.

luckiekevin wrote:yeah,. thanks for taking my suggestion.. way better


I still feel like this map is lacking uniformity overall. I think that the variety of colors between the legend, title, different borders, and the icons for the various sights are clashing. I think changing the yellow to a more neutral color could be a good start.

I also think the font can be improved. Feels a bit thin.

dolemite wrote:...Since San Diego is such a cool tourist city- I think you should move away from real estate and make it more like a tourist map- and the players would be like rich hotel moguls trying to take over parts of the city. You could still incorporate the dollar signs on that kind of map.

dolemite wrote:I also think the attractions are too generic. Maybe instead of "Golf" have a specific golf course. It would make it more San Diego.