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3D Earth

#Real World  #World  #Novelty  
Created by NinjaNic (all)
Went public on 6/1/2016
Number of ratings: 112
Average rating: 4.0446 / 5
200 territories, 50 bonuses, 4 distribution modes

Description

An Earth map strongly focused on artistic design.

Reviews

Review by General Amoora on 6/1/2016.
NinjaNic, this map deserves some really high praise, you implement techniques already seen in warlight in a very unique manner, making them more fun and interesting. Higher land makes for interesting games and slows the game down in just the right way. As for design, it simply is quite beautiful, you've managed to make the map interesting to look at and interesting to play on so great work. Also I love the fact that it is slightly angled as though it is a board game on a desk. Perhaps the only criticism I could make is that the bonus squares are less aesthetically appealing compared to the rest of the map, but that doesn't detract too much from the map. You set out to make a beautiful map but you also made it fun to play on so 5/5.
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/1/2016
Wow, thanks for the really nice review! I'm glad you like it so much - as I hope everyone does. I based a lot of ideas (bonuses, territories, etc.) from Medium and Final Earth, so you might notice some of that type of gameplay as well. I thank you personally for noticing the angle! Just that alone was difficult to do, because still to me it looks pretty flat. On the other hand, I wasn't sure what to do with the bonuses, but I used boxes like this on one of my previous maps, so I kept it this way. If you had ideas for them, I'd like to hear it! Thanks again! :)
9 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
Review by Nathan on 6/1/2016.
Another great map, Nic. The mountains are a fabulous and innovative touch.

I think I missed a couple of broken connections in playtesting. The following look like they should connect, but do not:

Egypt - Syria
Egypt - Jordan
Balkan Peninsula - Turkey
Finland - Baltic States


Finally, have you thought about separating Hawaii from California? The two are so far apart that it isn't readily apparent they are part of the same territory.
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/1/2016
Thanks for the nice review! And thanks for the missing connections as well - a few days ago, this map was nearly complete, so I made a slight modification on Inkscape and then went to upload it again, but I accidentally uploaded the wrong thing and all my territory information was wiped. :( So I had to redo naming, bonuses, distrib's, and connections, and I was sure I'd missed a couple. Anyway, I fixed them and the new version should be up soon!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review by Clint Eastwood on 6/1/2016.
Another materpiece. I don't even know what to say other than that this map is very pleasing to the eye. Not the most fun to play (though it is still fun), but it looks nice and has some cool distribution modes. 3.5/5
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/1/2016
Thanks Robin Hood!
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Review by Dr. Stupid on 6/3/2016.
5/5 Once again, the greatest mapmaker in all of warlight has done it. I dare say this is his best map ever. Pleasing to the eyes aesthetically and excellent game play. I am proud to call the creator of this map my friend.
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/4/2016
Thanks for being kind! I'm just glad you like it! I'm happy to call you my friend as well.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review by Lionheart on 6/3/2016.
Best Earth map! 5/5
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/4/2016
Thank you!
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review by Empire of Kilos on 6/2/2016.
Looks great, plays great, all around great. I can already see RA foaming at the mouth waiting to copy it.
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/2/2016
Haha I know right. And thanks!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review by Ysayell1 on 6/25/2016.
Absolutely beautiful map, and the elevation system adds an interesting angle to an otherwise traditional design. Really sets it apart. Without a doubt one of the prettier maps on the site. Believe there is a connection missing between Korea and Primorsky.
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/27/2016
Hi, and thanks for the review! Thanks for telling me about the missing connection, that will be fixed right away. I'm glad you liked the map!
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review by MightySpeck (a Koala) on 6/8/2016.
Nice looking Map, I like that you went with a more geographical bonus set then a nation/country one. Although i find that there isn't a line between Hawaii and California weird, I mean i know that they are the same territory, but it just looks weird. idk.
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/11/2016
Thanks for the feedback! I didn't think army numbers could fit in Hawaii, so I made California/Hawaii 1 territory. I thought if I put a sea connection, it might confuse people.
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by Scott Baldassari on 5/26/2018.
good
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by chiguire123 on 12/29/2018.
very good art
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by xyzsupersoniczexal5120 on 9/14/2020.
i love this map! its awesome the graphics are great,this should be loved by all if you give this a thumbs down i advise you to turn them upside dowm
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by Andalorium on 12/1/2016.
Awesome on the Artistry, but to me the map still felt like another world map, variation, yes, but still a world map.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Matt Schwartz on 11/19/2020.
FUN
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Keith on 2/26/2021.
Its an interesting concept and the "3D" aspect makes it a little different form most maps. However, the 3D also makes it difficult to approach certain areas... when you think you can access an area and you cant and have to spend 4 rounds "going around" an area. Or when you get attacked from somewhere that you didnt think could reach you.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by rishon on 5/29/2021.
exelent map
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Bob on 2/7/2022.
creative. nice map
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Tim on 5/8/2023.
love this map, i think they plagiarized it in total war warhammer ^^
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Aaron on 6/28/2023.
nice
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Harmony on 8/30/2023.
A nice looking map with well balanced gameplay. I noticed some minor visual issues:
1. Caribbean seems to have a weird landmass spike.
2. Hawaii and California are a same territory, but that is not shown, so it might look like there's no connection between New Zealand and North America.
3. I think Europe could use some skyscrapers, the visual decorations are absent in places where you'd expect to see more of them.
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by skarabaios on 9/25/2023.
I loove 3d maps!
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Deej on 1/25/2024.
Good
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by Miljoner on 2/7/2024.
nice
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by VictorNova on 3/14/2024.
una mrd
0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
Review by MurderHobo on 11/8/2020.
To name something a challenge it should at least have a slight difficulty. There might be an actual challenge in this map if you try not to win. The AI will kill the enemy no even if you do nothing.
0 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by dimi on 3/19/2023.
rubbish
0 out of 1 person found this review helpful.
Review by henry meise on 5/26/2019.
crap game
0 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Review by atoramis on 6/2/2016.
Interesting map but it will be good to actualize the population per region.
Response by map creator NinjaNic on 6/2/2016
Good idea, but that wasn't the point of this map in particular.
0 out of 7 people found this review helpful.