Map Making - Revision history

JK 3: Added link to 3D maps page

2024-02-12T18:07:19Z

Added link to 3D maps page

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	* [[Making maps public\|Make the map public]]		* [[Making maps public\|Make the map public]]
	* [[Map versioning\|Managing different versions of your map]]		* [[Map versioning\|Managing different versions of your map]]
			* [[Making 3d Maps\|Making 3D Maps]]

	If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].		If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].

2024-01-31T15:32:42Z

Those are all SVG limitations and should be in the "Creating the SVG" page

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	If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].		If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].

	~~== Map limitations ==~~

	~~New Warzone maps are currently subject to the following limitations:~~

	* Max 3500 x 2500 pixels (W x H)
	* Max 1500 bonuses
	* Max 4000 territories
	* Max SVG file size: 3 MB
	* Max height map size: 2 MB
	* Max texture size: 2 MB

	~~<strong style="color: red">~~
	~~'''''Warning: Many map makers abandon their biggest maps because they are unable to meet the SVG file size limit without throwing away all their work.~~

	~~Keep the file sizes in mind when making maps!~~

	~~Use as few nodes as possible for your shapes, or reduce the size of your map by a lot...'''''~~
	~~</strong>~~

	== Additional Resources ==		== Additional Resources ==

2024-01-30T23:09:04Z

Added map limitations section

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	If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].		If you get stuck or have questions, feel free to post on the [[map development forum]].

			== Map limitations ==

			New Warzone maps are currently subject to the following limitations:

			* Max 3500 x 2500 pixels (W x H)
			* Max 1500 bonuses
			* Max 4000 territories
			* Max SVG file size: 3 MB
			* Max height map size: 2 MB
			* Max texture size: 2 MB

			<strong style="color: red">
			'''''Warning: Many map makers abandon their biggest maps because they are unable to meet the SVG file size limit without throwing away all their work.

			Keep the file sizes in mind when making maps!

			Use as few nodes as possible for your shapes, or reduce the size of your map by a lot...'''''
			</strong>

	== Additional Resources ==		== Additional Resources ==

2020-04-19T00:17:49Z

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	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	Creating a Warzone map is a four-step process. See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.		Creating a Warzone map is a four-step process. See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.

	# Create your SVG file (defines what the map looks like)		# Create your SVG file (defines what the map looks like)
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	== Required Reading ==		== Required Reading ==

	Please refer to the following sections for a full guide on making your map.		Please refer to the following sections for a full guide on making your map. You may wish to watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkQn1pIZdY4 recommended tutorial video], but you should also read the wiki as it contains important information that isn't in the video.

	* [[Creating the SVG]]		* [[Creating the SVG]]
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	* [[Inkscape tips]]		* [[Inkscape tips]]
	* [[SVG Limitations]]		* [[SVG Limitations]]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~iOR9ltkY65s~~ Tutorial Video]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkQn1pIZdY4 Tutorial Video]
	* [[Automating the map creation process]]		* [[Automating the map creation process]]

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

2017-11-13T03:39:14Z

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	This page will teach you how you can make your very own ~~WarLight~~ map! Anyone may make a map -- you do not need to purchase a membership or be a certain level.		This page will teach you how you can make your very own Warzone map! Anyone may make a map -- you do not need to purchase a membership or be a certain level.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

	Creating a ~~WarLight~~ map is a four-step process. See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.		Creating a Warzone map is a four-step process. See the links below for instructions on how to accomplish each of these steps.

	# Create your SVG file (defines what the map looks like)		# Create your SVG file (defines what the map looks like)

2016-11-29T00:06:15Z

Additional Resources

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	* [[Inkscape tips]]		* [[Inkscape tips]]
	* [[SVG Limitations]]		* [[SVG Limitations]]
	* [~~http~~://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~az62ZVRiNaQ~~ Tutorial Video]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOR9ltkY65s Tutorial Video]
	* [[Automating the map creation process]]		* [[Automating the map creation process]]

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

2013-09-30T04:38:52Z

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	# Enter the details (connections, [[bonuses]], etc.)		# Enter the details (connections, [[bonuses]], etc.)
	# Test the map (play games on it to ensure it works correctly)		# Test the map (play games on it to ensure it works correctly)
	# Mark the map as public (allows ~~the public~~ to play your map)		# Mark the map as public (allows other players to play your map)

	== Required Reading ==		== Required Reading ==

2013-09-04T18:53:28Z

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	This page will teach you how you can make your very own WarLight map!		This page will teach you how you can make your very own WarLight map! Anyone may make a map -- you do not need to purchase a membership or be a certain level.

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==

2013-05-06T20:51:46Z

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	This page will teach you how you can make your very own WarLight map! ~~For even more help, see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az62ZVRiNaQ this video].~~		This page will teach you how you can make your very own WarLight map!

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	* [[Inkscape tips]]		* [[Inkscape tips]]
	* [[SVG Limitations]]		* [[SVG Limitations]]
			* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az62ZVRiNaQ Tutorial Video]
	* [[Automating the map creation process]]		* [[Automating the map creation process]]

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

2012-12-20T17:22:18Z

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	This page will teach you how you can make your very own WarLight map! For more help, see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az62ZVRiNaQ this video].		This page will teach you how you can make your very own WarLight map! For even more help, see [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az62ZVRiNaQ this video].

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==