3 New Maps and a few questions
Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2007 11:17 pm
First off I want to thank all those who have posted information. I am new to this and not a programmer but was able to create several maps that I have been using on my computer. I am going to share a few here and ask a few questions from the experts.
First map, Ohio_large is an Ohio map 15X15. I like the larger maps which allow you to place cities and industries a little farther apart for more of a challenge. This map runs fine, for the most part, on my development computer and on a second computer with a clean install that I use to test. I did find that late in the game if I try to add a tannery (the one in the game at start works fine) I will CTD. The only thing I ever see in any logs is:
[31592.109] ERR: FSharedSoundData::Load: Could not read file SmallClink.
[31592.109] ERR: FAudioManager::LoadContext(): Could not load soundId 3.
in the audio log. Does this mean anything to anyone? Is there better information somewhere?
The next two maps are both Africa. One is a 10x10 for beginners and the other is 15 x 15 for more advanced. Both are very similar. The smaller map, Africa_Diamonds, works fine on one computer but CTDs on the other on load. Hoping someone here can teach me a few things about troubleshooting so I can fix this. I have sorted through many bugs in my own testing, but can't find this one. So just a warning to everyone, Africa_diamonds does have a known bug in it that may cause it not to work on your machine.
Some general questions:
Does anyone have a fairly easy way to add graphics such as the wolf or bear decoration, or a new annex type, or is anyone a graphic artist who may be working on some of these things that can be incorporated into new maps? I thought about making the Africa maps based on mining diamonds and collecting animals for shipments to zoos, but the graphics part got me. I read all the posts and the wiki, but I still couldn't produce good work.
Is there a way to get an individual city to accept a good? For example, rather than having to set all metropolis to accept gold, make it so that only a specific city accepts gold?
Lastly, does anyone know where all the "hidden" information is regarding maps on your computer. The issue I have is that I have made many maps, and the first few tries need to be deleted. I have deleted the SMR files in the usermaps directory, and the folders themselves, but they keep showing up in the game (and all messed up). I want to remove these maps compeltely.
I have read all the installer posts and really it was too much for me at this time. I am not sure exactly what I should do with the installers. I just extracted the folders and "*.SMR_Scenario" file to the "UserMaps" folder on a second computer with a clean install and everything worked. Maybe someone here can help out with installation notes.
I hope people enjoy the maps. If anyone has ideas for enhancements let me know.
note: replaced Africa Diamonds SAM zip ..... Tazz
First map, Ohio_large is an Ohio map 15X15. I like the larger maps which allow you to place cities and industries a little farther apart for more of a challenge. This map runs fine, for the most part, on my development computer and on a second computer with a clean install that I use to test. I did find that late in the game if I try to add a tannery (the one in the game at start works fine) I will CTD. The only thing I ever see in any logs is:
[31592.109] ERR: FSharedSoundData::Load: Could not read file SmallClink.
[31592.109] ERR: FAudioManager::LoadContext(): Could not load soundId 3.
in the audio log. Does this mean anything to anyone? Is there better information somewhere?
The next two maps are both Africa. One is a 10x10 for beginners and the other is 15 x 15 for more advanced. Both are very similar. The smaller map, Africa_Diamonds, works fine on one computer but CTDs on the other on load. Hoping someone here can teach me a few things about troubleshooting so I can fix this. I have sorted through many bugs in my own testing, but can't find this one. So just a warning to everyone, Africa_diamonds does have a known bug in it that may cause it not to work on your machine.
Some general questions:
Does anyone have a fairly easy way to add graphics such as the wolf or bear decoration, or a new annex type, or is anyone a graphic artist who may be working on some of these things that can be incorporated into new maps? I thought about making the Africa maps based on mining diamonds and collecting animals for shipments to zoos, but the graphics part got me. I read all the posts and the wiki, but I still couldn't produce good work.
Is there a way to get an individual city to accept a good? For example, rather than having to set all metropolis to accept gold, make it so that only a specific city accepts gold?
Lastly, does anyone know where all the "hidden" information is regarding maps on your computer. The issue I have is that I have made many maps, and the first few tries need to be deleted. I have deleted the SMR files in the usermaps directory, and the folders themselves, but they keep showing up in the game (and all messed up). I want to remove these maps compeltely.
I have read all the installer posts and really it was too much for me at this time. I am not sure exactly what I should do with the installers. I just extracted the folders and "*.SMR_Scenario" file to the "UserMaps" folder on a second computer with a clean install and everything worked. Maybe someone here can help out with installation notes.
I hope people enjoy the maps. If anyone has ideas for enhancements let me know.
note: replaced Africa Diamonds SAM zip ..... Tazz