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#4447027 - 11/05/18 02:22 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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Just be aware the file presented in this thread was a work in progress, is far from finished and has mistakes etc.

I'm working on a brand new high res map that I hope to actually complete and it is going well, although I have been away from home recenty so had a bit of break from it. (Attached example image includes a 'paper map' effect I've been toying with)

Attached Files High_res.jpg
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#4447315 - 11/07/18 12:29 AM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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This is looking really nice.
The crease lines are an excellent touch.


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#4447374 - 11/07/18 11:42 AM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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Good stuff smile
I'm hoping one day we can have the ability to be able to bring up a map that actually represents what we see on the ground.
Coastlines, rivers, lakes, roads, railway lines and built up areas all accurately placed.
I used to teach map reading and navigation when I was in the army, so when I was flying for real, I found it was relatively easy to navigate from place to place... (VFR rules).
I'd make my way points at prominent road junctions, oddly shaped woods or features, lakes, river junctions etc, you know, things that stood out.

Still, keep at it Chief, you are doing a grand job!

#4447382 - 11/07/18 01:00 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: Trooper117]  
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Originally Posted by Trooper117
Good stuff smile
I'm hoping one day we can have the ability to be able to bring up a map that actually represents what we see on the ground.
Coastlines, rivers, lakes, roads, railway lines and built up areas all accurately placed.
I used to teach map reading and navigation when I was in the army, so when I was flying for real, I found it was relatively easy to navigate from place to place... (VFR rules).
I'd make my way points at prominent road junctions, oddly shaped woods or features, lakes, river junctions etc, you know, things that stood out.

Still, keep at it Chief, you are doing a grand job!


Until that day I highly recommend RAF_LOUVERT'S maps displayed on a second monitor. They are excellent representations and available on Sandbagger's mod page.


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#4447441 - 11/07/18 07:27 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: Robert_Wiggins]  
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Originally Posted by Robert_Wiggins



Until that day I highly recommend RAF_LOUVERT'S maps displayed on a second monitor. They are excellent representations and available on Sandbagger's mod page.


I can't find that, I may not be looking in the right place though, could you provide a link please?

#4447442 - 11/07/18 07:36 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: Trooper117]  
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Originally Posted by Trooper117
Good stuff smile
I'm hoping one day we can have the ability to be able to bring up a map that actually represents what we see on the ground.
Coastlines, rivers, lakes, roads, railway lines and built up areas all accurately placed.
I used to teach map reading and navigation when I was in the army, so when I was flying for real, I found it was relatively easy to navigate from place to place... (VFR rules).
I'd make my way points at prominent road junctions, oddly shaped woods or features, lakes, river junctions etc, you know, things that stood out.

Still, keep at it Chief, you are doing a grand job!


That is kind of my aim, I had hoped someone would be able to extract a map from the values used to create the game world. It must define forest tile here, water there, urban tile there, ralway from x to y etc. Surely when the map was made by the original developers they can see a real world view of it? But I don't have the tools or knowledge to do this, and I think the original map actually got distorted when compressed and 'fitted' into the game, hence my manual (and tedious) mapping process.

Anyway, my aim is to define:

Coastline
Inlets
Rivers/Lakes
Cities and very large towns - less than on my first attempt as they are only visible for me when very close, but larger areas you can see by the land colour

then time and will allowing:

Large forests - as these seem to be visible from afar

And maybe

Railways

I'm not actually compressing the map file but have done some tests and didn't find this a problem, it may become one though of course.

#4447469 - 11/07/18 10:01 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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Originally Posted by ChiefWH
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Originally Posted by ChiefWH
Originally Posted by Robert_Wiggins



Until that day I highly recommend RAF_LOUVERT'S maps displayed on a second monitor. They are excellent representations and available on Sandbagger's mod page.


I can't find that, I may not be looking in the right place though, could you provide a link please?


I don't think Lou did maps for WOTR, just WOFF.

#4452914 - 12/11/18 11:54 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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In case anyone is still interested, here are some more WIP images, this has my 'paper' filter effect on, I'll release both a clean and filtered map when the time comes.

I've nearly completed what I would consider phase 1 for this, and that will generate a 'useable' map. I've mostly only got Normandy and Brittany left to map, mostly.

Bear in mind that I'm not bothering with large areas right now (basically anything south of Paris and East of the Netherlands).

Should have something out by Christmas anyway.

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#4452976 - 12/12/18 01:18 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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Looks good. thumbsup


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#4452984 - 12/12/18 01:58 PM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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I'll be waiting for it mate...

#4453097 - 12/13/18 08:48 AM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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Looking good Chief!. Always interested in anything that will improve maps. My main interest is in a better briefing map for pre-flight use and printable paper maps for in-flight use.
There will be many people that do rely on the inflight map that will be happy to see this produced, for sure!.

#4453103 - 12/13/18 10:53 AM Re: Alternative inflight map [Re: ChiefWH]  
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I managed to get my first map file attempt into the briefing screens, but it wasn't aligning correctly, I didn't investigate why but I'm sure I can sort that out but need to get my outlines finished on the new higher resolution map first.

Very nearly there though on this first useable draft..

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