it's been a while since i've popped in here. I'll see if i can't get around to a revision over the next couple weeks.

Thanks for all of the praise. After all of the work we put into this it's higly gratifing that others are enjoying the map as much as we expected. Astethics aside, I'm interested in hearing feedback about the maps playability. I'm in a number of games and have purposely tried a number of different ...

The maps have been updated.

Thanks Shadow, that I will address.

Here's the image locations and XML so people can test:

Large:
http://thehorns.servepics.com/Images/la ... _ver21.jpg

Small:
http://thehorns.servepics.com/Images/la ... _small.jpg

XML:
http://www.shostakstampede.com/ConquerC ... h_XML2.xml

Sorry all, I'm done editing the map. If it needs to be changed around later I may do so, but nothing is going to change until it's played on for a while.

Allright everyone this is the best I've got time for. I've tried to address as many concerns/suggestions as possible and at this point have done all I'm going to until the map is battle tested. If further revising is need I will do so, but feel the final product is quite strong. Following is version ...

Per converstions with Lack, the site's engine currently can't support a map like this. He's looking into making some upgrades, until then I guess this one's on hold.

the map submitted still requires the legend finalization, title, and credits added. the "final version" online is final with regards to countries, bonuses, and overall look. we submitted the map hoping to play it privately testing it's playability prior to official release.

The FINAL version. At this point we've addressed as many requests as possible and feel it's time to finalize the map so we can begin the XML.

Following is the final version for release:

http://thehorns.servepics.com/Images/layout/middle_earth_ver20.jpg


- Added a route ...

I'm not sure how you go about this, but I must say the current system is quite flawed. It would be wise for you to post an alert or a devise a scheduled maintaince window where you make your upgrades changes etc. Inevitably I'm in the middle of a turn when you shut the site down, with the 1 hour ...

Allright guys, some pretty substantial updates here.

- I can't bring myself to eliminating Lindon so I added Tharbad, Dunland, and Rivendell (used to be Eregion) to Eriador. This brings the countries total to 11, as a result the bonus has been moved to the suggested 7. This portrays a more ...

Mastering the Pen Tool is the first step towards graphics mastery....

Good luck.

You should put a fence up on the Mexico US border with tunnels and secret routes as the only paths between the 2 countries.

Based on the feedback on this map, you'd think the bullet connectors on the map where a log of crap smack dab in the middle of the thing. Personally, I don't mind them they're easy to see and are non-obtrusive. Nonetheless, I've designed some bridges and replaced the internal paths with them. I ...

Updated the lake and sea fills.

Moved the stream through The Shire.

Aside from the legend and continent bonuses the asthetics of the map are approaching the end of it's modifications. Following are the changes in the map:

Added 5 more countries bringing the total countries to 45
- North Downs (Eriador), Whithered Heath (Ruhn), The Brown Lands (Rhovanion ...

Here's the latest version of the map I have.

http://thehorns.servepics.com/Images/layout/middle_earth_ver161.jpg

I'll leave it up to the community to decide, but my interests aside, I think it'd be pretty dumb to start all over with a "new" (if that's what you can call it ...

Thanks for the input Andy, it helps a ton! Here's a quick reply to each section:

- Legend = Just what you said a quick fix, it'll be addressed in the final release.

- Rivers - I'll play around with the rivers a bit. I've tried a few looks, but nothing I've tried has really fit. I'm not sure I ...

I took a quick tally and here's the synopsis:

Eriador: 4 Total
Angmar
Trollshaws
Minhiriath
The Shire

Gondor = 4 Total
Anfalas
Lebennin
South Gondor
Tolfalas

Lindon = 3 Total
Forochel
Forlindon
Harlindon

Mordor = 2 Total
Far Harad
Near Harad

Rohan = 6 Total
Eregion ...

Version with boundries and bridges..

-Added legend detailing impassable objects.
-Created bridges within countries.
-Re-sized connection points.

sry. had a power outage last night, just realized my PC was off

I took your suggestion on Westfold. I actually considered all of your recommended splits when i was dividing up the countries. Should the need arise I think those would be good and accurate recomendations.

Changed country colors and boundries in Gondor and Ruhn.

Changed the rivers around a bit so they're not so intimidating. All rivers in this map are passable, mountians are the only barriers.

Removed path from Andrast to Far Harad.

http://thehorns.servepics.com/Images/layout ...

They are rivers.