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Graphic Revamps

PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:23 am
by ndrs
How does it work if I'd like to do one?

I thinking about maps like Africa, Europa, maybe a couple of others.

Re: Graphic Revamps

PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:28 am
by thenobodies80
you need to ask the permission to the original mapmaker since he/she owns the graphics rights on the map according the current CC Map agreement ;)
When you have his/her approval, just let me know in any sort of way and you can start to work on the map.

Just two things:
1. I suggest you to finish your curretn project before starting a new one
2. Revamps are a pain to do.

Let me know if you need to know anything else
Nobodies

Re: Graphic Revamps

PostPosted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:33 pm
by ndrs
Thanks man! I've sent out a PM, I think one of the Africa Map creators are still active on the site.

I also wanted to say that I in no way meant that the maps I mentioned are ugly in anyway, just thought that an update would be fun.

thenobodies80 wrote:1. I suggest you to finish your curretn project before starting a new one

This is solid advice. ;)

thenobodies80 wrote:2. Revamps are a pain to do.

How so?

Re: Graphic Revamps

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:36 am
by ender516
Revamps are a pain because you will get no end of grief from people who do not like any changes in the first place, or from others who agree that change is needed but not the kind you are suggesting. I really wish the site would support multiple graphic versions of maps. I would make it a proper suggestion but if it hasn't been suggested in the past, it is unlikely to be implemented in my lifetime. It's just not useful enough to most users. It would have been a nice way to preserve the Classic Shapes/Classic Art maps alongside the revamped Classic (World Cities) map.