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Topic Subject: Attention: Minimaps for Downloads
posted 01-10-04 04:30 EST (US)   
I know we've discussed this before, but I think we found a simple solution which should work until the Grand Overhaul of the DL system.

Quoted from me, in Web Comments:

In the mean time, I think it's possible to get a temporary solution in for the minimaps.

I can set aside a directory on the site ( http://stronghold.heavengames.com/cpix/minis/ and use this to upload minimaps mailed to me. However, I'd want these to be created by the PNG utility in the DL section and labeled in the following format: username-titleinlowercasewithoutspecialcharacters.png

For example bismuth-minastirith.png , or jayhawk-frekisfjord.png .

The email should have the subject Stronghold minimap and the file(s) should be attached directly to the mail (not zipped).

I'd be willing to upload these every few days or so. One would then be able to link to these minimaps from the description.

Note this would be acceptable for both existing maps and for new maps.

:: expects mailbox will explode... ::


Angel Jayhawk
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[This message has been edited by Jayhawk (edited 02-13-2004 @ 02:45 AM).]

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posted 01-10-04 09:11 EST (US)     1 / 18  
What about those of us who host our own Minimaps? No problem with them?

Just have a shot at my maps, and a comment wouldn't hurt either:
McLugor Tale, Caerphilly Castle, Corfe Caste
Currently working on: Dheruses Klipper
posted 01-10-04 10:34 EST (US)     2 / 18  
Shouldn't be a problem hosting your own minimaps, Shoemaker.

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"There is material enough in a single flower for the ornament of a score of cathedrals" - John Ruskin
posted 01-11-04 08:29 EST (US)     3 / 18  
No problem whatsoever, Shoemaker. It's more for people that are unable to host their own minimaps.

Angel Jayhawk
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posted 01-11-04 09:22 EST (US)     4 / 18  
Jayhawk, I have just sent you 11 minimaps of mine. I hope I managed to send them correctly. Please notify me if you didn't receive the minimaps.

"That buzzing-noise means something. You don't get a buzzing-noise like that, just buzzing and buzzing, without its meaning something. If there's a buzzing-noise, somebody's making a buzzing-noise, and the only reason for making a buzzing-noise that I know of is because you're a bee." Winnie-the-Pooh, the World's greatest philosopher

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posted 01-11-04 09:46 EST (US)     5 / 18  
Looking good. I uploaded them, so you should be able to link them in.

Angel Jayhawk
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posted 01-11-04 11:54 EST (US)     6 / 18  

Hmmm...something's not right. Am I using a wrong directory in the code or why isn't the image displayed?


"That buzzing-noise means something. You don't get a buzzing-noise like that, just buzzing and buzzing, without its meaning something. If there's a buzzing-noise, somebody's making a buzzing-noise, and the only reason for making a buzzing-noise that I know of is because you're a bee." Winnie-the-Pooh, the World's greatest philosopher

Tower of Stronghold & Crusader Scenario Design

posted 01-11-04 14:30 EST (US)     7 / 18  
Hmmm...seems Zen pulled a trick on me...

Try
(http://stronghold.heavengames.com/cpix/minis/yoshi-thefertilecrescent.png

That's using cpix as a directory above minis.


Angel Jayhawk
EyrieCaesar 4 HeavenChildren of the Nile HeavenStronghold HeavenCaesar 3 HeavenEmperor HeavenPharaoh HeavenZeus HeavenMy Deviations
Support your local HeavenMy RecommendationsEXCOHALO
I believe violence will only increase the cycle of violence. — The Dalai Lama

[This message has been edited by Jayhawk (edited 01-11-2004 @ 02:31 PM).]

posted 01-11-04 19:44 EST (US)     8 / 18  
I can host basically an unlimited amount of maps also as a PNG minimap host. If you want some of the pressure off Jayhawk, the maps can be sent as an attachment to zerotide2k4@yahoo.com

[This message has been edited by zerotide (edited 01-11-2004 @ 07:45 PM).]

posted 01-12-04 03:46 EST (US)     9 / 18  
Thanks for the offer, zerotide. It wasn't so much that we had space problems, but more that automating it was a troublesome process.
I think the setup introduced here, is low enough on effort

Angel Jayhawk
EyrieCaesar 4 HeavenChildren of the Nile HeavenStronghold HeavenCaesar 3 HeavenEmperor HeavenPharaoh HeavenZeus HeavenMy Deviations
Support your local HeavenMy RecommendationsEXCOHALO
I believe violence will only increase the cycle of violence. — The Dalai Lama
posted 01-12-04 07:48 EST (US)     10 / 18  
Thanks I was thinking they might be in a different directory. Now I'll just have to go through the tedious process of adding the img code to all of my 11 desc pages.

"That buzzing-noise means something. You don't get a buzzing-noise like that, just buzzing and buzzing, without its meaning something. If there's a buzzing-noise, somebody's making a buzzing-noise, and the only reason for making a buzzing-noise that I know of is because you're a bee." Winnie-the-Pooh, the World's greatest philosopher

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posted 01-12-04 07:54 EST (US)     11 / 18  
I'd better start being prepared for large numbers of Download Updated: messages

Angel Jayhawk
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Support your local HeavenMy RecommendationsEXCOHALO
I believe violence will only increase the cycle of violence. — The Dalai Lama
posted 01-12-04 09:02 EST (US)     12 / 18  
What map is that up there? lol

<><><><>Knight of the Old Code<><><><>
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posted 01-12-04 12:15 EST (US)     13 / 18  
yoshi's The Fertile Crescent, tedman

Angel Jayhawk
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I believe violence will only increase the cycle of violence. — The Dalai Lama
posted 01-12-04 14:18 EST (US)     14 / 18  
...and one of the finest maps I have ever had the pleasure of playing too

The Bretwalda Chronicles: Northumbria|Anglia|Mercia
"There is material enough in a single flower for the ornament of a score of cathedrals" - John Ruskin
posted 01-13-04 00:10 EST (US)     15 / 18  
Cool thanks. I'll check it out. Also I ran like a fly from a fly swaper to get your new map Sulis! lol

<><><><>Knight of the Old Code<><><><>
Winner of:The Kindest Forumer At AoMH.Thanks Lost_1n_Space!
Also I have been bestowed with the honor of:
The Kindest Crusader Award
Thank you Lady Arcola!

Stronghold Knights

[This message has been edited by tedman333 (edited 01-13-2004 @ 09:58 AM).]

posted 01-13-04 06:45 EST (US)     16 / 18  
I could start a minimap gallery thread where people can post their (best) minimaps and give a short description of each one (and optionally a link to the map). Minimaps can be great art and we should collect as many of them into a large collection for people to admire

At least, I can't remember any minimap galleries having been made already...


"That buzzing-noise means something. You don't get a buzzing-noise like that, just buzzing and buzzing, without its meaning something. If there's a buzzing-noise, somebody's making a buzzing-noise, and the only reason for making a buzzing-noise that I know of is because you're a bee." Winnie-the-Pooh, the World's greatest philosopher

Tower of Stronghold & Crusader Scenario Design

posted 01-13-04 09:59 EST (US)     17 / 18  
Thats a good idea Yoshi, mini-maps are fun to look at.

<><><><>Knight of the Old Code<><><><>
Winner of:The Kindest Forumer At AoMH.Thanks Lost_1n_Space!
Also I have been bestowed with the honor of:
The Kindest Crusader Award
Thank you Lady Arcola!

Stronghold Knights
posted 01-13-04 11:37 EST (US)     18 / 18  
agreed... I often find that the best maps and games have the most stylish or every catching mini-maps. Why? beats me, but they give a great first impression

Just have a shot at my maps, and a comment wouldn't hurt either:
McLugor Tale, Caerphilly Castle, Corfe Caste
Currently working on: Dheruses Klipper
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