Interactive Map Guide version 1

[H.r.E.]

why does venice only have 1 region? i thought they had crete too?


but nice that h.r.e. has 15 settlements

[Barry Lyndon]

Where can I see the campaign map? Is it finished?

[Giorgios]

why does venice only have 1 region? i thought they had crete too?

Venice only gained Crete from the Romans after the Fourth Crusade in 1204.

And no, the campaign map is not finished. I believe that it's going to be posted here in the next couple of weeks. You can see a couple of screenshots of bits of it in the Dev's blogs though.

[Woden]

Awesome job, boys.

I just wonder if it is worth to keep the subsaharian rebel provinces instead of some european or middle-eastern ones.

[true born Lithuanian]

First of all, great job guys. It has been some time since i've been so interested in new mod . And yes, to me Baltic region seems a bit too empty in settlements (I know there were almost no "real" cities there at that time but still, they where very important later). If you decide to reconcider this and add new city to Baltic, my suggestion would be adding Gardinas (Hrodno) since it has been in crossroad between Lithuanians, Poles, Ruthenians even Prussians and also was near river Nemunas. However, as someone said, the real picture of this map will appear after you will publish PSFs locations. Waiting for this impatiently, and maybe someone could reveal estimated date of this?... BTW, really wheres settlements of Iceland? Will be there any?

[Chuffy]

Awesome job, boys.

I just wonder if it is worth to keep the subsaharian rebel provinces instead of some european or middle-eastern ones.

Yeah I can't help but think it might make more sense to have one coastal province that can be captured and then have the vast interior only have a single city that is uncapturable. For one thing this would encourage the AI moors to actually move towards Spain and the rest of North Africa instead of pissing around in the Sahara and it would free up some more city slots for other areas that could use them.

Regardless DotS is shaping up to be awesome. Can't wait to play it.

[AnthoniusII]

That is what i call unique presentation...!!!
Exelent idea guys!

[Recon]

You sound very exited about Scandinavia - the idea's and plans you have for her. That leaves me in good faith.

I defiantly hope we will have more than just two settlements representing the land of the Geats and all the way up to Norrland.

But I'll wait to comment that untill the next map guide is released.

Thanks for your time Hross, it was indeed good news.

[Hengest]

Finally someone paying attention

[Giorgios]

I do try...

[Walkman810i]

I suppose they will represent it as some kind of a colony... dunno

[Basil 11]

I suppose they will represent it as some kind of a colony... dunno

I'm almost certain its part of the Byzantine Empire in DOTS.

[Hengest]

Yepp.
Venice will have a very limited territory in 1080, as it was historically. It will have the ability to defend itself well however and with one of the strongest navies around it and a good economy it is likely to enter Dalmatia very quickly. It will have a good relationship with Byzantium and the HRE, and controlling the Adriatic will mean that they will be posed against Sicily for one.
The Faction Leader also begins with the historical title King of Dalmatia

[Hengest]

Was this soon enough for you?

[OdinX]

Also take into consideration that this is only the 199 settlements; with over 300+ PSFs the map will be thriving with areas to attack, defend, and control. Gotte and Hross are currently working on the PSF interactive map which I'm guessing will be stage two of the Interactive Map. By the time it is completely done it will be an unrivaled tool for modders and the community for -hopefully- years to come.

[Hengest]

lol Odin I guess you just checked the PSF maps out then? Think you are ready for that mate?

[OdinX]

lol Odin I guess you just checked the PSF maps out then? Think you are ready for that mate?

Everyday I come to update on something for the mod is overwhelming; can't believe the wall we're scaling.

[Giorgios]

Very impressive, guys! Since it's never too early to start constructive criticism, here's one; Iraklion was known as Chandax to the Byzantines. Or have you just written names like that for ease and clearness? Either way, this looks excellent, well done! When do we get some screenshots of the actual map? Soon I hope...

[Walkman810i]

I absolutely love this!

[Hengest]

Thanks yes, constructive criticism and advice like that is very useful thank you.
The campaign map screenshots will be coming regularly from now on. Hope this tool keeps you guys busy until then.