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MOOMANiBE · Apr 15, 2005, 06:54 AM // 06:54

Here we go!

The Map Projects: For the uninitiated, these are a series of projects designed to map the world of Guild Wars as comprehensively as possible, by exploring and then taking screenshots of the world map. They are then posted or sent to me, and I compile them into a huge, complete map.

This is the final BWE Map Project; After this, we move onto release. Objectives are similar to last BWE:

1: Find all new or changed areas. That "New Region of Tyria" sounds like a good bet.

2: More cleanup! The focus this BWE is on areas including and after Gates of Kryta. Shiverpeaks and Ascalon are, for BWE purposes, done. Shots of both P and M maps are preferred, with as much in the screenshot explored as possible.

Also, 1280x1024 resolution is the preferred size, although it's not required.

Shots should be either posted here, or you can PM me for my e-mail address.

As for myself, I have an amazing load of homework, so I'm not sure how often, if at all, I'll be able to do mapping myself. I'm relying on you guys!

Map links:

Unlabeled Map!

Labeled Map!

Flash Map!

Past Ascalon Unlabeled Map!

Past Ascalon Labeled Map!

This is our last chance before release, so let's try and get a lot done!

tifaRockheart · Apr 15, 2005, 10:58 AM // 10:58

If I make it to the end, which I’m close to, I’ll definitely go back and explore to help out.
And I can’t wait for your next map!

SisterMercy · Apr 15, 2005, 11:21 AM // 11:21

Can't do P-maps anymore. Is there a new command?

I've got a bit of cleanup from over by Dry Top, though -- let me know where to send.

IceD'Bear · Apr 15, 2005, 12:23 PM // 12:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by SisterMercy

Can't do P-maps anymore. Is there a new command?

It's U now.

MOOMANiBE · Apr 15, 2005, 07:16 PM // 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceD'Bear

It's U now.

When I found out they changed that I was rather upset, since P is easier to hit on the keyboard when you aren't looking at it. Now I press P all the time and then go "....Doh! It's U!"

MOOMANiBE · Apr 17, 2005, 08:08 AM // 08:08

I guess I might as well show you guys what I've been doing...

Keep in mind that this is all from shots taken on my mapping char -- areas he hasn't mapped aren't there right now. I'll add them either when I get the nessecary shots or manage to blend old ones into it properly.

Yeah, I know, I said I wouldn't do the full map until release... but since this is the last BWE, what better way to "go out with a bang?" It's all P(I guess it's U now)-mapped, too, so it's much clearer and cleaner than a zoomed-out M map.

Just a warning.... chances are the BWE will be over by the time I get this one ready for an actual update

However, you can help me -- look at the areas missing from that map. In particular: The Black Curtain and west of there, as well as areas in maguuma jungle. I need U-map shots of those. I also need to dig up those dragon's gullet shots that were sent to me last BWE >_>

Thanks to those who've sent shots, keep it up!

Lews · Apr 17, 2005, 08:30 AM // 08:30

w00t that rocks though. helped me as I was travelling and exploring.

Strycker · Apr 18, 2005, 03:59 AM // 03:59

Its just so big, to grab all the towns would take 8-10 hours.

MOOMANiBE · Apr 19, 2005, 06:27 AM // 06:27

Alright... it's ready.

I've reconstructed the entire map from scratch, first using a massve number of screenshots I took this BWE, and then layering on shots from nearly every single previous Map Project. This is, essentially, a culmination of all the Map Projects into one. Not only that, but all the area titles (except grendich courthouse >.<) have been updated to mach the new font. As of now, only the unlabeled map is ready -- things have moved around so much that it'll require quite a bit of work to get the labeled one up and running again.

There are seams and areas that are messed up, I'm sure of it. If you find these, please post and point them out; this serves two purposes. First, it lets me know where the problems are while I can still fix them, and 2nd, it acts as a free bump for the topics, and trust me, they've really needed bumping lately.

Here it is; same filename as usual.
The newly expanded map project map

Remember to refresh if you don't see the update.

MOOMANiBE · Apr 19, 2005, 06:29 AM // 06:29

Stupid glitchy thing. I demand that this topic be BUMPED when I make a new post!

The post above is the real one ^^;;;

MOOMANiBE · Apr 21, 2005, 06:28 AM // 06:28

I'm going to bump this... it doesn't deserve to languish on page 3

Ranja123 · Apr 21, 2005, 03:13 PM // 15:13

Well done and thank you very much for your hard work!

MOOMANiBE · Apr 22, 2005, 07:45 AM // 07:45

Alright! The once again, redone entirely from scratch, Labeled map is ready!

Whew! This took quite a while! The labels themselves should be accurate and a bit more strealined, and I've made some cosmetic changes as well.

Download away!

The New and Improved Labeled Map!

joecrab · Apr 22, 2005, 07:47 AM // 07:47

link not working

MOOMANiBE · Apr 22, 2005, 07:48 AM // 07:48

I just fixed it

joecrab · Apr 22, 2005, 07:51 AM // 07:51

now thats service, why cant the cable company be like you

Synthos · Apr 22, 2005, 08:13 AM // 08:13

Amazing work

I saw an area i havent explored and had to close the map quick!
Too bad i told myself that i cant look at maps after the full game is released

Caelib · Apr 23, 2005, 11:57 PM // 23:57

The labeled world map is awesome. Great work!

MOOMANiBE · Apr 23, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59

Page 3 again, eh? Seems like this topic is magnetically attracted to it

I'd like to keep this topic up, at least until I post the Map Project topic for release on tuesday night.

Beelzebubba · Apr 24, 2005, 06:50 AM // 06:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOOMANiBE

Page 3 again, eh? Seems like this topic is magnetically attracted to it

I'd like to keep this topic up, at least until I post the Map Project topic for release on tuesday night.

Here's a free bump.

My question is:

When do you expect the Flash Version of the latest map to be complete?

Also, I noticed a bit of blurred map right next to Grendich Courthouse, which sort of surprised me, since that's an earlier part of the game, but other than that, most of the blurred spots I had noticed before have been cleared up. Great job on the map, and keep up the excellent work.