[X3:TC] Universe Map v2.0 [EN]

Post by **Ketraar** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 20:21

EmperorJon wrote:Earth security is Border.

Yes, it has a reason, just don't remember it.

Update:
Fixed some errors to 2.0 map.
Added new version with no compression 154MB for the pixeljunkies.

Refer to OP for DL Links

MFG

Ketraar

EmperorJon · Post by **EmperorJon** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 20:22

I know, I was saying on the map it says Core.

Post by **Ketraar** » Fri, 11. Jun 10, 20:26

There is a reason for that too.

MFG

Ketraar

Vindicaytor · Post by **Vindicaytor** » Fri, 4. Feb 11, 18:16

Could anyone tell me what dimensions roughly I'd be looking at if I wanted to print it and put it up on the wall with legible print? Thank you.

Post by **Ketraar** » Fri, 4. Feb 11, 20:35

You can safely scale it up to double the original size upwards and to A3 size (with good printer) downwards.

MFG

Ketraar

Roguey · Post by **Roguey** » Fri, 4. Feb 11, 20:58

Woh! that's one big map, 31-154Mb? What kind of size printer is that designed for? A0?

It looks very well done, congratulations. I just noticed my map is missing Aldrin sectors. Im guessing they were added in v2.0 or something?

Snafu_X3 · Post by **Snafu_X3** » Sat, 5. Feb 11, 01:33

Wow! That is an excellent map, but could I make one suggestion:

Rather than have the background colour for every sector the same (that 'deal' yellowy wood-effect thing), make the background colour a dark shade of <race's colour> for core sectors & a light shade for border sectors - this would give a real 'at-a-glance' umm.. look.

You've already blocked out station icons with black, so they don't need to be changed; the only thing to change if you do the above AFA readability is concerned is the text, & either a border or a simple XOR colour (for max contrast) should sort that out, I think. Oh, & you may like to 'dot' the line linking TUS2 with Neptune, to indicate it's a link-to-be-made

Just some thoughts.. but a heckavalot better than I could have done, anyway

Freeholder · Post by **Freeholder** » Sat, 5. Feb 11, 03:30

This isn't linked in the guides sticky

JoeVN09 · Post by **JoeVN09** » Sat, 5. Feb 11, 06:51

Freeholder wrote:This isn't linked in the guides sticky

It should be. It's probably a good thing that the thread kinda got necro'd

Post by **Ketraar** » Mon, 7. Feb 11, 18:23

Roguey wrote:Woh! that's one big map, 31-154Mb? What kind of size printer is that designed for? A0?

Well mine I printed in our "in-house" Plotter which can print anything between 1.45m wide and up to 100m long (yes Meters!). Any half decent print shop should be able to do 2x1m without much effort and it should not exceed 20€, even if printed in high gloss paper (180g/m²).

@Snafu_X3
Given that this is an almost 3 years old making, I feel you understand if I ignore any suggestions, as I have no intention in spending any time on this any further.

Freeholder wrote:This isn't linked in the guides sticky

Guess I never bothered submitting it, feel free to do so if you feel its worth it. Everyone can submit stuff to that sticky.

MFG

Ketraar

Carlo the Curious · Post by **Carlo the Curious** » Mon, 7. Feb 11, 19:06

Wasn't there an A4 version at some point? Sure I remember printing it out...

Post by **Ketraar** » Mon, 7. Feb 11, 20:06

Don't think so, you can although fit it into an A4, wont be much different looking than a smashed potato, but if you must...

I designed this as a wall poster, which hangs just in front of me, so I can glance look at it and soon identify where is what.

MFG

Ketraar

Snafu_X3 · Post by **Snafu_X3** » Tue, 8. Feb 11, 17:09

Ketraar wrote: Given that this is an almost 3 years old making, I feel you understand if I ignore any suggestions, as I have no intention in spending any time on this any further.

Fairy nuff; NP

Vhyle · Post by **Vhyle** » Mon, 18. Jun 12, 00:19

Sorry to necro this, but none of the links work at all, 404's all around for every link, and when I try to save, just a little picture with a little red X.

So, I'd say this post's content no longer applies?

Morkonan · Post by **Morkonan** » Mon, 18. Jun 12, 00:38

I have the 1.2 and 1.3 version of this map, I believe. But, I can't be sure if it is or not, since it doesn't have any attribution on it. It's "pretty" though, and definitely only really suitable for a "Poster" sized print. The fonts are too tiny to be really legible on a standard sized print. You could just use it on your computer, but you'd have to keep zooming in in order to read the sector names and info, sort of defeating the purpose of comprehensive map, altogether.

I can't repost it due to being the work of someone else and not having the permission to redistribute it, which is a code of conduct I strictly honor. Sorry..

But, there are plenty of other maps out there and are likely more useful than this one, if not as pretty.

Coreblimey · Post by **Coreblimey** » Mon, 18. Jun 12, 00:41

Considering the original post is over 4 years old it is not too surprising that the links may not work. There could be many reasons for this.
However if you are looking for a TC map try:
https://rapidshare.com/files/868915971/yaX3TCsm_v2.pdf

and the legends for this map which contains the location of all the abandoned ships:

https://rapidshare.com/files/2252014967 ... Legend.pdf

I can guarantee these work because they are my url's.

Post by **Ketraar** » Mon, 18. Jun 12, 02:52

The AD server went down few months ago and I forgot to update these. Reuplaoded them again and fixed the links in OP, they should work now.

These versions can both be resized, but they are intended to be used as posters. You get better results with the 150MB version given its uncompressed and vectors, but the 31MB one should do for most use.

MFG

Ketraar

Morkonan · Post by **Morkonan** » Mon, 18. Jun 12, 09:30

Ooooh, nice! I didn't have this one!

You're awesome.

Thanks!

egosoft.com

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[X3:TC] Universe Map v2.0 [EN]

Actual size?