Re: Development on version 1.x (Current Map Improvements)
Posted: 15 Nov 2013 12:01
So, let me add my two cents to the matter...
First of all, up to version 1.0.1, this was basically a two man job: Promods was no more than just ScuL and Nico working on the map. True, there were a lot of beta testers, but only two developers (I only came in after the release of version 1.0.1), meaning that it's a huge burden laid upon their shoulder to make a map expansion with the size of half of the already existing map. Adding the fact that they do this in their free time and they have other real life obligations to do, this must have been a heck of a job. So kudos to that...
Second, though I agree that quite some things can be improved on the map, there are also some places on the map that are spot on. Particulary the approach to Jönköping from the north on the E4 near the Vättern is exactly as I remembered when I was there and also the Rv40 is done pretty decently. The E4 to the south from Jönköping is not that interesting with all these forrests around, but this is also in Real Life: it's equally boring, but in real life, this lasts for two hours instead of five minutes.
I don't say we don't need to improve the map sectors we've already completed. On the contrary, this is an ongoing effort and we are improving the map, one section and one aspect at the time. Some interchanges on the E4 have been rebuilt (see on previous pages of this thread), props and signs have been replaced by better ones (Modular Signage FTW!) some additional landscaping has been added and there's major reconstruction going on near Malmö. Furthermore, groundwork has been laid for Linköping (and with groundwork I mean roads + companies, little landscaping so far) and there are plans to add Kalmar, Trelleborg and Ystad to the map (and in lesser extent, Sundsvall, Örebro and Norrköping). We also get complaints about Denmark being unrealistic and we are adding some improvements there too.
... and all of this is happening while we also add new areas to the map n France, Spain and the Baltics. So you see, there's still a lot of work to do. Extra workforce (especially modelers to add more details in form of props!) is always welcome, you can even ask for some help from us if you need to know something about the map editor...
... but screaming along the sidelines complaining about stuff while not lifting a finger to improve it is not productive for all of us. So please, show some respect
Best,
Maarten
(I don't always post something on the forums, but when I do, it's totally worth it)
First of all, up to version 1.0.1, this was basically a two man job: Promods was no more than just ScuL and Nico working on the map. True, there were a lot of beta testers, but only two developers (I only came in after the release of version 1.0.1), meaning that it's a huge burden laid upon their shoulder to make a map expansion with the size of half of the already existing map. Adding the fact that they do this in their free time and they have other real life obligations to do, this must have been a heck of a job. So kudos to that...
Second, though I agree that quite some things can be improved on the map, there are also some places on the map that are spot on. Particulary the approach to Jönköping from the north on the E4 near the Vättern is exactly as I remembered when I was there and also the Rv40 is done pretty decently. The E4 to the south from Jönköping is not that interesting with all these forrests around, but this is also in Real Life: it's equally boring, but in real life, this lasts for two hours instead of five minutes.
I don't say we don't need to improve the map sectors we've already completed. On the contrary, this is an ongoing effort and we are improving the map, one section and one aspect at the time. Some interchanges on the E4 have been rebuilt (see on previous pages of this thread), props and signs have been replaced by better ones (Modular Signage FTW!) some additional landscaping has been added and there's major reconstruction going on near Malmö. Furthermore, groundwork has been laid for Linköping (and with groundwork I mean roads + companies, little landscaping so far) and there are plans to add Kalmar, Trelleborg and Ystad to the map (and in lesser extent, Sundsvall, Örebro and Norrköping). We also get complaints about Denmark being unrealistic and we are adding some improvements there too.
... and all of this is happening while we also add new areas to the map n France, Spain and the Baltics. So you see, there's still a lot of work to do. Extra workforce (especially modelers to add more details in form of props!) is always welcome, you can even ask for some help from us if you need to know something about the map editor...
... but screaming along the sidelines complaining about stuff while not lifting a finger to improve it is not productive for all of us. So please, show some respect
Best,
Maarten
(I don't always post something on the forums, but when I do, it's totally worth it)