New Multiplayer Maps

[Gryphon_]

Originally Posted by wildwillie

Well it is a bit hard for me to comment/recommend new maps because those of us in the states will not see this sim for another few weeks.

But from what we have learned on Warbirds of Prey (Spits vs 109s) that some of the larger maps are not very playable online. Maps do not need to have tons of detail, just enough to keep them visual interesting. More important is to have bases (Or the ability to add bases) on a map such as the flight times to the front lines are about 5-8 minutes. Missions built which have total flight times (takeoff to landing) for bombers of over 20 to 30 minutes are not that popular.

100km x 100km Maps might be a bit small, maybe 150km x 150km.

To start some basic English/French mainland maps, Coastal English/French Maps, and a scaled down channel map for anti-shipping missions.

Again until we (Warbirds of Prey mission builders/admins) can actually get ahold of the game and see what there is to work with it is hard to comment.

RAF238thWildWillie
Warbirds Of Prey Servers

As a Warbirds of Prey mission builder for many years I concur with what Willie has said, and will add that maps that aren't historical or are too small (100 x 100 is too small) aren't going to be much use to the full-real online community. Cut down versions of the main map will be far more useful.

From the OP I understand and accept that other priorities will prevent development of new map textures for some time, but in order to sustain interest in an early war planeset we will definitely need a desert map (Eygpt/Libyan border) when the developers have time to build sand textures.

[Fusek]

First of all, I'm echoing the idea of a Dunkirk map, and I have two idea's of my own if I may be so kind;

1) A England - North Sea - Netherlands map (roughly the area north of the current game map). This area saw extensive action from 1939 to 1945, so it could prove a worthwile project to invest your time in. For online purposes it would be great to scale this area down, by slimming down the sea between the land masses, much like IL2's Norway map.

The Air War over Holland has been researched very thorougly throughout the years and a lot of research material is easily obtained, which would certainly speed up the process. Building wise, by mixing the English, French and German building sets could provide very satisfying results.

2) An early MTO map

A map of Greece or Malta or such will be of great value breaking up the monotony of flying over the Channel

Thanks.

[furbs]

agreed on the water only map for testing, plus a mosty water with 4 very small bases( no trees and no buildings at all).