Posts made by kongoshin

Hi guys! It’s been a while. The file became so big that my laptop didn’t like it anymore ;) So I had to wait until my Hackintosh was done. It’s now done, and I will resume editing of this file.
Are you guys interested in both the classic coloured version and the darker/stylized version?

Here’s the progress so far.

With color adjustments:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0im4jzgiiabibv/aa-classic-workinprogress-coloradjusted-01.png?dl=0

Without color adjustments:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5fjiacx1d6zg2s8/aa-classic-workinprogress-org-colors-01.png?dl=0

Thanks @AcesWild5049 - you did good work with the scan. I didn’t really, they’re just not been painted in yet. As mentioned: Work in progress ;-)

@Imperious-Leader Is the map you’re mentioning the one called milton bradley axis and allies.pdf?

This one?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ozajfjlu7trf1qu/milton bradley axis and allies.pdf.png?dl=0

@Imperious-Leader Yes, I can try to increase the size. Think it’s possible to do it with decent results in Photoshop. If not, I’m considering doing a new pro studio photo of the board.

Hi @vodot ! I most definitely do. I have the color mods on separate adjustment layers in Photoshop. It would be a breeze to export multiple versions.

Working off of this images, I’ve started on an even more cleaned-up version of this map, as well as a little more subdued color scheme. I wanted to make the colors more “vintage”.

Here’s a preview:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ybcqfsilx6fbnsb/aa-classic-workinprogress.png?dl=0

Done so far:

• Removed the original sea (almost done)
• Removed the original logo and added a new one (from Anniversary edition) in a new location
• Inserted new Roundels (from Anniversary edition)
• Toned down the colors and adjusted color balance
• Added roundels in the bottom left corner (turn markers)
• Cleaned up the small maps top left and bottom right (work in progress)
• Created a new border
• Straightened the map itself
• Added new ocean names

To be done:

• Remove damaged type in creases and add new text
• Clean up the rest of the sea
• Add some texture to the sea
• Adjust colors further
• Clean up the compass
• Look into adding more game-aids to the map itself
• Add IPC markers to the bottom
• Clean up the small maps top right

I’m aware that some of the islands and names are gone in this version - as said: It’s work in progress.

Will share the full size file (100 cm wide, 200dpi) when I’m happy with the result.

I’m open to suggestions :)

Hi @siredblood - the map and all your other customizations look amazing. I’m particularly liking the color scheme on the map.

Not knowing how much difference there is between the maps: Would it be possible to make a version of the map suitable for play with the Anniversary version of the game?

Keep up the great work, man!