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5 months ago ::
Jan 28, 2013 - 12:54PM
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Feb 20, 2012
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I'm a software developer by trade. I like programming. Computers make my job as a DM easier. One thing I've always wanted for my campaigns was an easy way to find the distances between locations and the average travel times given different methods of travel.
So I have begun looking at the Google Maps API. And I intend to make a searchable, zoomable, Eberron map. And I'm looking for ideas of what people might want as features. I can't promise I'd implement all (or any) of the suggested features, but if there's something that seems useful or interesting, I'll consider spending some time on it.
For the most part, I think street-level mapping is out of the question. A few of the cities have maps that could be included (Stormreach springs to mind), but I may restrict things to inter-city level (from Sharn to Tashalatora, The Glass Plateau to Korth, etc).
Firstly, what modes of travel are most useful? I've got:
1. Walking (I'm debating just calculating direct euclidian distance or taking the time to map mountain passes, roads, and the like)
2. Horse
3. Lightning Rail (routes will be included)
4. Airship
5. Sailing Ship
6. Elemental Galleon
7. Orien caravan
Call me Ender.
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5 months ago ::
Jan 28, 2013 - 3:53PM
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Date Joined:
Mar 18, 2011
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Seems like you've covered all the bases there! I'd love to see something like that!
I seem to remember seeing discussions on these forums about the differences in the overall sizes of the maps in 3e and 4e. Which version of the maps were you planning on using?
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5 months ago ::
Jan 28, 2013 - 4:04PM
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Date Joined:
Feb 20, 2012
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Oh that's an excellent question. I'm a 3.5 player/DM, so I'm more accustomed to using those, but I do have all the 4E maps as well. Now, there's a number of maps that I don't think have 4E equivalents (as far as I know, at least. I'm looking at you, Adar) and would have to use those. So ultimately, I'm guessing this will be a composite map that uses parts from both sets to make a more comprehensive map in total. For the most macroscopic images, I'm thinking 4E. Honestly, they really do look prettier than the 3.5 maps.
Call me Ender.
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5 months ago ::
Jan 29, 2013 - 12:18AM
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Dec 15, 2005
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Cool I would love to use your tool!
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5 months ago ::
Jan 29, 2013 - 2:11PM
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Date Joined:
Mar 18, 2011
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Oh that's an excellent question. I'm a 3.5 player/DM, so I'm more accustomed to using those, but I do have all the 4E maps as well. Now, there's a number of maps that I don't think have 4E equivalents (as far as I know, at least. I'm looking at you, Adar) and would have to use those. So ultimately, I'm guessing this will be a composite map that uses parts from both sets to make a more comprehensive map in total. For the most macroscopic images, I'm thinking 4E. Honestly, they really do look prettier than the 3.5 maps.
Yes they do! But the 3.5 ones have a certain charm to them... I'm not sure if the scales are the same - if so then is it possible to toggle between them? (Not that I'm trying to give you more work to do!)
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5 months ago ::
Jan 29, 2013 - 6:13PM
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Feb 20, 2012
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I'm betting the scales are the same (don't have the maps in front of me). And if that's the case, I can't imagine it's too hard to toggle them. It'd be like choosing between "satellite" and "map" view.
Call me Ender.
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5 months ago ::
Feb 01, 2013 - 1:10AM
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Date Joined:
Mar 18, 2011
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Do the Google Maps APIs require a lat/long based coordinate system? I was wondering where you might put the equator and the prime meridian.
Looking at the map on p. 9 of the 4e campaign guide it seems like the equator passes through Aerenal and Stormreach. I'd suggest that the prime meridian passes through Metrol (as the capital of Cyre), but Sharn might also work.
Are you going to assume that Eberron is the same physical size as Earth?
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5 months ago ::
Feb 04, 2013 - 8:22AM
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Date Joined:
Feb 20, 2012
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I was actually thinking of placing the Prime Meridian at Thronehold, since it was the capital of the Kingdom of Galifar before the Last War. It's also neutral (well, joint) nationality currently. I don't believe Eberron is physically the same size as Earth, but I haven't done the calculations yet given the scales on the maps. The circumference should be able to be determined from the current maps, once they're pieced together.
Call me Ender.
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5 months ago ::
Feb 04, 2013 - 10:47AM
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Mar 18, 2011
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Ah yes! Thronehold does make more sense!
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5 months ago ::
Feb 05, 2013 - 12:27AM
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Apr 27, 2010
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Can't wait for the final product!
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