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[WIP] So what to do after Dec. 7? Oahu Plus! - Triad773 - 07.12.2009

I am trying to make a map of part of the Hawaiian Island chain. My motivation for this is simple: IL-2 only has a map of Oahu, with Kauai thrown in.

Historically, this means that after December 7, you are done with the map except for sightseeing What I had in mind was something a little different: inclusion of other islands in the chain except the big island of Hawaii. This is why I am calling this project 'Oahu Plus,' as it does have Oahu- but also Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe (the target island). This way you have a historical weapons range to practice in.



Anyone who is a veteran of F/A-18 Korea remembers the training range, which was ironically historically inaccurate since Target Island was closed as a bombing range in 1990. But being that the US Government commandeered the island after Pearl Harbor for training purposes, that makes the timeframe ideal for IL-2!


The textures for the above Target Island will be tricky as they are different from all the other islands from lack of vegetation. Being that I have a limited number of texture slots, I am looking into possibly making this island as a 3D object, so freeing me to use what ever textures I need, independent of the other island textures.

Another thing I had with the original Hawaii map was this:


The real thing


The lack of inclusion of such a geographical feature such as Diamond Head makes navigation a bit more difficult. I am hoping to include Diamond Head as a 3D object and make it in Blender 3D. Then I will take that object and find a way to get it into a map I am making with Microdem. Once I have the map in-game- then will come the task of texturing.

I'm into KevinP's tutorial and it's coming along- I am developing my different map files and it is progressing. I thought it fitting that I would post this today as I'd been playing with this stuff most of the week where I can.

I'll post updates as available, though I am sure I will post some questions when I run into a jam. If anyone's interested in helping, I certainly don't mind sharing credit in the results

Many in the map making community here have been tempting me for some time to check this out- as I always felt there was a need for it (Oahu with Target Is.). Viking, CanonUK, Agracier just to name a few- but what pushed me over the edge was seeing Redko's work :twisted:

Thanks for any feedback on the concept or anything else

Triad

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- Bobbo - 07.12.2009

You do know about this map?

viewtopic.php?t=21776

Great minds think a like

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- Triad773 - 07.12.2009

Bobbo Wrote:You do know about this map?

viewtopic.php?t=21776

Great minds think a like

I'd seen that one. I had not seen if it includes the weapons range tho. My objective with this is to include somewhere to fly to and train hopefully as well as Diamond Head

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Re: [WIP] So what to do after Dec. 7? Oahu Plus! - redko - 07.12.2009

Triad773 Wrote:Many in the map making community here have been tempting me for some time to check this out- as I always felt there was a need for it (Oahu with Target Is.). Viking, CanonUK, Agracier just to name a few- but what pushed me over the edge was seeing Redko's work :twisted:
Triad

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: . Ok so i guess i'm the culprit :lol: . I'm sorry! So welcome in the mapmakers guild :wink: . Good luck man!!!! In my case WhiteCat was my pusher.

No seriously this is good idea but it's gonna be hard to keep a texture diversity and cover all those islands without repetition effect. I was thinking about that same problem for kto maps including korea, kyushu and othe parts of japanes land in 1:1 scale.

The texture quality and choice will be determinant! hopefully someone will break this slot limitation one day.... :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: .

Anyway i'm really busy with my projects but if you need help just ask i will try to answer. And don't be affraid cause all the people here will do the same for you as they did for me .

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Re: [WIP] So what to do after Dec. 7? Oahu Plus! - agracier - 07.12.2009

Triad773 Wrote:Many in the map making community here have been tempting me for some time to check this out- as I always felt there was a need for it (Oahu with Target Is.). Viking, CanonUK, Agracier just to name a few- but what pushed me over the edge was seeing Redko's work :twisted:
Triad

Be warned - if you think Il-2 as a game is addictive, wait till you start making maps ... it's a whole different order of magnitude. Engrossing as can be ... and loads of fun ...

Hope to see some of your work soon.

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Re: [WIP] So what to do after Dec. 7? Oahu Plus! - redko - 07.12.2009

agracier Wrote:

Triad773 Wrote:Many in the map making community here have been tempting me for some time to check this out- as I always felt there was a need for it (Oahu with Target Is.). Viking, CanonUK, Agracier just to name a few- but what pushed me over the edge was seeing Redko's work :twisted:
Triad

Be warned - if you think Il-2 as a game is addictive, wait till you start making maps ... it's a whole different order of magnitude. Engrossing as can be ... and loads of fun ...

Hope to see some of your work soon.

yea Agracier is addicted now :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

for the best of community

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- Triad773 - 07.12.2009

Thanks Redko and Agracier - I hope I am not getting in over my head! We'll see.

I'm sure I will have some questions :-?

Triad

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- Triad773 - 30.12.2009

Well I finally got around to downloading and trying the other Hawaiian map mentioned above.

Looks great! I did not understand that it included Kahoolahee before.

But, cool! At least I learnt something about MicroDem- now I can make something silly

Thanks to all involved

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