11.06.2008, 16:48
Re maximum map size, delvpier stated in his Philippines map thread that his map_c at 14400 x 14400 pixels is the maximum he was able to use- anything larger and the map won't load. This would mean map_h and map_T are 3600 x 3600 pixels, or 720 x 720 km at 1:1 scale. The Slot's map_h is 4128 x 3008 pixels or 825.6 x 601.6 km, which is not much smaller in total area; I have a pre-alpha version of big_yamato's West Java map with map_h at 2944 x 4096 pixels or 588,8 x 819,2 km. These sizes definitely work so for now I'd say that they are close to the maximum, until somebody discovers a way to circumvent the limit (probably some coding in the IL2 engine).
As for using SRTM data, a general word of caution but especially regarding Singapore. The SRTM files use CURRENT data, whereas we need 1940s data. Singapore's coastline has changed a lot in the past two decades thanks to land reclaiming projects- and I mean A LOT!!! The shape of Singapore Island as depicted in PF actually isn't all that bad and is certainly much more period accurate than current SRTM data would provide. This is something to bear in mind when making new maps for other areas too!
So, the choice re Singapore would be:
(a) make a totally new map using current SRTM data, which would require a considerable amount of correction work to the Singapore Island shoreline and other details, or
(b) enlarging the current Singapore map(s) and adding the missing islands such as Pulau Bukom, Pulau Blakang Mati- now Sentosa-, the Riouw Archipelago, and more of Malaya at the northern end.
I'm not sure which option would be more work..............
As for using SRTM data, a general word of caution but especially regarding Singapore. The SRTM files use CURRENT data, whereas we need 1940s data. Singapore's coastline has changed a lot in the past two decades thanks to land reclaiming projects- and I mean A LOT!!! The shape of Singapore Island as depicted in PF actually isn't all that bad and is certainly much more period accurate than current SRTM data would provide. This is something to bear in mind when making new maps for other areas too!
So, the choice re Singapore would be:
(a) make a totally new map using current SRTM data, which would require a considerable amount of correction work to the Singapore Island shoreline and other details, or
(b) enlarging the current Singapore map(s) and adding the missing islands such as Pulau Bukom, Pulau Blakang Mati- now Sentosa-, the Riouw Archipelago, and more of Malaya at the northern end.
I'm not sure which option would be more work..............