Mechanized Assault & eXploration Reloaded

Subject: Re: Poll: My favorite played map SIZE is...

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There will me more smaller maps in the future, allready workin on that... . ;-) Now we got some experiences on bigger maps. And 2 Players on a 256x256 isnt a good idea. On UK, IceLand or french coast shouldn't be an option on a 1vs1. UK+Ireland only, you can make some rules before getting started . AND as you can see, the suggested ampunt of players is at least 4-10.

THX for the feedback. Its important to me what you think and what you want.

I would say 256x256 is maximum mapsize ever. If there was NO or very, very SLOW research on bigger maps, there could be nice long games. But if theres such a fast research you send off your army in stone age and they arrive at enemy base at post modern age. Bigger maps are good for seek and hide and having the possibility to dodge enemy attacks.

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64 of 92 squares would be ideal allow for earlier contact and keep the presure / combat on (do maps have to be square or can we do for example 64x128?)

64? The original maps are 112x112. 64 would be roundabout one TFT-screen wide at normal zoom, way to small. I think 112²-128²-196² are just fine. At the moment rectangular maps are not supported by the software, but in future sure will be possible. Its on the list somewhere... .
64x256 could be interesting some day.

Cheers,
Sandman

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Subject: Re: Poll: My favorite played map SIZE is...

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Hi, yeah we were experimenting about with the UK map, but even though it's surrounded by water it's still way to big for 4 players (which is why I thought 64/96 sq would be about right for smaller games) currently on turn 150ish on snowcab and it's turning into a good 2 player game but again, it's one of the "smaller" maps with it being a central island with water (I have naval supremicy ATM but he's bugging my with strong air units and my main airfoce is engaged on the other side)

Subject: Re: Poll: My favorite played map SIZE is...

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Hey Sandman,
my favorite map size is 256×265 (and sometimes 128×128) even for 2players.

I played meanwhile some games on such huge maps vs. Stellar… and both of us are able to win

I like this huge maps, because everyone can do some 'base-eco-stuff' before there is a battle - and depending on the map - we can try new ideas during the game (but often it ends in missile crawler + airtransport )

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Subject: Re: Poll: My favorite played map SIZE is...

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I like 112x112 though

Subject: Re: Poll: My favorite played map SIZE is...

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I pretty new in on-line Maxr but i think 196 is about right. Anyway i will give some more feedback after my first on-line game this weekend if i find someone willing to play with such a noobie as myself of course

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Subject: Re: Poll: My favorite played map SIZE is...

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196² is VERY large

we have try to play with 4 persons a 256² map and after 5h of playing we have cancel the game because our tanks need up to 10 rounds (with streets) to reach the front

i like to build a large base but fpr 2 players a map of 112² should be the maximum

my map generators can make up to 256². i'm not sure if maxr support bigger maps (and there is a 8 player limit in maxr)

Subject: Re: Poll: My favorite played map SIZE is...

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MAXR takes any map as long as it's a WRL map. There are limits on WRL however.

..and maxr is not limited to 8 players. It features only 8 colors however. New colors can be added easily if you really need this.

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