Game Map ( an alternative )

[c64]

A while ago I was looking for a way to create my own large map of AA1942. I quickly found out that ImperiousLeader had arrived there already and was willing to share his map files. I think he did a great job.

Here’s his map :  http://www.mediafire.com/?n3nwlmkwjlg

Alas, there was a problem. I didn’t like the way the map looked. ( nothing personal, IL). So after a few hours with Illustrator, I came up with a different version. I don’t claim that it’s “better” because as always beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.
There is a new plain version and a deluxe version. Your choice.

Here are some screenshots to compare :
(1 : IL’s map,  2: my plain map,  3: my deluxe map )

You can download them here :
http://rapidshare.com/files/309645143/AA42_Map.pdf
( one page PDF )

http://rapidshare.com/files/311138785/AA42_DinA3_12Seiten_20mmOverlap.pdf 12 pages for printing them out in DIN A3 paper size.

http://rapidshare.com/files/311133277/DeluxeMapDinA3_v1.0.pdf Again 12 pages of DIN A3 paper size to be cut and glued on cardboard.

With these 12 pages you get a map size of approximately  140x70 cm. (  55 x 27,5 inch)

And while I was on my way, I’ve redrawn the setup cards and decreased the file size.
http://rapidshare.com/files/309646294/Setup.pdf
Have fun.  8-)

[Imperious Leader]

All great except one BIG thing.

This file can only be downloaded by becoming a Premium member

So how bout using Mediafire for all these links so people do not have to pay or jump thru all sorts of hoops to access the files?

[c64]

To be honest, I’ve never used Rapidshare/Mediafire/etc… and I’ve chosen Rapidshare because Mediafire seemed always very slow.
But what exactly do you mean ? Clicking on the links, I get the usual Rapidshare page where I can choose to download them freely or as a premium member. After choosing “Free” I get a countdown and after that…voilá…download starts

[csebian]

I have the same problem, Rapidshare does not let me to download the file because:

“Currently a lot of users are downloading files. Please try again in 2 minutes or become a Premium member”

after 2 minutes Rapid say

“This file can only be downloaded by becoming a Premium member”.

Rapidshare is a f@£#ing b#@£ard.

Could you upload the maps on another site please?

Thanks

(my english writing skill sucks a little bit, i now)

[Imperious Leader]

Yep that happens to me too. Mediafire is not doing this but it could be slower.

[c64]

I’ll reupload them on Mediafire when I’m back home. Hold on.

[c64]

Here goes :
http://www.mediafire.com/file/znd4ztywiym/AA42_Map.pdf

http://www.mediafire.com/file/1ettuzwwmji/AA42_DinA3_12Seiten_20mmOverlap.pdf
http://www.mediafire.com/file/j5jh0n2nwk1/DeluxeMapDinA3_v1.0.pdf

http://www.mediafire.com/file/djmejtgzwmn/Setup.pdf

[Imperious Leader]

http://www.mediafire.com/file/j5jh0n2nwk1/DeluxeMapDinA3_v1.0.pdf

Can you get this in a one piece file?  I print them out in one sheet.

Nice work and interpretation of my work.

[c64]

@Imperious:

Can you get this in a one piece file?  I print them out in one sheet.

Unfortunately not. I started with Illustrator and got the 1-file map above. I found no good way (i.e. my Illustrator abilities are limited ) to use a bitmap pattern ( water and sand )  without the repetition of the pattern being too obvious.
So I created a multipage PDF in Illustrator and opened each page in Photoshop. There I added Layers for the water and the ground. Therefore the deluxe map exists just as multiple PDF files. Maybe you can tell me how to do convincing patterns in Illustrator and I can try to create a one file map.
But it must be a hell of a printer that can print out 140cm x 70 cm !

Two remarks :

1. I just realized that there should be “Western Europe” instead of “France” on the map. It’s called Western Europe on the setup card, so don’t be surprised if you can’t find it under that name on the map.
2. Here is the corresponding deluxe setup card PDF : http://www.mediafire.com/file/zooddgijnmj/SetupDeluxe.pdf

[Bambam77]

I’ve also created an Alternate Game Map for Revised/1942 - if anyone is interested in it, I can upload it anywhere to share (jpeg about 80mb, tiff about 400mb).

Note that the printet Markers in each area are exactly as big as the gamepieces are - so if you put a marker on it fits perfect.

Thx for your comments

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[Imperious Leader]

Hey thats nice. I am not fond of the black oceans, but it is good work.

[c64]

Looks like you spent a lot of time and it will hopefully find its audience. To be honest I don’t like that dark waters ( reminds me of the dark Revised map ) and I’m not too convinced of that many different fonts.

[wmman09]

Thank you thank you thank you, Imperious Leader.

I recently purchased 1942 after playing years of 1984 Gamemaster version.  I Love the gameplay of 42, the units, the dynamics, etc…  The no paper IPC thing is not a major deal, I dont care about the battle strip as opposed to a full battleboard, but my bigest problem was a cramped map.  I downloaded Iperious Leader’s map file, did a quick cheap print on some card stock and am very happy.  It improves my enjoyment of the game 10 fold!  I didn’t do a full size printout, as it wouldn’t fit on the table I commonly use, but the size I printed is perfect for me.  Everyone have fun and keep on battln.

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[Imperious Leader]

That looks fine. I suspect you didn’t want to shell out $250 for AA50 and just bought AA42 and used the pieces and printed my map from your computer?

I see you made a smaller print then the original file?

And downloaded the rules for AA50?

So you got AA50 for the cost of AA42.

Bravo!

[wmman09]

Exactly!  The picture I posted really doesnt do it justice.  The angle I took the pic at makes the paste lines from my 8 1/2 x 11 sheets really show up, when in actuality you really dont notice them from a normal game play angle.  Gives me that 250.00 gameplay experience for well under 40.00 total.    THANKS AGAIN

[JasonW]

First post here.

I downloaded the PDF for the AA50 map. I printed it to scale on a large format drafting plotter and it came out 80"x36". Is this the real size of the actual game board in the Anniversary edition of AA?

Where can I find the rules and setup charts for AA50 online? I figure I should be all set as I’ve got all the game pieces I need. I have AA42, D-Day, and the older versions of AA Europe and AA Pacific as well as the early 2000’s issue of AA and the original AA from 1984. Got the pieces covered I think.

Any help with the additional stuff I need to get off the ground with AA50 would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much in advance.

[A Former User]

I have an AA50 for sale. It has been played a few times but is still in excellent condition. If anyone is interested send me a message with an offer and the highest offer by 02/05/10 will get it along with the full set of Combat Dice from FMG. I also have a copy of 2nd edition, Revised, Europe, the original Pacific game, and Battle of the Bulge available for sale. Message me on those as well. I am keeping AAP40 and AA42. Thanks.

[HBG]

@Imperious:

Hey thats nice. I am not fond of the black oceans, but it is good work.

I have to agree, oceans too Dark and the ribbons with values are too long.
But very nice work!

[dahund]

@Bambam77:

I’ve also created an Alternate Game Map for Revised/1942 - if anyone is interested in it, I can upload it anywhere to share (jpeg about 80mb, tiff about 400mb).

Note that the printet Markers in each area are exactly as big as the gamepieces are - so if you put a marker on it fits perfect.

Thx for your comments

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/4190148862_84281be552_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4190149214_0643a05d7c_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2434/4189389663_f1148609fb_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4190149894_1fc0831b8e_o.jpg

Hey Bambam i really like your work, is there any way i can download it as tiff ??? maybe it could be uploaded to rapidshare ? i would really appreciated it i have been looking for a new map to axis and allies revised… :-D hope to hear from you!

[94Canuck]

I’m really interested in doing this.

I need to find a good printing place for something this big.  I would want to print it the exact size of the actual board and place the new one over it and cut along the fold lines so it goes into the box the same way.  Must research more.

Great looking files.  Probably diggin the IL or the Deluxe, a toss up between them right now.