astrocartographer\'s database

Nigel_Strange · Post by **Nigel_Strange** » Sun Jul 11, 2010 1:28 am

I could give it a go.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 12:52 pm

This sounds excellent. Is this still something that exists (The links are broken) or is this just for clan members?

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:01 pm

This is awsome......I like the Idea.....

Post by **DaveK** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:22 pm

Hi

Am I the only person who gets "page not found" when I click on the link to astrocarographer's database? Do I need to register somewhere? Thanks

Blackthorne · Post by **Blackthorne** » Fri Sep 17, 2010 12:35 pm

Same here, and Seejay experienced the same. We're still waiting for an "official" answer from Verbosity.

-Blackthorne

verbosity · Post by **verbosity** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 8:39 pm

apologies I missed the posts above, it was probably from the time my site was down preparing for its rebuild.

I'm going to be rebuilding the cartography over the next few days, the system is going to be a bit different from the way it was before, exact locations of objects in sectors wont be shown on the map, but on mouse over it will give their in-sector location, this may change if I manage to ever get some advanced JavaScript coding implemented.
similarly while systems will be included, searching for them will take you to the 'home' planet for each sector.

for the record the location of the cartography is currently:
http://www.verbsleagues.co.uk/index.php?q=node/6

This will probably not stay the functional url , since I'm hoping to be able to apply 'clean urls' at some point.

The forms for adding and verifying objects will be added first, and this will take me a day or two, but I'll keep you updated with the progress as it continues.

[Edited on 10-3-2010 by verbosity]

chris79 · Post by **chris79** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:15 pm

I signed up! Cartography will be very usefully

Ps: but now, are there some maps (simple image) for Evochron mercenary/legend?

[Edited on 10-4-2010 by verbosity]

Maarschalk · Post by **Maarschalk** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:55 pm

Nice.....

;)

Post by **Marvin** » Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:27 pm

Originally posted by chris79

...are there some maps (simple image) for Evochron mercenary/legend?

Not sure what you mean ... but I have a set of modded quadrant maps. I'll post 'em soon as I finish reading the forum.

Von Paulus · Post by **Von Paulus** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:00 am

Originally posted by Marvin
Originally posted by chris79

...are there some maps (simple image) for Evochron mercenary/legend?
Not sure what you mean ... but I have a set of modded quadrant maps. I'll post 'em soon as I finish reading the forum.

That would be nice.
Thanks.

chris79 · Post by **chris79** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:56 pm

Originally posted by Marvin

Not sure what you mean ... but I have a set of modded quadrant maps. I'll post 'em soon as I finish reading the forum.

Yes, the quadrant maps, thanks Marvin! ..but i don't understand if you have already posted the maps...., if yes, where?

Post by **Marvin** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:03 pm

Well, no, I haven't posted the set ... I use three modded maps in game. I started out by replacing one of the quadrant maps with a blank and then taking screen shots of the blank map while in each system ... then pasting all the screenies together. Connecting the dots to form a "jumpgate highway," I got this:

From that, I added coordinates to one map and names to another. Then made a few other changes.

Seems you could do the same for any location on the map ... then enlarging the final map for display outside the game. If it's made large enough, you can add both names and coordinates without cluttering it up.

chris79 · Post by **chris79** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:39 pm

i found this http://www.starwraith.com/forum/viewtop ... 445&page=1 ! I try it with the evochron legend file "universedata" and it work very well (i think it is similar to EM)

Rush · Post by **Rush** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 8:42 pm

Actually, I read somewhere that it is not. Data in EM is encrypted or something...am I right?

Edit: I was right...I need a password to see the content of EvochronData.evo archive

[Edited on 4-10-2010 by Rush]

Von Paulus · Post by **Von Paulus** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:37 pm

Is there any "Universe" difference from Mercenary to Legends?

chilong · Post by **chilong** » Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:59 pm

This all sounds good. It's going to make me very happy!

Post by **Marvin** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:47 am

Originally posted by Von Paulus

Is there any "Universe" difference from Mercenary to Legends?

Yes. For starters, planets are defined differently. They now come in different sizes. Gas giants are new. City locations can be more varied. Planetary texture definitions have changed. Etc.

The Quest requires a new file that can impact the "universe" file. Etc.

In other words, the Hitchhiker program won't work with Mercenary.

Von Paulus · Post by **Von Paulus** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:20 am

I regret but it's ok.
Thanks Marvin.

Post by **Marvin** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 1:25 am

No problem. It would've made mapping the universe a lot easier had it worked ... but it would've also been a real cheat in finding the otherwise hidden goodies in Mercenary. So, all things considered, it's a trade-off I'd make any day.

Ergo, I'll stick with screen shots and graph paper.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:35 am

I'm working on a web-page map-system for my notes. It's really just a simple click-able maps for system information (Planets, moons, stations...) with coordinates given. I also enter any system/goodies I find.

It's a way of keeping my notes in one place. If anyone likes this simple thing I can upload it.
It's still under construction thou.

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[Edited on 2010-10-5 by SeeJay]

Von Paulus · Post by **Von Paulus** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:49 am

Yes Seejay, please.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:54 am

I'll upload what I got tonight (European Time). If anyone would like to add items to the charts, don't hesitate to u2u/email me with what you got.

I'm not good enough to create a login so that users can update themselves, so at this stage I'll do my best updating whenever I can. I'll post the link in this thread tonight as well.

Von Paulus · Post by **Von Paulus** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:33 am

Thanks.

SeeJay · Post by **SeeJay** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:41 pm

Hello Von Paulus.

I have uploaded my "notes" now. It is still under construction, so it's not all that much yet.
The basic structure is there and I'm starting to enter data as I go along.

The link is: http://evochron.junholt.se

If anyone likes this and would like to help, just email/u2u information and I'll add it to the site.

This is uploaded on Von Paulus request so use it as you like if you find it usefull!

Any feedback is also most welcome.

Vice.
If any of this violates any copyrights or other rules/laws please advise me and I'll remove it.

Rush · Post by **Rush** » Tue Oct 05, 2010 9:45 pm

The premise is great. Look forward to seeing the completed project!
As an Explorer, I will immediately send data when I find something