13 replies to this topic

[Mr-And3rs0n]

iv been trying to make more than 3 borders but it wont let me, am i doing something wrong or is ther a limt?
tyvm

[Rob38]

You are trying to make three map borders? Why would you want to do that? I didn't even know you could make more than one map border.

[Hostile]

Yeah, if it's a scripted map, you can reveal portions of the map based on conditions set by the player. This is done by use of borders as the above user talked about.

[Rob38]

Well then I don't see why he can't make anymore. Just use the polygon tool and create new areas with it. There shouldn't be any limit on it.

[Bart]

no polygons and borders are not the same. borders are rectangular and i believe they also limit the camera and whatnot

anyway, i'd check out the WB manual (downloadable from EA somewhere)

[Hostile]

You can find it at T3A

[Mr-And3rs0n]

Cheers all,
Yes, Im making a scripted, solo player, quest map.
I have 2 Acts done and 5 planned and wanted each "Act" to have its own "fresh" area
More borders would mean more Acts.

Edited by Mr-And3rs0n, 31 October 2006 - 11:13 AM.

[Rob38]

I understand now. You are creating seperate areas/ mini maps in one map file. Pretty clever. There then may be a limit to how much many borders you can create.

[Mr-And3rs0n]

Ah well, if 3 is the limit, then my map will need more maps.
I smell a campaign comming on

BTW, is it possible to have a mark above a units head, to signify a quest giver? I've tryed a few things, but only been able to mark the ground where said unit usually stands, not the unit itself.
Its not a necesity but still

[Rob38]

I'm curious, how in the world do you create more than one map border? I can't find a way to do it.

[Fingulfin]

Does the "Border Tool" do it? I've never tried, but an excellent example of a map with alot of borders would be BFME I's "Amon Hen" map. (I think )

[Rob38]

I looked at the Amon Hen map for BFME1 but I didn't see anything. I was wondering if you can create seperate areas in your map (almost like mini-maps). I just can't find a way to create seperate map border areas.

Edited by Rob38, 07 December 2006 - 12:01 AM.

[Fingulfin]

It is used for resizing borders. Try it and see

[Rob38]

Well, do you think it is possible to create seperate areas using the border tool? And would that also affect the weather in those areas also?