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Base 32 B32 maps idea - Universal maps standards

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I've been kicking this idea around for a couple years and have been doing it in my maps and it seems to work chime in your thoughts... Thanks..

Base 32 for universal Maps... (expanded from base 16 for myth v 1.5 and 1.6)


B32 MAPS
as regular myth units are replaced by tagsets by using base 32
map makers can make maps that work for many tagsets at once
if this base is included in the tagset.... at the very least it speeds up
the process.

The tagmaker must include replacements for each of these in tagset
32 light 32 dark unit tags at 1k each :) also 32 ai units... the map maker can then place any mix of these
on maps and as long as scenery etc... is included in map tag and not from
a specific tagset the maps should convert over nicely and still be relatively ballanced.

Units-set an sequivalant unit(monster) to each and save in tagset
-@Light vs +dark- set a light and dark replacement for each

(The unit Fear base can be found in my udogs folder)
simply set a unit and collectin reference for each)

NOTE: I will upload a newer current version with the ai units in the local as well..
Thanks.... Point

@Light Base Units
---------------------------------
01--@Infantry-PVT
02--@lightInfantry-PFC
03--@MediumInfantry-CPL
04--@HeavyInfantry-Sgt
05--@AssualtInfantry-SSG
06--@Commando-scout-SFC
07--@Specialist-SPG
08--@WarantOfficer-MW5
09--@2ndLieutenant-2LT
10--@1stLieutenant-1LT
11--@Captain-CPT
12--@Major-MAJ
13--@LieutenantColonel-LTC
14--@Colonel-COL
15--@General-GEN
16--@Commander-GOD
17--@Artillery-ART
18--@SupportMechanized-MSU
19--@ScoutMechanized-MSC
20--@AssualtMechanized-MAS
21--@LightMechanized-MLT
22--@MediumMechanized-TMT
23--@HeavyMechanized-THT
24--@DestroyerMechanized-TDT
25--@Medic-MED
26--@SupplyUnit-SUP
27--@SecurityUnit-SEC
28--@ComUnit- COM
29--@Doctor-DOC
30--@Civilian-CIV
31--@spc-special_unit
32--@EXT-extra_unit

+Dark Base Units

-------------------------------
01--+Infantry-PVT
02--+lightInfantry-PFC
03--+MediumInfantry-CPL
04--+HeavyInfantry-Sgt
05--+AssualtInfantry-SSG
06--+Commando-scout-SFC
07--+Specialist-SPG
08--+WarantOfficer-MW5
09--+2ndLieutenant-2LT
10--+1stLieutenant-1LT
11--+Captain-CPT
12--+Major-MAJ
13--+LieutenantColonel-LTC
14--+Colonel-COL
15--+General-GEN
16--+Commander-GOD
17--+Artillery-ART
18--+SupportMechanized-MSU
19--+ScoutMechanized-MSC
20--+AssualtMechanized-MAS
21--+LightMechanized-MLT
22--+MediumMechanized-TMT
23--+HeavyMechanized-THT
24--+DestroyerMechanized-TDT
25--+Medic-MED
26--+SupplyUnit-SUP
27--+SecurityUnit-SEC
28--+ComUnit- COM
29--+Doctor-DOC
30--+Civilian-CIV
31--+spc-special_unit
32--+EXT-extra_unit




examples....

***MythII Units, CPR Units, AoM units Variants on meshes included in final.

sample unit replacements
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MAP and terrain features....
B32 units need to be able to move on different terrains... faster speeds on various terrains ie rocky = road... units move faster on the road.

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if implemented correctly all the units on the b32 test mesh will be replaced with your units... this includes all the regular myth units as well so its handy to see if your replaced them all correctly
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B32 working well... so far

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Base 32 for universal Maps... 06-01-2008



B32 MAPS As regular myth units are replaced by tagsets by using base 32 map makers can make maps that work for many tagsets at once.

Base 32 is a base standard set to utilize the new limits in myth...
original myth could of handled a base 8 1.4 myth say 16 1.5 say 32 to 48 currently the myth limit for monsters collection references string lists have been raised and fine tuned to allow around 96 monster types per mesh.


If this base is included in the tagset.... at the very least it speeds up

the process by already placing like strength units on the map.



The tagmaker must include replacements for each of these in tagset 68 unit tags at 1k each :)

0-32 base units Plus the dark and light ai units. (note this can all be the same monsters though ai units might act differently than player controlled).


The map maker can then place any mix of these on maps and as long as scenery etc... is included in map tag and not from

a specific tagset the maps should convert over nicely.



This should also make it easier to have the plug work with say the demo version of myth.



Units- set an equivalent unit(monster) to each and save in tagset


-@Light vs +dark- set a light and dark replacement for each

#Scenery- Set equivalent scenery tags... (ie replace the default flags with your tagsets)

#STL- Replace String list text for your tagset


FOR REPLACEMENTS DOWNLOAD THE LOCAL FOLDER AND CHANGE THE UNITS to units in your tagsets... then include in final build of your tagset...


A sample mesh is provided to check in loathing whether your tagset replaces B32 and regular myth units...



HF and may this help expand your map base... and gaming experience...



Maps that could be converted if B32 is included in you tagset....AoM Maps, CPReloaded MAPs, CwR Maps, AvA.Warfare Maps and your maps:)



Note:b32 maps use a terrain movement base. where the terrain will =roads etc allowing the units to move faster or slower based on their abilities in a given terrain, so adjust monsters in fear accordingly



---------------------------------

set up monsters for movement on map...



Base movement speed of unit... x your units setting

dwarf-depth: .765

human-depth: .5 or unit specific

giant depth: 0 or unit specific

Really deep Media: 0 or unit specific

sloped: .775

steep: .55 or 0 depending on unit

Grass: .85

Desert (pathway): .95

Rocky (raod): 1.0

Marsh: .74

Snow .80

Forest (mac only?) .8

unused

unused

unused

Walking impassable 0 or per unit...

flying impassable 000 allways 0

---------------------------------



scenery and artifact on map placements...

replace in local...

# game flags etc...

__________________________________



@Light Base Units

---------------------------------
00--@Construction-CON (typically a units that can build items)

01--@Infantry-PVT (low quality infantry/ melee)

02--@lightInfantry-PFC (light infantry/ melee)

03--@MediumInfantry-CPL (infantry melee )

04--@HeavyInfantry-Sgt ( typically veteran infantry/ melee)
05--@AssualtInfantry-SSG ( ie. strong melee)

06--@Commando-scout-SFC (ie. weak missile )

07--@Specialist-SPG ( strong missile unit)

08--@WarantOfficer-MW5 ( typically universal unit that can use pickups)

09--@2ndLieutenant-2LT {net Game}(flag or standard bearer net team colors )
09b--@2ndLieutenant-2LT (flag or standard bearer light and dark version)

10--@1stLieutenant-1LT (small morale boosting melee unit )

11--@Captain-CPT (morale boosting unit )

12--@Major-MAJ (morale boosting unit with heal)

13--@LieutenantColonel-LTC ( Missile unit Mobile )

14--@Colonel-COL (melee unit mobile )

15--@General-GEN (morale boosting unit leader )

16--@Commander-GOD (morale boosting hero unit )

17--@Artillery-ART (artillery missile unit)

18--@SupportMechanized-MSU (artillery support/supply unit)

19--@ScoutMechanized-MSC (fast moving scout)

20--@AssualtMechanized-MAS (typically a mobile unit that can use artifacts)

21--@LightMechanized-MLT ( a mortar style unit )

22--@MediumMechanized-TMT ( typically a fixed position artillery unit)

23--@HeavyMechanized-THT (mobile unit)

24--@DestroyerMechanized-TDT (big artillery)

25--@Medic-MED (fighter that can heal)

26--@SupplyUnit-SUP (typically a unit that can supply artifacts)

27--@SecurityUnit-SEC (a sentry unit)

28--@Gunner- GUN (typically a unit that can use monster changing artifacts)

29--@Doctor-DOC (healer)

30--@Civilian-CIV ( a civilian unit typically can pick up and move things )

31--@special-SPC ( special ability unit )

32--@Extra-EXT (typically a water unit /something that can start in deep media)
_ plus light ai units for coop



+Dark Base Units

-------------------------------
00--+Construction-CON

01--+Infantry-PVT

02--+lightInfantry-PFC

03--+MediumInfantry-CPL

04--+HeavyInfantry-Sgt

05--+AssualtInfantry-SSG

06--+Commando-scout-SFC

07--+Specialist-SPG

08--+WarantOfficer-MW5

09--+2ndLieutenant-2LT

09b--+2ndLieutenant-2LT {net}

10--+1stLieutenant-1LT

11--+Captain-CPT

12--+Major-MAJ

13--+LieutenantColonel-LTC

14--+Colonel-COL

15--+General-GEN

16--+Commander-GOD

17--+Artillery-ART

18--+SupportMechanized-MSU

19--+ScoutMechanized-MSC

20--+AssualtMechanized-MAS

21--+LightMechanized-MLT

22--+MediumMechanized-TMT

23--+HeavyMechanized-THT

24--+DestroyerMechanized-TDT

25--+Medic-MED

26--+SupplyUnit-SUP

27--+SecurityUnit-SEC

28--+Gunner- GUN

29--+Doctor-DOC

30--+Civilian-CIV

31--+special-SPC

32--+Extra-EXT

_ plus dark ai units for coop



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examples....


***MythII Units, CPR Units, AoM units Variants on meshes included in final. sample unit replacements.



--- CWR Civil War Reloaded--- B32 Units----@Light vs +dark- -@Blue vs +gray- -@Union vs +Rebel @Federal vs +Confederate-

-------------------------------------------------------------

00-- Construction unit-CON
#Construction Wagon --CWR

01--Infantry-PVT

+Consctript --CWBTS

@Consctript --CWBTS

02--light Infantry-PFC

+Volunteer- --B&G

@Volunteer --B&G

03--Medium Infantry-CPL

+Soldier---B&G

@Soldier --B&G

04--Heavy Infantry-Sgt

+Soldier Veteran --B&G

@Soldier Veteran --B&G

05--Assualt Infantry-SSG

+Skirmisher-bayonet skills --CWR

@Skirmisher-bayonet skills --CWR

06--Commando-scout-SFC

+Sgt-rifle --1861

@Sgt-rifle --1861

07--Specialist-SPG

+Sharp Shooter -rifle --CWBTS

@Sharp Shooter -rifle --CWBTS

08--WarantOfficer-MW5

+Universal Soldier- pick ups and inventory --CWR

@Universal Soldier- pick ups and inventory --CWR

09--2nd Lieutenant-2LT

+Flag Bearer-ralley troops --CWR

@Flag Bearer-ralley troops --CWR

10--1st Lieutenant-1LT

+Officer- sword --CWBTS

@Officer- sword --CWBTS

11--Captain-CPT

+Conlonel -sword pistol-rally troops --B&G

@Conlonel -sword pistol-rally troops --B&G

12--Major-MAJ

+Artillery officer-takes over cannon convert unit --CWR :)

@Artillery officer-takes over cannon convert unit --CWR :)

13--Lieutenant Colonel-LTC

+Medium Cavilry- rifle pistol --B&G

@Medium Cavilry- rifle pistol --B&G

14--Colonel-COL
+Heavy Cavalry- Sword--1861

@Heavy Cavalry- Sword --1861

15--General-GEN

+Officer Cavalry-sword pistol--B&G

@Officer Cavalry-sword pistol--B&G

16--Commander-GOD

+Hero genrals..Cavalry --B&G (ralley troops)

@Hero genrals..Cavalry --B&G (ralley troops)

-----------------------------------------------------

17--Artillery-ART

#Canon Parrot --CWR

18--Support Mechanized-MSU

#Cannon Transport (arty wagon)--CWR

19--Scout Mechanized-MSC

+Light Cavalry-scout pistol--CWBTS

@Light Cavalry-scout pistol--CWBTS

20--Assualt Mechanized-MAS

+universal Cavalry- rifle pistol saber flag --CWR

@universal Cavalry- rifle pistol saber flag --CWR

21--Light Mechanized-MLT

#Mortor-coehorn --CWR

22--Medium Mechanized-TMT

#Cannon- Fixed position --CWR

23--Heavy Mechanized-THT

#Flag bearing Cavalry --CWR

24--Destroyer Mechanized-TDT

#Rail Cannon-only travels on tracks(use terrain rocky)--CWR

25--Medic-MED

+Doctor-heal single --1861

@Doctor-heal single --1861

26-- Supply Unit-SUP

#Supply Wagon-drops supplies --CWR

27-- Security Unit-SEC

# Gatling Gun --CWR

28--Gunner- GUN
#Artillery man --CWR

29--Doctor-DOC

#Doctor-WW

30-- Civilian-CIV

#arty man -canon shells --CWBTS
31--+special-SPC
#Outlaw-WW

32--@Extra-EXT
#GunBoat-water unit with cannon --CWR
-----------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------

---Myth II Regular --typical---- B32 Units-----

00-- Construction unit-CON
+Summoner (enhanced)

@deceiver

01--Infantry-PVT

+Ghast

@Peasant

02--light Infantry-PFC

+Thrall

@warrior

03--Medium Infantry-CPL

+Maul

@Brigand (light)

04--Heavy Infantry-Sgt

+Mryk little

@Berzerk

05--Assualt Infantry-SSG

+Stygen knight

@Stygen knight

06--Commando-scout-SFC

+archer Dark (hero)

@bowman hero

07--Specialist-SPG

+Souless
@archer

08--WarantOfficer-MW5

+goul

@goul

09--2nd Lieutenant-2LT

+Mortor Dwarf (dark ghost)

@Mortor Dwarf

10--1st Lieutenant-1LT

+Bre unrue

@Heron Guard

11--Captain-CPT

+Fetch

@Warlock

12--Major-MAJ

+Myrk Giant

@Trow

13--Lieutenant Colonel-LTC

+heron guard hero (dark)

@heron guard hero
14--Colonel-COL
+Mahir (enhanced)

@warlock hero

15--General-GEN

+shiver

@deceiver

16--Commander-GOD

+Soulblighter

@Alric

-----------------------------------------------------

17--Artillery-ART

+Dwarf (evil)
@Dwarf

18--Support Mechanized-MSU

+Dwarf hero (evil)
@Dwarf hero

19--Scout Mechanized-MSC

+wolf

@spider

20--Assualt Mechanized-MAS

+Trow

@Trow

21--Light Mechanized-MLT

+mortar dwarf hero (evil)
@Mortar dwarf hero

22--Medium Mechanized-TMT

+ Cannon
@ Cannon

23--Heavy Mechanized-THT

+Myrk Giant Thrower
@Myrk Giant Thrower

24--Destroyer Mechanized-TDT

+Warlock hero
@warlock hero

25--Medic-MED

+Baron (enhanced)

@Journeyman

26-- Supply Unit-SUP

+Trow

@Trow

27-- Security Unit-SEC
+Shade

@Summoner

28--Gunner- GUN
+Dwarf (ghost)
@Dwarf
29--Doctor-DOC

+Journeyman
@Journeyman

30-- Civilian-CIV

+Peasant
@Peasant
31--+special-SPC
+Dwarf Pathfinder
@Dwarf Pathfinder

32--@Extra-EXT
+wight
@wight
-----------------------------------------------------


------AoM--- ART of MYTH ---B32 Units-----
Light-good / Dark-evil

00-- Construction unit-CON 00 -#Siege Builder (needs to be same monster!!)
01--@Infantry-PVT 01 -warrior2/Brigand

02--@lightInfantry-PFC 02 -warrior/thrall

03--@MediumInfantry-CPL 03 -Berzerk /Norsemen dark-

04--@HeavyInfantry-Sgt 04 -Helmbardt/Pikeman

05--@AssualtInfantry-SSG 05 -Mknight axe /maul

06--@Commando-scout-SFC 06 -aom-halc-stygian-

07--@Specialist-SPG 07 -Archer/souless

08--@WarantOfficer-MW5-- 08 -aom-ogan/aom/driel
08b -AomOg-Crossbow/AoMDrlcrossbow--- universal
08c -AomOg-archer/AoMDrl-archer-- universal
08d -AomOg-spear/AoMDrl-spear-- universal
08e -AomOg-other/AoMDrl-other-- universal

09--@2ndLieutenant-2LT 09- standard bearer-

09b---AomOg-standard bearer-- universal

10--@1stLieutenant-1LT 10 -Warlock/fetch-
11--@Captain-CPT 11 -ArcherCap/bre unor

12--@Major-MAJ 12 -templar/Balor-

13--@LieutenantColonel-LTC 13 -Trow/mrykridia giant

14--@Colonel-COL 14 -Vixen/shade-

15--@General-GEN 15 -Queen/shiver-

16--@Commander-GOD 16 -Alric/soulblighter-


17--@Artillery-ART 17 -duff/ghoul-
18--@SupportMechanized-MSU 18 -mortor duff/wight (place 4 to 1)-

19--@ScoutMechanized-MSC 19 -spear Maiden/valon-
19b -mounted spear maiden/
19c -sword maiden
19d -archer maiden

20--@AssualtMechanized-MAS 20# -mounted Knight/dark knight-
20b sword
20c archer
20d spear

21--@LightMechanized-MLT 21 -palindine/barbarian-

22-@MediumMechanized-TMT 22 -falcnight/vixer-+animations-
22b mounted falc knight/
22c archer falc knight/

23--@HeavyMechanized-THT 23# -heavy cav/ dark knight-

24--@DestroyerMechanized-TDT 24 -mazarin/watcher-

25--@Medic-MED 25 -heron/mrykridia-

26--@SupplyUnit-SUP 26- gorgoeth/goblin-
26b carrying item

27--@SecurityUnit-SEC 27- Deciever/summoner-

28--@GunnerUnit- GUN 28#- aom-alknight/carcwarrio--works arty (needs to be same monster?)
28b ballista
28c catapult
28d tribuchete
28e Oil cauldron
29--@Doctor-DOC 29- journeyman/skadi priestess-w/aura of protection

30--@Civilian-CIV 30 -peasant/ghast-

31--@special-SPC 31- Baron/mahir

32- -@Extra-EXT 32- blimp or ship


=51 total with monster changing artifacts per side=96 is limit....!!!!

Optional add on or alternate AoM units...
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-----Warfare AxisVsAllies-- world war II - B32 Units-----

Light-Allies / Dark-Axis
00-HalfTrack

01-garand

02-garand

03-carbine

04-thompson

05-Bar

06-sub mg

07-sniper

08-universal soldier

09-Oficer +Morale

10-flamethrower

11-bazooka

12-mortor

13-30 cal.

14-50 cal.

15-Pistol +Morale

16-pistol +Morale

17-canon

18-jeep

19-motorcycle

20-halftrack

21-light tank

22-medium tank

23-heavy tank

24-destroyer tank

25-medic

26-halftrack

27-MP-

28-artillery Crew/Universal Driver

29-Doctor

30-partisan

31-radioMan

32-Boat or plane

33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48



------CPR--Charlie's Point Vietnam - B32 Units-----

Light-US / Dark-VC
00-#APC

01-national gaurd m16 -vc

02-marine m16 -vc

03-marine m14 -Rpk

04-Scout -VC scout

05-shotgun -VC shotgun

06-m60 -RPD

07-M60-flak -RPD

08-#Universal

09-spec ops -evil vc

10-Bmp m79 -RPG

11-Bazooka-rpg

12-m2 machine gun -VC DSKM

13-mark 19 -VC DSKM

14-sniper - VC sniper

15-General =radioman

16-Commander =radioman

17-#Arty

18-#truck

19-#jeep

20-#apc

21-#Arty

22-#tank

23-#Huey

24-#Arty 180

25-medic-vc medic

26-Engineer-vc engineer

27-spec ops -evil vc

28-#Driver/Crew

29-#doctor

30-#civilian

31-#Radio man

32-#patrol boat
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Post by Point »

I put a base 32 version in my udogs folder it may explain things a bit better ... sounds complicated but its very simply
hl.udogs.net user uploads/ point uploads/ B16 folder...
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Post by Industry »

I just got this idea. Let me see if I have it straight. Are you suggesting that when a map maker makes a new mesh that rather than filling it with warriors, archers, dwarves and jmen. He fills it with UNIT-TYPE1, UNIT-TYPE2, UNIT-TYPE3, and UNIT-TYPE4. That we all settle on a standard for what UNIT-TYPE1 will be in any given setting (for instance, warriors in the Bungie Setting) and then any map can be used in any setting just by changing the unit tagset?
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It sorta makes sense. *sorta*. This would've been a good idea before people made maps for Myth already. But with the huge backlog of existing maps that don't use this sort of thing, you'll only have any new mapmakers going 'ah stuff it I'll just use warrior'. And so on.
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Post by Point »

Theres a b32 local in my udogs folder a test map... its a real easy way to make replacements for regular myth maps and for new tagsets to work on mulitple maps with easy placement and balance... each tagset has weak and powerfull units and using something like b32 makes conversion easy ... at least thats what i have found so far.. with all the new tags and tagsets in the works a standard for terrain movements and units makes a lot of sense... basically the goal is to make map making much easier for newbies coming into the community
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B32 still alive and developing...

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more b32 stuff comming soon...

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This works use it :)

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:)
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comon don't bump posts.
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twasnt a bump

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twasnt a bump of sorts... cwr map makers were asking a how to ... besides a post is a post is a post... you of all peeps should know that.... :)
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