Mapping Ideas

i guess this only affects few maps, but we have 17 pages of comments, and its hard to get to the last page. when clicking on a new comment shown on the right side, it takes me to the beginning of the comments section, not the end. and i can't even get to the last page with one click - i have to go from page 1 to page 10, after that from page 10 to page 15 and finally from page 15 to 17.
maybe it's just a little thing

Would it be possible to add markers for temples, Witch huts etc.

A cool feature would be the ability to make your own markers so you can mark certain landmarks. Maybe have a little text bubble or something of the like pop up when you click on it. Sort of like this: http://oi48.tinypic.com/k483lz.jpg

(12-18-2012 02:26 AM)mamxan Wrote: i guess this only affects few maps, but we have 17 pages of comments, and its hard to get to the last page. when clicking on a new comment shown on the right side, it takes me to the beginning of the comments section, not the end. and i can't even get to the last page with one click - i have to go from page 1 to page 10, after that from page 10 to page 15 and finally from page 15 to 17.
maybe it's just a little thing

I've reversed the order for the time being. A better comment system is definitely in order though.

(12-18-2012 10:58 AM)Robuk2012 Wrote: Would it be possible to add markers for temples, Witch huts etc.

Interesting idea. There may be a way to add some auto-markers for these structures.

(12-18-2012 11:23 AM)rabbeseking Wrote: A cool feature would be the ability to make your own markers so you can mark certain landmarks. Maybe have a little text bubble or something of the like pop up when you click on it. Sort of like this: http://oi48.tinypic.com/k483lz.jpg

This has been on my list for a very long time now. One of those nice to have's and the bugs/critical stuff has always gotten in the way.

All these have been added to the list. https://web.archive.org/web/2020/http://www.minecraftworldmap.com/forum/T...me-updates

Premium feature idea: Allow multiple angles to be automatically generated.

Right now I have two maps, which are actually the same map at different angles. I just upload the same 450 meg file twice every time so I can get two angles.

The way I do it now has the negative effect of monopolizing the render engine for a couple hours.

Would really love a way to hide the seed from people. I want to share my server map with my players, but not if the seed is displayed.

(03-01-2013 01:27 PM)sstruzik Wrote: Premium feature idea: Allow multiple angles to be automatically generated.

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The way I do it now has the negative effect of monopolizing the render engine for a couple hours.

I agree - I'm doing the same thing with 4 angles of one map. I don't think it would decrease render times though - it might actually increase them by 4X - unless users could choose the number of angles and/or which ones to render.

(04-02-2013 02:19 PM)Teratoma Wrote:

(03-01-2013 01:27 PM)sstruzik Wrote: Premium feature idea: Allow multiple angles to be automatically generated.

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The way I do it now has the negative effect of monopolizing the render engine for a couple hours.

I agree - I'm doing the same thing with 4 angles of one map. I don't think it would decrease render times though - it might actually increase them by 4X - unless users could choose the number of angles and/or which ones to render.

If the each map was only allowed one slot, one angle at a time through an automated fasion it would avoid the monopolization issue, but render times wouldn't be any faster.

I agree, if anything, making multiple angles easier would increase the size of the render queue.

(04-02-2013 02:23 PM)sstruzik Wrote:

(04-02-2013 02:19 PM)Teratoma Wrote:

(03-01-2013 01:27 PM)sstruzik Wrote: Premium feature idea: Allow multiple angles to be automatically generated.

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The way I do it now has the negative effect of monopolizing the render engine for a couple hours.

I agree - I'm doing the same thing with 4 angles of one map. I don't think it would decrease render times though - it might actually increase them by 4X - unless users could choose the number of angles and/or which ones to render.

If the each map was only allowed one slot, one angle at a time through an automated fasion it would avoid the monopolization issue, but render times wouldn't be any faster.

I agree, if anything, making multiple angles easier would increase the size of the render queue.

I've often fantasized about the ability to click on the compass rose displayed in the right hand corner to allow the rotating of the view within the map.

Of course, then I would have to render all 4 directions which would increase render times substantially especially for larger worlds.

I'll think more about the potential of this as it could work and could be a really cool feature...

(04-02-2013 08:02 PM)skeight Wrote: I've often fantasized about the ability to click on the compass rose displayed in the right hand corner to allow the rotating of the view within the map.

Me too! Isn't that how the original Tectonicus program worked? I know it would increase rendering times, but maybe if you gave users a choice like I mentioned above, some people would choose fewer angles, giving the system a bit of a break?

Personally, longer wait times would be well worth this addition. I think you should do it!

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I saw this mentioned on page two but didn't see a reply.

I think it would be cool if embed codes were available. Maybe with a limited number of zoom levels or other limitation to encourage people to click through to the site?