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Title: How to create blank maps??
Post by: percy4u on May 04, 2015, 01:33:32 PM
Hi all,

For a project I wish to do in Simutrans, I need a blank map (preferably flat) to create a detailed simulation of a city on it - by hand :o! I have worked out how to stop the creation of trees and lakes, but is there a way to make a map that is just flat land, no water.

Perhaps the answer could be a particular map number for the "Start Game" dialog, or perhaps some kind soul could make a heightmap suitable for my needs.

Many thanks in advance...
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: Sarlock on May 04, 2015, 02:27:30 PM
To create a blank, flat map:

Start a new map
Click on Landscape Settings
Change Mountain height to 0
You may need to change Water level if your map appears to be all water (the map preview window will be all blue)

Done :)
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: percy4u on May 04, 2015, 02:38:53 PM
Thank you Sarlock, you are a legend ;D. Now I suppose I'll have to finish this mammoth project :o...I'll post it when I've finished...
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: An_dz on May 05, 2015, 06:14:02 AM
Quote from: percy4u on May 04, 2015, 02:38:53 PM
I'll post it when I've finished...
See you in ten years then. ;D
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: percy4u on May 05, 2015, 08:29:30 PM
QuoteSee you in ten years then. ;D
Probably more likely to be 20 to be honest :o :-X ...
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: Isaac Eiland-Hall on May 05, 2015, 10:10:23 PM
It's true. I started working on a Simutrans map I wanted to share in 1986 and I'm still not done. :D
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: An_dz on May 06, 2015, 01:04:07 AM
Our benevolent dictator can also see the future, what did you gather through the years while Simutrans was not even created?
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: sdog on May 06, 2015, 05:22:44 AM
Persuading Hajo to start it all took him over a decade. Hadn't he secretely founded MIcroprose years before and set Chris Sawyer to code Transport Tycoon as an incentive, perhaps Hajo would have never stated it. Leaving TBD's map dormant to this day.
Title: Re: How to create blank maps??
Post by: ytxmobile on May 07, 2015, 01:21:26 AM
Quote from: Sarlock on May 04, 2015, 02:27:30 PM
To create a blank, flat map:

Start a new map
Click on Landscape Settings
Change Mountain height to 0
You may need to change Water level if your map appears to be all water (the map preview window will be all blue)

Done :)

Thanks :)