Current Rating:
Incredible.....
As reviewed by Emperor Dracula.
Graphics:
Polished bronze in the image of Earth.....
Grafically this map's shorelines and rivers are precisely as they are in reality. The shiny bronze looks great, and the underwater areas look right too. When you first load up this map, you will be amazed.
Mechanics:
Core Contingency not required.....
Everything works very smooth. All areas of the map can be accessed. The AI is fully functional. Copy the map file into the main game directory.
Gameplay:
Naval warfare recommended.....
With the use of a navy almost the whole map can be hit. Also, with so much water, and so many protected inlets it would be wise to build many resource producers underwater to protect them from air attack. Land forces won't do much, as oceans will block their passage across most of the map. Keep in mind most of the "rivers" units can walk/drive over, but a few deeper ones they can't. Also, remember this is a metal map, so expect some rather brutal body counts.
Overall:
My first fully rendered Bryce map.....
Well, with all the new "Terragen" maps coming out I decided to try my hand with this new concept, only using Bryce 4. As usual I have tried to raise the bar in map making creativity. While I have indeed created probably the most advanced map ever here from a technology standpoint, there were some limitations I've reached. First off, I tried to create a map much bigger then this, but Annihilator only allows a maximum amount of uniqueness across a map before it just won't save everything. How so you ask? Well, load the map back up in Total Annihilation or Annihilator and you'll see much of it is black. This is why I made this map a "mere" 14*13 screens. Because I simply couldn't make the map any bigger. Also, for those of you awaiting a fully rendered map of Earth with realistic modern day textures, well, I'm attempting just that now. It will take a while though, as it's very tricky in many ways.
Story:
Once upon a time.....
Core forces have conquered the Earth and recreated it in their own image. As their new capital world, they coated it in pure gold. Though after many battles by encrouching Arm forces, it's become more of a bronze color. Thus Earth is now in what shall be known as the "Bronze Age".
Copyright:
Property of Emperor Dracula.....
This map is Copyright May 2001, by Emperor Dracula. You may not post this on your site, or mass distribute it in any way without his written and signed permission. Selling this map is not permitted without his authorization. He reserves the right to change the above at any time, at his fanciful whim, without notification of any kind.
