tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post3987146918083726117..comments2024-01-02T10:44:18.020-08:00Comments on Traveller Map News: Base CodesJoshua Bellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-40451731604391819402012-10-17T20:17:28.012-07:002012-10-17T20:17:28.012-07:00"subsector names now render over top of borde..."subsector names now render over top of borders"<br /><br />That's always been the case, actually. But let me start a new post...Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-82532138976359665742012-10-16T22:16:26.270-07:002012-10-16T22:16:26.270-07:00Also, subsector names now render over top of borde...Also, subsector names now render over top of borders.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-58387768066726682772012-10-16T19:26:52.836-07:002012-10-16T19:26:52.836-07:00I believe BerKA suggested this before, but a "...I believe BerKA suggested this before, but a "stellar map" function could be interesting.77topazhttp://explorerbase.wikispaces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-53459810905828695982012-10-16T09:01:08.967-07:002012-10-16T09:01:08.967-07:00Re: stellar data
No - only validating/round tripp...Re: stellar data<br /><br />No - only validating/round tripping it for SEC.aspx<br /><br />Re: Legend sector<br /><br />Yowza, not sure where those codes came from. I should dig into the history - maybe there are some uses of those? Anyway, I'll update it when I have a chance.Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-519380935946761332012-10-16T00:00:23.299-07:002012-10-16T00:00:23.299-07:00Also, in Legend Sector, numerous bases are listed ...Also, in Legend Sector, numerous bases are listed incorrectly.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-77402400837271221692012-10-15T23:56:26.363-07:002012-10-15T23:56:26.363-07:00Is there any function on the map which actually us...Is there any function on the map which actually uses the stellar data, yet?77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-40548153448092847242012-10-15T23:24:32.653-07:002012-10-15T23:24:32.653-07:00Only tab delimited files, which can't be uploa...Only tab delimited files, which can't be uploaded yet. They're generated from spreadsheets used for the T5 data cleanup. The format isn't stable enough though.<br /><br />Right now, base codes need to be in SEC format which is a single digit - the data lines need to be:<br /><br />name? uwp base? remarks? zone? pbg allegiance stellar?Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-42007725189402029152012-10-15T22:50:56.759-07:002012-10-15T22:50:56.759-07:00"NS" as base code doesn't produce an..."NS" as base code doesn't produce anything - you said some files had NS in place of A or 2. 77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-68356662192758123392012-10-15T21:03:09.409-07:002012-10-15T21:03:09.409-07:00Re: F bases as dots
Fixed. I had a Hv specific pa...Re: F bases as dots<br /><br />Fixed. I had a Hv specific pattern in place for "F" still, oops!<br /><br />Re: K*<br /><br />Agreed - fixed.<br />Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-46428232975135765052012-10-15T21:03:08.719-07:002012-10-15T21:03:08.719-07:00Re: F bases as dots
Fixed. I had a Hv specific pa...Re: F bases as dots<br /><br />Fixed. I had a Hv specific pattern in place for "F" still, oops!<br /><br />Re: K*<br /><br />Agreed - fixed.<br />Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-78998614355597887872012-10-15T20:22:35.540-07:002012-10-15T20:22:35.540-07:00Also, I think that, in the patterns, Kk should be ...Also, I think that, in the patterns, Kk should be changed to K*, since, now, in K'kree outposts (KO) and client states (KC, Kc, K1, K2, K3, K4), K'kree bases aren't rendered.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-14048792400121466412012-10-15T20:07:47.800-07:002012-10-15T20:07:47.800-07:00"F" bases are rendering as dots."F" bases are rendering as dots.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-59760840469155331322012-10-12T15:51:14.788-07:002012-10-12T15:51:14.788-07:00Maybe you should ask on CotI, I think that's m...Maybe you should ask on CotI, I think that's more frequently visited than the comment threads here.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-32990497154298351542012-10-12T08:48:15.208-07:002012-10-12T08:48:15.208-07:00I meant, what are some worlds with base codes P an...I meant, what are some worlds with base codes P and Q so we can look for precedent in publishes materials.<br /><br />(*does some searching*)<br /><br />Auitawry (Trojan Reach 3140) is the best candidate for P. Zamoran (Reft 2108) is the best candidate for Q. Both would have been mapped in MT Journal #1.<br /><br />Anyone have it handy?Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-73257844620335045592012-10-12T02:04:34.029-07:002012-10-12T02:04:34.029-07:00The Droyne bases are listed at http://travellermap...The Droyne bases are listed at http://travellermap.com/formats.htm77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-33583223259051258932012-10-11T22:44:29.238-07:002012-10-11T22:44:29.238-07:00I haven't found a precedent for Droyne bases y...I haven't found a precedent for Droyne bases yet, but I haven't specifically looked. Where have you found them in the data, so I can check sources?<br /><br />The double-stars for Vargr and Aslan bases are two small adjacent 5-pointed stars in the lower left. Another base in the same hex would be rendered upper left, potentially as a large 5-pointed star.<br />Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-80561855009165264012012-10-11T21:24:46.040-07:002012-10-11T21:24:46.040-07:00Also, if a Tlaukhu base is one star and a clan bas...Also, if a Tlaukhu base is one star and a clan base two, what would a combination of them (clan + tlaukhu code) be? Three stars?77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-35059443355672550472012-10-11T21:21:21.481-07:002012-10-11T21:21:21.481-07:00Is there a precedent for the Droyne bases?
My ide...Is there a precedent for the Droyne bases?<br /><br />My ideas for them are above.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-13032045396203159212012-10-11T19:57:59.539-07:002012-10-11T19:57:59.539-07:00Oooh, precedent!
The Third Imperium Fanzine maps ...Oooh, precedent!<br /><br />The Third Imperium Fanzine maps at http://travellermap.com/thirdimperium/issues/Third%20Imperium%20-%20Trojan%20Reaches.pdf have symbols for Clan and Tlaukhu bases:<br /><br />Clan: ٭٭<br />Tlaukhu: ★<br /><br />(On the map in question, there are no Imperial Naval bases)<br /><br />I wish I had my MegaTraveller Journal #1 handy, as it also has maps of the Trojan Reaches.<br />Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-5451528117678165202012-10-09T22:49:23.387-07:002012-10-09T22:49:23.387-07:00Hmm... for the Aslan bases, one could have upside-...Hmm... for the Aslan bases, one could have upside-down triangles, with one of them (Clan or Tlaukhu) white and the other red.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-9228429510887514082012-10-09T21:21:08.682-07:002012-10-09T21:21:08.682-07:00*sigh* - you're right.
It will probably end u...*sigh* - you're right.<br /><br />It will probably end up having to be sector-specific, just as allegiance codes themselves are. Fortunately, there's not MUCH re-use of base codes yet, so I may be able to get away with a global set for a while.<br /><br />Do checkout the spreadsheet, as I've started to fill in suggestions, trying to adhere as much as possible to CT conventions e.g. non-Imperial naval bases are red stars, etc.<br /><br />The interesting ones:<br /><br />* Vargr Corsair base: ٭٭ - to match DGP's The Flaming Eye maps<br />* Hiver Embassy: ✻ - duh!<br />* K'kree Naval Outpost - ???<br />* Aslan Clan Base - ???<br />* Aslan Tlauku Base - ???<br /><br />Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-7204477057699573512012-10-09T13:21:24.560-07:002012-10-09T13:21:24.560-07:00Hmm... I see a problem with the V* and the A*: thi...Hmm... I see a problem with the V* and the A*: this would record, for example, the Vegans as Vargr and the Amderstuns as Aslan.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-61125547243254559532012-10-09T00:01:39.700-07:002012-10-09T00:01:39.700-07:00Solomani Naval could just have the same symbol as ...Solomani Naval could just have the same symbol as Imperial Naval, or maybe the star upside down.77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-90030650541681835632012-10-05T20:15:45.112-07:002012-10-05T20:15:45.112-07:00Okay, here are my proposals for the Droyne bases (...Okay, here are my proposals for the Droyne bases (both colour/shape combinations are not taken yet)<br /><br />P - Naval base - red dot<br />Q - Military garrision - red 4star<br /><br />(as M military bases have white 4stars, it would fit)77topaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16809467.post-90179299775078606242012-10-05T17:46:24.166-07:002012-10-05T17:46:24.166-07:00Re: Sun-cross - cute (and easy) but I'm trying...Re: Sun-cross - cute (and easy) but I'm trying to match the Classic Traveller symbology.<br /><br />Re: Cyan - also cute (bases matching border colors), but still trying to match the CT look.<br /><br />Maybe an option for "fancy bases", someday.Joshua Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877590477046380873noreply@blogger.com