(05-01-2017, 12:28 AM)Jack_Henderson Wrote: As I stated in OFL Skype, I find the choice of "which factions are represented on the map" a little arbitrary.
I do not have anything against such a map, however I hope that it really only depicts systems "firmly under control" and leaves MANY systems open. For example it would be a mistake to make O7 Rheinland, O3 Bretonia, Delta Core, Tau 37 IMG, Tau 29 Kusari...
I already see problems when players oorply do not agree who "owns" systems that are not clear-cut like the old Guard systems, or Alpha and Gamma today. Map markers will be taken as "dev guarantees", etc. So... as a geographer I love maps. But... I fear this one has the potential to cause a lot of trouble, to be honest.
The factions which were chosen are the Houses, their full revolutionary factions (Rogues mostly running Cassini thus doesn't count), and additional factions which control decent amounts of space with a degree of sovereignty (that may or may not be construed as a small nation). Gaians, Farmers Alliance, Golden Chrysanthemums, Hogosha, Gallic Brigands, Unione Corse, Maquis, LWB, Unioners, Liberty Rogues, Lane Hackers, Xenos, Bundschuh, Junkers, IMG and other corporations are not considered to fit within that category. I'm aware this leaves systems like Cassini, Puerto Rico, and Bering without their own bubbles.
Omega-3 and Omega-7 are only intended to be shown as part Bretonia and Rheinland, with the border touching/arcing through, instead of wholly encircling them. This should give the appearance of only partial control, however I will grant the individual artists a little leeway. If they can't make that effect look right, then they can simply not cover it. I understand the need to show that border systems are indeed such, however it would be a mistake (for example) to show that Bretonia has zero sovereign control over Omega-3. You make decent points about Omicron Delta and Tau-29.
If problems do arise about how systems are apportioned, or which larger territory-controlling factions are included, the final image can be cut down to just show the five main Houses and the split Hispania. I'd personally rather not resort to that, since it can be informative for (especially newer) players to a least get a gist of who owns what.
Also, I have been informed by the Admins that the person who creates this map can be given a reward as in-game currecny, the event contrails and engines, or a forum title. You may also propose you own reward, but they are not afraid to just say no.
