Russian Map Pack v2 Released

[Crikey]

This is an updated pack of generic Russian maps for sandbox play. They are not based on a particular area. The mod contains 4 maps of which 2 are seasonal variants. They are for SoWWL only.

DELETE ANY EARLIER VERSION OF THIS MOD.

Russia_1 uses muddy terrain. Russia_2 is a snowy version of the same map. Both are adapted from a much modified version of the SoWGB Alpine map & KS mini maps. Russia_3 is a new, frost ridden, autumnal map with a mix of rural and urban areas, and some forts. Russia_4 is a snowy variant.

All 4 maps contain some new buildings by Pom. Much credit to him and the original Alpine map designers. Credit also due to Martin James and the KS Group who tested some earlier versions of these maps.

If interested, the KS Group's(separate) Napoleonic Mod includes Russian sprites should you wish to seek them out. See their website and their posts on this forum.

Download here - https://www.dropbox.com/s/wgoqo7pqvmrjj ... WL.7z?dl=0


Installation - Please read this carefully

1. Download the 7zip file to your desktop.

2. Extract using 7zip by doing the following

3. Right click on the Download.

4. Use 7zip and choose the option - Extract to Russian Maps WL

5. This will extract a folder of that name to your desk top

6. Cut and paste this folder into the Mod folder of SoWWL.

ACTIVATING

1. Fire up the game

2. Go to the mod selection screen.

3. Select and confirm you want to use the Russian Maps WL mod.

4. Go back to main screen. Resign and exit the game.

5. Fire up the game again, select the map you want in Sandbox play.

Enjoy and post some screenies if you have some good battles.

[Grog]

Its Great. Thank you, Crikey

[Little Powell]

Crikey - Good to see you releasing maps again. Your work is always top-notch.

[con20or]

Looks great!

[Saddletank]

Some screengrabs taken from a recent 1807 battle using the KS Mod. This is a great map, it feels very different from the default Alpine map and you really feel like you need a coat, gloves and scarf while playing!

http://www.atomic-album.com/showPic.php ... ter-01.jpg

http://www.atomic-album.com/showPic.php ... ter-02.jpg

http://www.atomic-album.com/showPic.php ... ter-03.jpg

http://www.atomic-album.com/showPic.php ... ter-04.jpg

http://www.atomic-album.com/showPic.php ... ter-05.jpg

http://www.atomic-album.com/showPic.php ... ter-06.jpg

http://www.atomic-album.com/showPic.php ... ter-07.jpg

[Crikey]

Thanks for all of the kind comments and the screenies. Glad you're enjoying it.

[Saddletank]

I particularly like the distance view/mist effect you have got which shows in screen 6 above. It feels like a freezing fog.

My only suggestion would be to reskin some of the houses as log cabins or wooden planked. I think these were far more common than brick/stone/mud-wall construction in places like Poland and western Russia in the early 1800s. You can get a good idea of the architecture of this part of Europe by watching film of the East Front in WW2. Many cabins had a stone or brick chimney significantly taller than the thatched roofline as well.

I am sure many suitable textures are already in the Gettysburg files.

An Orthodox church model would be fantastic as well. Almost every village had one, again wooden built but painted and well maintained.

[Crikey]

Thanks Tank

Am afraid 3D models are beyond me but I'll look at some additional textures for the buildings. There are some log cabins incl but I'll take another look at the buildings you mention.

And, yes, some new models, would be a nice addition overall.

[the reb]

Will this map load as a mod in ACW platform? I don't have Waterloo.
the reb...

[Little Powell]

Will this map load as a mod in ACW platform? I don't have Waterloo.
the reb...

The official answer is, no, it's not compatible.

But the un-official answer is, give it a try. You may get some crazy errors, but it just might work.

But you're better off picking up Waterloo either way.