Could I be you someday?
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 10:24 am
I would appreciate some feedback from some of the more experienced members. Maybe I am jumping the gun here, since I am new to this game and am still learning the basic mechanics, but as I play these user scenarios that some of you have created (and which I really enjoy), I can't help but get the desire to make some scenarios of my own. So, in regard to this, I have two questions: 1.) is this a realistic possibility, based on my technical experience level (or lack thereof, on which I will elaborate), and 2.) would it even be worth it? (i.e. are there even enough SoWGB players after the Waterloo expansion?)
My technical experience is this: pretty much nothing. I have no programming experience. Not even photoshop experience. I have the basic rudimentary computer skills (i.e. I'm not as bad as my grandma on her dial-up internet connection). What I do have going for me is this: I have a great affinity for the Civil War, I am pretty well informed on it, but most of all, I am willing to put in the time to make an accurate, quality product. So, from those of you who know the amount of work that goes into making a map and scenario from scratch, how realistic is my desire to join the ranks of designers?
Furthermore, if it is achievable, can anyone provide guidance as to the first step (or two...or three), just to get the ball rolling? I see there is the "scenario generator" in the mod section. Does that include all the software necessary to fulfill my dreams? And as far as research material regarding OOB's and topography, where should I start? I have the gist of the major commanders of each army, of course, but as far as detailed OOB's down to the regiment, not so much.
Lastly, regarding my second question, is there even enough of a SoWGB community remaining to make such a quest worthwhile? I have to admit, to overcome my laziness, my vanity would have to be appeased--in other words, with the amount of work required, I would hope that someone other than myself would be interested in playing the scenarios too.
Thanks for your time, and thanks for the great game. It truly is a work of art. Is that cheesy to say? Oh well.
My technical experience is this: pretty much nothing. I have no programming experience. Not even photoshop experience. I have the basic rudimentary computer skills (i.e. I'm not as bad as my grandma on her dial-up internet connection). What I do have going for me is this: I have a great affinity for the Civil War, I am pretty well informed on it, but most of all, I am willing to put in the time to make an accurate, quality product. So, from those of you who know the amount of work that goes into making a map and scenario from scratch, how realistic is my desire to join the ranks of designers?
Furthermore, if it is achievable, can anyone provide guidance as to the first step (or two...or three), just to get the ball rolling? I see there is the "scenario generator" in the mod section. Does that include all the software necessary to fulfill my dreams? And as far as research material regarding OOB's and topography, where should I start? I have the gist of the major commanders of each army, of course, but as far as detailed OOB's down to the regiment, not so much.
Lastly, regarding my second question, is there even enough of a SoWGB community remaining to make such a quest worthwhile? I have to admit, to overcome my laziness, my vanity would have to be appeased--in other words, with the amount of work required, I would hope that someone other than myself would be interested in playing the scenarios too.
Thanks for your time, and thanks for the great game. It truly is a work of art. Is that cheesy to say? Oh well.
