OpenGeofiction
Has any of you ever tried introducing trolley buses to one of your fictional cities? They are present in Eastern Europe, as well as Italy.
If so, I’m interested in how you did that. How to visibly tag trolley wires? How do trams work in combination with them (I’ve seen the combination of both systems in Rome, Szeged and Belgrade, but I’m not sure if that’s the common practice)?
If not, is anyone interested?
Regards
My new project are the ruins of Geradic.
Geradic is a ruined city located at the mouth of the Sunada River. It was considered the most southern and one of the largest of the galician cultured cities in the nortian pretanic zone of the contested Northeast Wall border region between Pretany and Galicia in the mid 18th century. The city was heavily populated with nearly 16000 people by 1750. The city was completely destroyed by a pretanic insurgency after it was occupied by the galician army in 1818. The massacre lead to 3000 deaths and promptly ended the war between the two countries. An agreement was made to draw a permanent border at the current Northeast Wall where it has remained. The city of Northeast Wall although always a one of the nortian Gurmes of Pretany, then known as Urbe Septentrionali, and it’s population explosion in the 19th century is considered a direct consequence of the destruction of Geradic when most of the population flooded 10 miles east into the city as refugees.
I would like to have a go at making several Hopponese Cruise Companies (They would mostly operate in Ingerish), Their would be at least 4 multi-billion dollar companies here are my ideas. At least three of them would operate primarily out of Marie City but while I want these cruise lines to be world wide and would like to have partnerships were secondary or equal sized cruise liners would be located in other scenic parts of the world. I don’t want to completely dominate the Cruise industry but I would like to have a largish portion of it.
My ideas for Routes would be- Axian Peninsula- (Visit cities in Wiwaxia/ Kojo/ Ataraxia/ Hoppon/ Pasundan Padjadaran North Asperic- (visit cities in Antharia/Khaiwoon/Gobrassanya/Lallemand/Brugas/Hoppon and/or surrounding countries (north of Lallemand) Islandic Uletha- (Onnutu/Lallemand /Cariocas/Suvuma/Samiloor/Lonowai
Then smaller routes would be worldwide and most liekly partnerships sort of how Norwegian is actually half Asian cruise line half European/North american cruise line… Broceliande-Mallorjhe routes (If tparigo and/or refried sushi would let me. Paxtar- of course with permission from owner. Latina- Ardishpere Pretany Kalm etc.
I am just throwing ideas out there, and I don’t expect Hoppon to have complete dominance of the cruise industry but I personally think it would be cool if Marie City could be known as the cruise Capital of the world. Sort of like if you want your Cruise Line to go global or something similar you might have to partner with a Hopponese businessman. I was also thinking of possible ways I could include money laundering and other crimes committed that might involve cruise ships into Hopponese/World Criminal underground.
Thoughts?
Hello, everyone.
I would like to request some feedback on what users consider pros and cons of doing landuse and landcover tags as areas or relations. To this point, I’ve been tagging regular areas, since this is the standard I learned from doing my homework and studying OSM wiki/forum documentation. For example, this is what I used in the coastal region of Kabyea Essa. I comes out just like I want it and has the data I’d like for later (double plus!). I know that Luciano has been innovative in using relations to this end, and I was curious what the advantages and disadvantages are or might be. I’m not sure I really want to break up a roadway into a dozen pieces per kilometer just to adjust relations, but it might render things better for me.
I will say that areas get to be quite clunky in JOSM when placed against each other like this. It becomes impossible to select a highway or railway that is on the boundary. In many cases, I’ve resorted to just using iD, because it works better for me to do the fine-tuning detail work. At the same time, that could be a user issue.
I appreciate the insight. Thanks!
Hello!
If you follow /r/citiesskylines on reddit you may know about a small application coming out lately, called NetworX. It’s an app allowing you to make public transport diagrams! It’s still an early versions but as far as i know it will be updated (it already was at least once today, and the programme came out out yesterday). When you install it it comes with an example map of Munich (München). I find it very helpful, it’s definetely better than drawing stuff in MS Paint ;) . It is free so check it out! Link to the software’s webpage and it’s subreddit is down below.
Greetings and have fun!
Thank you all for all of the tips about the QUARTA QLine Metro map I was working on before! They helped me significantly! In fact, I started over to try and do a better job.
I thought I’d give a progress report on how the newer version is coming.
After looking at the Cam Booth map tutorial that Myrcia showed me, redoing the “knotpoints” or major junctions following Histor’s tips, and trying the “sketch the whole system and simplify” method Isleno mentioned, I managed to come up with a rough scheme where the entire map only uses 45 and 90 degree angles. I started off planning to go for a full Viginelli-style approach, but found the lack of curves surprisingly nice for the system and design elements, with a few exceptions (there are a couple jarring corners at times).
Speaking of corners, I ran into the same struggle that I’ve seen Cam Booth talk about many times on his site, having some routes or parts of the map come out much more simplified than others. You’ll notice that the 5 (the orange line) is pretty smooth all the way through, with only about two 45 degree angles (well, 1 visible. There will be a couple more when the map is finished but you get the point), while line 8 (the light blue line to the top right)… well…you can’t see all of it here, but because of the strange routing and large amount of tight curves, it’s basically a weird zigzag XD
But as a whole, I’m liking the way this version is coming out much better than the first one. I plan to add in the land masses (and maybe large parks) last, though I am vaguely planning in my head how they will work with the map.
The last two days I’ve struggled to load any page on the wiki without the connection being reset or timing out. The map is allowing me to upload and download edits fairly easily but isn’t loading the tiles as smoothly as usual.
Is this just me or is everyone experiencing this? If there is a problem with server capacity or anything similar then would it be helpful to crowd fund some additional money to help with the servers? I would certainly be happy to help with a few € to keep OGF running if required.
So I finally did a Bliki page on the OGF wiki! I based the style of the page on other interesting blikis already created, mainly BMSOUZA’s. You’re all welcome to take a look and comment on what you find interesting. Most of my updates will be posted there and I also included a Pick of the Week (or Month) section, just like Luciano’s bliki, but I’m lazy, so I’ll probably do it once a month!
I really have a nice time reading other people’s blikis, so I hope more and more users create their own pages!
Here is the link to my bliki: http://wiki.opengeofiction.net/wiki/index.php/User:Deltanz/Bliki
Here you can find all the blikis available: http://wiki.opengeofiction.net/wiki/index.php/OGF:User_Blikis
Cheers and happy mapping!
I made a couple of contour maps and emailed them to the Admins. One for St. Richards, and one for the Westward Gate Plateau. I have been having problems with the contouring. I feel like I have not added steep enough hills. with only 100 meter hills outside the city. I started out at 310 meters by the river to 400 meters at Beglideres Castle. This is my first time doing this and I am a little confused.
EDIT. I just figured out what I need to do. I have to place (10) contour lines between each 100 meter line on the map. That is going to take A LOT of time. will see what I can do :) Trying to not flood the admins inbox with “updated contour maps”. Being American and thinking in imperial units doesn’t help matters.
Am contemplating establishing a shipping company to run a ferry or cruise service up and down what is now the Firth of Hetzer. It would start (or finish) at Solsburg, going via Ligota, Kirchenburg, and Koban down towards the shores of Vinnmark, Welsrijk, Tircambry, Wesmandy, Ionadalba and beyond. The first link, between the small harbour at Hetterstrecht and Koban, is already there. Anyone else interested? It would be something along the lines of the Norwegian Hurtigruten. All input and advice welcome of course.
Castilea Archantea is growing!
In recent days I have been working on the development of the orography of the Autonomous Community of Edetanea. In the same way I have added numerous villages in the region. Gradually I am progressing with smaller details and finally I will focus on the development of buildings of towns and cities. At the moment the capital is waiting …. I have defined the cliff that borders the old town of Adra, as well as the beaches of the isthmus. You can already see details of the Malpaso Gorge, the abrupt landscapes of Alto del Cedro and Morrón Tosco in the Sierra Espadanea, as well as the narrow union of the Autonomous Community of Edetanea with Delta del Río Blanco, through Orgeta del Paso . I hope you like it…
Happy mapping!
After the gulf change on the vinnic sea, i decided i have lots of things to change in Welstand-Westrijk. So i gave a chance to JOSM. Just perfet. I deleted and the created the new forest/mountains in the map, and i’ve started changing the coastline. Make Welsrijk great again! haha
Hey there,
I recently realized that the number of International Organisations in Pyingshum is rather low; or rather, more or less zero. Now, the last thing I want to promote is a “race” on who can win the most organisations for their respective countries, and I’m sure there are more than enough to come up with to make everyone happy. So I took some time and browsed the wiki (both on OGF and the real world Wikipedia) to look for some organisations that I would like to locate in my oh-so-glorious capital. However, I want to check with you guys if there are any objections or comments. It is very well possible that some organisations might already exist in OGF in one way or the other, or would make more sense to be located in the same city as a “mother-organisation” in some cases. So feel free to criticize my claims in all ways possible please! Or if you are particularly fond of one of them, I’m sure arrangements can be made ;)
In no particular order:
-World Archive Organisation / World Library … Could be just an international body for cooperation between libraries world wide, but if Pyingshum was seen as a worthy city I would also be happy to map an actual “world archive”; maybe alike to the modern library of Alexandria. I also already have a spot in mind, next to the National library close to the Besoegawan Norikichezi Station.
-International Museum Cooperative; This office could promote the exchange of loan collections between museums world wide.
-International Council for Science; this organisation exists in the real world as well. As far as I’m aware it functions as an umbrella group for all national science organisations. Obviously, all major branches of science have parallel organisations on national and international level; I feel fond to also claim the
-International Mathematics Union (but again, don’t want to seem to grabby)
Recently I have been playing around with JOSM to get the hang of editing OpenGeofiction. Most of it seems to be going well, but I have a small issue with two flooded islands.
I built two small islands here: http://opengeofiction.net/#map=17/2.61609/157.35096
A few days ago they showed on the map, but now they are gone. Most likely I did something to flood them, but I can’t figure out what exactly. I’ve searched for some troobleshooting online, but can’t find a reason.
I’m still learning, so maybe (hopefully) there’s a simple solution. Anyone any idea?
Best wishes, Jaap
I am getting into the swing of using JOSM but I still find relations much more confusing there than I do on Potlatch.
How do I load an existing relation? I have relations set up with all the branches of my stores and hotels and I want to add a new node to one but I cannot work out how and I cannot see any answers in the documentation.
Thanks!
check this out: My Bliki
Will circular runways ever take off?
Hello!
Over the past few weeks i was getting myself ready to use JOSM for the largest, biggest scale work i have ever done on this website. The district of Riekava. (i was very impatient to share it with you guys)
This region is my favourite in Litvania. Best enjoyed at zoom level 13. Below is some information on this area.
Forests - They cover the majority of the region.
Mountains - The region is home to the Svetovidly (world-viewer/seeker) mountains.
Wilderness - Wild streams, gently sloping valleys and calm villages and towns are all commonplace here. Also, the soil here, is well not very fertile so animal agriculture is more common than anything.
Wateeeeeeer! - This area is the most dense in watersheds in Litvania.
Eastern Wildlife Refuge - The second largest of its kind in Litvania, and a very popular camping area, though only in designated places.
Regional Dish - I am yet to come up with something, but i guess it will either be a soup or a lamb meat dish.
Language - The Litvanian spoken here is very different to the Loravian (standard) Litvanian. People tend to emphasize vowels.
Dvojtín Castle - A wonderful castle overlooking the confluence of the Riekava and Hornava rivers, surrounded by the ancient market town of Dvojtín.
Hornava - An medieval castle and church were built here, which led many religious Litvanians to travel here, which led the town increasing in size steadily over the centuries. It is a popular spot for believers worldwide.
v. n. Riekava - Though artificial, this is a wonderful freshwater lake where swimming is allowed, so it is a nice place to go during the weekend. If you were curious, “v. n.” stands for “vodná nádrž”, Litvanian for “water reservoir”.
This is the format i will use to present my work in the future.
Is there an Interpol-like Organisation in this OGF world, which helps fight International crimes like transnational terrorism like ISIS, International gangs (e.g drug-trafficking), cyber-hackers from random countries attacking other countries etc. and capture big, wanted criminals across continents? The Interpol seeks international police co-operation. Does an AN organisation have already function this same purpose?
I better ask around before setting up this organisation (if there isn’t).
Hello everybody, i made a little help page over at the OGF-Wiki regarding the Nominatim-service i announced in another diary entry.
Thilo thankfully gave my server an DNS-Entry for the OGF-Domain, so instead of using the cryptic hostname from the previous diary entry you can now find the server at nominatim.opengeofiction.net, the port of the service hasn’t changed (The server also provides routing information, that’s why it is also reachable as route.opengeofiction.net).
Thilo also implemented the service on the main-page, so the search-bar in the left upper corner doesn’t redirect you to the Overpass Turbo anymore, and rather should find exactly the stuff you are looking for.
Instead of writing your questions in the comments i would prefer it if you directly write them on the talk-page of the wiki-article (You can comment here anyway, but i won’t comment on questions here, because diary entrys get out of people’s focus really quick and are not searchable at all.).
Kind regards and Happy searching
Martin
