The most notable change is the addition of 19 territories (up from 51). But another change is that I redrew the entire map! The continental proportions are loosely based off the Risk 2008 board, but I used various global maps for the actual drawing. Other changes are adding more regions, more "ancient map" detail, and rules/component insets.
Inspiration for this project came from the desire for a lite world domination game that can be played within 2 hours or less that has good replay value (my two biggest issues with standard Risk). I love the Napoleonic pieces that came in the 1993 edition, so that is where I started with the style of map art.
I enjoyed designing the map much more then putting all the rules together. In fact, some of my rules ideas have derived directly from the map design process! With that said, I have done very little with the rules, apart from taking notes--Nothing playable. Oh well, I am still having fun with this creative process!!
[EDIT] If you would like the hi-res files, they can be download here:
InDesign File
InDesign Support Files (Including a PSD of MAP)
I'm very interested in your project. It looks like you have an eye for board making. I have also made a version of risk, but leans more into the rules department. If you want to share ideas, you can get a hold of me @ virginityrocks@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteAdded note, I'd really like a copy of your .PSD file of this map.
ReplyDeleteI love this map, any chance you can send the original PSD or AI/EPS file to me for a personal project (not for resale)?
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Thanks!
Yes, I do share files, but ask that I be credited on your project.
ReplyDeleteI would also like a copy of the .psd if you could send that to mrfreekour@gmail.com
Delete@virginityrocks: As hard as I try, I always find myself designing the components to a game I am writing or mod'ing instead of working on the rules.
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I really like your map, I was looking for a risk map that included New Zealand - being where I'm from, when I found this one, I've burned a slightly modified version into my coffee table, I'd love to send you a photo, I couldn't spy an email address or a way to post a photo on here, if you're interested in seeing it, email me at jones.cass (at) gmail.com and I'll send it to you.
ReplyDeleteYou never replied to my comment about getting those PSDs. Here's a low res jpeg remake of your map. I took the image in this blog, resized it to fit about 5000x4000 and retraced the lines in Photoshop to get my own version.
ReplyDeleteAs you can see there have been a lot of changes. Water is a conquerable territory that can be held to create bridges between multiple land territories for moving or attacking over. You can see the whole rulebook, just email me virginityrocks@gmail.com.
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Very cool map! I like your idea of conquerable territory.
DeleteSorry about the delay in replying to you all. Yes, I will share the files. All I ask is that you acknowledge my work if/when you post your project(s).
ReplyDeleteHere is the Photoshop file:
http://tinyurl.com/cz5cyo7
And the zip'd InDesign file:
http://tinyurl.com/d7d7utc
Couldn't open the PSD. Could you attach it again? By the way great project man.
ReplyDeleteDoh! I mixed the links up! Download the "InDesign" file... it is actually the PSD file.
DeleteI downloaded both. :) But couldn't open the PSD. And for indd some components are missing like custom fonts, mission frame.psd etc. It says "unexpected end of file". What Photoshop are you using? Could you save it as CS5 compatible? Thank you in advance. Keep up the good work. cheers.
DeleteThis is how I should have posted it originally:
DeleteHere is the Photoshop file:
http://tinyurl.com/d7d7utc
And the zip'd InDesign file:
http://tinyurl.com/cz5cyo7
Nope,still can't open it. It's corrupt. But thanks anyway.
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DeleteMissing the Map file in the indd as well as some missing embedded fonts.... any chance of a reupload for personal use? Please? :-)
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DeleteLast summer after playing my first game ever- I was so enthralled I bought a used set and designed a map of my own. I firstly swapped the Americas to the right side of the board. I moved Greenland down. Added a new collectible region out of the Middle east and created the landmass Antarctica and linked it to Oceania. I redrew borders and renamed 90% of the territories to either comical or historical names.
ReplyDeleteI really want to create a new one adding in a new region, possibly taking note of your map. And as big rethink- make it a South Up map orientation.
I came very close to adding Antarctica as a continent but opted not to.
DeleteI like what you have come up with. That should end up to quite a game!! Thanks for considering some my ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome map. Although i've only come across it now and none of the links to hi-res files work. Any chance you can re-upload them?
ReplyDeletecould you please re-upload the pdf files, please? I try to open your psd file and it is not possible. I can see the map but the names or square with information and the rest I cant. please, we are 8 persons. we need your help
ReplyDeletewould love this file if still available
ReplyDeleteActually found one of the links work:
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In this post the links still work.
The same here, I'd love to have pdf/editable files of this to come up with new ideas. Of course, always crediting Zorcon.
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