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    Terran Empire Map On-line

    Ben has been kind enough to post the wallpapers I made of the Galactic Map for Terran Empire.

    There are three different resolutions and they can be found at:
    http://www.herogames.com/FreeStuff/wallpapers.htm

    1024x768
    1280x960
    800x600

    Enjoy!

    Keith "Astrographer" Curtis

    [edited to correct size listings. The main entry on the Hero games page incorrectly lists the first as 1224x768]
    Last edited by keithcurtis; Aug 26th, '03 at 01:01 PM.

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    Thank you Ben and Keith!

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    Why is it that people never make "wallpapers" that are actually the size of the monitor? The whole frigging internet is like that.
    ...and that's when the destruction began.

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    Uh, what size is your monitor?
    "Similarly, don't get hung up trying to figure out the 'exact right way' to build something using the Hero System rules..." (6E2 277).

    Yeah, that'll happen.

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    Originally posted by Old Man
    Why is it that people never make "wallpapers" that are actually the size of the monitor? The whole frigging internet is like that.
    What size do you need? I just made a few at common resolutions. I'd be happy to accomodate.

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    I've got to say it looks gorgeous!

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    Originally posted by Geoff Speare
    Uh, what size is your monitor?
    1920x1200, 24" diagonal at work; 1600x1200 20" at home.

    I apologize for the vehemence but finding good wallpaper is a real chore for me. I'll find lots of good art out there, and it'll be available only at 640x480 resolution. Does anyone really run at VGA resolution nowadays? Seriously.

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    ...and that's when the destruction began.

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    Okey-Doke, OM.

    It's listed as 1600x1200, but is actually 1600x1199, due to some math rounding problem. I'm sorry I can't help you on the larger one; that's a non-standard aspect ratio. Everything else is a 4:3 ratio. I would suggest using the 1600x1200 and making your background color black.

    It's too big to attach, so I have sent it too Ben and he should post it when he can. If you're in a hurry for it, e-mail me and I will send it directly.

    Keith "I'd like to have a monitor that big" Curtis

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    Keith has sent me a 1600x1200 version and I have posted it.
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    I haven't seen Terran Empire (I have to order HERO books by mail as they aren't being carried in my country at this moment). Is this cool map bundled in the book?

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    Originally posted by Ron
    I haven't seen Terran Empire (I have to order HERO books by mail as they aren't being carried in my country at this moment). Is this cool map bundled in the book?
    The map is implicit in a host of regional maps. The Galactic Map in the book does not have the individual systems named for every state. They would be nearly illegible on an 8.5x11 page.

    Oh, and of course, they're all B&W.

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    This looks seriously sweet. If I ever run TE, I'll be looking to print this out!
    "Similarly, don't get hung up trying to figure out the 'exact right way' to build something using the Hero System rules..." (6E2 277).

    Yeah, that'll happen.

    ...and check out Hero In Two Pages

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    Originally posted by keithcurtis
    The map is implicit in a host of regional maps. The Galactic Map in the book does not have the individual systems named for every state. They would be nearly illegible on an 8.5x11 page.

    Oh, and of course, they're all B&W.

    Keith "and thanks!" Curtis
    That's sad. The map is very nice and a colour printout would greatly enhance Terran Empire value. I would gladly pay an extra to have it included in the book. Perhaps Hero Games might consider some colour add ons in future releases.

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    As I've discussed on several other occasions, there's not going to be any color art in Hero books. Not throughout, not in a small section, not even one illo. It's too expensive and causes too many other problems.

    Obviously it would make the books look nicer, and enhance their quality in the eyes of some people. Obviously, we'd like to do it. But we can't afford it, and that's that.
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