Who would be interested in a map system like NEaB inside NWE?

[DungeonMaster]

Like Adam said.

[Dominion]

I have to agree with Spudinski's post on the last page, what would such a map/feature actually add to a text based engine? How would you use it?

[Qweeg]

Dawn 2055 is a text based game that makes good use of a map feature - at least I think it works well ;-) : http://www.dawn2055.com/

[KyleMassacre]

Dawn 2055 is a text based game that makes good use of a map feature - at least I think it works well ;-) : http://www.dawn2055.com/

thats not really the same kind of map in the discussion here. this map is one where you would control your char. like in old school link games on nes and snes

[Qweeg]

Ah okay, apologies - I was thinking along the lines of gmoores post:

 

Actually I don't need a map like Neab. I mean it would be awesome but if it doesn't fit the normal model Alain wants, I get that and will make due.

What would be just fine is the locations section showing graphics of your paths to other locations. So rather than a list:

Travel to New York by Train (30 AP, 50 Gold)

Travel to Long Island by Boat (10 AP, 100 Gold)

Show some nifty graphic to make it cool. Like a picture of New York with Train Tracks as a link and perhaps a picture of Long Island with water and a boat.

Use customized images and such, maybe in a hex map.

My opinion, this is not JUST a text game which would just be boring. We have to entice and draw into the environment. Much like a movie makes you feel part of it.

'Text games' are old school. But games that operate by text don't need to FEEL like a 'Text game'.

My 2.5 cents.

Greg