Printed tactical Map Options

[Pirimeister]

I'm up for 1 too.

[MBot]

Very good project, I am in for sure.

[Eddie]

I'd happily part with some cash for one or two, but probably not until the Hog is released.

[Shaman]

I have low res version already on my wall printed. Waiting for the high res one! Some guidelines how to print maintaining correct 1:500000 or 1:1000000 scale would be nice to have here (in the 1st post).

[Napa]

I would like the 1 option but since you guys think number 3 its better I'll go for that too. I need info for purchase and postal around europe?

[JimMack]

I would like the 1 option but since you guys think number 3 its better I'll go for that too. I need info for purchase and postal around europe?

 

We may have to move to a PLAN B.

The shipping costs for an unfolded map in a cardboard tube are ridiculous, as UK to USA = $60! The problem is that shipping costs are related to volume, not just weight.

 

I am meeting a specialised map printer next week to discuss a folded 1:500,000 map. The shipping costs for this will be very much lower.

I will post when I have more information.

[Maximus]

how about finding a graphic shop at US for cheaper price to have it for sale in US? just a idea.

[JimMack]

how about finding a graphic shop at US for cheaper price to have it for sale in US? just a idea.

 

Tried that option, no luck, map is non-standard size

[JimMack]

If I buy map, I want to be able to use my ruler, so third option

 

Actually - not a problem. Just unfold the map.

[TheMoose]

Can I get a high details PDF version? I'll print it myself...

 

Regards,

Edited March 31, 2010 by TheMoose

[JimMack]

Can I get a high details PDF version? I'll print it myself...

 

Regards,

 

That is a decision for the map creator, who is currently away until next week.

[4c Hajduk Veljko]

That is a decision for the map creator, who is currently away until next week.

Hi Jim,

 

What about Licensing Agreement and a copyright issue? If I take a PDF file of FC 2.0 map made by using FC 2.0, and take it to my local Office Depot for printing, am I breaking a licensing aggrement and copyright low?

[XysteR]

Hi Jim,

 

What about Licensing Agreement and a copyright issue? If I take a PDF file of FC 2.0 map made by using FC 2.0, and take it to my local Office Depot for printing, am I breaking a licensing aggrement and copyright low?

 

I don't think anyone in their right mind would even care. Just do anything you want if its for your own personal use and your not making money out of it.

 

I remember the days when you bought a sim and you got a giant manual and fold out maps etc for your money. PDF's are a pain in the backside and a cop-out for game producers to provide you with a proper manual. I like to have a read whilst on the loo but i certainly aint gonna take my laptop in there lol

[4c Hajduk Veljko]

I don't think anyone in their right mind would even care. Just do anything you want if its for your own personal use and your not making money out of it.

Office Depot sales manager may have a question about it and may refuse printing it.

[JimMack]

Hi Jim,

 

What about Licensing Agreement and a copyright issue? If I take a PDF file of FC 2.0 map made by using FC 2.0, and take it to my local Office Depot for printing, am I breaking a licensing aggrement and copyright low?

 

We do not consider you are breaking any law.

What we are trying to explore is how to provide users with a 1:500,000 map that is of an appropriate size, and for which the average user will not have access to a printer that can print such a large scale map.

In addition, the map creator will be adding much more information than is available in a screen dump of F10.

If the community is not interested, then no problem, but let me know. I'll then go back to testing DCS:A10C!

[Eddie]

If the community is not interested, then no problem, but let me know. I'll then go back to testing DCS:A10C!

 

Oh we're interested, very interested. But you can go back to work on the hog as well, we won't mind ;) :joystick:

[Distiler]

I'll then go back to testing DCS:A10C!

 

We want producer notes! :lol:

[Boulund]

I want a map. <-- period

 

=D Love that you are spending some of your time on this JimMack.

[Napa]

We want the map JimMack. If you don't do the map eventually somebody else will, but it would be better to have this from ED's professional stuff.

[TheMoose]

I definitely want the map, but the PDF would suffice, since I have access to a plotter printer.

[PoleCat]

This is now an official "must have" on my list. Great idea and can't wait to purchase.

 

Thanks again Jim.

 

Out

[topdog]

We may have to move to a PLAN B.

The shipping costs for an unfolded map in a cardboard tube are ridiculous, as UK to USA = $60! The problem is that shipping costs are related to volume, not just weight.

 

I am meeting a specialised map printer next week to discuss a folded 1:500,000 map. The shipping costs for this will be very much lower.

I will post when I have more information.

 

I would think there should be cheaper options available - it's still a standard to send posters and so forth in a tube format, and it doesn't seem to hike up the cost much.

 

P&P for this item (just as a random google'd example) to the US from the UK is £5, seemingly using a tube too (and not just the London Underground variety :D).

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laminated-London-Underground-Poster-Tube-Map_W0QQitemZ220582003232QQcategoryZ4152QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8915213622212026494#shId

 

(Click from the Description tab to the Postage and payments tab)

[JimMack]

I would think there should be cheaper options available - it's still a standard to send posters and so forth in a tube format, and it doesn't seem to hike up the cost much.

 

P&P for this item (just as a random google'd example) to the US from the UK is £5, seemingly using a tube too (and not just the London Underground variety :D).

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Laminated-London-Underground-Poster-Tube-Map_W0QQitemZ220582003232QQcategoryZ4152QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BIEW%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8915213622212026494#shId

 

(Click from the Description tab to the Postage and payments tab)

 

Thanks, I'll find out who their shipper is. However the problem is that the tube will have to be 110 cm long, and the standard shipping tube size is 90 cms. Once you go over 90 cms, it is categorised as a parcel by Royal Mail, UPS, etc and costs increase greatly.

[Thunderbird]

option 3 for sure

will get 2-3 for my self

[TheMoose]

Any update?

 

Looking foward to this map.

 

Cheers