Kyle Wrote:Regarding the Map Scale
Bruuma had pointed out that the stated scale (1 pixel = 2km) is different from the bar scale on the big map (1.5 pixel = 1 km). The stated scale is the true scale, and the bar scale has been edited appropriately to reflect this. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Many thanks to Bruuma for pointing out the error!
29 November 2015: We have a new Cartographer!
Kyle Wrote:Rhinotaz and I went on IRC yesterday and he will be in primarily charge of updating the map from now on. We agreed upon these:
Map Permissions
1. The map is and remains the intellectual property of the player behind Brutland and Norden.
2. The map is free to be used by the region of the South Pacific as long as attribution is made, along with links to this post.
Entrenched Map Rules
3. The map can be used by the South Pacific as long as:
a. having a nation in the South Pacific will be the only requirement to stake a primary (first) claim on the map*.
b. the Cartographer will send the updated file to kyle[dot]hendrick[dot]q[at]gmail[dot]com after every update (so that I will be updated also).
Other Rules
4. Colony spots may constitute only up to 10% of all spots.
Bureau of Cartography Changes
5. Rhinotaz/Noctenos will be the Chief Cartographer of the South Pacific.
6. Brutland and Norden will stay on as Cartographer Emeritus, which is only a fancy name for a post that means that the people at the Bureau of Cartography can still call and ask me for assistance and help.
Others:
* I put this in because I would like to protect the principle in which I had run the map: everyone in the region is entitled to have a place in the map, regardless of citizenship status, or whether they RP or not. Feel free to change the rules for secondary/colonial plots.
Enjoy everyone and I'd like to greet everyone in advance: Happy Holidays!
12 May 2017: Qwert is the new cartographer
(05-12-2017, 03:59 PM)rhinotaz Wrote:Hiiii!
As @Qwert has been chosen to carry on my and Kyle's work on the official map of the South Pacific, would one of you kindly make him a moderator of the map subforum (http://tspforums.xyz/forum-222.html) as well?
Thanks in advance ^-^
The entrenched map rules will stand, with Qwert as "Chief Cartographer of the South Pacific" instead.
13 October 2018: Two secondary plots allowed (again)
(10-13-2018, 08:42 AM)Qwert Wrote:
Announcement fromthe Chief Cartographer
I've decided to increase the number of plots allowed per person to three (i.e. one main plot and two secondary plots). The rule one NS nation in TSP per plot still applies. I would like to echoe one of my predecessor's words though: please refrain from hoarding plots
Each player was allowed to claim three plots from December 2013 until April 2015. Only two players remain that still have more than two valid claims.
10 December 2017: Image resolution increased
(12-09-2017, 07:53 PM)Qwert Wrote: Also, I've increased the image resolution by 40%!
19 July 2019: Map legend updated
(07-19-2019, 03:09 PM)Qwert Wrote: The new map legend with distance bars for more latitudes is live!
20 September 2019: Map editing moved to Inkscape
(09-20-2019, 04:45 PM)Qwert Wrote: I have moved the map editing into Inkscape from the original PowerPoint file. Doing this meant a lot of manual work and a limited amount of stuff may have been lost in "translation". I have also streamlined the fonts and figures. Some features, like borders for nature reserves, air ports and tunnels on the previous map have been omitted.
The resolution has also been improved in two steps. The base map is now vector graphic, and the amount of pixels has been increased to 9500x9500, which gives a file size that barely is allowed on Imgur!
27 November 2019: Blank and wiki-style maps resolution increased
(11-27-2019, 04:17 PM)Qwert Wrote: The blank and wiki-style thematic maps have been updated with higher resolution.
11 January 2020: Time zone map updated
(01-11-2020, 01:46 PM)Qwert Wrote: The time zone map has been updated! With the update, a coordinated universal time has now ben set. Our "Greenwich meridian" goes straight through the highest point on Government Island. It is also possible to request a change of time zone (I changed time zone for Vastraenn!).
17 January 2020: New claiming rules
(01-17-2020, 06:38 PM)Qwert Wrote:
Announcement | New Claiming Rules
Following discussion on Discord, it has been decided to change the claiming rules.
- Having separate NationStates nations (so-called puppets) is no longer required for a second and a third claim. It's sufficient with only one NationStates nation for three plots.
- There's now an activity requirement. For a plot claim to be added, you have to sign in with your forum account at least once within then days before the map is updated. The activity claim doesn't apply to already added claims.
These rules will come into effect immediately.
20 February 2020: Names for the landmasses and major bodies of water
(02-20-2020, 04:58 PM)Qwert Wrote:
Update Announcement | February 2020
This update includes the names for the landmasses and bodies of water!
While the intentions for the creation of the map is to help people and nations of the South Pacific chart their own countries, including some of their colonial ambitions, it is in the interest of the wider region that space and vacant plots be retained in order for future TSPers to also enjoy the benefits and opportunities a map can offer. If we fill up the map with ourselves there will be little opportunities for new people. As such, the Bureau of Cartography and the Minister of Regional Affairs have formulated further guidelines in colonial policy:
1. Players who are citizens of the South Pacific will be limited to three plots two plots[amended 26 April 2015] only. Players who are not citizens will be limited to one plot only. (That's why we encourage you to apply for citizenship!) While these are the maximum numbers allowed, we like to encourage players to be judicious in claiming.
2. Players who can apply for three plots two plots [amended 26 April 2015] can apply for one primary (mainland) claim, and 1-2 secondary (colony/puppet) claim/s. [amended 26 April 2015]
3. Due to the limited number of plots available, secondary claims can be placed only on smaller offshore island plots, and not mainland plots (as these are more suitable for primary claims). Due to the varying definitions, the Bureau of Cartography has decided to name the plots suitable/appropriate for colonial claiming: plots 006, 007, 017, 027, 091, 096, 101, 109, 183, and 200. [amended 26 April 2015]
4. In conformance with the "one-nation-one-plot" rule, puppets/colonies should be applied for using another separate TSP nation.
5. Any appeals/special cases may be made to the Bureau of Cartography, which will have the final decision over the matter.
Hopefully this clears up things, and may the odds be in your favour. Let the second Scramble for TSP begin!
Due to insistent public demand, the South Pacific Bureau of Cartography hereby opens up more plots for secondary claims. This will be accompanied with changes to the secondary claims/colony claiming policies so as to ensure that slots will not be filled up easily. The changes are as follows:
1. Aside from the plots announced in December 2013 (plots 006, 007, 017, 027, 091, 096, 101, 109, 183, and 200), the Bureau of Cartography has decided to name additional plots suitable/appropriate for secondary claims. They are: 021, 038, 124, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 141, and 174. As we now have 20 plots for secondary claims out of a total of 230, it will not be likely that the Bureau will open any more for secondary claims.
2. Players who are citizens of the South Pacific will be limited to two plots only.
3. Players who can apply for two plots can apply for one primary (mainland) claim, and one secondary (colony/puppet) claim. Exempted from the rule changes in #2 and #3 are those that had lodged a valid claim before 26 April 2015. These will be grandfathered in unless #4 will apply.
4. As before, in conformance with the "one-nation-one-plot" rule, puppets/colonies should be applied for using another separate TSP nation. Grandfathered claims not meeting the claiming criteria (i.e. those whose associated accounts CTE, or moved out) will be removed completely and the player will lose the privilege of claiming three plots.
5. Any appeals/special cases may be made to the Bureau of Cartography, which will have the final decision over the matter.
May the odds be in your favour. Let the third Scramble for TSP begin!
Update May, 2017
There has been different rules and requirements on secondary claims since the map was designed. Previously, players were required to be citizens (corresponding to current legislator status) to have secondary plots, and were allowed up to three plots in total. The requirement on citizenship/legislator status has been removed. Those that had lodged a valid claim before 26 April 2015 are still allowed to keep their third plot (see Kyle's announcement on April 2015 above).
Previously, there were also specially dedicated plots for secondary claims (see the spoiler). This limitation has been removed.
Update October, 2018
(10-13-2018, 08:42 AM)Qwert Wrote:
Announcement fromthe Chief Cartographer
I've decided to increase the number of plots allowed per person to three (i.e. one main plot and two secondary plots). The rule one NS nation in TSP per plot still applies. I would like to echoe one of my predecessor's words though: please refrain from hoarding plots
Each player was allowed to claim three plots from December 2013 until April 2015. Only two players remain that still have more than two valid claims.
Update October, 2020
(10-20-2020, 04:11 PM)Qwert Wrote:
Update Announcement | October 2020
The map has been updated!
Note: Following some optimisation for Imgur wrt file size and resolution, the scale has been updated to 1.25 km/px
As always, please don't hesitate to tell me if I missed something, misinterpreted something in your claims, or if there are other errors!
3.2.1320 October 2020 21:41 CET Added: Marinho Islands, New Goldman, Euro Pacifica, Brödmark of Izaakia, Absolustan, United Socialist Cantons Modified: Emeraldlite (moved to plot 169), Izaakia Removed: Chola Empire (CTE) Roterdamia (CTE), Hakapa (CTE), Vecratu (CTE), Central Fauderland (CTE), West Fauderland (CTE), South Fauderland (CTE) Not added: Southern See Jiviumisteduky (NIR) (NRA), Deltathrone (plot already claimed) (NRA)
The Google Slides version of the map is finished! All new valid claims have been added and all old plots that either belong to players who have requested it or belong to a player with a permanent nation have been transferred.
This means that there will be no more monthly updates. Instead, our new map managers @GI-Land, @Illaois and @Besern and to some extent I, will add new claims several times a week. There will many "micro-updates" instead of a large monthly one. The way it will work is this:
A map manager reviews a new claim and check compliance with the claiming rules.
If OK, the map manager likes the post with the claim, otherwise they respond to it and explain what's wrong.
The map manager adds the claim on the map. Once done, they will announce that it has been added in this thread.
The map move also introduces a change to the claiming rules. In order to be granted a second and a third plot, you must already have a plot on the map.
The posts containing the link to the map and other info have been updated. Feel free to ask any questions here related to the move.
As always, please don't hesitate to tell us if we missed something, misinterpreted something in your claims, or if there are other errors!
With this, I would like to thank B&N and rhinotaz for trusting me with the map. It has been an honour updating and caring for it. Now new talents will share in the care for this wonder of TSP culture.
2021-07-29
(07-29-2021, 03:29 PM)Qwert Wrote:
Announcement | Sandbox version
The official sandbox version of the map is live. You can try editing the map or even prepare your plot claims for the map managers!
Don't go too crazy, and rememeber to sign out from your Google account so that your email isn't logged or something
(This post was last modified: 07-29-2021, 03:37 PM by Qwert.)
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