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04-13-2014, 07:45 AM

We are transferring to a new forum. No new claims are accepted in the mean time. See you on the new forum!

Map of the South Pacific

This is the map for the main canon of the South Pacific, for your nationbuilding and roleplaying needs.
 
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Map of the South Pacific. Click to open in Google Slides for the latest version. The preview was updated 19/07/2022. Number of plots taken then: 159/229.
The map is a large file, so it may take a while to open it. It can be downloaded directly: PDF | PowerPoint | PNG | JPEG

                                         
Thematic maps
                                         
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Biome
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Time zones
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Tectonics
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All plot numbers
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Wiki-style
Please note that the thematic maps don't necessarily show requested customization.

The South Pacific Map and the Main Canon world
The map shows a portion of Pacifica, the planet that all canon modern technology roleplays take place on. It has the same size as real-life Earth. There is more land on Pacifica, but we have limited roleplay to this specific area (meaning we don't normally interact with the rest of the planet).

New Player...?
...and you want to start roleplaying? First of all: Welcome! A good way of getting involved is to claim a plot and found your own nation. How? Scroll down to see "How to Make a Claim"! It is also recommended that you read the Getting Started Guide for some useful roleplaying tips and community rules.

Not the setting you were looking for?
If sci-fi or fantasy is your cup of tea, we have separate canons for them: Additional Map Resources
Some statistics
  1. There are 230 (229 available for claiming) plots in total, of which 159 were taken 31 May 2022.
  2. The highest number of plots on the map on record is 198, version 3.2.20 May 2021 and 3.2.21 June 2021.
  3. The map has been in use since 11 November 2013.

In this thread:
  1. How to Make a Claim
  2. Plot Size and Distances
  3. Change Log
  4. Archive of Announcements

This map is made by the amazing Kyle @Brutland and Norden, was maintained and updated by snuggly former Chief Cartographer Rhinotaz (Noctenos) and on a monthly basis by Qwert. There are now four map managers: @GI-Land, @Pronoun, @Qwert and @Besern.

Posts #1-8 originally posted by B&N.
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[+]Outdated - Directory of Nations
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04-13-2014, 07:46 AM

We are transferring to a new forum. No new claims are accepted in the mean time. See you on the new forum!

How to Make a Claim

Who can claim a plot?
Anyone with a nation in the region the South Pacific on the NationStates site.

If your nation ceases to exist or moves to another region, your claim will not be added. If you have plots they will be removed from the map to free space for others. So please stay!  

Can I have more than one plot?
Yes, you can have three plots in total. Every plot still needs a separate name. Let us exercise common courtesy and refrain from hoarding plots. To be granted a second and a third plot, you have to already have one plot on the map. Please state in your claim whether you have plots since before.

My main NationStates nation is in another region, but I also want to play in TSP, can I claim a spot too?
If your main nation resides in another region and you want to join us here in the South Pacific, you may have a spot in the regional map. Again, the minimum requirement must be fulfilled: you must have a nation in the South Pacific.

When will my claim be added to the map?
The map is updated as often as the map managers are able. We anticipate a few days or a week waiting time. A common mistake is posting a claim for a plot that looks unclaimed on the map but that actually already has been claimed by someone else since the last update. Please make sure that the plot you want hasn't been claimed by someone else, but not added yet, to make sure the plot really is free. This requires you to read a couple of the last pages in this tread.

How to claim your spot on the map:
Copy the form found inside the code box below and fill it out, and then post it in this thread. Fields with an asterisk (*) are mandatory fields. You need to post one copy per plot claimed. Remember to check the thread after you've posted your claim to see if there's information concerning your claim and to fulfil the requirements.

If you want you can prepare your claim by editing the plot you want in the sandbox version of the map! Remember to sign out from your Google account so that your email address isn't logged.

Code:
[b]Link to NationStates nation in the South Pacific[/b]*:
[b]Name for your plot[/b]*: (The name of your country that you want to see on the map, which may be different from your NationStates nation name. Please keep it short.)
[b]Desired plot[/b]*: (Please make sure the plot hasn't been claimed by checking the last few pages this thread.)
[b]Capital[/b]: (UPPER CASE LETTERS please)
[b]Location of capital[/b]*:
[b]Customisation[/b]: (An image as illustration is always appreciated, accompanied by a list that allows copy/paste)

I confirm that I have:
[] read the [url=https://tspforums.xyz/thread-241.html#HMC]instructions[/url]
[] made sure that the plot hasn't been claimed by someone else since
[] given each plot I claim a separate name

(Mark with X)

Customisation
Under the Customisation, you can put cities that you want in your plot, along with corresponding locations. You may also name geographical features (lakes, bays, mountains, mountain ranges, rivers) located entirely within your plot claim.

Land can be removed, if it doesn't contain elevated terrain, but can't be added. National borders can't be moved or removed. Lakes can be added. We will try our best to accommodate your customisation requests. Remember, the more precise your request is, the easier it will be for us to add it as you want it to be.

Disclaimer: We reserve the right to modify or reject overly complex requests that might compromise the aesthetics of the map, or, honestly, just be simply absurd.

You may also refer to the sample claim below for the sample nation included on the map. You may copy the format so you will get similar results. Or you can put in a sketch/drawing of the features you want to be included in a map. And please, remember to make sure the plot you want hasn't already been claimed by someone else, but not yet added on the map.


Sample claim
[+]Click to show sample claim

Getting help
Got questions? Post in this thread and we will be happy help you.
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Plot Sizes and Distances

This post contains calculated areas for all plots and a method for calculating the true latitudinal distances in your plot.

Plot Sizes
[+]Plot sizes by plot number

About the projection and latitudinal distances
This is a map with an equirectangular projection. It means that the further north or south from the equator, the more horizontal "stretching out" of the map there will be. As an effect, plots appear larger than they are due being projected wider. Vertically there is no "stretching out". For more information about the projection and resulting local distortion, see this Wikipedia article.

The distance bar on the regional map is only accurate for the equator. If you want to measure distances elsewhere on the map, you have to compensate for the latitudinal distortion. Below is a table containing the so-called relative scale factor, k. To calculate the horizontal (i.e. latitudinal) distance at a given latitude, divide the distance measured with the distance bar by the scale factor. The formula below can also be used to obtain values between those provided in the table.

The scale factor also tells you how much you need to shrink your plot horizontally to get a more accurate local representation. It useful for making your own customized maps for your plots or calculating distances between cities in your plot. Click here for an illustration. If for example your plot is mostly located at 35°S, k=1.221, meaning your plot is represented as 1.221 times wider horizontally than it really is, you scale the plot horizontally so that it is about 40.2% less wide.

[+]Table with scale factors and formula

Distance calculation between two points on the map
This link will take you to an online tool that helps you calculate the distance between two points on the map.
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Change Log

Below is the change log (click to show). If you want to know the changes that had happened before Version 1.0.12, please contact Brutland and Norden.

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Archive of Announcements


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Old post. Reserved.
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Old post. Reserved.
Factbook of Brutland and Norden
Projects: TSP Map ● RP Guides Thread ● Federation of Scientific Organizations
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#9
04-19-2014, 04:22 AM

Map posted and updated! You may post in new claims now. Smile

@Aramanchovia:
#101 is already taken (for Tafuna)

@Ryccia:
Can you please supply me with the name of the secondary account for your secondary claim? It seemed to have been lost. Thanks!

@Qvait:
The map for your additions seems to have been lost. Can you post it so I can incorporate it in the next update? Thanks!

@Sanden:
#129 is not yet available for secondary claims. Smile

@Kandoo:
#87 is already claimed.

@Curacaoland:
Sorry, but Timor Verde came first for #003. Please select another plot. Smile
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04-19-2014, 09:43 AM

Glad to see this back online. We all appreciate what you've done with this map.
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