[Map] Kandala Docks (2km) [WIP]

[[R-DEV]VapoMan]

Im going to make a map based on a city called Gandhi Dam in india. No map editing has begun, so far only pictures and ideas.

The map itself might not actually be set there, it's supposed to be a map for USMC vs insurgents or MEC. So there are two varients, one for insurgents one for MEC.

Satellite image of the insurgency map with roads(red), mains and fences(black):


The carrier in the insurgency map would be docked, looking something like this:



The other map type is the same area but zoomed out , and due to its massive real life size, the map wouldn't be made to scale.

Satellite image of the MEC map with position of the main bases.


The MEC map will have transport heli's, APCs, AA vehicles, logistics trucks and a tank in the MEC main, with boats on the river . And the USMC will have boats, APC's, transport huey's and a Cobra.
There will also be a few scattered vehicles in the map, like forklifts and a couple of drivable civillian cars in the carpark.

The map will feature some sights simular to these:



And also a lot of shipping containers, and a few ships.

Should I go with USMC vs insurgency or MEC?

If you want insurgency...
What should it be called? MEC in India could be a true story, but Iraqi Insurgents there is unlikely, so it should be called something different.

I hope you guys like the ideas, let me know what you think about them.

[[R-DEV]AfterDune]

First make the terrain, don't worry about factions or assets at this point. Make the terrain, then start making villages/cities/docks, etc, then put in the factions and assets.

[Zeno]

go for usmc and mec and get the dem files from the area saves hours of work

[[R-DEV]VapoMan]

Thanks for the tips.


These are just loose plans, if anyone thinks the map could be better in some way, your sugestion will be appreciated.

[space]

The idea of having the carrier docked is unrealistic imo.

[Zeno]

unloading of supplies/vehicles/manpower?

[[R-DEV]Rhino]

Originally Posted by space

The idea of having the carrier docked is unrealistic imo.

very. One of the huge advantages of having a aircraft carrier over a airstrip in any campaign but epically an insurgency one is that it is far harder to attack if its way out in the sea. You can't just drive up to the gate with a car bomb or sit outside the fence with a bunch of mortars / RPGs, you would first need something that can get past the ship's escort and that isn't something that is very east to get hold of.

[myles]

what would mec be doing in india anyways.

[Zeno]

Originally Posted by myles

what would mec be doing in india anyways.

its a fictional army so it doesnt have a home country...

[Tannhauser]

Originally Posted by Zeno

its a fictional army so it doesnt have a home country...

It does and does not : They speak Arab, so they should be mainly in arab countries (unless they're invading india? wtf?). India is oubviously not an Arab country, so I doubt they'd be there unless after an invasion.

You know, don't get defeated by those facts, just make your map like it is (terrain, statics, etc) and don't think about teams or assets yet. When it's done, you can decide and think more thoroughly what those will be.

Also, the carrier on your second map is waaay too close to the land, it will easily get raped.

I suggest you work on the insurgency one because it is RL scale, and RL scaled maps ala West-Fallujah are what PR is after (I think). Good luck!