ADAPTIVE MOON

To the annoyance of the UEF, today's battle is taking place on Earth's natural satellite, the Moon. The conflict was inevitable after the data from the LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) was intercepted and leaked to the other factions.

Player: 2-12 (1v1-6v6)
Size: 20x20 km
Prop reclaim value: 44.219 mass; 4 energy
Latest version: 2

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Info

• Rotated northern hemisphere of the near side of the Moon. The color and heightmap was obtained from LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) --> GLD100, CGI Moon Kit
• The landing sites of Apollo 15 and 17 are marked with the Seraphim II Prope_prop
• Contains a custom Moon color, Moon normal map and heightmap decal. --> If you like the custom decal, try Mars - Mangala Fossa, Skadi, Salt and Pepper or DeathStorm's map Lunar Mare Orientale.
• Contains a light map (shadow) --> thx to @Jip
• Contains a black waterramp to achieve a better transition between moon and space
• AI Marker: Yes
• Skybox included --> source official FA v60 map Haven Reef (X1MP_004)

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Adaptive Features

• Dynamic Spawn Of Resources (mirror slots, used slots, no mirror = no resources, XvX setup) --> default: mirror slots
• Crazyrush (forward crazyrush mexes (4 mexes), crazyrush 1 core mex, crazyrush) --> default: disabled
• Civilian's (disabled, wreckage or operational T1 - T2/T3) --> default: T1 wrecks (Base)
• Wreckage (disabled, T1 - T4) --> default: T1 wrecks
• Natural Reclaim Values (0-300%) --> default: 100%
• Jamming (add a Seraphim jamming crystal to the map center) --> default: disabled

Operational T1-T3 Civilian Base + T1-T3 Wreckage

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Mapping Tools

• Inkscape: cut relevant area (color and heightmap), mask creation
• WM: heightmap, strata, color, light and normal map creation
• GIMP: normal map to decal, combining color and light map, custom preview creation
• Blender: Combine Normal Maps
• GPG editor: props, lighting, decal placement (import via preset)
• FAF editor: heightmap fixes, marker, units, adaptive, terrain type, skybox --> thx to @ozonex for improving it further and further

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Credit

• to the creator of the spaced maps (water hack)
• to @Jip and @Balthazar for their help on various things, especially decals

Hello everybody,

do you sometimes get annoyed about unbalanced heightmap & props, different mex arrangement or unevenly distributed units in GPG or ladder maps?

The aim of the FAF version is to guarantee fair gaming conditions and to improve the gaming experience of our beloved GPG (Gas Powered Games) maps (stock maps included in the original game) as well as influential unknown/inactive author maps.

If the map author is no longer active, you are welcome to inform us about the problem here. You could even send us fixes. But be aware that they will be checked/tested by FAF Creative staff and ladder team.

Map upload of approved content stays in the hands of FAF Creative staff! Please don't upload any " - FAF version" yourself.

DOCUMENTED ISSUES

• Please check in advance if the issue is already documented or fixed
• If the problem is not documented, please let us know

The following maps have already been reworked and can be found in the vault under the suffix - FAF version. Please download the latest map version .v000X for the best in game experience.

All maps can also be downloaded as FAF version map bundle.

GPG

• Arctic Refuge - FAF version .v0002
• Crossfire Canal - FAF version .v0002
• Eye of the Storm - FAF version .v0002
• Haven Reef - FAF version .v0003
• Open Palms - FAF version .v0002
• Seraphim Glaciers - FAF version .v0001
• Setons Clutch - FAF version .v0004
• Syrtis Major - FAF version .v0002
• The Bermuda Locket - FAF version .v0001
• The Ditch - FAF version .v0002
• Theta Passage - FAF version .v0001
• White Fire - FAF version .v0002
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Unknown Author

• Loki - FAF version .v0004
• Red Rocks - FAF version .v0001
• Serenity Desert Small - FAF version .v0002

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Inactive Author

• Desert Arena - FAF version .v0002
• Forbidden Pass - FAF version .v0004
• Tag Craftious Maximus - FAF version .v0004

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FAF Creative workflow: How to create a FAF version?!

• Capitalize the first letters of the original map name: map name --> Map Name
• Add the suffix - FAF version to the get the final map name: Map Name - FAF version
• If possible, FA maps (v60) should always be used as the basis for the FAF version. The FA maps (v60) are further developed (e.g. Skybox, different units, ...) compared to the SupCom (v56) ones.
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  Theta Passage - v56 VS v60:
  v56: \Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander\maps
  v60: \THQ\Gas Powered Games\Supreme Commander - Forged Alliance\maps
  
• search the vault for map versions that may already contain fixed issues.
• Always add ['ExtraArmies'] = STRING( 'ARMY_9 NEUTRAL_CIVILIAN' ), to the scenario.lua. ARMY_9 (GPG maps) / ARMY_17 (other maps) and NEUTRAL_CIVILIAN (all maps). Both armys also need an INITIAL and WRECKAGE subfolder for some mods to work properly.
• Add a reasonable norushradius if the value is 0
• Adjust Cutoff Distance for the given decals
• Add a similar description with a link to this forum channel: - FAF version of the unknown author map 'Loki': Ensures symmetrical marker and props. Contains new AI marker. - Modified by FAF Creative: https://forum.faforever.com/topic/398/faf-version-gpg-unknown-inactive-author-map-rework
• Present/discuss changes with ladder team in FAF Creative Discord (#preflight), before map release
• Post/ explain map changes in one post & in a similar style/fashion

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Credit

• Thanks to @Sheikah for his MapTransformer. It a big help and saves a lot of time.

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Link to the old forum

Tag Craftious Maximus - FAF version .v0004
78° angle based rework of TAG_Rock's (inactive author)map (v56): Tag_Craftious Maximus

Issue 13 & 13a
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap, textures/strata, decals, marker and props (180° rotation based on 78° angle of original content). Every resource & spawn marker had to be moved to the corresponding 180 ° position.

Textures/Strata
The unsightly mountain and grass textures in the water have been extensively revised.

Props
FAF version ensures symmetrical props (180° rotation based on 78° angle of original content). The 180° rotation of the props results in a slight increase of mass and energy.

Issue 13b
The map now contains AI marker --> No air marker displayed

Issue 13c
Due to the different heightmap depending slope calculation for structure placement the hydro on the bottom-left could not be build in v0001. The hydro at bottom-left and top-right (+ mass marker around it) have been move 3 in game units to the map center, to ensure that all hydros can be build. The same issue leads to factorys that cannot be build on the left side, if 1-2 in game units are used. See here for more information.

Issue 13d
Tweaked water settings and added waves.
Color Lerp Max: 0.101 -> 0.036
Refelction Sun: 1.100 -> 2.480

Arctic Refuge - FAF version .v0002
146° angle based rework of the original FA map (v60): SCMP_022

Issue 33
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap, textures, decals, marker, props and units/structures (180° rotation based on 146° angle of original content). This results in a total increase of 222 mass and 1600 energy (see below).

Marker
Resource & spawn marker were moved to the corresponding 180 ° position.

Props
The 180° rotation of the props results in a slight increase of mass and energy.

Units & Structures
The units as well as the T1 PD remain hostile / in ARMY_9. The arrangement of the units and structures has been adjusted based on the 146 ° rotation of the original content. 6 structures were exchanged (they were also used before) in order to get as close as possible to the original values. In addition, the units were distributed symmetrically in terms of rotation. A truck was replaced by a T1 mobile AA. These adjustments lead to a slight increase of mass.

Decals
The Cutoff Distance was increased from 600 to 1500.

Issue 33a
The map now contains improved AI marker --> No air marker displayed

White Fire - FAF version .v0002
top and bottom based rework from original FA map (v60): SCMP_033
includes changes from White Fire v4 (v56)

Issue 26
FAF version ensures symmetrical props and wreckage (bottom based rework).

Props
The 180° rotation of the props results in an decrease of mass and energy.

Wreckage
The shipwrecks were removed like in White Fire v4 and the T3 naval factory wrecks have been placed symmetrical.

Issue 26a
The FAF version ensures symmetrical marker (top based rework). Every resource & spawn marker had to be moved to the corresponding 180 ° position (gray circle).

Issue 26b
The map now contains improved AI marker --> No air marker displayed

Note
The GPG version (SCMP_033) and White Fire v4 have different lighting. The values of the GPG version were used for the FAF version.

Forbidden Pass - FAF version .v0004
150° angle based rework from Krapougnak´s (inactive author) map (v56): Forbidden Pass v4

Issue 4a, 4b & 4d
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap, strata, decals & marker (180° rotation based on 150° angle of original content). Every resource & spawn marker had to be moved to the corresponding 180 ° position.

--> Original heightmap 180° rotation Video-Demo

Amphibious Passage
To avoid confusion, decals were added to the amphibious mountain passage. All amphibious units can use the passage, except experimentals.

Issue 4
FAF version ensures symmetrical props (180° rotation based on 150° angle of original content). The 180° rotation of the props results in a slight increase of mass and energy.

Issue 4c
The map now contains improved AI marker and ensures the use of all mexes through the AI (to close to the edge bug resolved) --> No air marker displayed

Loki - FAF version .v0004
left and right based rework from unknown author map (v56): Loki.v0003

Issue 25
FAF version ensures symmetrical props (right based rework). The 180° rotation of the props results in an decrease of mass and energy.

Issue 25a
The FAF version ensures symmetrical marker (left based rework). Every resource & spawn marker had to be moved to the corresponding 180 ° position (gray circle).

Issue 25b
The map now contains improved AI marker --> No air marker displayed

Issue - Water Reflections
Because of the Water Shader Improvements the following water properties were lowered in .v0004
Sun reflection 3.5 > 1.25
Sky reflection: 1.5 > 0.5

Note:
The units and structures are scripted (invincible walls, lowered mass for all placed units). These remain unchanged despite slight differences, since the low mass value is not an advantage.

Seraphim Glaciers - FAF version .v0001
77° angle and top based rework from original FA map (v60): SCMP_008

Issue 38
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap (except middle island). 180° rotation based on 77° angle of original content.

Issue 38a
FAF version ensures symmetrical marker (except middle island), no rush radius and props. Top based 180° rotation based on top half of original content.

Marker
ARMY spawns have been adjusted for Team Match Maker (TMM).

Almost every resource marker & spawn had to be moved to the corresponding 180 ° position (gray circle).

Props
The 180° rotation of the props does not change the mass and energy values.

Issue 38b
The map now contains improved AI marker --> No air marker displayed

@Rowey @Resistance thanks for the info. That wasn't on purpose
The problem was caused by wrong unit restrictions and is now fixed.
old: local NAVALbuildRestriction = categories.NAVAL + categories.ANTINAVY
new: local NAVALbuildRestriction = categories.NAVAL + (categories.ANTINAVY * categories.STRUCTURE)

Thanks to @jip 's hint, version 2 also contains a black waterramp to achieve a better transition between the moon and space.

Red Rocks - FAF version .v0001
bottom based rework from unknown author map (v56): Red Rocks

Issue 23
FAF version ensures symmetrical props. The 180° rotation of the props results in a slight increase of mass and energy.

Issue 24a
The FAF version ensures symmetrical marker.
Almost every resource & spawn marker had to be moved to the corresponding 180 ° position (gray circle).

--> ARMY_1

Issue 24b
The map now contains improved AI marker and ensures the use of all mexes through the AI (to close to the edge bug resolved) --> No air marker displayed

Open Palms - FAF version .v0002
right based rework of the original FA map (v60): SCMP_007

Issue 40a & 40b
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap, textures, decals, marker and props (180° rotation based on the right side of original content). This results in a total decrease of 92 mass & 748 energy (see below).

Middle Plateau
The right based rework slightly changes the layout of the middle plateau, due to irregularities of the original. Compared to the original, the plateau is now approximately 2 land factory's wider. A rework based on the right side was chosen over other options.

Marker
Resource & spawn marker were moved to the corresponding 180 ° position.

Props
The 180° rotation of the props results in a decrease of mass and energy.

The small Log props that interrupt adjacency at the spawn of ARMY_3 have been deleted.

Decals
The Cutoff Distance was increased from 600 to 1500.

Issue 40
The map now contains improved AI marker --> No air marker displayed

Serenity Desert Small - FAF version .v0002
Morax rework of the unknown author map (v56): serenity desert small

Issue 35 & 35a
Marker
Resource & spawn marker were moved to the corresponding mirror position. The norushradius was increased from 10 to 40.
ARMY spawns were set to the correct odd vs even setting for Ladder and Team Match Maker (TMM) usage.

Props
The top-left mirror of the props results in slight decrease of mass and an increase of energy.

Issue 35b
The map now contains AI marker --> No air marker displayed

Credit
And thanks to Morax aka @George_W_Crush for his contribution.

The Ditch - FAF version .v0002
45° angle / top-right based rework of the original FA map (v60): SCMP_040

Issue 34
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap, textures, decals, marker and props (180° rotation based on top-right side of original content). This results in a total increase of 2450 mass (see below).

Marker
Resource & spawn marker were moved to the corresponding 180 ° position.

Props
The 180° rotation of the props results in an increase of mass.

Decals
The Cutoff Distance was increased from 600 to 3000.

Issue 34a
The map now contains improved AI marker --> No air marker displayed

Desert Arena - FAF version .v0002
Top-left square based rework from @ozonex ' s (inactive author) map (v56): Desert Arena .v0001

Issue 5, 5a & 5c
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap, strata, props and marker (based on the top-left original content). This results in a total decrease of 1275 mass (see below). The norushradius and AI marker were improved.

Props
The top-left rotation of the props results in a decrease of mass.

Marker
Resource & spawn marker were moved to the corresponding position.

ARMY spawns have been adjusted for Team Match Maker (TMM).

Now all slots have 4x double adjacency.

No Rush Radius
The norushradius was set from 0 to 40.

Issue 5b
The map now contains AI marker --> No air marker displayed

@George_W_Crush said in FAF version (GPG, unknown & inactive author map rework):

Not going to lie: this is absolutely phenomenal issue and remedy logging. We are very privileged to have you here, svenni.

hehe, thx

Arctic Refuge - FAF version .v0002
146° angle based rework of the original FA map (v60): SCMP_022

Issue 33
FAF version ensures symmetrical heightmap, textures, decals, marker, props and units/structures (180° rotation based on 146° angle of original content). This results in a total increase of 222 mass and 1600 energy (see below).

Marker
Resource & spawn marker were moved to the corresponding 180 ° position.

Props
The 180° rotation of the props results in a slight increase of mass and energy.

Units & Structures
The units as well as the T1 PD remain hostile / in ARMY_9. The arrangement of the units and structures has been adjusted based on the 146 ° rotation of the original content. 6 structures were exchanged (they were also used before) in order to get as close as possible to the original values. In addition, the units were distributed symmetrically in terms of rotation. A truck was replaced by a T1 mobile AA. These adjustments lead to a slight increase of mass.

Decals
The Cutoff Distance was increased from 600 to 1500.

Issue 33a
The map now contains improved AI marker --> No air marker displayed

@Jip said in FAF version (GPG, unknown & inactive author map rework):

I think Svenni opened up the Supreme Commander version, and not the Forged Alliance version

yep here is the middle of the v60 aka FA version.

@Sir-Prize I will mirror/rotate the whole map content and will rework the middle. it should be complete balanced afterwards. What rotation angle do you prefer? (see setons and other faf versions)

@Tagada said in FAF version (GPG, unknown & inactive author map rework):

To fix the trucks issue you might want to make them belong to Neutral civs instead of hostile ones.

Nice one. In the meantime I came the the same conclusion

Here are the units in question. The marked units are currently in ARMY_9.

I think the middle needs to be completely revised. I will do my best to use the existing structures and place them symmetrically in terms of rotation (e.g. Setons and Syrtis Major - FAF version). The trucks will also be distributed properly!

Should the marked units become Neutral_Civilian or stay in ARMY_9?

Hey guys, first of all thank you for posting the info here in the channel

I added Arctic Refuge to the to-do list.
But what exactly should be done? Should the northern or southern spawn or map area be used as a base for the rework? @Sir-Prize

Another thing is that the hostile civilian trucks are prioritized by default over the hostile pd, not sure if that's desirable.

@archsimkat @Auricocorico Thats unit related, I can't do anything about it mapping wise.

@Rowey @Resistance thanks for the info. That wasn't on purpose
The problem was caused by wrong unit restrictions and is now fixed.
old: local NAVALbuildRestriction = categories.NAVAL + categories.ANTINAVY
new: local NAVALbuildRestriction = categories.NAVAL + (categories.ANTINAVY * categories.STRUCTURE)

Thanks to @jip 's hint, version 2 also contains a black waterramp to achieve a better transition between the moon and space.