High res photo of AnA classic (if you want to make a new board)

[kongoshin]

Working off of this images, I’ve started on an even more cleaned-up version of this map, as well as a little more subdued color scheme. I wanted to make the colors more “vintage”.

Here’s a preview:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ybcqfsilx6fbnsb/aa-classic-workinprogress.png?dl=0

Done so far:

• Removed the original sea (almost done)
• Removed the original logo and added a new one (from Anniversary edition) in a new location
• Inserted new Roundels (from Anniversary edition)
• Toned down the colors and adjusted color balance
• Added roundels in the bottom left corner (turn markers)
• Cleaned up the small maps top left and bottom right (work in progress)
• Created a new border
• Straightened the map itself
• Added new ocean names

To be done:

• Remove damaged type in creases and add new text
• Clean up the rest of the sea
• Add some texture to the sea
• Adjust colors further
• Clean up the compass
• Look into adding more game-aids to the map itself
• Add IPC markers to the bottom
• Clean up the small maps top right

I’m aware that some of the islands and names are gone in this version - as said: It’s work in progress.

Will share the full size file (100 cm wide, 200dpi) when I’m happy with the result.

I’m open to suggestions :)

[vodot]

@kongoshin one request or suggestion might be to work with colors last/layered, so that you can export multiple color schemes at the end (instead of requiring multiple color rebalances). If I print this, I would probably want something more vibrant.

[kongoshin]

Hi @vodot ! I most definitely do. I have the color mods on separate adjustment layers in Photoshop. It would be a breeze to export multiple versions.

[Imperious Leader]

I would like to modify the map to include the version produced by Xeno Games ( World at War). In that map they cut Ukraine and Caucasus in half among other things. This introduces alot of movement , when in Classic that are is rather stagnant during the game.

[Imperious Leader]

Try to get 300 DPI, not 200

[kongoshin]

@Imperious-Leader Yes, I can try to increase the size. Think it’s possible to do it with decent results in Photoshop. If not, I’m considering doing a new pro studio photo of the board.

[kongoshin]

@Imperious-Leader Is the map you’re mentioning the one called milton bradley axis and allies.pdf?

This one?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ozajfjlu7trf1qu/milton bradley axis and allies.pdf.png?dl=0

[Imperious Leader]

Well actually the one that is being worked on to improve the scan . In addition some coast lines need to be traced again and the text like in Norway need to be redone

[Imperious Leader]

In addition, adding the tech chart, battleboard, and whatever in a deluxe edition would seen good. Our goal in this respect is to have larger versions of all the game boards

[The_Good_Captain]

This is incredible Kongoshin…wow.

Why did you remove the sea zone lines in the North Atlantic/Norway/Karelia area though?

[kongoshin]

Thanks @AcesWild5049 - you did good work with the scan. I didn’t really, they’re just not been painted in yet. As mentioned: Work in progress ;-)

[kongoshin]

Here’s the progress so far.

With color adjustments:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q0im4jzgiiabibv/aa-classic-workinprogress-coloradjusted-01.png?dl=0

Without color adjustments:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5fjiacx1d6zg2s8/aa-classic-workinprogress-org-colors-01.png?dl=0

[The_Good_Captain]

@kongoshin

hey man! did you ever get this project fully completed? I was looking forward to making a new map with your art!