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Resolute posted 03-04-99 05:35 PM ET
When I turn on the "show base grid" option under "map preferences," if I've discovered land, the base radius for enemy factions shows. Even if I haven't discovered the base yet.
When I was surfing the ocean, I could see the base grid of Spartan bases, even though the bases themselves were too far inland to see.
Bug?
Resolute
Human Hive
JaimeWolf posted 03-04-99 08:33 PM ET
It can be explained by the fact that human habitation has a visible impact on the surronding landscape so your explorers will notice this and extrapolate the location of a base from the signs. (Well, you can try it that way ...)
James
Resolute posted 03-04-99 09:48 PM ET
But doesn't terraforming show signs of improvement by civilization? Other wise, the land is undeveloped.

Resolute
Human Hive
Provost Pyrexian posted 03-04-99 11:31 PM ET
Yes, only big improvements like farms or solar collectors actually show up on your map. What I think JaimeWolf is saying is that you can assume your explorers are noticing more subtle signs of human occupation and thus extrapolating that there is a base nearby, allowing the grid to appear on your map.
"Hmmm.... piles of ejected impact-rifle casings, and shot-thru cans of SpartanCola... I reckon some of Santiago's boys n' girls must be quartered nearby."
---Dr. Rolando L'Amour, UoP Scout Patrol leader
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Author	Topic: base grid bug?
Resolute	posted 03-04-99 05:35 PM ET When I turn on the "show base grid" option under "map preferences," if I've discovered land, the base radius for enemy factions shows. Even if I haven't discovered the base yet. When I was surfing the ocean, I could see the base grid of Spartan bases, even though the bases themselves were too far inland to see. Bug? Resolute Human Hive
JaimeWolf	posted 03-04-99 08:33 PM ET It can be explained by the fact that human habitation has a visible impact on the surronding landscape so your explorers will notice this and extrapolate the location of a base from the signs. (Well, you can try it that way ...) James
Resolute	posted 03-04-99 09:48 PM ET But doesn't terraforming show signs of improvement by civilization? Other wise, the land is undeveloped. Resolute Human Hive
Provost Pyrexian	posted 03-04-99 11:31 PM ET Yes, only big improvements like farms or solar collectors actually show up on your map. What I think JaimeWolf is saying is that you can assume your explorers are noticing more subtle signs of human occupation and thus extrapolating that there is a base nearby, allowing the grid to appear on your map. "Hmmm.... piles of ejected impact-rifle casings, and shot-thru cans of SpartanCola... I reckon some of Santiago's boys n' girls must be quartered nearby." ---Dr. Rolando L'Amour, UoP Scout Patrol leader