Map scale compared to real world?

[derstosstrupp]

The SH5 world is flat, which means while E-W distances at the equator are correct, at higher/lower latitudes things are further away than they should be.

[poveglia]

Originally Posted by derstosstrupp

The SH5 world is flat, which means while E-W distances at the equator are correct, at higher/lower latitudes things are further away than they should be.

Ah the mercator projection. Makes sense now, interesting. Wonder why they didnt just incorporate a curve into the map, would have made for a lot better horizon simulation.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by poveglia

Any thoughts on this?

Originally Posted by poveglia

Ah the mercator projection. Makes sense now, interesting. Wonder why they didn't just incorporate a curve into the map, would have made for a lot better horizon simulation.

"Damn the Mercator Projections." Full Speed ahead!

[propbeanie]

Originally Posted by poveglia

Ah the mercator projection. Makes sense now, interesting. Wonder why they didnt just incorporate a curve into the map, would have made for a lot better horizon simulation.

Much more complex programming, and not enough time or money to do it in. Instead, they use algorithms to simulate the actual distances and fuel spent. Doesn't work the greatest, but that's what you get when you have a toilet paper tube for a world map, and a squished dome for the sky... lol