Climates for new map

[DCLXVIMRTRVEBLAKKOKKVLTDCLXVI]

Hi guys,

I've got plans to reassign climate slots. I will merge the 3 temperate deciduous forest climates into one which opens up 2 climate slots. I will split the rocky desert climate in two climates: Temperate desert (with snow in winter) and volcanic desert (for the large volcanic areas in the Sahara and Arabian deserts. I will also use it for parts of the Anatolian plateau and Ethiopia (well I will actually use it for all arid or semi arid areas that are volcanic). The other freed slot will be used for a tropical climate with palm trees (not rainforest, but can have a wet season) which will be used for parts of the indus valley, Ethiopia, small parts of arabia, the nile valley, the Tigris and Euphrates. I will also redo the grass textures for all climates.

[ahowl11]

Sounds good, go ahead and do it.

[Gigantus]

Makes sense

[Muizer]

Hi,

If you're reassigning climates, might I suggest you have a look at this data:

https://nelson.wisc.edu/sage/data-and-models/atlas/maps.php?datasetid=25&includerelatedlinks=1&dataset=25

IMHO it is the most relevant, complete and detailed data source available for a vegetation map and I would prefer to use it, in combination with a "snow in winter" map, to define boundaries on the climate map.

Clearer perhaps, I've been using these data to implement the following zones in RTR VII:


In case you're wondering what those "climate groups" are: those are climates that can be mixed freely without resulting in jarring visual effects on the campaign or battlemap. The transition climates can be used as buffers between groups.

[Gen.jamesWolfe]

If you get this done, can I have a copy for my SYW mod?

Seriously, this will look most stunning on the map!

[xeofox]

Few maps. I hope it will be useful.

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P.S.: Bigest part of desert zone of Kazakhstan it`s not the sandy place. There are solonchak (like salt marshes) and quick-drying grass. Bushes and small trees near water.

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Norh Caspian area (close to sea) have lot of sor (shor) it`s like solonchak but more wet.

Photo from my expedition (north of caspian region:

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Ustyurt and Mangyshlak

[DCLXVIMRTRVEBLAKKOKKVLTDCLXVI]

This is how I would like to reassign climates:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qh-KzmUNh4l6YBKV2BLXmLy8h0wr4zJKVHpdleMi_g8/edit?usp=sharing

[ahowl11]

Looks good to me

[Gigantus]

Looking good to me, just bear in mind that the climate works together with the ground type - that combination then creates the desired look on the map (see descr_aerial_map_ground_types).

[Muizer]

Looks ok to me. May have to ask you at some point where those new climates are supposed to go.

[xeofox]

Looks good! About prev. map in Central Asia- a lot of sand. We need another kind of soil solanchiki (same like salt marshes)