Map topology

[esoteric]

So, historically the maps have been computer generated and 'flat' topologies. In one game I'm seeing a structure that strikes me as at least cylindrical for the bits I've seen; I assume potentially toroidal. Has there been a change to this?

[drwr]

Did you miss this announcement?

[esoteric]

I miss a lot of things these days.

[Puzzler]

Is there a setting that corresponds to the old random-connection computer-generated maps? Last time I created a game, I thought I was choosing random maps, but it seemed like it just randomly chose from the highly regular topologies.

[drwr]

Yes. The default game options now specify a random hand-drawn map, but you can change this. When you get to the "Ready to create game" page, pick the option "Select the game map".

David

[Puzzler]

Thanks. So now that the hand-drawn maps have been the default for nearly a year, what do people think? I've only had a chance to play RSW once since the change, and I found the highly regular square map to be kind of dull. On the other hand, the randomized maps can often be "unfair". Are there other tradeoffs? What do people like about the hand-drawn maps?