A tribute to the players of
Roman Empire II
"the Punic Wars"

For their patience, enthousiasme, wits, courage, jokes, swears and curses.

For the hundreds of hours of rivalry, humour and friendship

Alas limited to my 24 most played opponents]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Tribute Lupus Ferox 2008-09-15T08:44:27-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Fertile%20Basin

Chokepoints for everyone! Unless someone gets stuck in the middle.
Holding the central basin will earn tons of income. Good luck with that.
Enjoy!]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Fertile%20Basin Brendacious 2008-10-06T10:54:52-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Peloponnesian%20War

In 431 BC the Peloponnesian League, led by Sparta launched repeated invasions of Attica, while Athens took advantage of its naval supremacy to raid the coast of the Peloponnese attempting to suppress signs of unrest in its empire. After 27 years of battle the Athenians, deprived of their naval supremacy with the destruction of the entire force, surrender and was reduced to a state of near-complete subjection, while Sparta was established as the leading power of Greece. The economic costs of the war were felt all across Greece; poverty became widespread in the Peloponnese, while Athens found itself completely devastated, and never regained its pre-war prosperity. The war also wrought subtler changes to Greek society; the conflict between Democratic Athens and oligarchic Sparta, each of which supported friendly political factions within other states, made civil war a common occurrence in the Greek world. The Peloponnesian War marked the dramatic end to the fifth-century-B.C. golden age of Greece.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Peloponnesian%20War Enokrad 2008-11-17T09:56:00-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Arkansas%20-%20Corporate%20Takeover

The first Lux-Mart was established in 2002 by the brilliant entrepreneur Walton Quasar Sacks (no relation), in the tiny Arkansas town of Bentonville. The first Lux-Mart only offered a random map generator and single player action, but soon expanded to offer a larger map selection as well as online play. Sacks was able to offer raw at a slightly discounted price, allowing everyone to Lux better, while at the same time pushing out his competitors. The cheap raw and abundance of maps soon made Lux-Mart a Mecca for strategy enthusiasts from across the world. As profits grew, Walton opened Lux-Marts at key points around the state so as to better corner the raw market. Now he is in a position to takeover the entire state! Using his state of the art private satellite network, Sacks has coordinated a bold initiative to inspire the low-paid managers of the Lux-Marts. Whoever can achieve the highest raw sales by the end of the quarter will get their picture hung up in the hallway! You are one of the managers, and it's time to prove yourself!

But remember, the customer is always right.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Arkansas%20-%20Corporate%20Takeover Mark Bauer 2008-09-29T09:27:42-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Alexander%27s%20Conquests

A young man from Macedonia, having taken control of the union of Greek city states 5 years earlier, marched in the year 330BC to spread the boarders of the Hellenic Empire and defeat, their century old rival, the Persian Empire. Before his death at the age of 33, on June 10 of the year 323 BC, he had marched victoriously through most of the known world at the time. Asides crushing the Persian Empire, his conquests included Anatolia, Syria, Phoenicia, Judea, Gaza, Egypt, Bactria and Mesopotamia, and had extended the boundaries of his own empire as far as Punjab, India. This young man, Alexander III of Macedon, was the first king ever to be called the Great.

Do you have what it takes rival Alexander’s conquests?
Take control of one of the four greatest civilizations of the time:
the Greek ,the Persian, the Phoenician or the Egyptian.
Choose a side and build an army that would to rival that of Alexander the Great.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Alexander%27s%20Conquests Enokrad 2008-11-17T09:48:11-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Idaho%20-%20The%20Gem%20State

A broadcast was made from an underground radio station in Moscow Idaho which reported that the Big Potato Coalition had succesfully lobied the State legislator to lift the ban on genetically altered potatoes. Not wanting to relive the horrors of the great potato uprising of 1974, Idahoans panicked and immediately took up arms against this new potato super army.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Idaho%20-%20The%20Gem%20State Mark Bauer 2008-09-16T15:24:10-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Modern%20Europe

A different take on the "Battle of Europe"

tw1962 update: More separate 'continents' - in tune with current political geography.
mapLAB update: added a starting scenario, moved PI window.
tw1962 update: Tweaked bonuses]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Modern%20Europe Odd Ketil Saebo 2007-06-17T01:15:13-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Georgia%20-%20Civil%20War

The year is 1864. The American Civil War has been raging for four bloody years, costing hundreds of thousands of lives. In order to boost Northern morale and ensure his own re-election, Lincoln approves a bold and controversial plan to bring the war to a quick and decisive end. In conjunction with General Grant's assault on Richmond, general William Tecumseh Sherman is to break out of Chattanooga and capture the rail hub of Atlanta. From there, Sherman's plan is to make the war unbearable for the confederate citizen to endure. Determined to reach the port city of Savannah and leave a path of complete destruction in his wake, Sherman is now on the move! The South will not recover.

SHERMAN!!!

Scenario set-up (Random Start Off)
Player 1: Union
Player 2: Confederate]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Georgia%20-%20Civil%20War Mark Bauer 2008-09-15T13:44:25-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Europe%201939

This is the original 1939 version 4. Here by popular demand. version 8 coming soon.

mapLAB update: Added a starting scenario, moved PI window.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Europe%201939 rob 2004-12-17T17:37:02-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Mississippi%20-%20The%20Magnolia%20State

The situation in Mississippi is dire! In a desperate search for answers, rural Mississippians begin forming ragtag militias and advance on the metropolitan areas. The capitol of Jackson is paralyzed with panic as the populous becomes increasingly frightened by the violent toothless backwoodsmen. Not knowing what else to do, the governor organizes the city into a lethal fighting force and engages the marauding rural folk. Mayors across the State follow suite, and soon the State is finally leading the nation...in violence!]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Mississippi%20-%20The%20Magnolia%20State Mark Bauer 2008-09-02T04:17:03-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Sweden%202008

Conquer the Kingdom of Sweden!

This map consists of all 25 provinces plus four of the major cities.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Sweden%202008 Mikael Markander 2008-06-26T09:22:34-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Missouri%20-%20Civil%20War

As tension between the States begins to boil, Missouri tries to stay out of the fray and proclaims its neutrality in the coming conflict. The Union army moves quickly to seize the federal arsenal in St. Louis at the same time that the Missouri State Militia is doing maneuvers in the area. Union General Nathaniel Lyon perceives the maneuvers as an attempt to capture the arsenal and attacks the State Militia. The ensuing massacre led to the formation of the Missouri State Guard and a pledge from Governor Claiborne Jackson to evict the invading Union army and resist any further invasion from either side. Lyon moves quickly to overthrow Jackson and install a pro-Union government. Sterling Price, head of the Missouri State Guard is the only thing in his way. Meanwhile, partisan rangers and Bushwhackers spring up all around the State and engage the pro-Union Jayhawkers. Now Lyon is on the outskirts of the capital, Jefferson City, and Missouri’s true loyalty is about to be tested.

Scenario set-up (Random Start off)
Player 1 - Union Army
Player 2 - Missouri State Guard
Player 3 - Bushwhackers
Player 4 - Jayhawkers]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Missouri%20-%20Civil%20War Mark Bauer 2008-09-02T09:07:43-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/2%2C348%20A.E.

The year is 2,348 A.E. (A.E. – After Earth) OR 12,349 C.E. and Earth has been rendered uninhabitable—forcing humanity into the Galaxy. The forces of New Earth fight for order, while the many crime lords hope to destroy it. It is a turbulent place, filled with thieves, mercs, warlords and those just trying to survive. Can you?

NOTE:This is my first map, and I have made it quite simple as to avoid any errors or bugs. In the future I plan to make more complex maps. Keep watching for Xeros Armera.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/2%2C348%20A.E. Xeros Armera 2007-06-27T07:05:14-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Nevada%20-%20Alien%20Assault

Rules:
-The Air Force Bases & Phase Canon can attack any UFO hull, but the hulls cannot attack back.

-Capturing the 2 secret air force bases will incur a penalty

-UFO cockpits control the laser beams, which can attack all areas within the target continent. In other words, each cockpit can attack all countries within the continent that their UFOs red laser beam is pointing at. These connections are one-way.

Story:
In a top-secret facility deep within the Nevada Mountains, military scientists were studying a mysterious aircraft that was recovered in New Mexico some 50 years ago. They were innocently taking bets on what the red button in the cockpit did when the pool got too large to resist any longer. The scientists finally got up enough courage to press the button and settle the question once and for all. To everyone's surprise, the red button was an alien distress call. A full-fledged alien invasion has been inadvertently triggered. The angry little green men are determined to recover their fallen comrade and make the hummons pay!

Scenario set-up (Random Start off)
Player 1 - Bob
Player 2 - Nevadans
Player 3 - Xivoxo
Player 4 - US Military
Player 5 - Klaxxzar]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Nevada%20-%20Alien%20Assault Mark Bauer & Drifter 2008-09-05T03:59:57-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Dymaxion

One small world. One big island.

Countries are connected if adjacent or linked by a dotted line. The "N.W. African Coast" and "E. Brazil" are connected; as well as the "W. Australian Claim" and "New Zealand".

Map based on Dymaxion map projection.
(Compass design has an A for Africa, Antarctica, and Australia.)]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Dymaxion yi3artist 2008-08-18T09:17:09-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/New%20Hampshire%20-%20The%20Last%20First%20Primary

The front-runner for the nomination of the President of the United States misinterpreted the media's definition of a "battleground" state. Taking the term literally, the candidate brought his own private army to New Hampshire assuming that it must be conquered by force in order to win the election. Not wanting to appear weak, all the other candidates followed suite. Soon the tiny northeastern State was at war, as each candidate fought desperately to conquer every corner and "convince" every voter. The last, first primary has begun and it's safe to say that this election season has started off with a bang!]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/New%20Hampshire%20-%20The%20Last%20First%20Primary Mark Bauer 2008-07-15T15:20:35-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Ground%20Zero

Europe, next year or the year after. The main terrorists of the region have been calmed down a bit using "extreme prejudice". I'm still in two minds (what else is new!?) about whether the islands in the centre of the strikes should be negative or positive bonus - let me know what you think please.

Notes:
(1) Inspiration for the map came from http://www.strangepolitics.com/content/item/113988.html
(2) If you don't understand why "Rainbow Warrior Sea" is called that, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinking_of_the_Rainbow_Warrior]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Ground%20Zero Rick Godman 2006-10-07T18:05:21-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/North%20Carolina%20-%20Tuscarora%20War

The year is 1711, for decades the European colonists have lived in relative peace with their native neighbors. However more and more colonists arrive everyday, straining the already tense situation. The most powerful tribe in the region is the Tuscarora tribe. The Upper faction of the tribe, led by Chief Blunt, wants closer relations with the mysterious newcomers. The lower faction, led by Chief Hancock, is bearing the brunt of European encroachment and wants to fight back. Unable to reach a comprise, Chief Hancock and an alliance of southern tribes have begun raiding settler villages all across southern North Carolina in an attempt to stem the tide of the white eye. Governor Hyde wastes no time in organizing a militia and seizing the opportunity to finally eradicate the savage Indians!

Rules:
--Similar to "Arms Race" by RandomGuy

--Each Indian Longhouse can send warriors to their tribal council. Forces sent to council can only return after passing through the full Quorum, from which they can attack all lands that are part of their council. SC means that longhouse and lands are part of the Southern Council. NC means that longhouse and lands are part of the Northern Council.

--Likewise, each fort can contribute forces to a united settler defense. Upon completion, forces can be dispatched anywhere within the settlers region.

––Movement within the alliance section is indicated by the arrows.

Scenario set-up (random start off)
Player 1: Colonists
Player 2: Lower Tuscarora
Player 3: Upper Tuscarora
Player 4: Cherokee
Player 5: Cheraw
Player 6: Empty]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/North%20Carolina%20-%20Tuscarora%20War Mark Bauer 2008-06-19T09:00:02-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Cavemen%20Wars

The Neanderthals began to be displaced around 45,000 years ago by modern humans, as the Cro-Magnon people appeared in Europe.

There is considerable debate about whether Cro-Magnon people accelerated the demise of the Neanderthals. Timing suggests a causal relation between the appearance of Homo Sapiens Sapiens in Europe and the decline of Homo Sapiens Neanderthalensis.

It is very possible, that they competed by the natural resources available by means of bloody confrontations. In this case, it is the more long war of history, since the Neandertales finished being extinguished 15.000 years later.

It is not therefore excessive to baptize her as “CAVEMEN WARS”

Scenario set up (Random Start off):
Player 1: The Altamira People (Cro-Magnons)
Player 2: The Clan Of The Cave Bear (Neanderthals)
Player 3: The Lascaux People (Cro-Magnons)
Player 4: The Clan Of The Cave Lion (Neanderthals)
Player 5: The River And Sea People (Cro-Magnons)
Player 6: The Environment. Very Adverse And Hostile. Resources And Natural Risks

You can only cross the River where indicated with arrows (canoes) or stone bridges.

The River 2, and the River 3 are
connected with the Sea 2.

Several notable landmarks are worth bonus or minus points.
Each area with an animal icon (hunts), provides extra reinforcements.
Each area with a natural risk icon (difficulties), reduces reinforcements.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Cavemen%20Wars Ledux 2007-06-11T15:57:04-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Teleport

Okay, here's how it works. Each "platform" is made up seven chunks and is worth ten bonus armies for controlling it. At the center of each platform is a "teleporter". A "teleporter" can attack any other "teleporter" and may also attack (one-way only) the outer-ring of any "platform" except for the outer-ring of the "platform" attacking from.

This is my first map and I wanted to do something that would provide a challenge. According to the tutorial, circles are the hardest shapes to deal with when creating maps, so I made ovals instead (yes, that is harder than circles). Enjoy!

mapLAB update: added a starting scenario]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Teleport Patrick Cummings 2005-01-08T02:52:06-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Hand%20Island

It is the 16th century and the kingdom of England starts to miss some crucial natural resource to meet its needs.

The king decides to send a naval fleet in order to discover other territories to fill their lack of resource.

The fleet discovers an island which abounds in resource but it is already inhabited by different people.

But the orders are clear, they must obtain these resources at all costs because the survival of the kingdom depends on it.

The captain of the fleet decides to take the control of the island by force. But the various people will defend their territories dearly.
-----------------------------------
Version history :

1.0 = Map created by Lestat! (me ;-)
1.1 = Background image updated to add yellow doted lines between countries connected over "gorges"]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Hand%20Island Eric Labadie 2006-09-28T02:05:44-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/South%20Carolina%20-%20Revolution

It is August 1780; the American situation in South Carolina is bleak. The continental Army under general Gates has suffered a devastating defeat at Camden leaving the American army in shatters. Now, the only Patriot forces left are scattered bands of militia. General Clinton seizes this opportunity to finally secure all of South Carolina by dispatching the merciless Colonel Tarleton to hunt down and slaughter the remaining American militia. Can the Americans hold off the British until General Greene arrives? Or will the British destroy all resistance? The fate of the American Republic is at hand!

Scenario set-up (Random start off)
Player 1: British
Player 2: Tories
Player 3: Patriots]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/South%20Carolina%20-%20Revolution Mark Bauer 2008-04-21T16:16:32-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Prussia

Prussia at the beginning of the 20th century]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Prussia Lupus ferox 2008-04-24T15:18:45-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Maryland

My first map. Thank you all in the MapLAB for helping me get jump started. Roughly 40 hours has been put into this project. Cheesy Dialogue in the Background, but hey, this map will provide a lot of well-thought out strategy. Recommended settings: 5-10% 4 5 6 24 seconds.
Thinnest borders. Hope you enjoy!]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Maryland War_Lord 2008-06-13T10:12:47-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/South%20Africa%20War

Conquer the Southern tip of Africa]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/South%20Africa%20War Robin Tronson 2008-05-21T09:26:11-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Devil%27s%20Brigade

By the time the FSSF arrived in Italy, the Allies had tried many times to remove the German army from its entrenched positions along what was known as the Camino massif. The positions held by the Axis forces blocked the only clear path to Rome sizeable enough to move an army. The Allies' plan was to knock one of the Axis powers out of the war entirely. Italy was the selected target.

Upon arrival at the Camino massif, the two targets selected for the FSSF were Monte la Difensa and Monte la Remetanea. The first, Difensa, appeared to be virtually impregnable. The dormant volcano provided the German troops with an ideal defensive position. Armed with machine guns and mortars, the German defenders could easily hold off an assault on the ramp-like southern slope which offered the only passable approach to the top. The northern face of the mountain featured almost vertical 200-foot high cliffs. Two previous attempts to take Difensa had been made on the southern slope by the 3rd and 36th US Infantry Divisions. Both attempts had been made with roughly 20,000 men, and both had been repelled with a high casualty rate. The Allies were no closer to taking Difensa.

Six hundred men of the First Special Service Force were assigned a position that thousands of men had failed to take. The FSSF had been in the field only once before, for the Kiska mission, and heavy combat was expected for Difensa. It was to be a trial by fire for the new Force.

Map and theme designed by Mark Bauer.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Devil%27s%20Brigade Devil's Brigade TV 2007-09-12T16:59:52-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Connecticut%20under%20Siege

The American Pirates have began a small war in Connecticut. See if you can turn back the invasion.


Pirate ships compliments of Mark Bauer's web site.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Connecticut%20under%20Siege Shane Hunter 2008-05-05T11:34:25-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Utah%20Wars

The Mormons, having finally escaped persecution, settled in the dry and arid regions of the American Southwest. As their numbers grew, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints pushed for the formation of their very own State, Deseret. This brought them back into conflict with the US government, who adamantly opposed the Mormon practice of plural marriage and deemed it "un-American and rebellious." The American public was whipped into a frenzy as erroneous reports spread of an open Mormon rebellion. In a hasty move President Buchanan dispatched a large regiment of federal troops to quell the perceived uprising. Now the troops are quickly approaching and the residents of Utah are panicked. Their leader, Brigham Young, has urged his followers to "whip them out" by any means necessary. Meanwhile, the Ute chief Black Hawk has taken this opportunity to feed his starving people. An alliance of Utes, Navajo, and Paiute Indians are steeling cattle and sacking Mormon outposts all over the region. The deadliest and most destructive conflict in the American West has erupted!

Scenario set up (Random Start off)
Player 1 - US Military
Player 2 - Latter Day Saints
Player 3 - Chief Atonga Black Hawk

*Fun fact - The note features actual quotes from Brigham Young in regards to the Utah War of 1857.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Utah%20Wars Mark Bauer 2008-04-07T14:07:33-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Luxtopia

Luxtopia

Normally a peaceful land, Luxtopia has thrived under Lord Quasar. But unrest is brewing in the countryside.

Find your home in Luxtopia - whether it be one of the churches, a local landmark or even in Noob Village and DEFEND YOUR TURF.

Be careful, gameplay inside Noob Village can be a little unconventional!

Thanks to Mark Bauer and the Anti-Holy Archives for the building and tree graphics.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Luxtopia RandomGuy 2008-05-21T11:14:14-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Castle%20Lux%20MP

A Castle Lux optimized for quicker multi-player games.

Rules:
- Beware of the troll on the bridge, he'll devour 2 of your soldiers for crossing!
- Any area touching a castle wall can attack that wall.

Story:
After the IV Luxdom War of 1224 the countryside was gripped by a devastating ice age. Luxtopians were forced to retreat into the extensive caves under the North Shore Mountains as bitter cold laid waste to all of Luxdom. Deep in their cave lairs, Luxtopia's Kings and Queens anxiously awaited the melting point, when they could finally emerge and resume the unsettled bloodbath. Now, the melting point has arrived, the ice is finally thawing and Luxtopia's Nobility emerge from their hideaways ready to seize the kingdom. But the once expansive region is half covered in ice, there's not enough room for everyone! Who will be stripped of their castle? Who will reign supreme?

Scenario set up: (Random Starting Order off)
Player 1: City of New Bamburgh
Player 2: The Merchants
Player 3: Ventrok Castle
Player 4: Krons Keep
Player 5: Castillo del Monte
Player 6: Surly Citadel]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Castle%20Lux%20MP Sillysoft Games 2008-05-16T08:42:12-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Empire%20State

Welcome to New York. We wish your stay be a joyful one. Take your time to visit our wonderful national monuments such as the Statue of Liberty as well as all our sightseeing places such as NYC, Niagara Falls and many more. During your stay please remember to buy souvenirs for yourselves and all your loved ones. Please feel free to use our airports to shorten your commute around our glorious state. Please be advised not to leave any of your items unattended. Any suspicious package left unattended will be removed by and subject to search by NY Authorities. Thank you for visiting. -Mayor Big Apple.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Empire%20State Enokrad 2008-05-01T23:43:50-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Vermont%20-%20Independence

Since the end of the Indian War with France both New York and New Hampshire laid claim to the region west of the Connecticut River. New York, a very powerful province, was given rights to the area by King George III. However, New Hampshire did not listen and issued a series of land grants to native residents in order to encourage further settlement. These residents formed what became known as the "Green Mountain Boys," a paramilitary militia who were fierce in the defense of their homeland and used whatever means necessary to drive off their enemy. New York issued warrants for the arrest of their leader, Ethan Allen, declaring him an outlaw and an enemy of the state. Without the support of New Hampshire, Ethan Allen and his followers began to want a country of their own, free from all. By 1775 the Green Mountain boys had successfully secured most of the region and were situated on the outskirts of Albany when fate came knocking, the American Revolution had begun! Now, the Green Mountain boys are forced to join forces with their New York rivals in order to fight their common enemy, the British. With a large force along Lake Champlain, the redcoats are gearing up for a massive invasion of the belligerent colonies. The only thing in their way is the valiant and determined Green Mountain Boys, who are ready to fight and die for their country. For freedom and unity!

Scenario set-up (Random start off):
Player 1: Green Mountain Boys
Player 2: New York
Player 3: New Hampshire
Player 4: British

*Fun fact- Vermont is one of only 4 US states to have formerly been an independent nation.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Vermont%20-%20Independence Mark Bauer 2008-04-01T09:50:17-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/The%20Dark%20Ages

THE DARK AGES
32 Continents, 58 Cities, 119 Countries

"My fate is to live among varied and confusing storms. But for you perhaps, if as I hope and wish you will live long after me, there will follow a better age. When the darkness has been dispersed, our descendants can come again in the former pure radiance." - Petrarch

"Perhaps in time the so-called Dark Ages will be thought of as including our own." - Georg C. Lichtenberg

This map is HUGE, so be sure to go to File > Preferences, then go to the Prefs tab. Uncheck "auto-shrink maps" and you'll be able to view this map in full 1541 x 1269 glory.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/The%20Dark%20Ages SunTzu 2007-02-13T09:03:12-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Africa%201660

Play Lux on a map of ancient Africa]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Africa%201660 Lupus ferox 2008-04-11T15:06:00-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Stargate

The six races Earth, Goa'uld, Tollan, Ancient, Tok'ra and the Asgard battle it out using the gate network to assault enemy planets]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Stargate Dave Beer 2005-07-14T08:35:01-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/DC%20Politics

DC Politics
The fight for Washington DC
You can travel between any subway station to another
You can attack any non-income territory on the map through the airport.
Try not to get lost on the streets of Washington.

Please private message me with any problems/bugs or suggestions you may have.
Hope you enjoy


-Enokrad]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/DC%20Politics Enokrad 2008-04-04T04:32:56-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/West%20Virginia%20-%20Civil%20War

The year is 1861; the assault on Fort Sumter has caused President Lincoln to call for volunteers to put down the southern insurrection. In the wake of this action the Virginia legislator voted to secede from the Union and take up arms against the invading Union army. However, not all Virginians sympathized with the rebel cause. The western mountain counties of Virginia convened at Wheeling and decided to secede from their own state and remain loyal to the union. This has been a disastrous blow to the moral and strategic situation of the newly formed Confederate States of America. The vital railways that link the eastern and western theatres run directly through West Virginia. These railways are essential to moving men and material to the battlefield. George B McClellan has realized this and quickly set out to secure the Baltimore & Ohio (B&O) Railroad. His surprise victory at Philippi has given the "Young Napoleon" a strong advantage. But the Rebels aren't giving up so easily. A new confederate general is on the scene, Robert E. Lee, and he's ready to reverse the losses and return West Virginia into the hands of the Confederacy. In no other part of the country was the old adage "Brother vs. Brother" truer than in West Virginia. The struggle has just begun!

Scenario Set-up (Random start off)
Player 1 - Union
Player 2 - Confederacy

Part of the Then and Now series. Check out West Virginia Now in "West Virginia - Coal Country"]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/West%20Virginia%20-%20Civil%20War Mark Bauer 2008-03-20T09:13:17-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Rapa%20Nui

During centuries native aborigines of Easter Island (Rapa Nui) have been target of colonists from Europe, US and in the end from Chile.
The island is famous for its giant monolithic human figures (Moai)carved from rocks mostly between 1250 and 1500 CE.

4 Continents
70 Countries
6 "Moai" country bonus: 4 big x 2 pts, 2 small x 1 pt.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Rapa%20Nui illusionlost 2008-03-14T09:00:58-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Wisconsin%20-%20Cheese%20Heads

Big Cheese's latest attempt at consolidating power was courageously blocked by the United Soy Producers Union. Furious, the coalition of Cheese manufacturers put the lactose contingency into effect. A plan that bears striking similarities to the lysine contingency put forth by John Hammond in the late 90s. Basically, the lactose contingency withholds the precious nutrient from the diet of millions of citizens. These citizens, having become so dependent on lactose, turn into mindless zombies willing to do the Cheese makers bidding in exchange for the delicious dairy product. However, the lactose contingency backfired and the citizenry became mad, violently consuming all cheeses, even the stinky ones. As stockpiles dwindle, the populous becomes more enraged and more desperate. Now, Big Cheese has found themselves surrounded by ravenous cheese eaters bent on getting revenge! Will the lactose intolerant inherit the earth?

Part of the Then and Now series. Check out Wisconsin Then in "Wisconsin - Beaver Wars."]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Wisconsin%20-%20Cheese%20Heads Mark Bauer 2008-03-12T15:53:11-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Octagons

The classic face-off between the Trojans and the Achaens (or Danaans....or Greeks, whatever)

But on a map of diamonds and half-octagons, or rather irregular-shaped hexagons, whatever....)

Just enjoy the map, and be sure to kill reaper. He just said something about your mother when you weren't looking

background image of the removal of Briseis provided from flckr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/44124324682@N01/434177985/]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Octagons n00less Cluebie 2008-03-25T12:20:47-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Mafia%20-%20Chicago%20Prohibition

Al Capone, the infamous symbol of lawlessness and corruption in Chicago is trying to overcome the Prohibition act by taking control on hidden distilleries in the central part of Chicago. Your mission is to fight the other bosses, eliminate them and control the entire area.
Recommended with Cohiba VI and "Untouchables" score.

This map is part of the Lux - “Mafia” sequel.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Mafia%20-%20Chicago%20Prohibition General K 2007-10-05T16:01:39-04:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Wyoming%20-%20Cattle%20Wars

It is the late 1800s, the American frontier is quickly closing and with it, usable land for cattle driving. The large ranchers of Cheyenne are pushing out the small homesteaders that once called the open range their home. After a disastrous winter and severe drought, thousands of cattle were lost. The large ranching outfits began to aggressively appropriate land and control the flow of water. As tensions between the large and small cattle handlers increased, so did rustling (cattle stealing). Enraged, the large ranching companies began to lynch and burn anyone suspected of rustling. But this did not have the desired effect, the small ranchers banded together, ready to fight. In response, the large ranchers hired desperados and gunslingers from Texas to invade Johnson County, the homesteaders' stronghold. The homesteaders quickly fought back and cornered the invasion force at the TA ranch. Now, the situation for both sides is desperate, and the stakes are high. Governor Barber has requested assistance from the US military and the famed Buffalo soldiers. The frontier is burning! It's time to immortalize your name for this, is the Wild West!

*Rules: Any area touching a fort can attack that fort.

Scenario set-up: (random starting order off)
Player 1: Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA)
Player 2: Johnson County
Player 3: Washakie Indians
Player 4: U.S. Military

Part of the then and now series. Check out Wyoming Now in "Wyoming The Cowboy State."

*Fun Fact: The note featured in this map is the actual telegram sent by Governor Barber to President Benjamin Harrison.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Wyoming%20-%20Cattle%20Wars Mark Bauer 2008-02-29T10:03:04-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Netherlands

If war would break out in Holland...]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Netherlands Maarten Heijer 2008-02-07T11:21:21-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Saga%20of%20Seas%20-%20Bering%20Sea

Saga of Seas part II : great battles across the Arctic and Pacific oceans, from Alaska to Kamtchatka...and vice-versa. But beware of the Pirates, which can cause you lots of trouble and steal your men !!! Have fun!

Fixed a connection missing.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Saga%20of%20Seas%20-%20Bering%20Sea Wizz 2008-03-04T08:09:36-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Booth%27s%20Great%20Escape

Friday, April 14, 1865.

John Wilkes Booth has just shot President Lincoln at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. Jumping from the presidential balcony, he shouts "Sic Semper Tyrannis" before fleeing out a back alleyway to a waiting horse.

In the commotion, Booth escaped capture and made it across the Navy Yard Bridge into Maryland. He received weapons at supplies at Mary Surratt's Tavern before continuing on to the house of Dr. Samuel Mudd. Dr. Mudd sets a broken leg Booth suffered in the leap to the stage and lets the men rest at his home.

Later, they continue south toward Virginia, gaining assistance from Oswell Swann, Samuel Cox and William Lucas along the way.

The union cavalry finally caught up with Booth at Garrett's Farm where he had holed up in the barn.

Now is your chance to rewrite history! Can you gather enough support from the Southern sympathizers to storm back and take Washington? Sic Semper Tyrannis!

Player 1: John Wilkes Booth (and co-conspirator David Herold)

Player 2: Union Soldiers (16th New York Cavalry Regiment)

Thanks to Mark Bauer and the Anti-Holy Archives (http://www.markbauerweb.com/LuxMapGraphics/Index.html) for the tree graphics.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Booth%27s%20Great%20Escape RandomGuy 2008-02-07T14:08:38-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Spain

Modern Spain - Regions and Provinces


mapLAB updates: Added a starting scenario, fixed accented characters and a missing connection.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Spain Jorge 2007-12-14T22:45:08-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Wars%20Of%20The%20Roses

WARS OF THE ROSES

The Wars of the Roses (1455–1485) were a series of civil wars fought over the throne of England between adherents of the House of Lancaster and the House of York. Both houses were branches of the Plantagenet royal house, tracing descent from King Edward III.

The name "Wars of the Roses" is not thought to have been used during the time of the wars, but has its origins in the badges associated with the two royal houses, the Red Rose of Lancaster and the White Rose of York. The term itself came into common use only in the nineteenth century, after the publication of Anne of Geierstein by Sir Walter Scott.

14 historical battles
8 continents
50 states]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Wars%20Of%20The%20Roses illusionlost 2008-01-06T14:17:32-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Mesoamerican%20Battles

Mesoamerican Battles - 942 wide by 600 high

108 countries (50 mile hexes) - 14 Continents - 11 Cities

The ancient tribes of Mesoamerica: Olmec, Totonac, Zapotec, Mixtec, Aztec, and Maya.
In this land, the tribal city states clash one with another, each seeking to establish theocratic supremacy. They build alliances, and temples with sacifical altars, praying to their gods for success in battle.

Each principal city state adds to the strength of your armies. The city states in regions bordering the principal cities provide support for your armies. The mountainous terrain is sometimes impassable, but you can use this to your advantage.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Mesoamerican%20Battles Neil Melville 2008-01-18T15:36:45-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/The%20Byzantine%20Empire

This is a map of the Byzantine World.

This is my first map.

Enjoy.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/The%20Byzantine%20Empire Belisarius 2007-12-12T09:21:21-05:00 http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Arizona

Arizona - the Grand Canyon State

As of 2006, Arizona has become the fastest growing state in population in the United States. And all those people have to go somewhere. Under the influx of new residents, fighting breaks out amongst the regions of the state - which area will conquer the rest and control the masses?

Thanks to Mark Bauer and the Anti-Holy Archives (http://www.markbauerweb.com/LuxMapGraphics/Index.html) for the bridge and mountain graphics.]]> http://sillysoft.net/lux/maps/Arizona RandomGuy 2007-12-12T09:27:31-05:00