Stranda V2 WIP

[vocal grotto]

(Stranda first version is discontinued, currently working on Stranda V2, which is a more 1:1 scale and bigger in size. Better for Arma reforger modes.)

Stranda V2:
(Playable area will be around 8x8km, 2 big settlements, a few smaller and lots of rural farms, might add more buildings to the smaller settlements).
Original project has made me get a good hold on how the Reforger tools work. After being close to finished with the original project, Ive decided to scrap the project and make a bigger and truer version of Stranda. Will give updates whenever there's something to show. This map will have two fairly big settlements, with a few smaller ones that should be nice for Conflict. Lots of the action will happen along the southern part while most of the North consist of mountain terrain, forest, rural farms and tiny settlements. Might get creative and add something fun in the mountains..

Stranda old project info:
My first attempt at a map. --------- But keeps expanding. Based on a small village South West in Norway, made into a island with lots of POIs. A lot of the terrain outside of the main village is inspired, therefore not entirely accurate. Some parts are very accurate in the main village.
It is in early stages, but I felt like putting it out here to showcase some of what I've done so far as it is very time consuming, but I'm loving every moment of it.
No determined plan for what type of gamemodes are gonna run on this map yet. Size is probably best for small scale ops and Dayz. It's not up and running for open testing, only closed testing by myself and some friends. Will eventually add it for people to test it once its closer to finished.
Posting updates as I continue to work on the map.

[abstract tendon]

Gorgeous!

[final atlas]

Looks awesome! Also, to toss out an idea, could be good for combat ops and conflict

[vocal grotto]

Would be neat to see how conflict and combat ops would play out on the island. Much appreciated!

[vocal grotto]

Added a few more from different povs

[weak chasm]

I love the photo with the church ontop of the hill.
Overall it looks pretty atmospheric 👍

[vocal grotto]

Thank you! Might be a nice and cozy place for a sniper to set up nest. ☺️

[foggy sonnet]

finally, a map with drift roads

[vocal grotto]

I will actually widen the curves now that you mentioned it. Good idea 🥓!💡

[foggy sonnet]

love it

[chrome blade]

Hell yeah! Norway maps are the best 🇳🇴

[vocal grotto]

Yes!🇳🇴 I had newly started on the map before I saw the video of your map, 10/10 map btw, such a cozy and atmospheric island! Was gonna send you a pm, but here we are atm. ☺️

[chrome blade]

Haha, yeah that is Doktorplekter (other plekter). There is loads og us apparently 😂. I haven’t tried any map mods yet, but will hopefully do so in the future. Keep up the good work!

[vocal grotto]

Ah lol. Hope to see you make your own map soon then, super fun!

[haughty basin]

Once it's done I'll make Conflict for it
How big is the map?

[green gate]

2,7 km squared it says it at the top

[haughty basin]

Gotcha, it's not big enough for Conflict

[vocal grotto]

So far it is 2,7 square km yes. I still have room for expanding. But I'm adding stuff to the map pretty slowly since I'm learning as I go. I want the map to be detailed and atmospheric. It's probably best as a smaller scale warfare game mode as of now. But nothing is set in stone. Once it is closer to playable you can maybe try it out and see what works and not. 🙂

Edit: Current size is around 9 km2

Will try to add pictures of progress and changes at the end of every week, so people can get an idea of the map.

[vocal grotto]

Changes:

• Added Wolfs supermarket and made it nicer around the area.
• Added almost all civ buildings to the town of Stranda.
• Added Norwegian fish farm, inspired by my brothers workplace, might add more fish farms.
• Added tunnel (WIP)
• Made several changes to centrum of town, added side walk and retainer/statue etc.
  More to come!

[sharp kite]

news ?

[vocal grotto]

Project isn't dead, but the progression is slow. Work and life stands in the way 👉👈. I'll post an update after work.

[vocal grotto]

Update!
Been slow at working on the project, but it's not entirely dead. Work and life is slowing down progression.
Everything shown is still WIP, nothing is 100% done.

• Added a big landslide and some smaller ones.
• Connected and added more smaller islands so it's possible to either walk or drive with boats from "mainland" to the islands.
• Added smaller military encampment on one of the bigger islands.
• Added more farm civ landplots.
• Added a swamp area.
• Added small gas station on main road.
• Added school.
• Worked more on the tunnel.
• Added more civ buildings to the main town.
• Smaller detailing work, and more!..

[strong stirrup]

Looks ace!

[final atlas]

So wait is this on the workshop?

[vocal grotto]

Not atm. I'll add it to the workshop when its closer to a finished product. There's still a good chunk that hasn't even been touched yet. 🙃

[final atlas]

Oh my bad I read the update thing and thought I missed something

[vocal grotto]

You haven't missed anything yet. I'm just showcasing with pictures of what's been worked on, for now.

[final atlas]

Looks really good so far

[foggy sonnet]

I appreciate you not releasing an empty version 0.000000001

but try not to be a perfectionist because then it'd never come out I swear if I ever made a terrain project I would just keep set dressing for so long arma 5 would've been out by the time I'm done

[vocal grotto]

Hehe! Thank you, I will try to be more effective with what I do. I have to. I can always do more detailing later down the line. Appreciate the thought ☺️

[vocal grotto]

• Finished one of the headlands in Stranda (minus some detailing).
• Added the norwegian flag to pridefully blow in the wind throughout Stranda. 🇳🇴 (Might darken the flag a little.)

[final atlas]

Looks nice, though yeah darkening it would be a good call

[vocal grotto]

Started to fiddle with some custom signs for the map. 🛑 Fun, but time consuming experience! Lots more of the map is shaping up after leaving the detailing work behind and focusing on actually getting shit done. 👷

[strong stirrup]

Cool! I should do the same.

[vocal grotto]

Stranda (WIP)

[vocal grotto]

Haven't been working as much on the map as I did before Christmas. But there is progress.
Worked on several parts of the map, focusing on placing down structures, roads and shaping the terrain more to my liking, rather than doing only detailing. Adding a few pics.
One day, it might be playable, maybe.
Biggest challenges is placing down housing and making it look believable, considering how there's no such thing as a flat surface in Norway. But I enjoy the difficulties it may bring.

[vocal grotto]

Added some blurry aestethic photos that show the quality of detail you can expect on the map.
Cozy, lush backyards. Dense forests with rivers. Lots of scenic views, etc.

[vocal grotto]

Monthly update!
Still working on the map, have added more and remade parts that don't make sense etc. Map is coming along. It's not dead!

Current todo is to find out if its possible to edit or add custom skybox. Any help is appreciated.

[ebon beacon]

Awesome! 💯

[vocal grotto]

WIP:
Update 1.1.00

• Continuous work on the map
• Updated navmesh
• Added simple GM mode
• Added simple WIP satmap

Appreciate anyone interested in taking a look at the map, any input is good input. You can find the mod under Test category in Reforger.

[vocal grotto]

Update 1.1.1

• Updated navmesh, should be working semi proper now

[strong stirrup]

Great stuff! Can really see the progress.
First thing I've noticed is that many of your eroded embarkments don't have any collisions, can just walk straight through them. Might have used the wrong colour prefab?

[vocal grotto]

Thank you! Yeah, the erosion in several places that are scaled up are pretty bugged. Will eventually fix it.

[final atlas]

What's the terrain size if I may ask

[vocal grotto]

3x3 km playable terrain. Whole terrain + ocean is 3325x3325m. I made a mistake at the very beginning not having a bigger terrain to make a map on. Might look into ways to expand, but not a prio.

[final atlas]

Ah ok, looks very cool

[vocal grotto]

Version 1.1.3

• Added new Soundmap
• Added topo map, should be working in-game

[vocal grotto]

• Added Location names, might remove some of the less important ones.

[vocal grotto]

Stranda (Discontinued). Stranda V2 WIP

(Stranda first version is discontinued, currently working on Stranda V2, which is a accurate 1:1 scale and bigger in playable size. Better for Arma reforger modes.)
Original project has made me get a good hold on how the Reforger tools work. After being close to finished with the original project, Ive decided to scrap the project and make a bigger and truer version of Stranda. Will give updates whenever there's something to show. This map will have two fairly big settlements, with a few smaller ones that should be nice for Conflict. Most of the action will happen along the southern part while most of the North consist of mountain terrain, forest, rural farms and tiny settlements. Might get creative and add something fun in the mountains..

Map size comparison between old and new. I'm sure most people do not care too much, but that's fine.

[final atlas]

Wow

[chrome blade]

Oooo, can’t wait for this. Love the Old Stranda bigger one that could be used for conflict and that will be dope. Reforger needs for of Norway 🇳🇴😁

[vocal grotto]

Stranda V2 WIP

[vocal grotto]

Small update on progress.
Updated in-game map to show roads, topo, and a Conflict mode example. Placed most buildings at their respected location.
Next update will most likely be when the settlements and active playable area are finished. The rest of the Square kilometres that mainly consist of mountain, thick woods, small clusters of houses, will be finished up later on down the road. 🇳🇴

[hazy charm]

Looks amazing keep up the work

[late fog]

Looks great

[vocal grotto]

How in the hells do map makers stay sane placing down rockformations on a mountain? I just did 100 square metres and I'm already shaking. Just a few more square kilometres! Welp. I'm going to Croatia in a week. ⛱️ 🍹
Have a nice summer everyone ☀️