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The following is | The following is a humorous essay on map creation written by editor [[User:Selva|Selva]]. It contains a broad survey of various cartographic practices and issues found on the Yume Wiki, categorized by issue type, with analysis and recommended alternative practices. | ||
To avoid this piece becoming a list of actual editors' crimes and creating a permanent wall of shame, all images of problematic map practices included have been created specifically for this essay's purpose, and do not represent any maps used currently or formerly on the wiki. Most images are going to represent the most extreme examples of the practices outlined below, so forgive us if we get a little silly. | To avoid this piece becoming a list of actual editors' crimes and creating a permanent wall of shame, all images of problematic map practices included have been created specifically for this essay's purpose, and do not represent any maps used currently or formerly on the wiki. Most images are going to represent the most extreme examples of the practices outlined below, so forgive us if we get a little silly. | ||
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There is no one ideal method that can be used for every world in a Yume Nikki fangame. Every map will require its own special considerations to ensure maximum clarity and utility, and even then, they are subjective. | There is no one ideal method that can be used for every world in a Yume Nikki fangame. Every map will require its own special considerations to ensure maximum clarity and utility, and even then, they are subjective. | ||
However, we ''can'' tell you what | We cannot tell you exactly what will work for your specific map concerns. However, we ''can'' tell you what probably won't. | ||
== Issues with Labels and Text Boxes == | == Issues with Labels and Text Boxes == | ||
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=== [Funny title involving badges being outlined] === | === [Funny title involving badges being outlined] === | ||
''Wherein Yume Nikki Online makes an appearance.'' | |||
=== Riddle Me This === | === Riddle Me This === | ||
''Wherein important | ''Wherein important information is omitted.'' | ||
=== The Total Eclipse === | === The Total Eclipse === | ||
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=== [Bad font choice] === | === [Bad font choice] === | ||
''Wherein the cartographer cannot resist the siren call of DaFont.'' | |||
=== The John Hancock === | === The John Hancock === | ||
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=== [Not mentioning one-way connections] === | === [Not mentioning one-way connections] === | ||
''Wherein the cartographer unintentionally creates a booby trap.'' | |||
=== The Invisible Bridge === | === The Invisible Bridge === | ||
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=== The Graffito === | === The Graffito === | ||
''Wherein connecting lines cover important things.'' | ''Wherein connecting lines cover important things.'' | ||
=== Around the Map in 800 Pixels === | |||
''Wherein connecting lines set long-distance navigation records.'' | |||
=== The Pestilence === | === The Pestilence === | ||
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=== [Color Coded Symbols that are red/green] === | === [Color Coded Symbols that are red/green] === | ||
=== You're on Your Own, Buddy === | |||
''Wherein only some connections are labeled.'' | |||
== Issues with Navigation Paths == | == Issues with Navigation Paths == | ||
=== The Kids' Menu === | |||
''Wherein mazes become an exercise for the viewer.'' | |||
=== [Color Coding issues] === | |||
=== [Color choice issues] === | |||
== Issues with Editing (or Failing to Edit) Maps == | == Issues with Editing (or Failing to Edit) Maps == | ||
=== Seeing Double === | |||
''Wherein cluttered parallax backgrounds are left unaltered.'' | |||
=== My Eyes!! === | |||
''Wherein a map's color palette constitutes an occupational hazard.'' | |||
=== [Dimming useless paths too much] === | |||
=== Where's Waldo === | |||
''Wherein the viewer needs to call a search party to locate content.'' | |||
=== Some Assembly Required === | |||
''Wherein a map must be mentally rearranged.'' | |||
== Other Issues == | |||
=== I, Cartographer === | |||
''Wherein the cartographer signs their work.'' | |||
=== The World According to Herodotus === | |||
''Wherein outdated maps are tagged with LocationMap.'' | |||
Revision as of 02:28, 12 March 2025
The following is a humorous essay on map creation written by editor Selva. It contains a broad survey of various cartographic practices and issues found on the Yume Wiki, categorized by issue type, with analysis and recommended alternative practices.
To avoid this piece becoming a list of actual editors' crimes and creating a permanent wall of shame, all images of problematic map practices included have been created specifically for this essay's purpose, and do not represent any maps used currently or formerly on the wiki. Most images are going to represent the most extreme examples of the practices outlined below, so forgive us if we get a little silly.
The Ideal Map
[...]
There is no one ideal method that can be used for every world in a Yume Nikki fangame. Every map will require its own special considerations to ensure maximum clarity and utility, and even then, they are subjective.
We cannot tell you exactly what will work for your specific map concerns. However, we can tell you what probably won't.
Issues with Labels and Text Boxes
The International Map of Mystery
Wherein no labels are used.
[Funny title involving badges being outlined]
Wherein Yume Nikki Online makes an appearance.
Riddle Me This
Wherein important information is omitted.
The Total Eclipse
Wherein labels obscure the things they're supposed to be pointing out.
[Size Joke]
Wherein labels are sized disproportionately to their usefulness.
Claustrophobia
Wherein text is packed too tightly.
[Color Coding Problems]
Rainbow Connection
Wherein the cartographer cannot control their urges to use the hex editor.
[Bad font choice]
Wherein the cartographer cannot resist the siren call of DaFont.
The John Hancock
Wherein labels are written by hand.
Problems with Connections
I Cooka da Spaghetti
Wherein innumerable connecting lines destroy a map's visual clarity.
The Ball of Yarn
Wherein innumerable connecting lines are color-coded to no purpose.
[Not mentioning one-way connections]
Wherein the cartographer unintentionally creates a booby trap.
The Invisible Bridge
Wherein connecting lines do not contrast sufficiently with their backgrounds.
The Graffito
Wherein connecting lines cover important things.
Around the Map in 800 Pixels
Wherein connecting lines set long-distance navigation records.
The Pestilence
Wherein there are colored dots.
[Color Coded Symbols that are red/green]
You're on Your Own, Buddy
Wherein only some connections are labeled.
The Kids' Menu
Wherein mazes become an exercise for the viewer.
[Color Coding issues]
[Color choice issues]
Issues with Editing (or Failing to Edit) Maps
Seeing Double
Wherein cluttered parallax backgrounds are left unaltered.
My Eyes!!
Wherein a map's color palette constitutes an occupational hazard.
[Dimming useless paths too much]
Where's Waldo
Wherein the viewer needs to call a search party to locate content.
Some Assembly Required
Wherein a map must be mentally rearranged.
Other Issues
I, Cartographer
Wherein the cartographer signs their work.
The World According to Herodotus
Wherein outdated maps are tagged with LocationMap.