SK-Tamriel World Space Modder's Maps v1.2

Modding Aids and Resources for Map Makers

Description:
1.2 - This is an updated version of the original 15kx10k cell grid map with all fast travel markers(no secret entrances yet) and 2x Coordinates for readability at 50% zoom.
1.1 - In game cell grid map. This will allow you to pinpoint what cell you are currently in as well as the cell coordinates of a given map marker.
1.0 - This a 15kx10k cell grid map(100x cells) using a composite of the Tamriel terrain textures(4x4LOD) that has been increased in size by 36%.

What these maps and the image layer element resources can be used for:

Returning a current cell coordinate in game(No other known way as of yet)
Mod claim staking
Mod location scouting
Known mod, cells altered cataloging
Map making ( interactive, in game, custom world space cell grid, etc..)


Screenshots:
1.2
Map Marker Cell Grid Map w/ 2x Coordinates http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-1-1325910619.png http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-2-1325910620.png

1.1
In Game Cell Grid Map http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-1-1325218978.jpg http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-2-1325218980.jpg http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-3-1325218980.jpg http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-4-1325218980.jpg

1.0
http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-1-1322783333.png
http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-2-1322783341.jpg
http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2251 no coordinates


Download Links:

http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2251

Acronyms and File naming convention:
{Game}-{Base Composite Image}-{Type}-{Data}-{Detail}-{Dimensions}-{Format}

Files:
Release: 1.2
SK-TTC-CGM-FTM-2xCoord-15kx10k-PNG-2251.7z
This file contains a 15000x10000 cell grid map with the Tamriel terrain composite as a base image, 2x coordinates and fast travel markers.

Release: 1.1
SK-TWS-CGM-InGame-2251.7z

These textures are based on http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4817. For best results it is advised use these as a texture re-placer for HQ3D Map but it's not necessary.

The recommended Skyrim.ini settings to use with these textures are as follows:

Install:
Unpack the SK-TWS-CGM-InGame-2251.7z into the Data folder

Uninstall:
Delete the following files;

Initial
Release: 1.0
SK-TTC-CGM-1xzoom-15kx10k-PNG-2251.7z

This map uses a composite of the terrain LOD textures. The cells are originally 64x64px but are blown up to 100x100px to match the intended size of the Local map composite which will be 40% of original size at 100x per cell.

This image is designed to be viewed at 100-500% of resolution. Viewing below 100% will make the coordinates illegible. I will be releasing a version of the overview image(file images) with a readable set of coordinates.

Resources:
I've decided to release the source files in individual elements(decreases size dramatically) as PNG files instead of PSD.
1.2
20kx-100xCellGrid+2xCoord-2251.7z
This contains a 2x version of the cell coordinates for 50% zoom readability.

1.1
4096x-32xCellGridandCoordPNG.7z
This contains the 32px cell grid+ coordinates used in the in game map textures and covers 128x128(16,384) cells.

4096x-32xCellGridandCoord-2TonePNG.7z
This contains the two color version of the cell grid + coordinates as seen in the in game map.

SK-TamrielWorldSpaceInGameMapTextureComposite4096xPNG.7z
This contains the composite image of Ethatron's textures from the http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4817

1.0
20kx-100xCellGrid+CoordPNG.7z
This contains the 100px cell grid + coordinates and covers 200x200(40k) cells. The left and bottom of the grid lines sit on top of the cell.

SK-TamrielTerrainComposite20kxPNG.7z
This contains the terrain texture composite image. The original size of the texture composite was 188x188 cells but I have increased the size to 200x just in case the engine can handle this size world space.

Roadmap(Planned Development):
1.3 {requires CK} Cell grid maps(including in game) w/Local map composite as base. Also i will be defining and illustrating the border region as well as the holds regions.
1.4 {requires CK} Cell grid maps with spawn references listed

Beyond that will be determined by what information will be most useful for altering the main world space. I'm thinking of going a bit further than i ever have before and documenting most of the common reference data from the main world space. Here is a list of everything i can think of off the top of my head.

Locations
Regions
Weather
Spawns
Activators
Sounds
Music
Nav Meshes
Crafting Stations
Resources(ore, plants, etc..)

Permissions:
You are free to use any of these files as you see fit and no modder need credit me for using them as an aid to do their own mods. However if you use any portion of these resources in your own releases please give me a credit.

Credits:
Ethatron for letting me use his textures from http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=4817 as a base for my in game cell grid map.

this covers ALL the world?

It covers all of the main world space, yes.

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Ah, Skyrim only? not also the other regions?

Excuse my ignorance, but what is this exactly? A replacement of the default 3D map, judging by your first link?

I believe it's a map retexture that helps modders pin down where all the cells are, but don't quote me on that.

Personally, I enjoyed cluelessly staring at the OP, trying to find some clarification

Maps like these help modders claim cells for their own mod making. It helps prevent cell collisions by major mods.

Version 1.0 has that intention, yes.

Version 1.1 IS a re-texture of the in game map which will allow you to determine what cell you are currently in as well as what cell a given map location is in. I made one of these for both OB and FO3 but this one has much more value currently as there is no other way to return your current cell yet.

I updated the OP to be more explanatory, thanks for the feedback.

Sweet this is just what I will need for my villa....now I just need the CK....

Glad someone finds this useful.

What other regions are you speaking of? I am unaware of any other world map besides the main one.

Presumably he thought this was a heightmap for all of tamriel.

Currently working on 1.2 which will be a version of my 15k x 10k cell grid map with all map locations listed. It's going to take a while though because there are 342 locations to add and a flu virus is currently kicking my ass. A big time saver for me is http://www.gamebanshee.com/skyrim/mapofskyrim.php though, so that is nice. I will however be using my in game cell grid map in an attempt to get as many markers as possible(can't see all of them from top down view) very accurately placed.

Thanks for you work on this Worm, I'll definitely be making use of this when I start building some mods I've got in mind.

Thanks Alathan.

I'm currently about 65% done with 1.2.

Roadmap:
1.2 {WIP} Cell grid map with map markers listed
1.3 {requires CK} Cell grid maps(including in game) w/Local map composite as base. Also i will be defining and illustrating the border region as well as the holds regions.
1.4 {requires CK} Cell grid maps with spawn references listed

Beyond that will be determined by what information will be most useful for altering the main world space. I'm thinking of going a bit further than i ever have before and documenting most of the common reference data from the main world space. Here is a list of everything i can think of off the top of my head.

Locations
Regions
Weather
Spawns
Activators
Sounds
Music
Nav Meshes
Crafting Stations
Resources(ore, plants, etc..)

Wow! Nifty and what a lot of work.

OP mostly re-written and added to.

Description:
1.2 - This is an updated version of the original 15kx10k cell grid map with all fast travel markers(no secret entrances yet) and 2x Coordinates for readability at 50% zoom.
Release: 1.2
SK-TTC-CGM-FTM-2xCoord-15kx10k-PNG-2251.7z
This file contains a 15000x10000 cell grid map with the Tamriel terrain composite as a base image, 2x coordinates and fast travel markers.
Resources:
1.2
20kx-100xCellGrid+2xCoord-2251.7z
This contains a 2x version of the cell coordinates for 50% zoom readability.

Screenshots:
1.2
Map Marker Cell Grid Map w/ 2x Coordinates http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-1-1325910619.png http://static.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/images/2251-2-1325910620.png

http://www.skyrimnexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2251

I had an idea to graph the game units so you could cross reference GU coord with cell coordinates.

At 100x pixel cells the scale is 1px = 40.96 gu.

What I need to know is where is the center of the grid? Is it at the center of cell 0,0 or is it in the lower left hand corner?

I suppose i could fire up OB CS or FO3 GECK and assume it hasn't changed (which is where I will likely start) but if anyone has come across this info it would save me some uncertainty.

Thanks.

Oblivion and Skyrim are identical in the ESM, Skyrim is just y-flipped in the textures, but's really only because the UVs are flipped, I could flip the UVs in the LOD-meshes and Oblivion and Skyrim would be totally equal (UVs same orientation, texture same orientation, and ESM-values same orientation). I can't guess why they flipped UVs on y-axis.

Cell-values are defined upside-down, in the array [33,33] each successive row is one further in north-direction; bottom is towards negative latitude and top is towards positive latitude. So in the ESM cell [0,0] represents the absolute coordinates [0,0] to [-33,-33]. It's all a bit crazy, and you're just happy when you make the coordinate-transforms work, it's very difficult to explain.

Anyway, either way, cell-origin is in a corner (on the left side).

Yeah, just checked in OB and the GU coordinates center at the lower left corner of cell 0,0.

That will be very simple to make because all i need is a calculator for reference but like all data layers it will be very tedious and time consuming performing the same task 500 times in a row.

I call it fun but i'd hate to do it for a living...unless it was for game development because that suddenly makes data entry interesting.

After thinking about it it seems kind of pointless to add certain data as the purpose is for cross reference but TESVSnip does this much more efficiently. Data such as game units and cell form ids will not be done after all. I think the leveled spawns are very important to be mapped out though so we can get an overview.

Unfortunately I have been unable to find a single leveled actor reference anywhere in Skyrim.esm other than the base objects of course. This tells me that there are none and that the game places all leveled spawns dynamically. That certainly would explain some of the increase in save game size.

So it looks like I'm waiting for the CK to map out the spawn patterns if it's even possible. Anyway, If anyone can think of any data that would be helpful when scouting the Tamriel world space please post it.