Ringworld ?
JimP
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Would making a ring world of rectangular map segments work ?
Or would it be better, but harder to deal with, if someone came up with a 'curved' template to make a Ringworld ?
( note to new folks, I cannot draw, so me making a 'curved' template isn't going to happen.)
Or would it be better, but harder to deal with, if someone came up with a 'curved' template to make a Ringworld ?
( note to new folks, I cannot draw, so me making a 'curved' template isn't going to happen.)
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When you talk about curved templates, do remember that we usually map our own world on rectangular maps, even if it is rather spherical (or so people say), so I don't see why you should differ from that in a ringworld. A rectangular map should be fine, and then just provide a simple schematic drawing of your world along with your world to illustrate how your world looks (If you are fancy, create it in a 3D modelling program, and project your rectangular map as a texture on the inside.
However, there is a better way. Quarter a doughnut. You'll note that the inside of each ring section is shorter than the outside.
There's no reason you couldn't use a rectangular map and draw the boundaries of the ring section on it, only using the portion inside the boundaries for your map.
Each section would look something like this (the angle would be more or less based on the particulars of the ring dimensions and how much of the ring each section represents):
I've seen the curved ring world on the cover the book of the same name.
I think I'll go with the rectangular sections... I could start off with FT3 maps, and say they are connected or link the site pages so the maps 'connect'.
Future project. Probably after I retire from computer tech support in a few more years. But who knows, I sometimes jump on an idea and go for it.
I'll post here if I startup a site on a Ring World.
I tried different fractal seeds, but also varied the amount of ocean so it would be easier to match the joining edges.
http://listverse.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/ringworld.jpg
As such band can be "flattened" (unlike a globe or a torus), mapping it in rectangular sections would be totally appropriate (no distortions).
You might want to check out this link too if you haven't. The Ringworld animations and Virtual Reality Sections will be of interest
http://www.larryniven.net/media.shtml
Also look at:
http://www.hellcrown.com/ringworld/
http://settlement.arc.nasa.gov/teacher/materials/ringworld/ringworld.html
And no problem Old Guy, I should have mentioned his book sooner.