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Review: 2D EVE Maps by Ombey

Published on 09. Jul, 2008 ... written by Sludge McBain, Tags: Reviews

Simple Ideas
The wheel, sliced bread, Amazon.com and Ombey’s 2d EVE maps. What do all these have in common? Simple ideas that changed the world, they have all taken a task and simplified it so that now, everyone uses it. Travel as we know it would not be possible without the wheel. Bread, what do you prefer a hunk or a slice? Mail order from the internet, who you gonna call? Struggling to comprehend the EVE universe and get your bearings, there is only one answer…

2D or not 2D?
Three dimensions have their place, and in EVE it is the same. If you have time to wrangle with the in game universe map it is a very powerful tool. The in game map is a fully comprehensive three dimensional tool to navigate through the EVE universe but what if you just want to figure out your location, or a new star systems surroundings and facilities?

The beauty of Ombey’s 2D maps is, it literally lays out in front of you all the information you would require. Not only is it clear what you are looking at, it also demystifies the EVE universe. It transforms twisting, branching star constellations into understandable, interconnected locations for you to traverse in your ongoing space odyssey.

It is evident just by looking at the legend on the opening pages of Ombey’s maps that he has put in an awful lot of work. Handiwork of this calibre does not materialise on its own, time and effort have been expended in great quantities to produce a document of this standard and detail. It is the consistency throughout the whole endeavour that is testament to the results displayed in this venture. Basically, you know that you will be able to comprehend each of the thousands of descriptions and diagrams on any of the pages, even though your initial impression might be overwhelming, it doesn’t take long to appreciate Ombey’s 2D maps.

Maps for all
When reviewing an EVE website or application I always try and keep in mind the target audience, each item usually has a specific occupation or service that it aims for, either traders, PvP’ers or some other such field of New Eden inhabitants. Ombey’s 2D maps does not cater to individual sectors, it caters for all. Space is vast, space is massive, space is incomprehensible… well it is for us mere mortals but not for Ombey. I don’t need to tell you to use this amazing service, look at it, you won’t look back.

Linkage: www.ombeve.co.uk