Subject: Technical Help Needed - Label Quizzes
Posted by: LadyNym
Date: Nov 11 23
I have recently played a few label quizzes in which the numbers on the maps were nicely legible. My most recent attempt at a label quiz (with a map of Europe) was not well received because the numbers on the map were too small, especially on a phone screen - which discouraged me from writing other Label quizzes.
Now that QuiWriMo is in full swing, I'd like to give it another try. I'd be immensely grateful if anyone could recommend software (possibly free) or other means to produce maps with numbers that people will be able to read. I previously used Microsoft Paint, but it's far from satisfactory (understatement of the century). Thanks in advance!
Posted by: LadyNym
Date: Nov 11 23
I have recently played a few label quizzes in which the numbers on the maps were nicely legible. My most recent attempt at a label quiz (with a map of Europe) was not well received because the numbers on the map were too small, especially on a phone screen - which discouraged me from writing other Label quizzes.
Now that QuiWriMo is in full swing, I'd like to give it another try. I'd be immensely grateful if anyone could recommend software (possibly free) or other means to produce maps with numbers that people will be able to read. I previously used Microsoft Paint, but it's far from satisfactory (understatement of the century). Thanks in advance!
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reedy 
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I have used this one almost exclusively: https://www.online-image-editor.com/Reply #1. Nov 11 23, 7:25 PM |
VBookWorm
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I use FotoFlexer. It's free and really good. https://fotoflexer.com/ Reply #2. Nov 11 23, 7:49 PM |
kyleisalive
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If you're on a recent-ish windows PC, I use Paint 3D and just play around with the font sizing. Somewhere around 36pt on my map quizzes seems to be the sweet spot. Reply #3. Nov 11 23, 8:30 PM |
trident
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I might also make the suggestion that you use a map/image with a very large file size. The system can shrink your image, but it can't enlarge it. Another suggestion would be to crop the map/image so that you are cutting out unnecessary parts. This results in the numbers being larger and easier to see because the image is, in effect, zoomed in. Reply #4. Nov 11 23, 9:13 PM |
gme24
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Can I trace a map on paper, place the numbers and then submit a photo of it? Reply #5. Nov 12 23, 3:26 AM |
LadyNym
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Thank you so much for everyone for the help! I hope this time around I can produce a map with legible numbers. Reply #6. Nov 12 23, 5:26 AM |
rossian
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I've learned that what you see in the quiz template during creation is not what appears in the published quiz. The image there is much smaller, so it's best to go big. Contrasting colours is advisable too - black on red, for example, is hard to see. Reply #7. Nov 12 23, 6:03 AM |
MiraJane
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As a player, I've found that red number are difficult to red no matter what the background. The medium blue shaped, almost an electric blue is also difficult to read. I'm interested in knowing what colors other players found difficult to see. Reply #8. Nov 12 23, 9:31 AM |
| LadyNym
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The quiz I mentioned in my original post had red numbers on a blue background. It was a very bad idea, though the two colours looked good together :D. People kept complaining about numbers being hard to see, and once I finally decided to replace the map, the damage (to the quiz ratings) had already been done. Lesson learned! Reply #9. Nov 12 23, 10:30 AM |
agony
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I think when it comes to colour, if it's possible to outline the number in some way, that really helps. So for instance, a little circle or square of say white, with the number in black, will show up very well on blue. Or a black outline (or other colour) around a coloured number. Reply #10. Nov 12 23, 2:10 PM |
| LadyNym
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I tried all the sites/apps suggested here, but found Paint 3D the most satisfactory. Thanks again for the help! Now my map looks much better than when I was trying to use Paint. On the other hand, I still think that Label quizzes are a bit of a pain :D. Reply #11. Nov 12 23, 2:55 PM |
| trident
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To answer gme24's question, the map would need to be public domain if you wanted to trace it, or with an attribution license, and you would need to attribute the original creator. Reply #12. Nov 12 23, 5:33 PM |
1nn1
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I use PowerPoint. Ariel 28pt gives large clear numbers. I use the textbox function and add a solid background in a contrasting colour to the background image and then I make the text within the label a contrasting colour to the text box. Also if the point on the image you want to label is quite small, add the label in a nearby part of the image then draw a line to the exact point you want the label to reference. If you use PowerPoint, you can make it an arrow easily. Reply #13. Nov 13 23, 3:05 AM |
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