"Skybox" for map edges

[Mobon]

TL;DR

A subtle change that would make map edges more appealing. A "skybox" of sorts.

What?

I propose that instead of the very sharp cut-off on the tutorial maps as shown here:


Something like this is implemented:


Not the best example, since using the cliff texture would give the impression that it could be bombed. A different mountain texture could be created for better effect. It could fade out into black as shown in the mock-up or it could be an endless loop of un-walkable looking terrain.

Why?

I think it could be a subtle, easy to implement detail that would help the look and feel of the game for new players.

[GDHURRICANE]

Seems like a simple implementation that would make it look alot more professional. However would probably be added after .17, if it does, as the game finishes up to being shipped as 1.0.

[Zavian]

Well there are bound to be lots of people who think that a flat plane floating in space is also unrealistic. Maybe a better solution is to generate the map without bounds, and just limit the player (and other buildable/movable entities) to map bounds. (Perhaps by using indestructible version of cliffs or something

[Tongs]

I like the abstract idea, but not the implementation. I think it would look better to have a third type of water - perhaps a "very deep" water - and use that. Landfill would not work there. That would look more realistic than dropping off into space, or having a black edge like the world is letterboxed.

[5thHorseman]

And as a bonus, we can keep letting pumps work on the edges. It's already water in my head canon.