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Here is a preview of my upcoming WORLD MAP, which includes my previous Vycana Strait map near the center-left area. The new map is 5000 x 2500.
Originally Posted by Larion After putting the map down, and picking it back up a few days later, I decided to make a large number of minor tweaks. Mostly name changes. I also changed population sizes to more accurately reflect medieval demographics. I added in dots that represent villages. And I made the mountains smaller but more plentiful - UPDATED VERSION - As of 4.18.13
Originally Posted by Larion So this is a new style of map I've been working on. Rather than focus on geographical features like I normally do, I decided to go for a more political look. I made it entirely in photoshop from scratch, it took me a little over 3 hours, and I like the way it has turned out. I pulled inspiration from the American Civil War, with a North vs. South layout. For anyone who cares, the war is centered on slavery, hence the line near the bottom reading "Depicting the Second ...
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