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Thanks for the Rep, Glad you like the map!
Thanks for the REP and the Vote, Glad you like it!
Thanks for the REP. I did like your advice on fixing the walls, but I am waist deep in a private commission and other projects and just couldn't find time to go back and rework the whole thing. I have got to someday start working with layers so I can fix things quicker. Anyway, thanks again!
OK, so, Why I voted for your map: The frame the shell sits on looks great, and the map being carved on a turtle shell is right in line with the Monster Mapping theme. I also liked that the map looks like it is some kind of map like information, but not in a format that a human would think of. Why I almost didn't vote for it: The shell is to dark and the edges are to indistinct, they have a soft fuzzy edge. While I like that the map is not human looking, I don't like that the map is so different I'm not even sure if it is a map. I love the background story, it's very elaborate, but there is nothing in the story that leads me to think that the map was made by some kind of monster, I would just assume some primitive man made it. Still, the overall concept drew me in and that is why I voted for it.
Thanks for the Vote! The Support is always appreciated.
"What did you like and what could have been better ?" I liked all the great maps and art, and it could have been better if I got a few more votes.... Oh, you meant about your map? What I liked was the overall design of the ship and the presentation. What could have been better is the floor plans are all to rectangular, especially for a ship with such flowing outlines.
Thanks for the Vote!
Thanks for the Rep!!
Thanks again for the Rep and Vote, much appreciated.
Thanks for the Rep and Vote! AC's map is great also. He keeps saying he wants me to win, but I want us to tie! LOL