First Map (Overland)

[energizerrabbit]

This is the first map I have *ever* made, aside from on paper. I have quite a bit of experience on photoshop, giving me a head start. My aim for this is both a functional map and a very pretty map.

THIS MAP IS NOT FINISHED YET!

Mostly I am testing the titling, light/heavy forrest, and mountain range. The dot is a town related to my campaign.

As a DM, I run very large worlds, and need to make tiles for the overland map, explaining "b1".

UPDATE: 8/5/07 Added river, lakes, and marsh.
UPDATE: 8/5/07 Added towns, roads, more marsh, more lakes and rivers.


http://www.flowdesigns.org/dndmapping/map.jpg

[Robbie]

This is showing some definite promise! I'm really liking the lettering and the border/paper background...very nice. I really don't have any complaints at all

[Fister]

I am looking forward to seeing where you go with this map.

[energizerrabbit]

Thank you guys very much for your support.

If anyone has any suggestions, please say them! Thanks.

[energizerrabbit]

UPDATE: 8/5/07
http://www.flowdesigns.org/dndmapping/map.jpg

[pyrandon]

Hey, rabbit: Looking great, just great. Where did you get that parchment? I like it!

I am not fond of the mountain edges: they are too "fluffy" & therefore ruin the rocky effect. I also am not sure about the dual color of the forest--mainly because I can't see the purpose for it, and therefore it's more distracting than interesting to me.

Overall though, these two criticisms are just things to think about. I think this map is off to a stellar start! Keep going!

[energizerrabbit]

Where did you get that parchment?

LINK However, I did quite a lot of editing to achieve the final look.

I am not fond of the mountain edges: they are too "fluffy" & therefore ruin the rocky effect. I also am not sure about the dual color of the forest--mainly because I can't see the purpose for it, and therefore it's more distracting than interesting to me.

What do you mean about the mountains, can you explain that further? When GM-ing, I use light and heavy forrest, each effecting movement and encounters.

Thanks a ton for your comments!