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    Hello folks. I have been working on a new map and getting stuck with the look of my forests and what style I should go for. Here are four examples of what I got so far...none of which I like. Any tips or better yet examples would be most appreciated.

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    I would go with the first or the second one. The last is too "flat" and the third a bit "in-between", imho. I think it also depends of the general style you want for your map (antique? middle-ages? 16th century?, etc.) and of the informations you need to put on those forests.

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    I echo what Ilanthar says... first or second. I prefer first on what you show. You are showing some shading on the mountains, so I think it would be worth to show a hint of shading on the trees as well.

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    I also vote for first or second version... and here I would decide based on how you are going to do your labeling.

    If you were to do simple text, I would go for the first version. But this style lends itself to some kind of elaborate, parchment scroll type labels... in which case I would use the second style.

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    Second looks amazing with the mountains!

    Otherwise, as others said, would go with 1.

    What is it that you don't like?

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    I definitely like number 1 the best, but you might consider doing that sparser forest using the tree icons of number 2, either entirely or mixed with the pines.

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    Thanks for all the input. Not sure why but this tree issue was like a mental block and you folks helped me push through it. I decided to go with the 1st example doing what Chick suggested. Wish me luck!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ome View Post
    Thanks for all the input. Not sure why but this tree issue was like a mental block and you folks helped me push through it. I decided to go with the 1st example doing what Chick suggested. Wish me luck!
    Good luck!

    I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes out

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    Finally got some work in on this one although it is very unfinished still. Looking for input of any kind. I do have a question as to the scale in miles. I would imagine such a landmass should be a bit larger then my scale would indicate? Also is there a way to change the thread topic away from Need Help / Suggestions to WIP Sorantyr.

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    Last edited by Ome; 08-21-2015 at 02:27 AM.

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    I think your scale looks reasonable relative to the size of the mountains and other terrain features. I guess I tend to get the scale first based on the intended use (story, game, etc), and then size the mountains and etc to fit that.

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