Commission at work

[ThomasR]

Hi fellows,

I've been commissioned by Rains, here in the forum, to draw a map for him.

Not much has been done for now and it'll stay that way for about ten days (deadline approaching on another map) but I figured a WIP thread would keep me motivated and some feedback wouldn't hurt either. Rains was kind enough to roll with it, so, here's the first WIP that's just a layout. The reference he pointed me to was my Towers map but, hopefully, at the size will be more modest here (17"x11"). You can spot a fancy but sturdy compass rose in the making in the top right corner that'll get a metal finish.

You'll get updates as often as the commissionner and all input will be appreciated.

Nuff said, here's the first one.

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The base is pretty cool and my job will be to make it cooler

[Lyandra]

Looks like a good starting point, I'm curious to see how it develops.

[JoshStolarz]

Looks like you're off to a really solid start. I like the overall layout of the continent and it's shape. I do feel like the compass is just slightly too large for the space, and I personally would reduce it just a little. But other than that it looks really great.

- Josh

[ThomasR]

Looks like a good starting point, I'm curious to see how it develops.

Thanks Lyandra

Looks like you're off to a really solid start. I like the overall layout of the continent and it's shape. I do feel like the compass is just slightly too large for the space, and I personally would reduce it just a little. But other than that it looks really great.

- Josh

Thanks Josh but the image is the prompt of the client. The landmass will most likely get some distortions and coastal islands to add some dynamism to the whole thing. I'll still respect the client's base, of course but he asked for me to add a personal touch and, as we'll make some more things up on the fly, it's bound to move a bit plus I feel the layout needs a little more balance. About the compass, you are perfectly right, he is oversized ATM and its final size will depend on the landmass layout.

[JoshStolarz]

Ah okay I gotcha. Well, either way, I'm looking forward to seeing it progress. You always do awesome work.

- Josh

[DrWho42]

i'm digging it so far! the mountains and mountain ranges seemed well-placed

[Rains]

i'm digging it so far! the mountains and mountain ranges seemed well-placed

Thank you! I found a browser based program that endeavors to create geographically coherent/realistic landmasses using a broad array of parameters, (how cold the poles are, how hot the equator is, etc). It will also allow you to change the height-map in specific areas and then recalculate the biomes, rivers, mountains, etc. For example, the mountains in the middle the program created on its own and then I put in some more on the west coast which it then adjusted for.

[ThomasR]

Nice ! That's a very complex coastline.

It is complex, indeed but it's because I plan on adding lots of water ways

Thank you! I found a browser based program that endeavors to create geographically coherent/realistic landmasses using a broad array of parameters, (how cold the poles are, how hot the equator is, etc). It will also allow you to change the height-map in specific areas and then recalculate the biomes, rivers, mountains, etc. For example, the mountains in the middle the program created on its own and then I put in some more on the west coast which it then adjusted for.

Yup, the mountains were pretty rad. But you asked for a makeover so, here it comes .

The mountains plus some propositions for more.
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[ThomasR]

Thanks guys

I'm finally done with my latest project and can really start on the map. The rose has been reduced and the coastlines are awaiting validation from the client.

Here's the WIP.
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[Ilanthar]

Nice ! That's a very complex coastline.