Canthar

[DungeonMasterGaz]

Hi everyone.

Here's my finished world map of Canthar, my 4e D&D campaign setting.

Also, Since I started the WIP thread for this map I've been working on a regional map of the Heroic tier campaign area, using and expanding on the techniques I used for the world map. This map is actually part of a full-sized map of Ithlond that I'm creating, and the image lost a bit of its crispness when I exported it to a jpg, but is otherwise okay (I think). So, I though I might as well post both for you.

Both maps were created using CC3.

Hope you all enjoy them.

DMG

[Gidde]

Very nicely done! I'd have never guessed these were done in CC, way to push the limits of the software

I love the style and the setting is intriguing.

[Karro]

Indeed, this looks like Photoshop quality, so for you to say this was done in CC3 is certainly a surprise. Great looking maps!

My only critique: based on the sepia-toned map, it looks like continents are floating in the sky/void. The close-up map, though, suggests the continent sits in a standard ocean. It might be tricky, but can you do something with the ocean layer or what-have-you to differentiate the appearance there from that of the lakes (which I assume are actually water)?

[Gandwarf]

I agree with the others. Great work, wouldn't have guessed this was done in CC3.

[Steel General]

Nice work DMG!

[Ramah]

Really nice maps. I was stunned when you said they were done in CC, I really wouldn't have been able to tell. Nicely done.

[DungeonMasterGaz]

Thanks for all your kind comments, guys. I'm glad you're enjoying these maps.

Good observation, Karro. The continents do float in the sky, and you're spot on with your comments. I intend to do exactly what you're suggesting when I complete the whole continental map of Ithlond, but at the same time don't want to reveal to my players that they're actually on a floating continent until they reach paragon level. That's the reason I haven't done it yet, simply to hide character knowledge from player knowledge.

DMG

[Immolate]

I agree that you have achieved Gandwarfian levels of making CC3 sit up and beg. Like a rocket-powered wheelchair.

[Karro]

Thanks for all your kind comments, guys. I'm glad you're enjoying these maps.

Good observation, Karro. The continents do float in the sky, and you're spot on with your comments. I intend to do exactly what you're suggesting when I complete the whole continental map of Ithlond, but at the same time don't want to reveal to my players that they're actually on a floating continent until they reach paragon level. That's the reason I haven't done it yet, simply to hide character knowledge from player knowledge.

DMG

Ahh, well that's certainly a valid explanation for that discrepancy. That's cool.

[zenram]

I have to put my hands over a tutorial for this style.... What's your price XD