Reply With QuoteYour first map? :O I love the style, think it looks pretty great.And don't worry about the english - plenty of people aren't native speakers.
Ruteria
Hello,
After reading tutorials and starting toying in photoshop I'ved made a map for one of my novels called Ruteria.
This is my first map and the first steps into cartography.
It was made in photoshop 100%.
The resolution is a bit small. It doesn't have a canvas or compass.
Names of the cities are of greek origin, chosen for their meaning (Nox - Night; Enora - Honor; Norah - Shining Light etc.)
The map itself has a lot of lore in it, if you would like to know more, ask.
This map, for me was a great learning point. It was a trial and error process so you can see glimpses of an unskilled touch.
Sorry for my english, I'm foreign.
Your first map? :O I love the style, think it looks pretty great.
I think it looks great also.. All I would have to say is maybe put the opacity down on the sea lines? O w/e those are.
I really like the vibrant colors in this map. It's difficult to get that kind of color without making it garish, and I think you've don't a great job! A lot of the labels are difficult due to the unnecessary distortions you've put on them. I can't think of many reasons to want a "wave" distort on text. Usually a gentle curve is the furthest you want to go.
Also, contrast aids legibility. There are a couple of places where you have black text across dark colors, and that hurts the map. You could fix it by repositioning the labels, changing their color, or adding a bit of a light-colored glow around the letters.
Welcome to the Guild!
Bryan Ray, visual effects artist
http://www.bryanray.name
Thank you very much for your replies. I have read all the advice given and I'm considering it in my next map, it will be posted soon in the "in development" forum.
Again, thanks!
This map definitely has a unique and vibrant style. Not really a fan of the labels though, never liked warped/bendy text a great deal my self. Great work though!
Really individual and funky! love it! Keep the style, develop it and make it yours! It's so rare to see something like this!
Yes that style has potential. Refine it in further maps to get it unique. Have some rep for your first map!
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