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Good job there, though I think this kind of map deserves some more contrast with shading and lightining effects
The Secret Den
Here's a dungeon map which is made entirely in Illustrator. All items drawn by me in Illustrator.
The aim for this project: able to work fast, printable map, clear symbols/furniture, scalable (overview and battlemat scale), 100% editable, good looking (both close up and zoomed out).
Edit: updated the maps to slightly darker rock texture.
Last edited by Carnifex; 01-03-2013 at 10:49 PM.
My sites: http://www.facebook.com --- http://www.stormring.com --- http://www.fantasymaps.net --- http://www.megatongames.com --- http://www.darktowershop.com
My finished maps: here
Good job there, though I think this kind of map deserves some more contrast with shading and lightining effects
Thanks. Yes, I agree I could add some more shading and lightning if it was to be used only as a battlemap but for an overview map it gets unreadable pretty quick. It could perhaps use some contrast and sharpening filter though.Originally Posted by - Max -
My sites: http://www.facebook.com --- http://www.stormring.com --- http://www.fantasymaps.net --- http://www.megatongames.com --- http://www.darktowershop.com
My finished maps: here
Increasing the shadows outside the dungeon or make those outsides darker may highlight the dungeon more? But I guess it's a matter of personnal choices
Well, a much darker rock texture would be perfect for screen use. I tested alot of different colors and shading for the rock but finally I tried to keep it lighter for good printing results (but maybe I did it too light and it could probably be a bit darker, yes - thanks for your input).Increasing the shadows outside the dungeon or make those outsides darker may highlight the dungeon more? But I guess it's a matter of personnal choices
Last edited by Carnifex; 01-03-2013 at 10:17 PM.
My sites: http://www.facebook.com --- http://www.stormring.com --- http://www.fantasymaps.net --- http://www.megatongames.com --- http://www.darktowershop.com
My finished maps: here
You're right : Printing don't really like too dark areas!
Made the map a bit darker. Updated the map above
My sites: http://www.facebook.com --- http://www.stormring.com --- http://www.fantasymaps.net --- http://www.megatongames.com --- http://www.darktowershop.com
My finished maps: here
Nice work, but for it to be really useful the whole map needs to be at least the same size/resolution as the zoomed out part.
My Battlemaps Gallery http://www.cartographersguild.com/al...p?albumid=3407
Nice style you have developed! I agree with Max about lightning effects and contrast, it looks too friendly to me. At the first look the stairs appeared like a wall to me and don't fit to the large floor tiles, but that's all personal taste. Good job!
