The Aralor Empire and the lands to the north-west

[thamupp]

That's starting to look really good. I think that if you get the coast to be more like the thin lines of your mountains it might look pretty cool.

[Gallien]

Example 11.jpg
I changed changed the coastline and also the geography a bit. I hope the land no more "looks an awful lot like Middle Earth". At least not an awful lot And I hope the coast and river lines look compatible with the mountains.
And I also played with the textures a bit.

[- Max -]

Rivers looks a bit noisy or pixellated but overall that's pretty good. I'd try some thinner rivers though to see how it goes.

[Schwarzkreuz]

It looks like the Maps in Fantasy Novels, and capture the feel for me. The size is always a matter of what amount of time you want to spend on the map. Some smaller maps can be sketches for bigger ones. I am using mostly Mapsizes from 5-12.000 Px. But you see, I seldom finished one this year

[Gallien]

Aralor.jpg
I remade the coastline and the rivers in a hi-res file. Also had to remake the colours and textures (not sure if they are better, worse or the same).

[Diamond]

I liked the previous colors and textures better.

[Gallien]

You are right. I was just too sleepy when I finished the rivers yesterday night.
Aralor.jpg
Now the next big problem is the forest...

[- Max -]

Way better with new coastlines and rivers Forests, a problem?

[Gallien]

Forests, a problem?

Yep. They are a big problem. So big that I won't make them at all. I'm afraid they're above my abilities.

[Viking]

This map is really starting to look nice! Keep it up Gallien! Forests can be tricky. There are a few different ways to go though. I'm sure you'll figure something out