Felglas March Version 2

[atmycrossroads]

Hello all,

Attached is the original map I made using RobA's and Arsheesh's tutorials on regional maps and forests.
Im currently working on a version two of the map and Im curious as to how to go about achieving an effect.

Explanation: The original map shows a swampy, moorish area known as the Felglas March. For the first go, it came out pretty good. For my second version I would like to show the lowland area AND the highlands surrounding it. Using Robs excellent tutorial once again quickly gave me a nice highland area. And Ive used the Free Select tool to draw out the area of the lowlands. My question is, I suppose, would anyone have any tips on simulating a sunken, swampy area from the highlands?

Any assistance is always appreciated.

fourgroves_sml(1).jpg

[Easyworld_]

Hey,
I'm afraid I can't say much for the technical aspects of making the terrain look the way you want, but the first thing that struck me about the map was that the labelling seemed a little at odds with what the map was representing. Obviously you want to focus on the terrain as you've asked, but I was wondering what sort of time period you were thinking about with the map, as the font suggests futuristic, but the names and the subject seem more historical?
I really like the shaping of the trees though, they seem very natural!

Jack

[atmycrossroads]

Hi Jack.

The map is for a game campaign set in the the 9th World, from Numenera (Monte Cook Games using the Cypher System) It is a science-fantasy setting 1 billion years in earth's future. Thank you, Arsheesh made an excellent tutorial.
The Font and markers were meant to emulate those used in the core rule book.

[Easyworld_]

Well in that case it's spot on! ^^

[atmycrossroads]

Forgive me if this isnt allowed. Just would like some advice and not wanting the post to get buried.

Le bump.

[Azélor]

Maybe you could add shadows or a different texture to show the height difference.

[Chick]

Maybe you could add shadows or a different texture to show the height difference.

What Azelor said ... I added one layer of shadow in photoshop, with a large soft brush at 45% opacity and 30% flow. This is the result. It's not necessarily what you want or even like, but it might give you some ideas


fourgroves_sml tweaked by Chick.jpg

[atmycrossroads]

Thanks guys. Some folks over at gimpchat also pointed me in a certain direction as well.
It means overhauling the entire map but if this works well itll be worth it.