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    Map My first map with GIMP

    West_Feronian_Wastes.png

    That's my very first GIMP made map. I know there isn't much there, but then again it's desert so not too much to show.

    It misses a legend at least. But I would like to hear any suggestions or feedback.

    Basically I thought that the northern coast would be able to grow wheat, olives and maybe wine. But the in-lands and south would be mainly desert areas.

    The icons I used are from different websites, city and village icons are from http://captscott.deviantart.com/art/...k-01-191047320 and tent icon is a re-colored version from https://openclipart.org/detail/11434...ls-circus-tent. The palm is a recolored version of https://thenounproject.com/term/palm/51048/.

    I am wondering what you think about the texture and coloring of the ground? I took inspiration from this tutorial https://www.cartographersguild.com/s...ead.php?t=1142, but probably missed few steps here and there and then had to do loads of "adjustments" cos my map didn't look anything like the tutorial.

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    I think it looks good. The color and texture change is gradual. The only comment I can make is the font used for the Trade Camp is smaller than everything else. Is there a reason for that?

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    Very nice, I like the texture and the road/trail difference.

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    Good start!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ajrittler View Post
    I think it looks good. The color and texture change is gradual. The only comment I can make is the font used for the Trade Camp is smaller than everything else. Is there a reason for that?
    I was thinking that it would be slightly smaller camp. But maybe it's just confusing. I think I will change it to all be the same size font. Thank you.

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    Thank you all for your encouragement.

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