Crypt of the Witch King

[damonjynx]

Hi Guys,

I attempted to "Dyson-ize" my entry from the November challenge.

Here are 2 versions, the original "old-school blue" and the modified version (less Room Key). Thoughts and comments welcome, particularly as to what style is more appealing...but also how to improve my mapping in general.

Nov Challenge Final.jpgNov Challenge WIP2 B&W.jpg

[ChickPea]

I like that new version on the paper background. Looks great.

[Falconius]

I like them both. I do find the new colouring more appealing (it isn't so harsh to look at as the saturated blue contrasted with the bright white), although I also find the cloud/wavy texture to be a bit too strong for my tastes.

[Greg]

Yeah, I like the new background too. A bit softer on the eyes than good ol' blue.

I agree with Falconius the wavy lines in the background might be a tad strong, but I think overall I prefer the new look. The bordering criss cross lines around the rooms is also appealing.

[damonjynx]

Hi folks,

Here's another one with the background toned down a bit.
Nov Challenge WIP2 B&W2.jpg

[johnvanvliet]

you do know that that is a 6 pointed Jewish star of David and NOT a 5 pointed pentagram
almost all of my girlfriends have been Wica

[Falconius]

They use both, you see it all the time in Asian fantasy magic stuff.

[waldronate]

The required form of a "circle of power" depends on the summoner, the summoned, and the purpose of the summoning. Crossed triangles, crossed squares, a pentagram, and so on are all appropriate in context. The amount of language scribed as part of the circle also varies widely. The classic use of such circles is to contain a summoned entity until such time as a bargain can be struck for services.

[damonjynx]

Hey Guy's, Thanks for the info, I didn't think about the star I drew but now that you point it out... It's just a symbol to indicate a magic circle effect on an encounter map for an RPG, not a definitive text on spellcraft, is the type of circle really that important?

[waldronate]

http://lowres.cartoonstock.com/myths...de7361_low.jpg may help. As a marker on the map, it doesn't much matter. Most folks familiar with the genre will recognize it as such and you might get your players all worked up by the presence of a recognizable but different symbol ( http://oglaf.com/trapmaster/ demonstrates the concept - be warned that ads on the page are very NSFW, as are many of the other pages).