WIP Istria

[Mouse]

This is just a thought on the matter, but if you have a greyscale version of that first map showing just the pure relief with nothing else, you could try putting it over the top of everything else you draw in this second map, and using an overlay mode on that layer. The effect, I imagine, would be to give the map a very subtle sense of relief. It wouldn't show very much, but it would be there - either overlay, or multiply.

I really like those trees

[Zenon]

Going out of town for a few days. Anyways, I colored the trees, and added some texture to the land and sea. Then I added some cities (nothing special... yet) and a border.

Istria v3.jpg

This is just a thought on the matter, but if you have a greyscale version of that first map showing just the pure relief with nothing else, you could try putting it over the top of everything else you draw in this second map, and using an overlay mode on that layer. The effect, I imagine, would be to give the map a very subtle sense of relief. It wouldn't show very much, but it would be there - either overlay, or multiply.

That sparks some ideas. I don't want to promise anything yet, but I'll give it a try.

I really like those trees

Thanks

[Zenon]

So I've been a bit bipolar on this map; I can't decide what looks good. But i think I've managed to click enough buttons and I like where this map is going (finally!).

I worked on the forest, increasing the density, and adding texture. I also reworked the border, in addition to the land and water textures.

Istria v5.jpg

[Zenon]

I think I'm almost done with this map. I can almost taste it. I'll see about maybe adding a title or a compass rose.

I worked on getting the parchment texture on the entire map, and I added some cities.

Istria v6.jpg

[Zenon]

Finally done, unless anyone notices anything. I'll keep this up for a day or two before posting in the finished maps.

Istria v7.jpg