Themystra a late WIP

[Diamond]

I can't believe the amount of work you put into those mountains; your dedication really shows.

[Mouse]

Its looking really beautiful, Thomas

[arsheesh]

Yup, those mountains really are looking fantastic alright.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[ThomasR]

I can't believe the amount of work you put into those mountains; your dedication really shows.

Thanks a lot Diamond ! I cannot resolve myself to using predrawn and shaded mountains. That's painful at times but the client gets his money's worth

Its looking really beautiful, Thomas

Thanks Sue

Yup, those mountains really are looking fantastic alright.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

Thanks Arsheesh

What about hte general shading ? Any advice, comment or critic ?

[Ilanthar]

The general shading is also very well done, imho . Will you add some details to the forests?
Apart from my (usual) nitpick about the rivers, it looks great and I'm waiting for the parchment .

[ThomasR]

Thanks Ilanthar About the rivers, you'd make them less bright, that's it ?

[Ilanthar]

Yup, to make them pop a bit more (even if you're nice shading is already underlying them) .

[ThomasR]

Yup, to make them pop a bit more (even if you're nice shading is already underlying them) .

I tried to tweak it but couldn't find a color that satisfied me more

I added some small features : cat shadow for the forests, a huge canopy that does wonders on the forests, it grounds them more.

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Unless the client wants some modifications, I'd say the map is done.

To do list :
- title box or parchment
- labels
- icons

And it'll be done.

[fol2dol]

Gorgeous map Tom!
I really like the right side, that forest is awesome.
The "canopy" you added enhance the forests.
And off course, still a big fan of your colors!

[Diamond]

What about doing an oh-so-subtle inside stroke on the rivers? I mean like one pixel, and turn the opacity down to like 10 or 20%. That way you could keep the color you like (which does look nice), but still make the rivers pop a little.