Ink and Parchment Style Regional Map

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If you haven't already, you might want to watch these two tutorials from ZombieNirvana. He really goes into how he wraps the objects on his map around the folds and creases of the parchment texture. He talks specifically about text vs. map elements.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDtNQpxj3Iw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I4gcyjWDAQ

It might be a little pedantic for you, but its probably worth watching since its what you are working on.

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