Jan/Feb '18 Lite Challenge: The Whispering Path

[Bogie]

I like all the changes!!

[XCali]

I like all the changes!!

Awesome! Thanks!

[XCali]

So, I'm working on my title for the map. But, I can't quite decide on which coloring I should go for. Thus I am asking you all for insight. Also, should I make it bigger or smaller?


Yay or Nay!
Option 1
Title_test1_.jpeg


Option 2
Title Test2_.jpeg

Option 3
Neither color really works?




Okay, and while I am at it, I was thinking do you think I should add labels to this map or not?

[elboe]

Turning out very well.

I think the green text fits better with your color palette, though coloring isn't my strong suit. I do think the font choice and the inner shadow become somewhat busy over the bamboo. Maybe a banner or title bar under the text? As for labels, what is your intention for the map? A battlemap wouldn't necessarily have labels but a map that would be shown to people as a map likely would, I think. If you were to frame this and hang it on the wall it would be a very nice illustration but wouldn't necessarily be seen as a map. So labels are up to you but I think maybe they could add something extra to your map.

[XCali]

Went with the green. And I am leaning more towards a battle map, but, if it would be better with labels then I might, I just don't know at the moment.

As with everything else on this map, I tried a more off the beaten trail swing at the border with this one. If it works it would be nice. But, all things considered, the map looks fine without one too. So, a little headscratcher there, and with the possibility of labels.

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The Whispering Path_Border_byOmri.jpeg

[XCali]

Hi!

For now, I'm not so sure about my border direction, so I ditched it for the time being.

And for this run at the map, I thought mist hanging between the bamboo would add an eery factor.


### Latest WIP ###
The Whispering Path_Mist_byOmri.jpeg

[Mouse]

This is coming on really nicely, Omri

I think the green title is great, but I'm with elboe on the labels. I think both the title and any labels you might choose to add to the map would look better on little parchment scrolls. Rather that than have them disappear into the lovely textures of your map

[Eri]

The ruins there really stand out amongst the mountain at the back.. I think because the ruins seem much more fine detail, as do the bamboo but the mountains seem zoomed in in comparison. Something about the rough shading on them... I think maybe a flat colour with shadow would blend it in better...

Apart from that loving it. And the mistfall now coming in from the north makes it super atmospheric. Gives me ideas for my campaigns haha

[XCali]

This is coming on really nicely, Omri

I think the green title is great, but I'm with elboe on the labels. I think both the title and any labels you might choose to add to the map would look better on little parchment scrolls. Rather that than have them disappear into the lovely textures of your map

Hmm, that is a good idea. Thanks.

I'm still considering actually adding labels. I just don't know if it would be fitting for this one...

The ruins there really stand out amongst the mountain at the back.. I think because the ruins seem much more fine detail, as do the bamboo but the mountains seem zoomed in in comparison. Something about the rough shading on them... I think maybe a flat colour with shadow would blend it in better...

Apart from that loving it. And the mistfall now coming in from the north makes it super atmospheric. Gives me ideas for my campaigns haha

I'll see if I can alter the mountains a bit.

Hehe, I'm glad you like the mist.
Do you play tabletop RPG's or what?

[XCali]

A banner under the title and tweaked the mist just a bit and made the mountains sharper.

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The Whispering Path_BannerRock_byOmri.jpeg