Cloud City (final name TBD!)

[Caenwyr]

I hate to say this, given all the effort the "true" bump version took, but I think the easier method actually also looks a lot better in my opinion. Primarily because the roofs are more clean cut and look like they are separate rather than attached to the terrain.

I like the 'easier' version better too. I like the A/B test though, good to see how both techniques look.

Phew! I'm happy you guys feel the same way! I did not look forward to bump shading all of those buildings. Will do it the fake way then, and hope nobody notices :-P

[Caenwyr]

Okay, update! Haven't added all of the forested bits yet, but "Age 1" houses etc are mostly there. Only some work left on the islands.

Question: does this population distribution look "organic" to you?

[Caenwyr]

I just realized this is probably in the wrong thread. Can one of you wizards (mods) help me out please?

[Caenwyr]

Which parts are in the wrong thread?

Well, this map is more about a city than a region, so it should probably be under the city subforum. I realize I said "thread" earlier, my mistake! Either way, no big deal if it stays put!

[Josiah VE]

Hey Caenwyr!

Absolutely love how this piece is looking. It's amazing that you can do that with just some clouds and wilbur.

Great city design too, I find it looks very natural and believable. Are you planning on mapping out the buildings for all of the stages? I find the earlier stages to be a lot more visually interesting that the later stages actually. The later stages of city growth seems just too full to me. I really love how it's starting to look now with multiple smaller cities/towns connected in a wider region.

Keep it up! Can't wait to see more progress

[wminish]

This is looking great. The scale you've chosen for this map is really nice, you don't often see maps like this that bridge the gap between a city map and a region map.

[mariaoglesbyart]

This is so cool! I've heard of the trick of using dry rice or lentils or something similar, or orange peels, but I've never seen a cloud map, great idea!

[Misjay Maps]

wowsers ... this is one HUGE settlement area map... It is looking goos so far.
Have you made any more progress since last you posted?