Mar/April '20 Lite Challenge: The Straights of Skiette

[XCali]

It kind of bothers me how dark it is – I keep wanting to turn my dark theme off. =D I agree that the West coastlines should show erosion from the Maelstrom, which by the way is looking gorgeous!

I do agree it started out a bit dark. Though, sometimes it is kinda hard to make it lighter when you realize it is too dark. BUT, this time it proved to be a bit easier. I'll see about the erosion. Will have to think how to represent it maybe.
And thanks!

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Here I tweaked several things and added a new Crystal zone. Also, lightened the map a bit
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[Tiana]

Oof, those crystals are just delicious. Hitting one of my favorite color tropes there!

[Yrda]

I like the "claws" coming from these mountains. They look pretty ominous!

[XCali]

Oof, those crystals are just delicious. Hitting one of my favorite color tropes there!

Hehehe, I really enjoyed your response. It made my day. And I am glad you like it. It is actually a fun challenge to do crystals for maps.

I like the "claws" coming from these mountains. They look pretty ominous!

The do, don't they? I took inspiration from real bear claws for that.

[XCali]

Hey everyone!

Today, I wanted to do the title, compass and a few labels. I'm quite happy with how it came out. Though I would ask about the Stough Gulf Refuge, too weird a name or what do you think?

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[XCali]

Helloa!

For this update I wanted to add the prospect of a few different creatures across some islands. I wanted to trees, but realized the painterly style really did not suit it all that well. At least I have not yet found a way to do them without breaking the theme.
Aside from that, there are several tweaks and changes going on. I would like to hear your thoughts on the current progress.

I hope this lockdown has stirred up some good new imagination in you all. I find it to be focused on possibilities and hope to keep at bay that old enemy, fear. I like to give it a few stomps every now and then.

Hope you enjoy the new update.

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Let's see if I can post the creatures separately without them taking the thumbnail spot of the map:

[Bogie]

Love the new creatures!!

[Coriolis]

Looking great! I have one bit of constructive criticism: It's "Straits," not "Straights." A "straight" is a series of cards in ascending order in poker. A "strait" is a narrow body of water joining two larger bodies of water.

[XCali]

Love the new creatures!!

Glad you like them!

Looking great! I have one bit of constructive criticism: It's "Straits," not "Straights." A "straight" is a series of cards in ascending order in poker. A "strait" is a narrow body of water joining two larger bodies of water.

Seriously, thank you! I totally missed that.


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Here I corrected that little error and tweaked a few things.
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If a Mod sees this. Please change the "Straights" in the title to "Straits"

[Greason Wolfe]

Really digging that color scheme.