Latest WIP.
I re-did the city/town labels. There's still something not quite right about them. Something about them doesn't sit right with me.
urthpolitical074.JPG
I really like the style of this map. Look forward to seeing the finished product.
I think the blur on the rivers is a nice improvement. You could also try a slight transparency if you want to soften it up a bit.
Latest WIP.
I re-did the city/town labels. There's still something not quite right about them. Something about them doesn't sit right with me.
urthpolitical074.JPG
"Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government."
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Looks like some sort of anti-aliasing issue with the font you are using.
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Here's an updated picture.
I changed the roads to a solid gray line instead of red dashes. I was unsure about how they looked. Is this an improvement?
urthpolitical086.JPG
"Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government."
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To be honest, "I" prefer roads to be distinct, so prefer the dotted line one. I guess it's hard for me to pick out several different types of lines (roads, rivers, political borders, whatever) on a map and easily figure out whats what. This is especially the case with a topographical map, since you are already using a greyish color for the elevation lines.....
EDIT: perhaps it would be more clear if the road lines a was in a not so muted color (going back to the maroon family??), but I still prefer the dotted ones..
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