Ilanthar, great job here - I'm learning a lot just by watching you make decisions on this mapThank you for sharing the WIP with us.
Something was bugging me about the coastlines, and now that you've put that white stroke in there, it really helps. Maybe because it works like a transition between land and sea? Whatever the reason, it looks much better now.
And I guess I'm in the minority about your mountains; I love them and wouldn't change anything.
Well, you're not a minority of one. I love the mountains too and am taking notes!Originally Posted by Diamond
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Thanks Saria, I'm glad if it's of some help... honestly, I'm almost always doing a WIP because the guild helps me so much during it!
Well, I haven't planned to change the mountains (lines and shadings), so glad you both like it
@Diamond : yep, I find it's better with this contour line. But I'm wondering if I should add a second one or not.
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Some tests : crops lands and swamps near the two lakes and a more temperate forests in altitude, in the bottom part, near mountains.
For me the sea is perfect like this. And i like your mountains as well
Thanks!
I've tried to do a smoother transition between mountains and plains, added some green touches to the crop lands and a coniferous forest... Not sure about that last one.
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For the transition between mountains and plains, have you thought about doing, on a more widespread basis, something like the area(s) I pointed out below? No black outlines, just the brown 'highlighted' spots.
It's an excellent idea. Not exactly sure of how I'm dealing with it, but I'll certainly give it a try. Thanks Diamond
Busy at work, so a small update.
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And here's Diamond's test about the mountain/plain transition. I think it looks better, mostly in some places (like high valleys and mountain passes), but it's not so visible at small size. I also added steppes/grasslands.
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I'm gonna work on the plateau and the towns/buildings now...
It's looking fab, Ilanthar.
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