Thats beautiful! Could you post up the full size version instead of the print sized one? (assuming you worked from that on the latest changes)
Thats beautiful! Could you post up the full size version instead of the print sized one? (assuming you worked from that on the latest changes)
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Here's the full resolution version - though this shows at a scale 3 times larger than the printer result will be.
Island4.jpg
Well, this is turning into a stunning map. I love the mountains, the forests and farmlands. Can't wait to see the settlements placed!
Awesome work!
Also you should do a color version of this map
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Gandwarf has fallen into shadow...
Ah! Yes, now I see. I have to agree that the elevations are a little confusing. When I think swamp I always think sea level swamps so you can see where my confusion was.
That is turning out absolutely gorgeous and just might be the most incredible piece you have done thus far. I really think that any game company would see that and hire you in an instant to do all their maps with that same style. Well done, and once I am able to I shall definitely beat you about the head with my rep stick.
That's enormously kind RP. I'm really pleased that Greg (the commissioning client) has been generous enough to let me work on this on the forums. It's great getting feedback as the map progresses.
Here's the final version in both small size (so it shows on the screen at the size of the printed final) and full size (for those people who really want to see the individual pixels.
'Real' size:
IslandSmall.jpg
Full size:
Island4.jpg
I'll also cross-post this to the final maps section. No coloured version for now. I don't really have the time right now.
I'd suggest using iso pictorial symbols for the towns to match the map style. Or foreshorten the symbols to an iso view (oval instead of a circle, diamond/rhombus/trapezoid instead of the squares).
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The request in the commission was for simple symbols as Nonsequitur wants to add his own labels and symbols over time.
Having said that, now the map is done, I may well fiddle with some extra work on the symbols and labels. We'll see.
Okay, so I had a shot at doing some iso icons. Not sure how well they read at the print scale but they look okay at the full size. Let me know what you think:
Full:
Island4.jpg
Print:
IslandSmall.jpg
They are a little difficult to identify on the Print size. Perhaps with roads they would become more apparent as to what they are.
With isometric abstract icons:
IslandSmall.jpg
There was a specific request for no roads so I avoided them. I don't really want to add them in now. Ideally the icons should show what the locations are without any extra information. I need to find some way to make them stand out. Back to the drawing board...