February 2021 Challenge: Nessa'Mor

[XCali]

This is -besides being a map- a piece of art! A thing that may be improved a bit is the title. The black font on the dark element gives a nice dark look but it makes it a bit hard to read the title. Anyway, it looks really good, nice work!

Thank you very much. That is a big compliment.

And yeah, I can see where you are coming with the title. It's tricky, I want the glow to reveal it. But, I'll see if I can alter it a bit.

[XCali]

Some more polishing. I did try to add some subtle-ish highlights to make the title a bit more legible, so hopefully it works while keeping the mood.

Also, I took a swipe at making the buildings just a little better.

So, barring anything that has to change, this is probably the final version. It's been a fun journey reimagining the map I started out with on Cartographer's guild.

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Nessa'Mor_Redo_21_.jpeg

[TimetoDraw]

Great map! The cliff immediately grabs your attention, then you are drawn into all the buildings below.

One thing I would say is that the cliffs have so much detail, it makes the sea look like it is lacking detail. Even some detail around the shoreline perhaps and that again keeps the focus on the cliff and city area.

As a finishing touch, how about a couple of God rays breaking through the stormy clouds to highlight part of the city.

Depending on where the sun rises and sets, there could be some cheap real estate in the perminent shade of that rock arch lol.

[XCali]

Great map! The cliff immediately grabs your attention, then you are drawn into all the buildings below.

One thing I would say is that the cliffs have so much detail, it makes the sea look like it is lacking detail. Even some detail around the shoreline perhaps and that again keeps the focus on the cliff and city area.

As a finishing touch, how about a couple of God rays breaking through the stormy clouds to highlight part of the city.

Depending on where the sun rises and sets, there could be some cheap real estate in the perminent shade of that rock arch lol.

Hehehe, thanks.

A wise mouse once said, a bit of empty space can sometimes be good. If I add super detail to the ocean, it might detract from my main focus. But, I hear you. I'll think about it.


And regarding the shade, funny thing, something in that line popped up years ago when I first did the map. For that reason, I brought in the Light Seeker's guild. A part of their purpose is the lighting for the city. Though, it made me think that maybe I should add some lamp posts or what not.

Anyway, tx for checking in. It is always good to brainstorm about these kind of things.

[arsheesh]

Very dramatic looking composition. Great work!

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[XCali]

Very dramatic looking composition. Great work!

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

Why thank you. I appreciate it.