Hmm... this might just be a feature map with a bit more story detail in the post...
Finally finished! Took some time but I think the result is a fine old-looking map.
Made in PS, shields and deco elements mainly in Illustrator
Centralia.jpg
EDIT: As there seems to be a problem with the thumbnail view I post an outgoing image here until the problem is solved.
Last edited by RobA; 06-01-2010 at 04:27 PM. Reason: Manually recreated thumbnail as a test
Hmm... this might just be a feature map with a bit more story detail in the post...
My Finished Maps
Works in Progress(or abandoned tests)
My Tutorials:
Explanation of Layer Masks in GIMP
How to create ISO Mountains in GIMP/PS using the Smudge tool
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This is incredible work. Love the cohesiveness - everything fits so well together. I especially like how the country borders look like someone used a highlighter (very well, I might add - I'd never have such a steady hand ^.^) The icons are perfect, and the geographic features are seamless. Fantastic work; and those coats-of-arms (however your pluralize that) are fantastically well done. Love to see more of this work!
- Alizarine
"If they get too nosy, you know, just shoot them."
"Shoot them?"
"Politely!"
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"Sir, I think there's a problem with your brain being missing ... at last, we can all retire to a life of luxury!"
Again, this is one these maps that automatically get one to think about its story, its people and its cities. Most excellent work!
Thanks, Legiazus. Perhaps I'll come up with a short timeline for this map.
btw, I've started a second map with the Centralia theme, this time a strategic view of the armies, here in the WIP section
As the thumbnail preview doesn't work in the first post, I placed an image of the map there.
I think that maybe the boundaries might need to be a little more distinct to use this as a game board.
Maybe. But I didn't want too strong colors, as this would not really fit with the general old look.