Map of Andoria
Hi there,
This is a work on the map of the planet Andoria of Star Trek fame (but since it has no particular SciFi elements in it, I post it here).
The original map I started to work from is :
published in the book "Among the Clans" by Last Unicorn Games and, as far as I know, this map is from Charles Ryan.
Then comes my current map :
Done on Photoshop.
My two current problems (or practicing exercises ?) are :
- Have relatively nice textures/effects for vegetation (it's too blurry now)
- Have decent texts (it's quite decent when text is added horizontally but it looks ugly when rotated and/or resized down)
There is some liberty into interpreting the original map, which is coming with (scarce) geographical descriptions in the book. But I try to not drift too far.
I think it looks pretty good so far.
A couple things I noticed...
1) The transition between the 'ice' and the lighter blue is very sudden and harsh. Now if its some big cliff,etc. than don't worry about it, otherwise it could use a bit of blending.
2) The mountains, depending on the scale the ridge lines may be a bit overstated.
Just some things you might want to consider...
My Finished Maps | My Challenge Maps | Ghoraja Juun, my largely stagnated campaign setting.
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I'm afraid I don't see exactly what transition you are talking about.Originally Posted by Steel General
But yes, overall, the map is in need of refinement.
That was a bit my perception as well. Since the mountain roots aren't resting on a large base.2) The mountains, depending on the scale the ridge lines may be a bit overstated.
The scale is more or less unknown actually. There is one going to "4000" on the bottom right. I guess it has to be miles.
Thanks for the comments.
See the image below (with my poorly drawn arrows), for the 'transitions' I was referring to.
My Finished Maps | My Challenge Maps | Ghoraja Juun, my largely stagnated campaign setting.
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