My First Attempted Map

[inquisitive-elf]

Hi darkling,

First off, thanks for the reply.

I've actually spent a while reading and re-reading it, almost analysing each line. I've come to the conclusion that you're spot on !!
I'd like to say that you're reference to Pangaea was the idea behind the map, but i'd be lying

I think that my problem with the map is two-fold. One, It's not the style I had in mind, and two, all of your points above.

After reading your comments, I've come to the conclusion that the problems with the map are more of a geological issue. I see what you mean about the land/sea ratio, the inland seas (and can also take that further after looking back and include the mountains) having no reason being where they are.

I've actually since found the style that I want here and I'm working on another attempt, with a little more thought to the placement of landmarks. I think i'll start with something a little smaller, a continent perhaps

Thanks loads for the input, i think I need to learn about the geological makeup of a world , the how, why and where, if you like (especially for rivers, bleugh!!) It never entered my head that making a map would need so much thought (draw an outline, couple squiggles for rivers, triangles for mountains, job's done!!) Not so, don't be fooled.

Thanks again,
Jay

[darklingrisen]

Glad to help! For your next map, check out my tutorial on animated brushes in GIMP (a free open source photoshop clone.) While the map I make in the tutorial is significantly different in style, the same technique would speed the creation of a map of that type quite a bit. Just fiddle around with a mountain style and brush spacing until you get something you like.