What size World Map should I begin working with?

[Hai-Etlik]

As Ascension said, you might be better off with a vector graphics program like Inkscape rather than a raster one like The GIMP. At least initially.

I've created a template for a world map here: http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...447#post154447

It's an SVG file for Inkscape, but it can be loaded into other programs, including the GIMP though you will loose the benefits of vector graphics in doing so.

[Porklet]

As Ascension said, you might be better off with a vector graphics program like Inkscape rather than a raster one like The GIMP. At least initially.

I've created a template for a world map here: http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...447#post154447

It's an SVG file for Inkscape, but it can be loaded into other programs, including the GIMP though you will loose the benefits of vector graphics in doing so.

Thanks, I'll give Inkscape a whirl.