I've decided that I'm just not going to get the kind of overland maps I want with Campaign Cartographer (still like it a lot for dungeons and towns). So, i've downloaded photoshop and gave Ascension's "Making Continents in Photoshop" and Tear's "Saderan" tutorial a whirl. Really happy with the results - but I'm eager to learn if anyone has any comments/suggestions on doing things better. (I certainly think these can be much, much better).

In particular - if anyone can point me in the direction of better ways or style for doing labeling, scales, borders, etc. ....rivers and lakes....mountains and forests...critiques on geographical placement...

Thanks in advance

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