Quote Originally Posted by Thurlor View Post
Anyway, they flatten all of there maps so as there is no distortion from height.
I'm sure there's people more knowledgeable than me in this field, though your statement there is somewhat counter productive, as, given your other example of a cone, flattening such an object has to leave distortion - if not height, then with width. I'd say try and come up with something we dont have in the real world, which also serves to give their culture something distinct, making them seem more real. dont ask what though i have enough on my plate coming up with thing for my world! :p

and i like the idea you're aiming for, makes sense to me.