Uma.v2 (WIP)

[Chashio]

If you select the pixels (right-click on the layer preview, select pixels) then make a new layer over the land layer that's causing problems, create a new layer mask from the open selection, then paint or fill the new layer with a color similar to your land, refine the mask edge so it covers the shadows, and maybe play with layer blending a bit... that might fix it, or come close, if you can't or don't want to find an older saved version.

Edit: You beat me with a reply. Okay, lighting effects. Give me a minute.

[fifty]

Ah-ha - brilliant!

I do still have the old save and I was trying to think how I could use that layer to fix the other one - your suggestion sounds like just what I need!

I'll have a play and let you know how it goes!

[fifty]

Ok, had a play around and I think the problem is sorted?



So after your advice Chashio I started down the path you suggested, but then it occurred to me I might be able to simplify matters even further using the same idea.
So In the old save version I hid all the other layers, then selected the 'empty space' expanded the selection by 5 pixels so it effectively took in just the land edge all the way around, inverse selection then delete to give me a 5 pixel wide strip of the entire river and coast edge.

Simple matter to paste as a new layer on top of the other, then a bit of messing with the opacity and layer blending and done!

Time to think of a solution : 3 hours, time to fix the problem : 5 minutes!

Thanks again Chashio!

[Chashio]

Yeah, I thought there might be something simpler than my suggestions... glad you thought of it

[fifty]

Right, latest update:


I've added forests, some text, and town and city markers etc.

As its intended for an RPG book I want it to be legible at an A4 print size so I went for simple "pins" for the cities, I wont be name labelling the non-capital pins for the same reason. I might number them for later reference though depends on how cluttered its going to end up looking...

Anyway I've left a spot for a compass rose and a scale in the top left, just need to find a nice free one that fits the style, or make my own.. anyone point me at some relevant tuts?

[fifty]

Right, Think I'm done for now!



At some point I'll probably add some detailed labels for river towns and POI in small text that will be visible when zoomed in, but it's not required for my current purposes so it'll stand as it is.

I'm pretty happy with how its turned out - but now I am determined to have a go at this same map in antique style.. wish me luck! ;D