Aquar (commission map for author Adam Golden)

[Chick]

This map was commissioned by author Adam Golden for a book he is currently writing.



Adam was a real pleasure to work with!

[Sharpes]

That looks really great Chick! I love the whirlpool in the centre and the border.

[xpian]

I think this is the best map, overall, that I've seen from you. The elements of the map all work together really well.

[snodsy]

I agree with xpian, this is spectacular. Congrats, Ill rep if I can

[Chick]

I agree with xpian, this is spectacular. Congrats, Ill rep if I can

I think this is the best map, overall, that I've seen from you. The elements of the map all work together really well.

That looks really great Chick! I love the whirlpool in the centre and the border.

Wow, thank you guys very much!!

[Ilanthar]

Nice map and good colors! You often have the right balance between water and lands that I find difficult to obtain, and this one is no exception.

[Chick]

Nice map and good colors! You often have the right balance between water and lands that I find difficult to obtain, and this one is no exception.

Thank you, Ilanthar! The truth is that I do that by eye, but deliberately. After I've outlined a coast, I lean way back from the computer and look at the map from a distance to see what looks natural, too empty, too crowded, etc, then I add or subtract islands, or select and move entire continents and islands as necessary until the balance looks right to me. Thank you for noticing