The Continent of Valarina - First Map

[ImperialLuresha]

I agree with the sentiment that I would like to see a little more geography in these maps, but they are otherwise very nice. They have a nice old fashioned feel to them, which I think alot of the more fractally created maps lack. And I dig the static effect. It makes it feel like its drawn on parchment or leather or something without overdoing the effect. Very nice.

Thanks so much for the feedback. I am thinking of expanding the rivers and embellishing the mountains. However, I want to keep the map's simplicity due to the fact is that its purpose is mostly political. =)

[eternalsage]

I agree with the philosophy, and many real world political maps do the same, but I like maps with lots of info. It would be kinda cool to the see geographical limitations that caused some of these situations, such as valleys that gave one army an advantage over the others and whatnot. Again, I kind of like a cluttered map though.

Definitely follow your muse above all else.

EDIT: Just noticed that your name is one of the later time frame countries. Nice.

[ImperialLuresha]

Hahahah, yes my name might be implying some sort of nepotism toward a country .

Also, about the geographic features, do you suggest I simply mark them with by writing for example "valley of laresh" or use icons, or both?

[eternalsage]

Hmmm. For simplicity, maybe some simple icons. My gut reaction is to then name these things, but again simplicity is not my strong suit, (one of my favorite maps of all time) so maybe I'm a bad person to ask. Regardless, I think some indication via symbols of the major geographic locations would be nice. At the same time, this is a typical political map from the really real world and its just like yours (not as nicely rendered, but you know).

You are probably fine. Maybe make a second map (or a separate layer if using GIMP or Photoshop) for the other stuff. I wouldn't want you to ruin a really awesome map for information that is not pertinent. I just like knowing all that stuff

EDIT: I Agree with Jalyha. While I would do it, I think you are probably better off not doing it.