Quote Originally Posted by chick View Post
Yes, that's why the second half of the tutorial is about how to smooth out the lines so there aren't hard edges at sharp angles. In fact, the impetus for writing this was someone who had the hard edges and wanted to know how to soften them

The outer glow technique is what I mostly use, but I also know that I wasn't ready for it when I started making maps, so this tutorial is a simple way to get started. If you are experienced with Photoshop and know how to use blending modes in sophisticated ways, by all means use the outer glow technique.
Thanks Chick, a small but helpful tutorial! i've never thought about "smooth" option lol..