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So... This is my original map that I posted in my Intro thread. I am trying to go digital with it and I have no experience with GIMP or any other in depth imaging program, but have downloaded GIMP and have begun to play (a bit). I am looking for a basic tutorial on how this software works, and how to use it effectively. I am having trouble in particular at this point as far as scale is concerned. The continent is intended to be somewhere around the size of Europe and Northern Asia (Russia, Mongolia, China). It Was drawn on a 12x17.5 piece of paper. I am having trouble figuring out the size of the map on my monitor, Scaling the map, and PPI and DPI, and zooming. Any tips or TUTs are appreciated. Also, as of now I am simply using a mouse and pad, which seems unnatural, and am looking at tablet input devices, any help or advice is appreciated