Don't Laugh, but.....

[voidgere]

....this is about as far as I can get using the computer. My hand drawn maps are a far cry better, but I do not have a scanner to scan one in so...


...I'm in desperate need of some basic mapping techniques using:

Photoshop 7
Photoshop Elements 7
Macromedia Fireworks

I will start to devour any and all tutorials when I get home today. My biggest question is the textures and icons. Where do you guys get all those cool textures and icons I see used on a vast majority of maps I see here.

I think that alone will increase my maps visual attractiveness by at least 50%.

I cannot say I am a PS expert by any means. I am self taught but consider myself an able learner with the proper instructions. So I am hoping that the tutorials really step my game up a notch or three.