I really like the crumpled look, especially out over the water. Somehow, the map feels more real with it, I think.
I really like the crumpled look, especially out over the water. Somehow, the map feels more real with it, I think.
That's beautiful, I really love how you made the trees and the mountains.
The only things I can think of that you might want to look at is maybe adding some variety in ground soil; it's mostly a savanah-type sand surface, right? Perhaps if you add some grassy patches - local weather conditions permitting - it would break things up a bit.
Secondly, the town on the river seems a little stuck-on, so to speak - I think this is mostly due to the drop-shadow and the smooth line where the town;s buildings follow the river's curve. I would suggest removing the drop shadow layer effect (which I assume you have used), and painting in the shading by hand, so you can more easily reflect a difference in heigh for the buildings, and leave a slightly more jagged line of structures along the riverbed with perhaps some of the sand there exposed instead of obscured in the shadows.
I Love the map though, and I am looking forward to seeing more of it!
I'd say normal version...the crumpled paper only shows in the ocean and it turns the ocean into something more of a fresco...interesting idea to play around with tho.
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Great style! I think I prefer the one without the crumpled paper effect, though.
I love the forest. I also prefer the uncrumpled version.
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