Building a World (once the Terrain is done)

[Revivalofhonor]

Alrighty, So i just created this map in about... o.. 4 hours, the terrain isn't the most in depth i've done before, but i like the way it turned out. if any one has any suggestions in regard to the terrain please let me know! The big thing about this thread is that i will be posting updates as i add countries, cities, towns, etc to the map and what steps/guidelines i generally use to create what i consider, believable worlds.

So as I go, speak up, let me have suggestions or comments! they' all be greatly appreciated!

[RPMiller]

I'll start by saying neat idea! Suggestion, and only a suggestion: Turn it 90 degrees so that it better fits a typical map layout. I would say clockwise and then the continent on the left would become an arctic area.

Have you worked up the sea currents yet? That will go a looooong way toward weather patterns and shipping routes.

[heruca]

Wonderful mapping style and color scheme. Looking forward to seeing how this evolves.

[Jharviss]

I dislike how bold the color of the lakes is compared with the color of the oceans. I would either make them a closer color or the same color altogether. They just stand out a bit too much to me.

Why'd you make the resolution so much smaller here? It's what, 1/10th the size of the actual picture you work with? Just curious.

RPMiller makes a great point. Try and figure out some of the weather patterns, like currents and hurricane spots and, I would recommend, any plate tectonics you can. Unless they're Japanese, people won't be living in high-earthquake and high-volcanic activity areas. That island up to the north that's largely mountainous, for example, would likely not have any huge cities in it. Small mining towns and fishing villages I think would actually be in abundance, but there will be no agriculture and the terrain should be unstable, which would make the land one where people would not group together in large cities.

[Revivalofhonor]

Hey guys thanks a bunch for the replies, I'm currently working on the overall weather patterns, currents, etc and will hopefully get them posted up later today. As for the size of the image, i posted because it is such a large file. currently running at 24" x 36" and 200 pixels per inch. haha I get a loading bar when trying to save , I'll try and get a larger image up though

[Revivalofhonor]

Heres a link to an offsite larger image of the map for the moment, with rotated world.


http://homepage.mac.com/alexwhisenhu...rld-2large.jpg