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    Map Hand drawn map for Warhammer Fantasy RPG

    Antoher fragment of the Warhammer's Empire (first sheet here).


    small-300-wfrp2.jpg

    I draw maps of the Empire for myself and my WFRP players.
    I wanted to keep the character of the maps from the first edition of the WFRP, so at the beginning I decided on black and white.
    After the first map, however, I found the black-and-white version to be too unclear. That's why on the second map I decided to experiment a little with colors. I decided to use red ink on town names and blue watercolour to highlight rivers and lakes. And it seems like a good idea to me.

    Original sheet dimensions: 70x50cm
    Paper: white bristol 250 g/m˛

    I'm curious to hear your opinion. What could be made better?

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    This is so nice I can only express my delight making hand gestures.

    *Intense hand-gesturing*

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    A couple things confused me if it's alright to nitpick. ^^ First off, the roads look very discreet compared to the rivers.
    Do I see meadows? There seems to be only one very close to the farm everytime and they usually reach out farther than you show in real landscapes. It's almost “too regular” that way.
    The glaciers confused me for a second (they're glaciers, right?), I thought they were riverless lakes at first glance, but I don't see how you could make them better except maybe by reshaping them?

    Other than that, the style is on point (I imagine this is what a medieval map looks like before it wears out!), the colors are great and I particularly love the cities and how you managed to make them look like as on a plan whereas it's a whole actual map that you drew. ^^ The best part is probably that it's in German, though!
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    Looks really great! I really like how you change your city depictions from isometric to top-down view for the more major cities. It really helps them stand out. Your ability to fill the 'empty' space is also really good; I need to learn a few lessons there!
    What could be made better? Possibly just add some more curves to the rivers? They look a tad bit too linear for me but there could be a good reason for that!

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    Thank you for constructive feedback. I have something to think about.

    P.S. You can see (and download) the map in high resolution here.

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    Just applausing, 'cause that's all what I can do with your superb work. You're unique, IC

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    As I already said on DA, splendid map.
    I have just noticed one thing.... I think you forgot to shade few trees in the lower left side. Just left of the Bretonia's "n" label.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Voolf View Post
    I have just noticed one thing.... I think you forgot to shade few trees in the lower left side. Just left of the Bretonia's "n" label.
    Hahahahaha!
    I'm correcting it now!
    Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Impractical Cartographer View Post
    Hahahahaha!
    I'm correcting it now!
    Thanks!
    You're welcome
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    Wow, can't get over the idea that his was hand drawn. Amazing detail

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