Crypt of the Witch King

[damonjynx]

Hi Guys,

I attempted to "Dyson-ize" my entry from the November challenge.

Here are 2 versions, the original "old-school blue" and the modified version (less Room Key). Thoughts and comments welcome, particularly as to what style is more appealing...but also how to improve my mapping in general.

[ChickPea]

I like that new version on the paper background. Looks great.

[Falconius]

I like them both. I do find the new colouring more appealing (it isn't so harsh to look at as the saturated blue contrasted with the bright white), although I also find the cloud/wavy texture to be a bit too strong for my tastes.

[Greg]

Yeah, I like the new background too. A bit softer on the eyes than good ol' blue.

I agree with Falconius the wavy lines in the background might be a tad strong, but I think overall I prefer the new look. The bordering criss cross lines around the rooms is also appealing.

[damonjynx]

Hi folks,

Here's another one with the background toned down a bit.

[johnvanvliet]

you do know that that is a 6 pointed Jewish star of David and NOT a 5 pointed pentagram
almost all of my girlfriends have been Wica

[Falconius]

They use both, you see it all the time in Asian fantasy magic stuff.

[waldronate]

The required form of a "circle of power" depends on the summoner, the summoned, and the purpose of the summoning. Crossed triangles, crossed squares, a pentagram, and so on are all appropriate in context. The amount of language scribed as part of the circle also varies widely. The classic use of such circles is to contain a summoned entity until such time as a bargain can be struck for services.

[ChickPea]

The required form of a "circle of power" depends on the summoner, the summoned, and the purpose of the summoning. Crossed triangles, crossed squares, a pentagram, and so on are all appropriate in context. The amount of language scribed as part of the circle also varies widely. The classic use of such circles is to contain a summoned entity until such time as a bargain can be struck for services.

However, be careful not to fall into this trap...

I'm going now.

[damonjynx]

However, be careful not to fall into this trap...

I'm going now.

So you should after posting that Possibly the worst joke ever, but funny and appropriate.

Anyhow, here's an update with a 'new pattern' I created for the wall edges (flipped vertically and horizontally and then painted on with inverted, pattern fill layers and a large, round, soft edge brush -Thanks Butch Curry!) and a proper pentagram as befits the Crypt of a Witch King.