Twin River City [WIP]

[XCali]

Hi!
Sorry yesterday's update came out a bit blurry. My bad

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[aeshnidae]

Wow that post is filled to the brim with good ideas! Thanks! The just icons map is also a stellar addition to a multiple set of maps for this one.
I added a mining village close to the mountains today and two lighthouses and quite a few extra tidbits. But I'll post it tomorrow if I can. Also, I'm getting closer to wanting to tackle the old ruins part of the city. Anything you'd like to see there?

Really thanks for discussing this with me. It helps in getting me thinking about what should go where and what would be fun for players.

Oh good, I'm really glad that was helpful! I never quite know if I'm blabbing too much. The latest WIP looks fantastic! The mining village is a great addition. As for ruins...oh geez, so many ideas! An old fighting pit, a temple to a lost god/goddess (no longer worshiped, but if the PCs stumble upon a relic, perhaps He/She will return), a black market...

I thought I had subscribed to this thread, but apparently not. I shall do so immediately.

[XCali]

Hi!

Today's update is not extra city buildings, but a bigger picture with a filter to do away with the blurriness of cellphone photos. I'm yet to actually pen in the city, so this is just for making it clearer for now.
Also, I added quite a few labels so that we can discuss it here. Everything can be renamed, and would like to hear your ideas on names, but for this version I went with what came from the top of my head.
Though there are certain parts on the map that is still a head scratcher for me, so I am quite eager to brainstorm with you all on them.
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(If anybody ever tells me city maps are easy to do, I will pull off my gloves and challenge them to a duel! City maps are a lot of planning and fine detail work! O_o )

[XCali]

Hi!

I went away for the weekend, was crazy cold but fun.
Anyhoo, I took this with a more beefy camera, so it came out a bit sharper than the phone pics. This one I added in some roof detail across the entire map. It is also the last photo before I started penning in stuff.

I am still early on in my penning in phase, so if there is anything you think I should change, please let me know.
As for my previous post, that is the city plan going forward, though there are still quite a few question marks on the map, so please let me know what is your thoughts.

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[XCali]

Ahoi!
Hope you all have been well.

Today I wanted to post my latest update where I had penned over most of the map. There are still questions hanging, however. So, I would like to ask your advice on a few things.

1: The name of the city is giving me a hard time. The twin river thing was just a place holder. I want something that has oomf but at the moment I am a bit stumped. Anyway, I did think of one so far, but I would like to here suggestions from you all too. Mine was Akker ?

Also, if you check my previous post, there was a label planning phase. The places with the question marks are stumping me at the moment. Just the one place on the cliff I have had some improvement on. Any ideas are welcome.

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[XCali]

Hi!

I started playing around with the style I want for this map. There is still some work left with the penning in, but playing around with it got a good look for me.
The name of the city is still hard to figure out.
Feedback is more than welcome.

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[XCali]

Heya!

I be back.

Okay, so today a lot was accomplished. First off, I added highlights, core shadows and cast shadows to the mountains. It came out quite well. I would like know what you all think of it.
Secondly, I added cast shadows to a few buildings, the wall and the cliffs to test things out. This is not a thing I have spent a huge load of times on in my previous maps, so it is still a learning process.
Thirdly, I added a toned down water color to the map.
Also, I added a little fun signature thing up top left.
The trees are still in the planning phase for those wondering about the blank spaces inside the city.

Anyway, I really would like to hear what you all are thinking. Do you like the direction I'm going with the style?

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[Adfor]

Ahhh this gets more and more impressive as you continue to add details! Now that the water is colored and the mountains shaded you can really see how the city sits. Very nice work!

[XCali]

Ahhh this gets more and more impressive as you continue to add details! Now that the water is colored and the mountains shaded you can really see how the city sits. Very nice work!

Hehe, thank you!
It came out better than I hoped. This was the first time I did top down mountains and so I was a bit nervous. But, the shading and the highlights really made it pop.
Just interest sake, what do you think I should name the city?

[Adfor]

Hehe, thank you!
It came out better than I hoped. This was the first time I did top down mountains and so I was a bit nervous. But, the shading and the highlights really made it pop.
Just interest sake, what do you think I should name the city?

The dark complexion it has going on makes my think of a desert port city, though I'd have to brainstorm a bit over a name, but I imagine is would end in -port. I'll get back with you on some names soon!

Edit: How about Solaceport!