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    There are a lot of layers and colors interacting so my advice would be to make a duplicate of the Base layer, move it to the top, set the fill to 0, and then add a stroke layer style.
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    That still creates that bothersome overlay instead of a proper stroke.

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    If it's on the very top of the layer stack there should be no interference whatsoever since there are no other layers above it. My only guess is that the base layer has a bit of blur to it and not precise and crisp.
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    I don't think there's any blur, since I don't remember the tutorial requiring such... Anyway, I probably botched something along the way. It's not a big deal at any rate.

    I've been tinkering with the ocean layer and derivatives, making it darker and more ocean-like. In addition to that and testing with less opaque (and extended) shelves, I fiddled with patterns to try and give the surface some texture. The latter's more apparent on lighter areas of the water. I don't know if it should be that way, realistically, but here's the result...

    EDIT: Added a tiny bevel effect on the shores on the second picture, to detach the land a wee bit further from the ocean.
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    As to patterns, it all depends on the blend mode and/or opacity of the pattern affecting things below it and whatever may be above it affecting it. Bottom line - yes patterns may look odd at times with my style because I don't use them very much.
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    Great tutorial, I find some new things for myself. Keep it coming (new awesome map-making secrets).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ascension View Post
    Lemme know if you have any problems
    I tried the "borders-part" of this tutorial to get some nice-looking borders on my map, but after all that marking and deleting...nothing! What gives? I dont know how to explain more, I did all the steps and I filled each one with white. Didnt want different colors, but nothings there when i link and merge.

    I'd apreciate any help, any atall.
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    I'll need a screenshot to diagnose.
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    My second attempt at a map. My first being from Tears tutorial, which was a big help in getting me more aquainted with the PS ins and outs.

    My map.

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    I don't know why, but I just keep messing up somewhere along the line. It seems like I have too many layers, or something. I've included a video that mostly goes step by step so you can let me know what I did wrong. I stop when I get to the colour gradient, since its way too disastrous to continue.

    http://youtu.be/WYDMGXZr0LM

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