(WIP) Arch City of Nessa'Mor

[XCali]

Hi, everyone!

Today there are many changes. Though some are smaller than others.

1. Lighthouse fire.
1b -Experimental-added the highlight for the light cast by said fire.

2. 2 sets of new buildings. 1 set closer to the lighthouse and the other closer to the back. Storehouses and the like.

3. Jetty number 2. Also, I tried to add an underwater effect for that jetty. Also, do you think that jetty needs a building too?

4. I tried out smaller roads. Just a start.

5. Small quality of life things. Would be hard to spot, so I'm just saying there are some small changes.

6. Super experimental. Tried out a jagged rock in the ocean. Can it work(with some tweaking of course)? Or is it too much?

[Mouse]

Its all looking good, XCali

Keep up the good work

[XCali]

Its all looking good, XCali

Keep up the good work

Even the jagged rock in the ocean? Hmm, *scratches head* color me surprised.

[XCali]

Hi everyone,

I had trouble with the internet the last few days. But here is my next update.

There are quite a few changes.

I added a recommissioned fort that became an inn. I am looking for advice on the name for such a structure. For now, I've come up with "The Watchers' Inn" or "Old Fort Inn".
With that came a road, though the perspective looked odd so I... messed about to get it to fit in...
I added a building to the other jetty, dressed up the top grass and also the jagged rock in the ocean. A name suggestion for the rock would be welcome.

Further on, I tried the 'Duralith' font for most of the names. Still experimental.

I think the big things I need to figure out now is the small roads between the buildings, the wells and what needs to be placed in the small courtyards between the buildings. And ... the border... My first ever border for a map...
Any suggestions are more than welcome, really.

So, tell me what you all think.



P.S.
I'm just throwing it out there. I am gearing up towards the last WIP somewhere before I post it as a finished map. So if there is ANYTHING you want me to completely change, or tweak, or whatever, now is the time to tell me.
And as always, thank you all soooooo much for all the feedback. (And special heartfelt thanks to Mouse, for her many and truly helpful contributions. )

[Mouse]

Oh Xcali! I'm not that great, but thanks all the same - appreciated

I'm really rubbish at names myself, so I'm afraid you are going to have to pick one yourself, or wait for someone else to suggest one

Its all looking pretty splendid. I only have two questions:

1. Where does the waterfall end? It seems to go deeper than the ocean, but that can't be right... can it?

2. Are you going to blend the road together a bit more where the road down the cliff meets the road at the bottom of the cliff? the bottom one is quite a lot darker than the top one.

[XCali]

Oh Xcali! I'm not that great, but thanks all the same - appreciated

I'm really rubbish at names myself, so I'm afraid you are going to have to pick one yourself, or wait for someone else to suggest one

Its all looking pretty splendid. I only have two questions:

1. Where does the waterfall end? It seems to go deeper than the ocean, but that can't be right... can it?

2. Are you going to blend the road together a bit more where the road down the cliff meets the road at the bottom of the cliff? the bottom one is quite a lot darker than the top one.

Hehe, you are really helpful Mouse. This map wouldn't be nearly as good without your suggestions. So don't sell yourself short.

1. Hmmm, I thought it was clear the falls disappear into a hole in the rock. It makes me worry if that is not apparent. (It is something I would like as an adventure hook. A waterfal that turns into something like a subteranean waterfal.)(Do you think I should name the hole the waterfall disappears into also?)

2. Yup, the roads need a decent dose of TLC. I'll see what I can do.

What is your opinion on the water wells?

[Mouse]

I thought that was what the waterfall was doing, but I wasn't sure.

Its certainly a bit unusual, and nothing that could ever be real. It seems to strongly suggest a kind of hollow planet with a vast inner world. Is that what you are aiming for?

I'm sorry, I'm not really following you on the water wells. Where are they?

[XCali]

I thought that was what the waterfall was doing, but I wasn't sure.

Its certainly a bit unusual, and nothing that could ever be real. It seems to strongly suggest a kind of hollow planet with a vast inner world. Is that what you are aiming for?

I've seen it in photos before. In fact, I just googled it and immediately found something in the direction I'm thinking.

http://www.amazingplacesonearth.com/...ral-Bridge.jpg Natural-Bridge Waterfall

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...493aceb2fc.jpg

[Mouse]

I think the cave might be full of sea water so close to the shore, though ?

Don't worry - I wasn't attacking your idea, or anything. It just suggests to me that this is a hollow planet with an underworld. That's all

[XCali]

I think the cave might be full of sea water so close to the shore, though ?

Don't worry - I wasn't attacking your idea, or anything. It just suggests to me that this is a hollow planet with an underworld. That's all

Fair point. Unless the rock is extremely dense in that regard, which is not impossible, even though this is a fantasy setting.