(WIP) Arch City of Nessa'Mor

[Mouse]

Well...

I did an awful lot of messing around, and got nowhere fast, so I decided to do a very plain and simple circle design that might sort of look a bit like a huge rivet holding the frame together... or... something.

*apologetic smile*

Not very artistic, and you don't have to use it or anything.

Its just an idea for you

[XCali]

Well...

I did an awful lot of messing around, and got nowhere fast, so I decided to do a very plain and simple circle design that might sort of look a bit like a huge rivet holding the frame together... or... something.

*apologetic smile*

Not very artistic, and you don't have to use it or anything.

Its just an idea for you

Hehehe, I know how you feel. I also got nowhere fast with that one.
But, you actually did something cool here, so naturally I tried it out. Though, I do need your feedback on whether the original look or this one wins out?



Super thanks regardeless. It is still a cool idea. You are awesome.

[Mouse]

Well I like it a lot better than I thought I would before I saw it on the map.

If you want to change it at all, or make your own version please don't mind me.

I think if anything I made it a little on the dark side overall, but I don't think its a simple case of just making the whole thing a bit lighter because that would make the lighter parts stand out too much against the rest of the pattern.

Have a go yourself, and see if you can't make something even better than that.

All I used was a plain background of the darker colour that I sponged some of the lighter colour over to give it a mottled effect, and then I dabbed the centre with various different circular brushes on several different semi-transparent layers above that.

And thanks for the praise

[XCali]

Well I like it a lot better than I thought I would before I saw it on the map.

If you want to change it at all, or make your own version please don't mind me.

I think if anything I made it a little on the dark side overall, but I don't think its a simple case of just making the whole thing a bit lighter because that would make the lighter parts stand out too much against the rest of the pattern.

Have a go yourself, and see if you can't make something even better than that.

All I used was a plain background of the darker colour that I sponged some of the lighter colour over to give it a mottled effect, and then I dabbed the centre with various different circular brushes on several different semi-transparent layers above that.

And thanks for the praise

If, and I say IF I happen to make something better by some chance, I'll switch it out. But for now I'm quite happy with the look. So, thank you. Symmetrical stuff like that is definitely still a struggle for me. But I'm starting to see the light.

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Okay, back to what is necessary still... I'm trying to think about what would be cool to add to that open space to the left.(Down from the lighthouse)
I've tried drawing a skeleton of a boatyard, but I felt meh about it. I also drew an old wreckage. But, I'm a bit in the air about what would look cool but work there. Any suggestions?

[Mouse]

Ask yourself if you really need to fill it

Don't answer straight away. Have a think about it overnight, and look at it again with fresh eyes in the morning

[XCali]

A very valid question.

Then again I did plan to place something there for a veeeeery long time. hehe. But it's still a good question

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Okay, today I made a whole slew of changes.
I was bugged with the cliff point, so I changed it. Then, I added a lot of extra shading to the cliff and a darker edge to the grass. Also, I've added special buildings.
For this, I thought 'gathering points' would be a decent addition. So check it out.
(I'll add a file with the different types of gathering point concepts, just for if the round one doesn't work.)



the choice I had for the gathering point building


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Now, this is important. Other than maybe a compass rose, I don't know what else there is that needs attention badly. Any suggestions from the community?

P.S.
My attempts so far with a compass rose had been less than satisfying. So anything pointing in the right direction would be VERY welcome.

EDIT: Case and point. This is the best compass rose I've done,

Doesn't scream epic if you ask me. Hehe

[XCali]

Hi!

Okay, so this is officially the last few posts of final touches.

So be sure to tell me now if something needs a changing.

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These are two versions with only the smaller roads changed, the scroll and the text.

First one up is TEXT with solid lining,


The second TEXT with a black glow,


Any preferences in that regard?


EDIT: Oh! And I changed the compass a little and placed it on the grass.

[Mouse]

Both look fantastic - finished even?

The one with the black glow is fractionally clearer

There's only one thing that's catching my eye, and that's the title. Do you think it would look better if it was centred?

Please don't change it just because I noticed it - I'm only asking the question

[XCali]

Tried it,



But frankly, the way the map flows, it doesn't fit as well that way, in my opinion. So, for now at least, I don't think I'm going that direction.
I will think on it though.
I can always change it if enough people think that way too.

Okay, I'm starting up my finished map thread. In 3...
2...
1...

[Mouse]

Ah no.

I meant centred text within the square of the banner - leaving the banner where it was.

Sorry I should have been more clear about what I meant! Doh!

Centred text like the middle example below - that was all, but don't worry about it or anything



Definitely don't worry about it - You aren't the first, and you won't be the last to find my suggestions confusing! LOL!