New map designs

[graphite]

As the devs have stated that they are going to add more ports, I spent time over the weekend playing around with some new map designs for community maps until the release of the in-game map.

 

For these versions I’m using digital elevation models from the NASA/JPL Shuttle Radar Topography Mission.  This gives me the option to refine the maps via mudbox and world machine, for perhaps doing a final port into the Unity 3D engine, for true 3D maps down the line.

 

As always, any thoughts or feedback appreciated.

 

 

[graphite]

For those that prefer color maps

 

 

[yamms]

I like the sepia. For my taste, there is a bit too much glow around shoreline. Is that to mimic bathymetric data?

[Henry d'Esterre Darby]

Agreed with the glow being too much. I like the overall effect though!

[Ned Loe]

Try this:

 

http://www.cartographersguild.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14320&d=1245557518

 

or this:

 

http://www.cartographersguild.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=19894&d=1262251614

[yamms]

these are great.

[graphite]

Had some time over the weekend, so played around with a new map design ... again lol. Still a WIP, need to finish the rivers and put in roads. Nearly dragged out the graphics tablet to start work on a hand painted version, but got distracted as always, {I'm so easily distracted guys}

 

Thanks for the links wind ... tbh was just trying to avoid the work lol 

 

 

Cheers all