[Abandoned] - Portugal Gfx Revamp

[ManBungalow]

I approve of this, and already prefer the update.

However, I think you're missing some impassables in the very centre of the map around that blue bonus.

[gimil]

I approve of this, and already prefer the update.

However, I think you're missing some impassables in the very centre of the map around that blue bonus.

Yes I am I intending on getting back to them at some point

[gimil]

How about classic Risk-type territories? You know, instead of black/dark lines separating territories, separate them by differences in lightness, in a mosaic like thing...

The map is small enough, with few enough bonuses and territories, that you could probably pull it off... I think it could work for the map.

Sorry natty, I don't understand?

This is the best image I could find

Sorry natty, that look would move away from what I want from the map.

[gimil]

Update time!

Click image to enlarge.

Done:
-Changed Alentejo bonus back to 6
-Changed the territory font to something the fits inside more territories.
-Added the Ilhas to the minimap

TODO/Areas for discussion:
-More discussion on map orientation needed.
-What to do with dead space (if orientation changes this may not be an issue).
-Add impassables.
-Add a neutral to one of the Algarve terrs (is this 100% a good idea?).

[Victor Sullivan]

You're missing Ilhas' bonus on the minimap.

-Sully

[gimil]

You're missing Ilhas' bonus on the minimap.

-Sully

Cheers vicky! Has been updated and will be posted in the next draft.

[DiM]

what's wrong with the font? some letters are smaller than others. the r,n,v,u,t are very small. disturbingly small.

[gimil]

what's wrong with the font? some letters are smaller than others. the r,n,v,u,t are very small. disturbingly small.

Yeah I know. Its a bit quirky but I like it.

[koontz1973]

what's wrong with the font? some letters are smaller than others. the r,n,v,u,t are very small. disturbingly small.

Yeah I know. Its a bit quirky but I like it.

Glad it is you. Cannot think of a new map maker getting away with a font like that.
It is very nice but it plays games with the eyes.

[koontz1973]

Orientation, why not try it and see if you like it. If you do not then end of subject, if you think it might work, post a draft for us to look at.
Dead space - you have the skills, why not give it a nice land look.
About the neutral, I bloody hate them, please do not add one. Let the luck of the drop be enough.

[gimil]

what's wrong with the font? some letters are smaller than others. the r,n,v,u,t are very small. disturbingly small.

Yeah I know. Its a bit quirky but I like it.

Glad it is you. Cannot think of a new map maker getting away with a font like that.
It is very nice but it plays games with the eyes.

Really? Is it that bad?

Does anyone else think is also?

[gimil]

Orientation, why not try it and see if you like it. If you do not then end of subject, if you think it might work, post a draft for us to look at.
Dead space - you have the skills, why not give it a nice land look.
About the neutral, I bloody hate them, please do not add one. Let the luck of the drop be enough.

The thing is 'just trying' it is alot of work in itself. I don't want to go through it that just to see, I need to be sure it is a good investment of my (limited) time. I don't mind doing it if there is a decent consensus.

[natty dread]

One thing I don't like about the visual style of this map is the high brightness of the ocean. It's disturbing somehow, I think the map would look loads better with a darker ocean. Maybe bring it on the same level of luminosity as the neutral land area.

And yeah, that font must go... territory names need to be written with a clear, easy-to-read font, not something that looks like leetspeak.

[gimil]

One thing I don't like about the visual style of this map is the high brightness of the ocean. It's disturbing somehow, I think the map would look loads better with a darker ocean. Maybe bring it on the same level of luminosity as the neutral land area.

I shall play with the saturation and tones to see what I can come up with.

And yeah, that font must go... territory names need to be written with a clear, easy-to-read font, not something that looks like leetspeak.

Yeah, people ain't digging this font. I shall have to find another.

[gimil]

Here you are:

Click image to enlarge.

Done:
-Changed tone of the ocean
-Tried another, less quirky font.

TODO/Areas for discussion:
-More discussion on map orientation needed.
-What to do with dead space (if orientation changes this may not be an issue).
-Add impassables.
-Add a neutral to one of the Algarve terrs (is this 100% a good idea?).