I don't know if I should add cities, was thinking of adding 2 cities one the capital and another in Transilvania.
I don't want them to ruin the gameplay, not sure if I should add any. I could add major cities (for people to hold) and they could be in: Ilfov - Muntenia Cluj - Transilvania Constanta ...
I am using Photoshop. I don't have a lot of experience in graphics design so I cannot create a Lord of the Rings map with graphics but simple ones, like this one. I don't have the skill to create a geographical map either.
I will redo the colors and names of course but ...
One more thing: since this is my first map, I would like making it for a classical game, that was my original intention. If this map works out good, I can make others with spices and whatever else might be interesting. But for the moment, I'm a fan of classical games and would like for me and others ...
Personally, I would prefer not to have impassables because I don't want this map to be like NYC ( noone eliminated, everyone has atleast 1 territory, and there are stacks of 30-40 troops on entry points, noone attacked for the last 3 rounds) basically a stalemate.
Oh yes.. you're right... I need 8 players at the beginning.. I don't want to give too much advantage to the one player that ends up in corner right while the others fight each other..
In that case they will start randomly on the map (the 8 players) (?)
I was thinking to let the players start in the regions with 2 territories (e.g. Banat, Crisana.. etc there are 5 of those) and then they move their way into the center.
I was also thinking to give +1 bonus to these regions (the start zones) then +4 to ...
Edit: I started work recently and have a very hard time finishing the map. Does anyone want to offer his/her help to take-over the project and finish the map? It will look very nice at the end! The project is in Photoshop. If someone is brave enough, pls contact me and I will pass you the Photoshop ...