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Author:  Neil of Erk [ June 16th, 2010, 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Map in Progress
I'm creating this map for the world my serial fiction, which will accompany Journey of a World Builder.

Note 1: A black circle. The vague beginning concept for the continent.

Note 2: Another circle. More interesting. After forming this circle, I added arrows pointing inward on any dents in the circle, and arrows pointing out wherever the circle went away from the center.

Note 3: You can see that I followed the arrows fairly well, exaggerating the features of the circle. I added another set of arrows, on some points I wasn't satisfied with.

Note 4: This can be considered the first "draft" of the concept. It has the basic essence. I placed some arrows on one point that was still to bland for me. Then, I added a grid, dividing the continent into four sections. I was going to scale up the model so that it consumed an entire sheet of paper. The grids help keep the general scale.

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I will post the next map later today. I went to a lot of trouble to scan this map, and I don't quite feel like going through it again, yet.
Author:  robynwaltz [ June 17th, 2010, 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Map in Progress
Cool technique! I look forward to seeing the map's progress. :)
Author:  Neil of Erk [ June 17th, 2010, 5:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Map in Progress
Here is the next step. I used the lines through the middle to keep the scale, and then I decided on the North-South angles.

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Author:  Whythawye [ June 19th, 2010, 1:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Map in Progress
Looking good for starters! Is this the only continent?
Author:  Neil of Erk [ June 20th, 2010, 10:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Map in Progress
Sir Emeth Mimetes wrote:
Looking good for starters! Is this the only continent?


I believe it will be. The other side of the globe is simply covered with islands, but those are more difficult to map at this scale.
Author:  Whythawye [ June 20th, 2010, 10:35 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Map in Progress
Neil of Erk wrote:
Sir Emeth Mimetes wrote:
Looking good for starters! Is this the only continent?


I believe it will be. The other side of the globe is simply covered with islands, but those are more difficult to map at this scale.


I see, that sounds fun. :)

I would suggest drawing flow lines to guide the creation of the islands in a more organized and artistic disorder. Just a tip.
Author:  Neil of Erk [ August 2nd, 2010, 6:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Map in Progress
Sir Emeth Mimetes wrote:
Neil of Erk wrote:
Sir Emeth Mimetes wrote:
Looking good for starters! Is this the only continent?


I believe it will be. The other side of the globe is simply covered with islands, but those are more difficult to map at this scale.


I see, that sounds fun. :)

I would suggest drawing flow lines to guide the creation of the islands in a more organized and artistic disorder. Just a tip.


I've tried that several times, and I've been unhappy with my flow lines for the most part. But, it will get where it needs to be.
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