Map for Skyrim and Morrowind

[GOOGLEPOX]

I recently made two basic maps: One for Skyrim and one for Morrowind, and i was wondering If anyone wants to draw furhter, giving them cities, mountains, and roads.
Thanks
http://i40.tinypic.com/jigcoy.jpg - Morrowind
http://i42.tinypic.com/2ltq9hw.jpg - Skyrim

Yes I know the names on the Skyrim map look terrible, but that can be easily fixed.

[Lady Nerevar]

i might as well say this here: your maps are sloppy, and fixing them would take as much work as just making a new one. if map making is something that interest you, i suggest you go all the way and make a great map.

-edges between textures are clearly visible. either use the clone tool and/or blend them using opaque erasers, etc.
-outlines are not smooth, often ends/beginnings can be seen. they are also not the right color, don't have the darkening effect, and don't have that distinctive 3D effect around province borders.
-textures don't go all the way to the lines, or go over the lines.
-textures are repeated (tiled) obviously. use more source textures, copy less distinctive areas, and flip some samples.
-the text is different sizes and still has the texture from the old maps. download the appropriate font (it might actually already be on the CD).

besides that, a lot of beth's effects were achieved through blending modes. with a little experimentation you can get very similar results. additionally, you might want to create some of your own textures for unique terrain (like skyrim's snowy expanses or morrowind's ash deserts).

[GOOGLEPOX]

Sloppy? Sorry but that's kinda mean, dont you think? I mean, Im new to this, and I thought they were pretty good for being a newbie in Photoshop. Couldn't you have worded it better? Maybe Im just taking it personally.

[Lady Nerevar]

how would you prefer i phrase it?

[Zurke]

Hi Googlepox

Please take any comments as opinion. Everyone has one and some are harsher than others. Looking at your maps I thought they were a decent first draft for someone not experienced in that area. I could not do better

Take opinion for what it is worth and move on. Don't let it discourage you. Even the master map makers started somewhere

Have a great day
Charles

[morcroft]

Hi Googlepox
I think you'll find LadyN calls 'em how she sees 'em. And if you grow a thicker skin and listen to what she says - she's usually right.