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Post by KEYOGI »

Ok, I've been following this thread closely for the last couple of days. The map has come a long way since your first draft, but there are still some things that concern me or could use some improvement.

It might just be me, but I'm not a fan of the bright lime green continent you have at the bottom of the map. It stands out quite a lot in relation to the other continent colours.

Partly to do with your choice of colours, partly to do with texture... I don't like how the textures look on this map. It appears as if you have a uniform texture across the map, but it is hard to tell because it is quite strong in some areas and not visible in others. I'd look at toning down the texture so it appears more consistent across the whole map. Unless you have some sort of attachment to the water texture, I'd look into a new one there was well. :wink:

Your font is quite large, which is a good thing, it makes it easier to read. You could probably get away with a smaller size font though, especially considering this is the smaller map (I presume). This would free up some space and reduce some of the overlapping.

I'm going to have to say that your continent borders are a mess. Your territory borders seem fine, but the continent borders are of various thickness all over the map. Just look at Paris/Eure for an example.

I have other things to comment on, but I don't want to overwhelm you... or write a novel. :wink:

Last thing I will mention for now is the scope of the map itself. I agree with some of the others that Corse is out of place. I think you could solve this by "zooming out" and giving yourself enough room to have the island in its actual geographical location. If this is too much to ask, I would much prefer to see the island in it's correct orientation. :)
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Post by Ruben Cassar »

luckiekevin wrote:the fighter jets don't work.. what do they have to do with France? they are American. Why not incorporate something French? Or something relative to French Military?


I have already pointed that out in a post that I posted twice in this thread and which seems to have been ignored.

However I am going to give him another idea. Use a hot air balloon instead of the planes.

They were invented in France by the Montgolfier brothers and they are very err...French! :) Here is an image of the one they created which you can use in your map:

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Post by spinwizard »

cool i will try 2 sift through the comments and make a large update
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Post by spinwizard »

that balloon is the wrong perspective. have u got 1 that is from above?
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Post by Ruben Cassar »

spinwizard wrote:that balloon is the wrong perspective. have u got 1 that is from above?


Do a search on google for Montgolfier and look for pictures. I am sure you will find more images of their famous balloon.

Edit: Btw why is it in the wrong perspective?
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Post by spinwizard »

i need 1 form above 4 it 2 work...i will try this 1

ps i liked the jets
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Post by spinwizard »

update 17-
added new colours/ textures
new sea colour/tezture
smaller names
no fighter planes
added the balloon (i don't like it)
new clearer borders


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what do u think?
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Post by cairnswk »

SpinWizard...u could really stir things up...put an image of the Statue of LIberty there. The French gave to the USA as a present. :twisted:
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cairnswk wrote:SpinWizard...u could really stir things up...put an image of the Statue of LIberty there. The French gave to the USA as a present. :twisted:


any non political comments on the map?
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Post by nagerous »

hey I preferred the old legend with the woody background :(
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Post by Guiscard »

The jets looked way better than the balloon. Could you not try the Dassault Rafale or something? Specifically French.
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Guiscard wrote:The jets looked way better than the balloon. Could you not try the Dassault Rafale or something? Specifically French.


i agree there
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Post by Ruben Cassar »

Well you could always use some French jets. But the Montgolfier balloon is something typically French and more picturesque. I mean this is France...la plus belle France.

France is not about crude power...it's about beauty, aesthetics, la joie de vivre.

What I would do is make like three balloons instead of one and use a top down perspective as you suggested. I would also add Marianne (the national symbol of the French republic) somewhere.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne

I don't know if others share my views...but I am passionate about France. ;)
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Post by Lone.prophet »

what is it with putting things on it when it does look good already?

and what is that black box around the island?
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Post by spinwizard »

Lone.prophet wrote:what is it with putting things on it when it does look good already?

and what is that black box around the island?


it is because corse is not actualy there (much lower and i different direction but ppl wanted me 2 add it...

oh and thanks 4 the complement btw
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different planes as this is all u r complaining about, they r french
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Post by Ruben Cassar »

Hmm did you at least consider my previous post?

Anyway new planes are a bit too blurred...
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yes i did consider it and i am looking 4 traditional images
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Post by spinwizard »

any1 got a comment?
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Post by mibi »

the relief for the water texture is too high.
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Post by Wisse »

can you make the white continent a bit more gray so it isn't shiny?
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Too bright, and what point have these birds in corner?
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Post by ga7 »

Heheh funny to see my department surrounded by mountains :lol:
I think you should just put off the planes and replace them with a barrel or a bottle of wine. It would look far more french :P
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Post by Ruben Cassar »

ga7 wrote:Heheh funny to see my department surrounded by mountains :lol:
I think you should just put off the planes and replace them with a barrel or a bottle of wine. It would look far more french :P


I already gave him some alternate ideas. Hopefully he will follow the suggestions that people have already given him and then ask for more!
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Post by sam_levi_11 »

i like the silver colour, dont change it
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