tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post9191036637763509015..comments2023-10-14T03:58:59.333-06:00Comments on The Tao of D&D: Re-MappingAlexis Smolenskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-74528379274663910982012-06-01T01:11:11.198-06:002012-06-01T01:11:11.198-06:00I feel the top one gives a sense of "oldness&...I feel the top one gives a sense of "oldness". The muted colors and the font makes me think of dwarven kings and game of thrones. The same muted colors and the way rivers and oceans have the same color, also gives a measure of realness to the map. Like its a satellite photo, with the names and borders placed on top.<br /><br />The bottom one seems more like a map I might find in an Atlas. Bright colors, easy to see borders, uninspiring font (IMHO).<br /><br />All in all, I prefer the top one.The Rubberduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585052552943070379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-26634764628883961332012-05-31T23:18:49.213-06:002012-05-31T23:18:49.213-06:00At a glance, the new map doesn't appear to con...At a glance, the new map doesn't appear to convey the same information as the original. Something like the sense of the underlying geography (ie: the river valleys) has been partially lost?<br /><br />But I'll echo what Andrej said about the inland waters, and add that adjusting the hue or tone of the deepest green hexes might give you some satisfaction.biopunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11614894519622906554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-26290535262516442382012-05-31T12:31:41.252-06:002012-05-31T12:31:41.252-06:00The blue used for inland bodies of water is not to...The blue used for inland bodies of water is not to my liking on the new maps when compared to old. It's too... blue. But the rest of it looks fine. I really like what appears to be a new font used for the region titles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-81812424781946740562012-05-31T10:24:57.348-06:002012-05-31T10:24:57.348-06:00Sorry Ark. You can get a better look at the old c...Sorry Ark. You can get a better look at the old copy here:<br /><br />http://www.thesameuniversewiki.org/B%2001%20-%20Lofoten.ashxAlexis Smolenskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10539170107563075967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-22650964884485410512012-05-31T09:18:53.970-06:002012-05-31T09:18:53.970-06:00It's probably just human nature. I'd vent...It's probably just human nature. I'd venture to guess that it's the change itself you find disagreeable, in which case, over time, you'll become accustomed to it.Dave Cesaranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01454928720043301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871409676946408069.post-10301020726816386422012-05-31T09:12:16.227-06:002012-05-31T09:12:16.227-06:00I'd say that the bottom map looks better. The...I'd say that the bottom map looks better. The colors flow better, one into another. the top has those abrupt dark grey hexes which are somewhat jarring in comparison. And the organe borders, yeah, they pop out a heck of a lot better.<br /><br />I would guess, however, that the top map, it's easier to determine the type of hex against a key, due to the more abrupt color transitions, but I can't quite tell due to the sizing.<br /><br />- ArkArkheinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04197738947435750745noreply@blogger.com