[Wilshire]

I didn't think so.


Doing the forests I'm sure is quite the task. Lots of vague references to get through, and then you've got all the different types of forests, and densities. Evergreens in the north, redwoods in the Mop, some other kinds in other places... what a pain.

[Triskele]

Which map?

Are there any major differences from the 4109 map and the map for AE?
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No.  Just saying I like Somn's one in reply 63 with the colors and icons added. 

[mrganondorf]

Not much, mostly text sizing.  Marrow would be added, maybe some icons would change.  Still working out logistics of forests... ugh.

Somna, when you are done, i want to print it up in poster size!

[Kellais]

Doing the forests I'm sure is quite the task. Lots of vague references to get through, and then you've got all the different types of forests, and densities. Evergreens in the north, redwoods in the Mop, some other kinds in other places... what a pain.

Not necessarily. On maps one does abstract often. So if the mapper does not feel like doing a dozen different treeforms, he can also just go with one treeform and anyone looking at the map will understand that it just signifies "there is a forest".

But true, if you want to distinguish between coniferous forests and deciduous forest and maybe even also rain/tropical forests, than you have a bit more to do

[Wilshire]

Yeah I know, I was being cheeky

[Wilshire]

Somna, when you are done, i want to print it up in poster size!

I almost did it on version 1. Glad I waited. Can't decide how big to make it though.

[Somnambulist]

Adding fuel to the fire.  The map I posted online is smaller than the full res version by half.  Actual size at 300dpi is 31 inches  x  25.25 inches (9300 x 7575 pixels), at about 10.5MB.  I'll probably make that available after...  well, just after.

As for the forests, I already created an amalgamated graphic with three tree types (conifer, oak, juniper).  Not that I'm some kind of tree expert or anything, but I liked the way they look together at differing heights, widths and colors.  Some dendrologist somewhere probably just died a little inside.  However, to avoid doing different types of forests in various climates, that was my happy medium.

[Wilshire]

31x25 is wonderful. I think the entire wall behind my computer would look nice...

Some dendrologist somewhere probably just died a little inside. 

[Somnambulist]

Screenshot of forests in progress.

[Somnambulist]

So, the forests.  My file (sans forests) was about 150mb.  Today I added to what I did yesterday, so forests cover Meorn Empire, Thunyerus, parts of Galeoth and a little bit of Ce Tydonn.  New file size: 460mb.  Damn detailed trees.  At this rate, my file will be well over a gig, and my machine will go nova.  I can actually hear the fan (which I normally cannot).  I think I figured a work-around, which will involve templates, multiple files and post-production in Photoshop.  I think it'll be worth it, though.  That is all.

[Kellais]

Somna, that looks awesome.

As to the file size ... that is perfectly normal for PSD-files of big maps...on cartographers guild, there are guys that have files of several gigabyte. I hope you can work with it because it will totally be worth it.

And thanks for taking up my suggestion, Somna. It's highly appreciated and i am sure i will love the map even more.

[Madness]

Getting more notorious, Somnambulist.

A superb map of Earwa from Scott Bakker's PRINCE OF NOTHING

[Wilshire]

Getting more notorious, Somnambulist.

A superb map of Earwa from Scott Bakker's PRINCE OF NOTHING

Awww yeah. Looks like Adam Whitehead did his research as well. Some of his descriptions seemed pulled, at least in spirit, directly form this and other conversations that have been had along the way. Very cool.


Also, from the comments

Cursed Armada said...
Awesome. I just ordered a bumper sticker that reads, "Read R. Scott Bakker" I do my part to try and spread the word

Brilliant. Might have to get me some of those.

[Somnambulist]

Kellais:  That's good to know.  Those peeps must have much better systems than mine.    My workaround seems to be viable.  I've 'forested' about half the map now in bits and pieces.  Kinda tedious, though!  I thought the hills and mountains were time-consuming...

Madness:  Whoa!  That's pretty cool.  Thanks for sharing it.

Wilshire:  Yeah, that's what I was thinking, too.  He encapsulated our discussions pretty well.

[Kellais]

Cool! Good to see you get some recognition for this work of love, Somna.

Oh and i found the one commenter hilarious that thinks that a reread would not be as good....especially since he read Scott the first time when he was in highschool...lol. I'm sure he would be able to see so much more now (apparently 10 years later).