OpenGeofiction
Thought it’d be worthwhile that whilst I participate in the Mapper’s Challenge (for those who missed Luciano’s post) I do somewhat regular updates as a way to introduce myself to the diary, and get some feedback and suggestions. So here it is;
First an introduction to Tierajas-Verdese, it’s a country on the Liberian Peninsula between Baldoria and Hav. It’s main cultures are a mix of Spanish-colonialism and a Hindi-Bangladeshi culture called the Pavparvati.
Now onto the challenge itself. I am working the rural areas around the foothills of the most western mountain range in the country, in the map is everything I have right now (though it may already be updated when you read this).
So what do you all think? Good start to it? Good progress? Any tips you feel can help any?
Discussion
Comment from clik on 11 October 2016 at 19:38
This place is getting really interesting ! :) I like that kind of very detailed mapping and we can really have a good idea of the terrain. It’s also interesting how the villages and hamlets are linked with tracks, it creates a great atmosphere.
I think the river is too wide (100m) after only a 10/15km course.
Can’t think of anything more, it’s a great start !
Comment from Luciano on 12 October 2016 at 00:52
I’m very impressed. This is exactly what I had in mind in making the challenge.
I also really like your concept of Spanish+Bengali hybrid - although rooted in “real world” it’s a fictional combination, that opens up possibilities… I suppose I like it because it’s one of the few projects I’ve seen here on OGF that has any similarities to my Ardisphere project (Spanish+Korean+NativeAmerican).
I can see the influence of the Brahmaputra delta region in your work. I think clik’s point about river width is relevant, but if the Tirra at Tharashi is still roughly sea level, it might still be plausible. As soon as it becomes a mountain stream, however, it would be at most 2-3m wide, given its total length.
Comment from Ūdilugbulgidħū on 12 October 2016 at 08:46
Great mapping, very realistic! Only I would say, try to use relations rather than polygons, for the river at least; in the long run it will make it both easier to map and more visually pleasing. I understand it takes a while to learn, but practice and it will pay dividends.
One additional point on the river - I like the ‘edges’ but perhaps a wetland tag would be more appropriate than a bare rock tag? If the river is slow moving, there might be sand or shingle bars, or natural=wetland near the banks. But if you envisage it as rock, I guess that how it is.
Comment from Demuth on 13 October 2016 at 06:49
Looking good!