A map I worked up that I'm proud of

der_kluge · Jul 16, 2003

Alsih2o showed me how to do a google image search (when I asked about finding maps on the internet). You can go to google, and click on the images tab, and then type in a criteria. I found this map by typing in "island map".

der_kluge · Jul 16, 2003

Then, by using my 733t Windows "Paint" skillz, I was able to transform it into this. (yes, it took quite a bit of time, but was worth it)

der_kluge · Jul 16, 2003

As you can see, I filled in the valley with various shades of green, and also included a lake in the center, and several rivers. I also slightly increased the size of the small island in the SE corner.

And then finally, I added in some gridlines to produce the finished product.

der_kluge · Jul 16, 2003

Another map of Oahu, Hawaii that I had showed a scale of 10 miles being equal to almost half the distance across the entire island. So, by placing a grid on it, I effectively changed the scale from a tiny little thing, to an entire continent. The "hills" of Oahu suddenly became vast expanses of mountains as well.

KnowTheToe · Jul 16, 2003

What a good idea for making maps and excellent execution.

der_kluge · Jul 17, 2003

Thanks! Removing all the streets, the city names, and the white dots was labor-intensive, but was worth it!

alsih2o · Jul 17, 2003

looking good die kluge! now, are you gonan go back and add cities and such? let us know as you make even more progress.

der_kluge · Jul 18, 2003

What I was planning on doing was to do a large zoomed-in picture of each square on the grid (at least the relevant ones) and place numbers so that I knew where the interesting locations where.

This is actually a lost continent (think Isle of Dread, 'cept larger) so there aren't any major cities or trade routes. There are abandoned ruins, and dungeon locations, however.

alsih2o · Jul 19, 2003

die_kluge said:
What I was planning on doing was to do a large zoomed-in picture of each square on the grid (at least the relevant ones) and place numbers so that I knew where the interesting locations where.

that is so cool it hurts. i wanna see that one