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<blockquote data-quote="psyekl" data-source="post: 1645790" data-attributes="member: 21025"><p>Hand of Evil, if I misinterpret your response please correct me. Other readers: please keep those responses coming! I need them to fine-tune my book:</p><p></p><p>The fact that hand-drawn maps ARE art is the point. While computer-drawn maps are accurate and informative (then again so is any properly drawn map), the artistic maps are more able to encourage the imagination and "draw" the viewer into the setting (please note that I'm referring to fantasy or similar genres). Many maps I've seen drawn by computer are actually done because the creator has (admittedly) "no talent", and by using the computer they are able to produce a map of the quality and detail beyond what would have been possible otherwise. At the same time they're able to breathe "life" into their creation by giving it physical form (how omnipotent!). </p><p></p><p>Case in point: this map was drawn by my brother, who not only has absolutely NO artistic talent, but has HORRIBLE handwriting as well (ask him yourself, he'll agree with me!): <a href="http://www.patria.netfirms.com/page52.html" target="_blank">http://www.patria.netfirms.com/page52.html</a> </p><p>He made this map using the "paint" program...looks pretty decent, huh?</p><p></p><p>Now I'm not against using a computer to "cheat" by inserting text or color, but I think the actual detail of the map should be of an artistic style. In fact the maps I'm working on for a planned book are being drawn without any text at all, which will be added after they're scanned in.</p><p></p><p>While precise maps with every little detail labeled may be desired (or even necessary) for games like D20 Modern, Star Wars or a modern Call of Cthulhu game, for a fantasy setting it's just too much information and does nothing but "kill the mood". Part of the charm of fantasy gaming is it's "looseness" and the wonder of what's out there in those unnamed lands...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="psyekl, post: 1645790, member: 21025"] Hand of Evil, if I misinterpret your response please correct me. Other readers: please keep those responses coming! I need them to fine-tune my book: The fact that hand-drawn maps ARE art is the point. While computer-drawn maps are accurate and informative (then again so is any properly drawn map), the artistic maps are more able to encourage the imagination and "draw" the viewer into the setting (please note that I'm referring to fantasy or similar genres). Many maps I've seen drawn by computer are actually done because the creator has (admittedly) "no talent", and by using the computer they are able to produce a map of the quality and detail beyond what would have been possible otherwise. At the same time they're able to breathe "life" into their creation by giving it physical form (how omnipotent!). Case in point: this map was drawn by my brother, who not only has absolutely NO artistic talent, but has HORRIBLE handwriting as well (ask him yourself, he'll agree with me!): [url]http://www.patria.netfirms.com/page52.html[/url] He made this map using the "paint" program...looks pretty decent, huh? Now I'm not against using a computer to "cheat" by inserting text or color, but I think the actual detail of the map should be of an artistic style. In fact the maps I'm working on for a planned book are being drawn without any text at all, which will be added after they're scanned in. While precise maps with every little detail labeled may be desired (or even necessary) for games like D20 Modern, Star Wars or a modern Call of Cthulhu game, for a fantasy setting it's just too much information and does nothing but "kill the mood". Part of the charm of fantasy gaming is it's "looseness" and the wonder of what's out there in those unnamed lands... [/QUOTE]
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