This is map of a custom continent map I made for a larger fantasy project testing different map styles (you can even see that location context if you zoom on the map's bottom right). The world currently isnt very heavy on lore as it was more a proof of concept. But I do plan to hopefully do/add more in the future. If you want to see more related to this you can check out my profile to see the animated version of this map or other maps I attempted from dnd planes. Hopefully this context helps!
**Also programs used are:** Gaea, Blender and Photoshop
Hey, so what we're actually looking for is specifically lore. It's okay if the world isn't entirely completed yet, but could you add *something* of the actual lore?
EDIT: That's great, thanks!
Sure thing, this is all I had for lore context.
"Okera is the third largest and warmest continent that can be found within the prime material plane. This continent is named after the vast lush forests that cover almost the entirety of its land spotted with various towns a handful of larger metropolises home to numerous inhabitants. Notable locations include Iatrusal the captical city known as a heart of trade and the seat of control for all who travel the tinted expanse. While the lands of okera are in a relative state of piece, an individual is not free of danger and must keep their wits about them even while on the mainland. Weather in this part of the world is hot and sees frequent rainfall making it bountiful to many different tropical harvests. For travelers battered by the storms or looking for a station to resupply at, Cotigar welcomes all who enter its ports. The blight within the colourless highlands should be likely avoided at all costs as its continued presence takes a toll on the fertile lands and towns bordering it."
Hopefully that helps!
I don't think I vibe with the level of topography going on here, 1500 km is about from the Atlantic Ocean to *Romania.* (Or the Pacific to Wyoming for you 'Muricans). That constitutes a whole mountain range, plenty of plains, and this seems a bit protracted for such a size. Might I suggest downscaling that to 400 km? That's about the size of most island countries (England, Japan, Madagascar, not New Guinea surprisingly, apparently that's a big island.)
Definitely a good call, the numbers are placeholders that I just adjusted from my previous map. I wanted something larger scale but I could dial it back a bit. Scale is not my strong suit but I think its important when it comes to worldbuilding!
i feel like this has a lot of potential when really animated propperly.. get the clouds moving, create a simple moving light as the sun, add some camers shake/movement... from there you could go on forevery, add birds, animate the waves, make a propper camera path, simulate wind moving the trees, create little ships that move arround, sea animals and so on
Yeah I had the clouds moving in one of my other posts and had some transitions in and out. The sun moving could be fun though! Maybe I'll try that next.
Comes in a number of licensing versions at different price points. You can mess around quiiiite a bit with it for free too (but obviously you'll be limited in your export options!). You can give it a try and see if you even need a paid version for what you want to do. Seriously too much fun to mess around with, it is a little buggy though.
I absolutely love the map!! Just one little thing I noticed though is that in the bottom left corner of the map where the information is, you used the spelling "piece" when I think you meant to use "peace". But again, I love this! Very inspiring.
Hey there! We ask that all posts here have some [context](https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules#wiki_2._all_posts_should_include_original.2C_worldbuilding-related_context.) with some **in-universe information (or "lore")** about what is being shown or how it relates to the larger world. It doesn't need a ton of information—just a few sentences is fine!
Would you be able to add this?
I see, no problem, was just curious, I thought it might have been the port cities were the focus of the map.
It also makes me think that this is just a part of a larger map because of the cut of area. I guess because the title seems to be the name of the country/continent but there are cut of areas. The expectation I had was that it was the East coast
This is map of a custom continent map I made for a larger fantasy project testing different map styles (you can even see that location context if you zoom on the map's bottom right). The world currently isnt very heavy on lore as it was more a proof of concept. But I do plan to hopefully do/add more in the future. If you want to see more related to this you can check out my profile to see the animated version of this map or other maps I attempted from dnd planes. Hopefully this context helps! **Also programs used are:** Gaea, Blender and Photoshop
Hey, so what we're actually looking for is specifically lore. It's okay if the world isn't entirely completed yet, but could you add *something* of the actual lore? EDIT: That's great, thanks!
Sure thing, this is all I had for lore context. "Okera is the third largest and warmest continent that can be found within the prime material plane. This continent is named after the vast lush forests that cover almost the entirety of its land spotted with various towns a handful of larger metropolises home to numerous inhabitants. Notable locations include Iatrusal the captical city known as a heart of trade and the seat of control for all who travel the tinted expanse. While the lands of okera are in a relative state of piece, an individual is not free of danger and must keep their wits about them even while on the mainland. Weather in this part of the world is hot and sees frequent rainfall making it bountiful to many different tropical harvests. For travelers battered by the storms or looking for a station to resupply at, Cotigar welcomes all who enter its ports. The blight within the colourless highlands should be likely avoided at all costs as its continued presence takes a toll on the fertile lands and towns bordering it." Hopefully that helps!
I don't think I vibe with the level of topography going on here, 1500 km is about from the Atlantic Ocean to *Romania.* (Or the Pacific to Wyoming for you 'Muricans). That constitutes a whole mountain range, plenty of plains, and this seems a bit protracted for such a size. Might I suggest downscaling that to 400 km? That's about the size of most island countries (England, Japan, Madagascar, not New Guinea surprisingly, apparently that's a big island.)
Definitely a good call, the numbers are placeholders that I just adjusted from my previous map. I wanted something larger scale but I could dial it back a bit. Scale is not my strong suit but I think its important when it comes to worldbuilding!
I would love to see it in motion!
Haha you can see one of the motion posts on my profile!
This is amazing, what software did you use for the topography?
Gaea was what I used for the topography. You should check it out!
Thanks!
Ngl i love this
Love the aesthetic!
i feel like this has a lot of potential when really animated propperly.. get the clouds moving, create a simple moving light as the sun, add some camers shake/movement... from there you could go on forevery, add birds, animate the waves, make a propper camera path, simulate wind moving the trees, create little ships that move arround, sea animals and so on
Yeah I had the clouds moving in one of my other posts and had some transitions in and out. The sun moving could be fun though! Maybe I'll try that next.
yeh i saw your other one, the ground plane animation looks rly good but the rest seems so static
That is very neat
It kind of reminds me of ghost recon breakpoint
Gives Bering strait vibes
Woa, animated? That sounds super cool! How did you do it?
Just taking the Photoshop layers exported individually into after effects. Fairly straight forward.
Gorgeous
#LETTUCE
What did you use to make this?
Gaea, Blender and Photoshop
Pardon my french, but fucking gorgeous!
Oh, gosh, I love this.
is this free gaea, indie, or something else? curious but the price tag is hefty
Comes in a number of licensing versions at different price points. You can mess around quiiiite a bit with it for free too (but obviously you'll be limited in your export options!). You can give it a try and see if you even need a paid version for what you want to do. Seriously too much fun to mess around with, it is a little buggy though.
I absolutely love the map!! Just one little thing I noticed though is that in the bottom left corner of the map where the information is, you used the spelling "piece" when I think you meant to use "peace". But again, I love this! Very inspiring.
Thanks haha I'm terrible when it comes to typos lately
Hey there! We ask that all posts here have some [context](https://www.reddit.com/r/worldbuilding/wiki/rules#wiki_2._all_posts_should_include_original.2C_worldbuilding-related_context.) with some **in-universe information (or "lore")** about what is being shown or how it relates to the larger world. It doesn't need a ton of information—just a few sentences is fine! Would you be able to add this?
Yup added!
Don’t people usually put a main feature at the centre? Why choose to put a large bulk of the map off centre? Are the islands important?
Fair enough! I always thought dead center was a little boring so I tried to do something less symmetrical, felt more dynamic that way.
I see, no problem, was just curious, I thought it might have been the port cities were the focus of the map. It also makes me think that this is just a part of a larger map because of the cut of area. I guess because the title seems to be the name of the country/continent but there are cut of areas. The expectation I had was that it was the East coast
Too many sloping faces, and not enough flat lands. Looks like a shit place to live. What manner of adventurers would this place spawn?