its alright i downloaded the wrong version got it workings. thanks for your tutorial very helpful.

i downloaded gimp but it didnt work. suggestios?

Okay thanks for the help guys

i will have to fix the font size

Fixed size

another thing I'm going to do is change the shades of one of the reds so it stands out more.

Here's and updated version of the map. ill use gimp one i have all the kinks and what ever else out. But i added and changed the ferry routes and added the places you wanted and switched Victoria and Sidney.

im competitive and love to play on teams and this would be my first clan

Thanks guys keep it coming first map and want it to be a good one

Thank you

I had an idea to to the island where i lived so i tried and this is what came out.
I'm open to any and all criticism. This is my first map so please don't be gentle.
Also i need some help with the bonuses for each area.The image is very large and the graphics aren't very good. the map will be made ...

If i was to try and make a map what are the guidelines? and sizes etc..