Iceland [Quenched]

[Mr. Squirrel]

The map looks great, but I personally prefer the lighter blue sea. With the green one, it looks like someone puked in the water.

[RjBeals]

The map looks great, but I personally prefer the lighter blue sea. With the green one, it looks like someone puked in the water.

Hmm... thats not good. I don't want any chunks floating around my map. !

I've got an update I'll post either tomorrow or Monday. I've toned the green down & mixed with a deeper blue than the original blue. I like it. I've also made all the names consistent with the Icelandic characters. The xml will be a lot harder, but I would prefer to keep it true to the source.

[MrBenn]

... looking forward to your update RJ!

[Ruben Cassar]

The map looks great, but I personally prefer the lighter blue sea. With the green one, it looks like someone puked in the water.

Hmm... thats not good. I don't want any chunks floating around my map. !

I've got an update I'll post either tomorrow or Monday. I've toned the green down & mixed with a deeper blue than the original blue. I like it. I've also made all the names consistent with the Icelandic characters. The xml will be a lot harder, but I would prefer to keep it true to the source.

That sounds great RJ. Looking forward to play on this map. I also like the no gimmicks approach you mentioned earlier.

[CatfishJohnson]

lol thanks rj for liking my idea about the water, sorry i havent posted in awhile life beacons at times for more importent things,

[btownmeggy]

It is SO lovely. Graphically, it's one of the top three most beautiful maps I've seen. I, too, am all about 'standard' map styles, but the ring gives a nice 'twist'. I love both of the water colors.

I'm sorry this isn't a particularly constructive post, I just want to commend you for a job really well done so far.

[rebelman]

the greenish blue looks more realistic an in keeping with arctic waters so i voted for that one.

[ZeakCytho]

It is SO lovely. Graphically, it's one of the top three most beautiful maps I've seen. I, too, am all about 'standard' map styles, but the ring gives a nice 'twist'. I love both of the water colors.

I'm sorry this isn't a particularly constructive post, I just want to commend you for a job really well done so far.

I completely agree with that. I'm looking forward to this map very much.

I think the old blue water looks much better than the greener one, personally, but perhaps a compromise could be made between the two. Since the poll is so close now, that might have to be done.

[MarVal]

First of all, great and fabulous map.
Great artwork and colors

Only thing is that I vote for the wrong version.
The best is in my opinion: NEW GREENISH BLUE OCEAN

But I pushed the wrong button and my vote goes to the Original Deep Blue, but must have been:
NEW GREENISH BLUE OCEAN.

I hope it will be soon playable. I can't wait.
Its one of the greatest artwork (even better then mine)

Grtz
MarVal

[RjBeals]

But I pushed the wrong button and my vote goes to the Original Deep Blue, but must have been:
NEW GREENISH BLUE OCEAN.MarVal

Thanks for the good words Marval. I've toned down the green a bit & blended it with a deeper blue. I think it looks good - I'll post the update soon.

[Incandenza]

The new greenish-blue ocean looks incredible...

This map is so damn sexy I want to slip it roofies and have my way with it. Can't wait to dial up some Sigur Ros on my ipod and give it a whirl.

(the names will take some getting used to, and I foresee my roommate and I coming up with some entertaining mispronunciations when we play some doubles, but this is one of those moments where authenticity is key)

[alster]

Very nice map. And yeah, I vote for classic blue ocean. Please make a note of that folks!

[RjBeals]

*UPDATE* APRIL-15

Click image to enlarge.

...on the mini map, i think only reykjavik, the glacier, and southern need to be lightened a bit.

Give my your opinion on the legend map now benny. The overall contrast of the map edges has changed, and I think it looks fine now. I've added more shadow to the edges, which has deepened the legend color in the process.

The thing is man, the colder water is the blue/purple it is, and Iceland is in a very norther region so the ocean surrounding it is extrememly cold, yet the water INSIDE, is super heated by geothermal energy so i think a in between blue green OR maybe a darkblue purplish...

Correct Mr. Johnson. You make perfect sense.

I'm not convinced by the greenyness of the sea in your last update - I preferred the blue. Having said that, perhaps you could try a bluey-green that is somewhere between the 2??

Basically thats what I did. Since the ocean color poll was pretty much evenly divided - i decided to give a little and settle on an in-between shade. Definitely not green, but I think this feels "deeper" like CatfishJohnson stated earlier. Deep Blue Sea !

I've also updated all the territ names to be in Icelandic. I'm not sure what the legend translation is for "Northern" and so on... I've posted a question on the Norwegian board, but haven't heard anything yet - so if anyone here knows..

Any more concerns with the map as it is now, including the legend and bonus amounts?
If not, I will start making the small map.

Thanks.

[ZeakCytho]

I love this new ocean color!

With the legend, I think most of it looks fine, but the glow around the word West Fjords looks stronger than the glow around any of the other text in the legend. Is that just an illusion because of the contrast to the ocean, or is it actually a pixel or two larger?

[BENJIKAT IS DEAD]

The compromise colour is beautiful - as is the whole map

[AndyDufresne]

Agreed on the compromise.


--Andy

[RjBeals]

...but the glow around the word West Fjords looks stronger than the glow around any of the other text in the legend. Is that just an illusion...

Yep. I copied the same layer to each of the regions. They are the same, just the color contrast makes it look more.

Glad you guys like the new blue color. I'm happy with the overall look of the map.

Click image to enlarge.

[MarVal]

The compromise colour is beautiful - as is the whole map

I agree. Terrific color balance

Grtz
MarVal

[Mr. Squirrel]

I like the new color too. I still think that the older, lighter blue was better, but this darker blue looks good too and if other people like it better, I am not going to argue. I know you have to try to appeal to the masses.

[protectedbygold]

Wow, what a great map. Can't wait to play on it.

[oaktown]

I've liked them all. I'd say you're pretty safe to get cracking on the code & small map.

[gimil]

RJ mate all your missing is a sig.

[gimil]

Also RJ could I have a small copy to check there no major issues after resizing.

[The Viking]

Minor suggestions- change vik to vík (Reykjavík, Keflavík, Vík), Búdardalur to Búðardalur and Skeidarársandur to Skeiðarársandur.
Oh, jokull to jökull too.

[RjBeals]

Minor suggestions- change vik to vík (Reykjavík, Keflavík, Vík), Búdardalur to Búðardalur and Skeidarársandur to Skeiðarársandur. Oh, jokull to jökull too.

Will do.

I'll be working on the small map soon (and add my signature )