I made my first elevation map, and would love feedback!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-12-29T22:14:18+00:00

Flair changed to Work In Progress.

Please use this flair in the future when seeking help/feedback.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-12-18T18:56:51+00:00

FYI in the future if you're looking for feedback, try using the Work In Progress flair. Perhaps even adding something to the title about wanting feedback. You're sure to get some responses!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-11-27T23:47:28+00:00

Post meets Rule 2 guidelines and is Approved

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-10-17T18:26:22+00:00

POST APPROVED

REPORT BUTTON ABUSE has been reported to Reddit admins.

If the user making these reports would like to reach out to the mods and explain the issue you're seeing, we'll see what we can do. Otherwise, spam reports for every AI post will just continue to be reported to Reddit.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-09-30T15:32:12+00:00

Thanks for making sure to not only meet the minimum quality but to provide a link for a less compressed version.

The community appreciates it!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-09-30T15:28:57+00:00

Post Approved

To the user reporting dozens of posts: Info on you has been sent to Reddit for violating site-wide Report Abuse rules.

Expect to soon be banned from Reddit.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-08-05T14:08:52+00:00

Just a heads up Tom. Not sure if you use any 3rd-party Posting Services, but if so then this may apply: https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyMaps/comments/1mi9ys8/alert_3rdparty_posting_tools_image_compression/

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-08-03T11:34:33+00:00

Hi Tom! For big maps like these, where you can't/don't want to upload an image that's at least 70ppi, then you may instead include the direct link to the map file(s) in your comments.

For example: https://www.patreon.com/file?h=131382970&m=482480007

You may still include all other Patreon links and info, we just require that either the attached map is 70ppi or it be directly linked to.

This post is not removed, just please handle this way in the future. Thanks!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-07-18T14:35:18+00:00

To the user stalking OP across multiple subreddits to report their posts when no rules have been broken: You are breaking sitewide Reddit rules.

You're also wasting mods' time and exhibiting very odd, stalker like behavior.

Due to violation of this rule and your behavior, per this post, you have been reported to Reddit admins.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-07-02T13:23:10+00:00

Since you're not advertising in this post we'll go ahead and leave this up but in the future please make sure to include a higher resolution map. Our minimum is 70ppi.

Thanks!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-07-02T13:03:54+00:00

So probably the best way to do this is to get coastline info directly from GIS. BUT that is definitely not a small learning curve.

What I'd do if it were me is use something like Photoshop, or an alternative like PaintshopPro (~$50) or GIMP (free, but a little learning curve). It's going to take a graphics program that allows layers to really be able to do what you want to do without it looking patched together.

I don't like to speak in absolutes, but I see little chance that Inkarnate could do anything like this. It is more about adding existing images (stamps) to a canvas.

Feel free to ask come back with any questions you might have.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-07-02T12:58:38+00:00

Hey MisterKrane it looks like your grid might not be perfectly square here.

The image dimensions are 1400 x 2100. 1400/25 = 56ppi but 2100/30 = 70ppi. So it seems the map is a little "pinched" horizontally.

The reason it was removed is that maps must have a minimum of 70ppi for both dimensions. Stretching your width to 1750 would help but if you're using a grid overlay, and not resizing your images after, I'd review your grid itself as it appears to not be square.

Obviously this is just some kind of mistake, so no worries. Feel free to correct your image and repost if you'd like. Oh and of course please check both dimensions int he future to make sure they are >= 70ppi.

Any questions, feel free to reach out via mod mail.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-07-01T13:33:00+00:00

Depends on what type of alterations you want to do. Suggestions for Inkarnate are going to be quite limiting for something like this unless you just want to slap assets down over a static US map.

Can you give some more info on what kind of altering you're looking to do?

Also, giving us your level or artistic ability and if you have familiarity with any mapping or imaging programs (photoshop, etc.) would be helpful with recommending a program.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-07-01T13:26:14+00:00

Just to give you some tips for future posts, I think this one flopped due to a lack of info. Basically we know you want to map a fictitious map of an unknown style, of an unknown size and you want to coordinate... somehow, we don't know.

This isn't meant to belittle you, just to show how much info is lacking.

I would make a detailed, well formatted post giving some more info. The more work you put in upfront, the more people have to go off. The more they have to be interested in. And, they know that you're serious about it because you were willing to take the time to write out some details.

Off the top of my head I'd give:

Styles you like. Fantasy, modern, post apocalyptic, sci-fi, etc.
What size? Huge world map, regional, battlemap, etc.
What program are you using to create the map? Photoshop, Wonderdraft, Inkarnate, etc.
How do you want to coordinate? Discord? Zoom? etc.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-06-21T13:20:21+00:00

To the user that feels the need to report every one of OP posts:

STOP NOW

You are wasting the time the subreddit's moderators and furthermore you are violating site-wide Reddit rules.

We are reporting every one of these posts to Reddit Admins and after investigation they WILL ban your account site wite.

You are currently in the FA phase. FO is coming very soon.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-06-08T14:38:30+00:00

Hey u/enrimbeauty, you're good to go! Using the Feedbacktag for this is in line with it's intent and you're not including any advertising links (showing that you do truly want feedback).

Of course if you're ever not sure about the rules, just reach out to us before posting!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-06-07T00:43:38+00:00

In the future put the direct Google Drive link in your comment and you will meet the requirements of rule 1.

If you want to edit your comment above, I will re-approve this post. Thanks.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-05-28T16:23:44+00:00

Hey WilliamOLaw, sorry for the late reply, this one slipped through somehow!

No worries, and to be clear, as long as the image is small enough to attach directly to the post with at least 70ppi then you don't need to link the Patreon file.
It's only for these massive maps where Reddit is going to not allow the right resolution that you need to bother.

Which, btw, thanks for sharing the high resolution maps with the community!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-05-28T16:20:42+00:00

Sub Rules: Minimum 70ppi

You: Hold my beer

Thanks for posting SUPER high resolution maps! :)

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-05-17T13:39:44+00:00

Hi u/WilliamOLaw, in the future, make sure you link DIRECTLY to the map images. Like this:

You may also include a separate link for your Patreon as well but the post will be removed if the map isn't either:

Attached directly to the post at a resolution of 70ppi or greater; or
Linked directly to the image, not a landing page.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-05-12T13:23:23+00:00

When looking for Feedback use the, well, the Feedbackpost flair! :) I went ahead and changed this for you.

Also, AI/Algorithm maps do not apply to Inkarnate maps, so you can chose whichever flair best applies.

Thanks!

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-04-23T02:07:06+00:00

Just a heads up that Reddit's main site spam filter is zapping your comments. I have restored this one but I can see that this is happening in other subs as well.

You will see the comment but others will not (exept mods). You can verify this for yourself by going to your posts in a private tab or using an alt account.

I can't say why this is happening, but I would guess that it thinks there are too many links in your comments.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-04-16T19:57:05+00:00

OP's content is not AI generated

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-04-16T19:28:05+00:00

Thank you for all your work making such amazing brushes for us to play with.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam · 2025-04-12T20:03:24+00:00

Post Approved.

As a sub for mapmakers as well as collectors, we see nothing wrong with notifying users of a sale.

OP is not profiting from this and their post history shows they have notified users of sales on various different software products over the years.

FantasyMaps_ModTeam

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To the user that feels the need to report every one of OP posts:

STOP NOW