Melee

I have reduced the opacity on the connection lines by 35%, hope it is enough, I went down by 40% in a test and they were quite difficult to see in some places on the background. I have also changed the colour of the copyright signature to blend into the background a lot more. I also changed the map heading to a Gradient colour, to be more fitting with the current mini map... I think it might still work okay even if the mini map changes?! I made the mini map on the suggestion of cbt711 and always knew it was different to the actual map, just an ancient looking map with the information required. I didn't know if that would be acceptable or confusing in any way, but now I know. Do you want me to just make a miniature of the actual map, or make an old looking map using the actual map colours and texture? It would be nice to get a reply to this before I set to work on anything as the current mini map took about 6 hours to make. Here is the update with the current requested changes, but with same mini map pending change: [spoiler=Melee 12][img]http://www.the-inkstore.co.uk/frame/Melee12.png[/img][/spoiler] I just did a quick edit to make a miniature of the actual map as the mini map. [spoiler=Melee 13][img]http://www.the-inkstore.co.uk/frame/Melee13.png[/img][/spoiler]

In the beginning you seemed to go for the old style, abandoned it a bit, and then brought it back just for the minimap. Can't you bring it back for everything (and change the brownish (yellow) regions). We already have so many maps with a blue background and some coloury territories. Your paper background is quite unique. Thorpe tried it a bit with Brazil, but didn't go quite as far as you did.

For me both styles work, (though I suggest making a rough draft first if you are going with a paper background to see if it actually fits). Right now, the map with the updated mini-map looks good, that is basically what I had in mind. It just need a few touch-ups and some work here and there.

I have just redone the outline and borders, please let me know of any anomalies or gaps and I will correct them. The updated map will be uploaded tonight with the requests made by Fendi. @Matty, I won't change Melee to a paper map background at this stage, as it would mean almost a complete re-do, but I will make another map very soon with paper background just for you as requested. [spoiler=New outline & borders][img]http://www.the-inkstore.co.uk/frame/Melee-outline.png[/img][/spoiler]

Here is the update with the new outlines, bigger mini map, bigger text names in mini map, new mini map border & rotated characters on copyright signature. Let me know if anything needs changing? [spoiler=Melee 14][img]http://www.the-inkstore.co.uk/frame/Melee14.png[/img][/spoiler]

Nothing as far as I can see - but then I've been saying that for the past 5 updates! ^^

Two things that spring to mind: - The shadow around the numbers of the minimap is really large, makes it look weird. - Connection lines in the south are kind of squarish, while this map is nothing like new york, or a parking lot for that matter. They look kind of artificial on a very natural map. In the upper half of the map the connection lines are less predictable.

Thanks Matty, I'll correct these things tonight.

I agree with Matty on both things. You can maybe add some fuzziness to the lines or some shadow to make them blend more with the background. Everything else looks great. I can't wait to play on this map!

Yeah can't wait to see everyone kill each other over Wick.

I changed the shadows on the numbers and names in the mini map. Changed most of the connection lines to give them a random range of angles and shapes to better suit the natural look of the map, as suggested by Matty. [spoiler=Melee 15][img]http://www.the-inkstore.co.uk/frame/Melee15.png[/img][/spoiler] If everything is okay, I will upload the Cap's suggestions next?

I guess you can, as every possible change is just graphical. By the way, would it be possible to get the minimap without the connections? It is not needed and looks slightly strange for me, with the small dots between the islands.

Here you go, the same mini map without connection lines. [spoiler=Melee 16][img]http://www.the-inkstore.co.uk/frame/Melee16.png[/img][/spoiler]

I think its good this way.

I accidentally left an old connection line on and quickly altered it, so if you see 2 connection lines together, just refresh your screen.