Dangit, I was going so start with suggesting you be a cartographer first, but you covered that.
Dangit, I was going so start with suggesting you be a cartographer first, but you covered that.
As a map afficianado, it's all about context. What is the map meant for?
As a map afficianado, it's all about context. What is the map meant for?
scifi starmap. points marking locations and objects, plus radius markers signifying things like regions and territory
scifi starmap. points marking locations and objects, plus radius markers signifying things like regions and territory
The main thing is not to clutter the map with too much data. Use of coloration and symbols can go a long way.
If it's a print map perhaps do it a a series of maps. If it's via software, consider letting the user add layers as needed.
Good luck and have fun w/ the project!
The main thing is not to clutter the map with too much data. Use of coloration and symbols can go a long way.
If it's a print map perhaps do it a a series of maps. If it's via software, consider letting the user add layers as needed.
Good luck and have fun w/ the project!
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