Did another approach using Ricko's techniques. (Thank you!) Tried it where the waterline ended before the hills, so they had the sharper edges and edge effects. Then I redrew the water so the edges were under the hills. I rather like the softer effect of the water line. Thought about using the swamp trees but decided to stick with the palms (and a few conifers near the rocky peaks).

Oooo, I like that. I really appreciate the time you take to mentor me and others here.

This is excellent advice. I had a vague sense of the concept but having these numbers as a guide is very helpful.

I haven't done much with isometric symbols or Perspectives, but I decided to create an outdoor party scene inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party from Alice in Wonderland. Still getting the hang of Perspectives and how to maneuver everything into the right spot. (Spent a lot of time trying to get the chairs in the right positions!)

I was going to make the toadstools as large as trees, but I thought they looked better sized like large bushes.

It's meant to be a birthday party, with tables of (unwrapped) presents off to the side.

Although Perspectives comes with great symbols for all sorts of food and all the silverware, I was surprised that I couldn't find glasses, goblets, mugs, (or tea cups and a tea pot), or other drinking vessels. Unless I missed them, I guess the guests will have to drink straight out of the bottle.

I know Sue is swamped with work for CC4, but this last image inspires me to once again plug for a Spectrum Overlands expansion, maybe ones that includes demi-human (elven, dwarven, orcish) settlement symbols. Probably something that works as a stand-alone but is compatible with Spectrum Overland, so folks can use it even if they don’t have older annuals. (Maybe part of CC4?) Similarly, a demi-human annual compatible with Darklands City would be so great.