Don't get caught out by failing to check the time. This livestream is an hour later than usual.

Maybe the key should be to one side or below the whole map, since there isn't a lot of room in the map, though it's really too early to be thinking of the key. It's more of a labelling process at the end of the drawing.

I can't see what style you are using because it's so huge the textures are too small to identify, but the answers to some of the other questions could depend very much on the style and the arrangement of the sheets.

It looks really good :)

Maybe adjust the positioning of a couple of the ocean names just a little to prevent them getting so close to the land? And that Blood Sea label is pretty unreadable as it stands. Maybe it's one of those rare instances where you need to break the rule about the blue ocean labels and turn the label for that one a very pale blue - quite close to white? I wouldn't make it absolutely white, though, because it would stand out too much.

I'm happy we solved your problem for now.

Please check my first comment where I edited it to mention that the png will have to stay with the FCW i fyou use Insert File.

If you want to reuse it again and again and not be tied to keeping a copy of the file with each map it might be worth creating a symbol from a separate copy of it, which you can do by importing it through the Symbol Manager. Instructions on how to do that are in the Tome, or you might find this video useful:

Symbols - Part 2: Creating a Symbol Catalog

For Remy's example warning symbols in that video substitute a folder containing the Stair gradient.png image.

Mixing styles is pretty tricky - especially when one is a highly refined ink and wash style and the other is photorealistic. It's often less jarring to stick to one style in a map if you can.

That great! Thanks Ralf :)

@Royal Scribe - You might find this live mapping session from 2 years ago will help if you are looking for ways to add shaded relief to maps of this style.

Hi Jack! And welcome back :)

EDIT: The results to question 2 on the poll may be a little skewed. I answered 'No' to the first question and left the second one alone. However, it registered as a No by default.

Thank you :)

I don't really have a favourite. All the styles are useful for different situations. It really depends what kind of maps you want to do.

If you want a slightly better idea of what's in each annual I made a wall of links that's in need of a serious update at the moment, right here.

You're welcome :)

Don't forget that you also have to save the map after you attach that palette ;)