Aesthetics

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[edit] Map Aesthetics

It may come as a surprise that the more attractive a map looks, the more playable it usually is. If your map features a lot of rectangles and uniform terrain of plains, forests, cities or pretty much any type of terrain it will not only look ugly but it will likely not be very fun to play. If your map takes place on a central island, it is in bad taste to leave the surrounding sea undecorated. Perhaps scatter reefs or tiny, unnavigable islands around to make it more pleasing to the eye.

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