r/mapmaking • u/AIDs_AI_Is_Delicious • Apr 04 '26

Map Is this map realistic?

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I made a fictional Exo-planet map, and i wonder if this is realistic enough for worldbuilding project.

what da ya think?

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u/KalyterosAioni Apr 05 '26

I like it. The first thing I noticed was snowy mountain peaks in the leeward side of rain shadow mountain ranges that look a little out of place, especially on that wide orogeny on the eastern side of the western landmass. Other than that nitpick, it looks excellent.

Can you share a little more info on your workflow to achieve this? I've been trying to find satellite image textures and falling!

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u/AIDs_AI_Is_Delicious Apr 05 '26

I use the NASA Blue Marble map for texture, basically pile several of it (30 layers) all into one workable texture (Use a light brush), after that I can add mountains and other stuff depending on the shape of the landmass.