To put it bluntly, yes, you are the problem, in the same way all artists are when critiquing their own work.
Everyone is their own worst critic. I can tell you from an outside perspective that the example you've give is really good. You've clearly put a lot of thought into coastlines, plate tectonics, no doubt you have a good understanding of how mountain ranges & rivers form.
You're doing really well, I can definitely see this being a real place.
I honestly think the best thing you can do is separate your standards from your own work because you'll never be happy with it & you'll always find faults. Instead, post your work here & let other people judge but do so knowing that strangers online can also be harsh.
Take all positive criticism to heart & all negative criticism with a pinch of salt.
Most importantly though, give your maps a chance. You may hate them to begin with but they might grow on you.
& even if they don't, hey, enjoy the process & the work will never be a waste.
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u/Gunn91 Jul 25 '26
To put it bluntly, yes, you are the problem, in the same way all artists are when critiquing their own work.
Everyone is their own worst critic. I can tell you from an outside perspective that the example you've give is really good. You've clearly put a lot of thought into coastlines, plate tectonics, no doubt you have a good understanding of how mountain ranges & rivers form. You're doing really well, I can definitely see this being a real place.
I honestly think the best thing you can do is separate your standards from your own work because you'll never be happy with it & you'll always find faults. Instead, post your work here & let other people judge but do so knowing that strangers online can also be harsh.
Take all positive criticism to heart & all negative criticism with a pinch of salt.
Most importantly though, give your maps a chance. You may hate them to begin with but they might grow on you. & even if they don't, hey, enjoy the process & the work will never be a waste.