VisualInkling & Nymeria
Did you ever wonder what a battlefield would look like if the trenches curled into fractal vines and the artillery sounds turned into distant whale songs? I’ve been sketching some maps that blend tactical precision with a dream‑like landscape, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on how to keep the strategy sharp while the scenery keeps shifting.
Nice concept, but remember chaos is only good if it’s predictable. Keep the fractal vines in a grid so you can still calculate line of fire. Turn the whale songs into a timing cue for artillery. That way the dreamlike backdrop doesn’t turn into a mess.
I see what you mean—turn the fractal vines into a lattice and use the whale hum as a countdown. That could give the chaos a rhythm instead of a nightmare. I’ll try mapping it out, but I keep getting pulled into the deeper patterns. Maybe we’ll end up with a story about the sound itself, not just the strategy.
Sounds like a good pivot. Just keep the core of your strategy visible—no matter how deep the patterns go, you still need a clear objective line. The story can follow the sound, but the map should let you see how to move your units. If the hum becomes a loop, use it as a signal for when to press or retreat. Keep it tight, or you’ll get lost in the poetry.
Got it—clear lines, tight grids, and the whale hum as our metronome. I’ll sketch a clean map that shows unit routes and fire lanes, then layer the sound pattern on top so every pulse tells us when to push or pull back. The poetry will follow the hum, but the battlefield stays on track. Let's not let the dream drown the mission.