There's a thread topic like four posts down from this one, lol. I'll just post this reply in both.
One method that I think looks better than the paper-thin method is the SimCity 4000 method:
Using this will ruin the look of maps like Tropical, though.
TBH I was just planning on making every new map surrounded by lava / acid / cloud / fog / space for maximum pretty. Behe's "Moor" does it really well: http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=23411
General map suggestion
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Re: General map suggestion
yeah this thread should proly merge with taht other one, its better
http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=26732
http://springrts.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=26732
Re: General map suggestion
true, thus locking this one to prevent parallel talk.