What would you do for the atmosphere of this map? - Hearts of Iron 4 Inspired

Hello, I am working on a Sengoku-period (Ancient Japan) map inspired by “Hearts of Iron 4” and other world map games on Roblox. I am not sure what direction I should go with the atmosphere and could honestly sit there and toy with it for an entire day.

I would make it easy and just share a screenshot but it misses some of the elements I added in like wind and clouds. I am not sure if I should keep it how it is now with a more colorful vibrant approach, or if I should go with a dark grim realistic approach. I would say about 99% of genres on Roblox use a dark and grim approach and while I really like that I was aiming for something different but am having second thoughts now.

Once I get past the artsy 3d modeling stuff I will start the scripting process. Thank you for any feedback or suggestions.

Here is the map I need feedback on: wip - Roblox

Example of a dark and grim approach which most people use: [Feudal Clan Map] 日本地図 ~*𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞*~ - Roblox

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