Smart Blur is different from regular blur, I'm not sure about the precise algorithm, but as far as I can see, it only blends adjacent elements if they are already sufficiently close in color. That means that different shades of grass blend together well, but mountains won't blend.
Like I said, it isn't perfect, a few buildings got blended, and a few spots that needed some blurring were left as in the original, but I like what I got.
I'm going to set the map to upload and leave the computer while I go about my day, I'll see how things worked out when I get back home.
EDIT:
http://rapidshare.com/files/7419784/oe2.rar.html
Its not a miraculous change, but its pretty nice
Re: A little artisanal map... with 1225 provinces
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