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Yesterday, 01:05 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Working on a world topographic map again! in Regional/World Mapping

Looks nice! It's easy to spot where the rivers will be.

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Yesterday, 01:03 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Labelling surely takes time... even more when some places have not been named yet. And I don't know what I'm gonna place in the blanks (?), probably...

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04-25-2024, 12:58 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Motley Mapping Fragments by Abu Lafia in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

It looks great :)! Efficient paper frame and the colors are good imho.

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04-25-2024, 12:56 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Ilanthar's tests & sketches in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Small progresses on the map... but I got an itch for a new character sheet (with a lighter and more action oriented system), so... I precise...

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04-23-2024, 12:13 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Thanks :)! Well, I'm getting closer to get it done each time. It's a motivation I guess (plus, I don't have much work lately). Hey, nice to see...

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04-23-2024, 11:35 AM

J.Edward replied to a thread Anybody know where I can find the full version of the study produced map below?. in General Discussion

The best results I could find did not yield a high res version of that map, but you might do better than me if you look longer. I used one of the...

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04-20-2024, 05:12 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Twin Seas, Twin Suns in Regional/World Mapping

A great map in the making... I'm looking forward to reading more. And the worldbuilding that goes with it must have been a pleasure to imagine: very...

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04-20-2024, 05:07 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Starlington - Town Map in Finished Maps

Wow! What a beautiful map! Your line is so fine, so even... and your sense of perspective and scale is just perfect! Beautiful colours, too......

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04-20-2024, 05:00 AM

- JO - replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

How can you work so fast (and so beautifully) ? It's amazing ! The whole map will be a masterpiece !

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04-19-2024, 12:50 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

And here is Tianang. Still the southern polar continent of Œhlasna to do (and some polar views on the frame). ### Latest WIP ###

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04-19-2024, 06:55 AM

Eilathen replied to a thread Twin Seas, Twin Suns in Regional/World Mapping

As always with your maps, D, the landshape is pleasing to my eye and the overall composition feels very natural. I also like the lore you shared. So...

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04-16-2024, 12:15 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

And I've finished Norumbega (beside the labels...). I'm starting Tianàng. ### Latest WIP ###

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04-12-2024, 05:46 AM

- JO - replied to a thread School of the Silver Flame in Finished Maps

Wow! Really good! Personally, I sometimes use Sketchup to get a good grasp of perspective... although I tend to get bogged down in the details and...

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04-11-2024, 12:16 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Thank you very much! Concerning the North, well, it's not bothering me that much (it makes sense that the coast is not very easy to spot, somehow). I...

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04-08-2024, 12:29 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

It's both the name of the country and of the mountain area ;). Thanks a lot Peter :)! Well, concerning rivers, I'm just playing with pressure...

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04-08-2024, 10:21 AM

ThomasR replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

I DM two French creations : Oltréé (for which I can pitch the system that is fun) and Cœurs Vaillants (Brave and the Bold in English) in its second...

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04-07-2024, 05:01 PM

ThomasR replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

Tad, you're a brother in my heart ! The OSR scene brought me back to gaming life and I'm astonished daily by the vitality of the indie/OSR/FKR world.

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04-06-2024, 09:52 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thanks for your appreciation and your opinion. I tried extending the sky beyond the banner, but the result was inconclusive. I'll have to think again...

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04-06-2024, 09:47 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thanks for your opinion. I had to use small font so as not to bite too much into the map and keep to the page format. One solution would be to reduce...

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04-06-2024, 09:45 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thanks for the idea! If you don't mind me asking, what would you keep from 3rd (and 4th)? Do you have a solution for combining the border with the...

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04-06-2024, 09:43 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Great idea ! I'll try that one ! And would you insert the title in the main frame too ?

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04-06-2024, 09:40 AM

- JO - replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

I love the name of the country ! And whiter is a good idea !

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04-05-2024, 12:22 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Another great map & addition to your world! I have preferences for the second and the fourth. The second due to the format that fit the map somehow,...

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04-05-2024, 12:17 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread [WIP] World of Aduhr in Regional/World Mapping

It looks great indeed!

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04-05-2024, 12:16 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

And thanks again! There are still some corrections to do with the colors here and there. But now I'm focused on the topography. And here is...

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04-04-2024, 04:19 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thanks a lot for your ideas and comments Jshoer! I know what you mean about a more illustrated framework. I did that for this map, and I have to say...

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04-04-2024, 04:09 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Hello Simkin! Many thanks for your comment! I'm inclined to agree with you about the 4th card: that's probably because, as Waldronate says, it's more...

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04-04-2024, 04:06 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments, Waldronate. First of all, as far as the purpose of the map is concerned, it's quite simple:...

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04-03-2024, 05:51 AM

- JO - started a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Hi ! I've just finished the map of Duwain, the capital city of the kingdom of Duyin... and I just can't figure out how to find the right border...

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04-03-2024, 05:34 AM

- JO - replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: The Niwlen Spine in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

As Diamond say : the fog is really impressive... it gives a whole other level to the map ! Congratulations

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249 Visitor Messages

SteffenBrand - 07-29-2019 02:23 AM View Conversation

And again here, thank you for the rep! =)
Domino44 - 07-28-2019 10:52 AM View Conversation

Thanak you for the rep JO!
vanScoota - 07-10-2019 05:34 AM View Conversation

No, it's just a quick creation in the colors of my hometown
Ilanthar - 07-05-2019 12:26 PM View Conversation

Merci à toi, et oui, je vois l'influence de John ;-) Bel été à toi et tes proches également.
arsheesh - 06-28-2019 12:07 PM View Conversation

You bet JO!
J.Edward - 06-28-2019 11:38 AM View Conversation

I hear ya. I have maps that make me cringe, sort of.
I'm slowly working on a redo of an old map that shows how much I've improved.
It's a process. A slow build.
Kellerica - 06-28-2019 06:13 AM View Conversation

Oh, there absolutely is evolution! Right on the money.
Caenwyr - 06-13-2019 09:09 AM View Conversation

Hey Joël, thanks for the rep on my Aswari Atrium map!
ThomasR - 06-09-2019 04:22 PM View Conversation

Merci beaucoup pour la rep et le commentaire, Joël Je suis ravi que tu en penses autant de bien
ThomasR - 05-29-2019 08:47 AM View Conversation

Avec plaisir Joël Je m'en sors, oui. J'en livre pas mal mais ce sont de vrais hydres : finis en une et deux nouvelles repoussent ! Je ne vais pas me plaindre mais j'ai quand même initié ou repris des projets perso parce que j'en ai vraiment besoin.