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Yesterday, 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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04-03-2024, 05:33 AM

- JO - replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: Cadhlin Vale in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

Really nice ! I love the colors and the way they reinforce the perspective !

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04-03-2024, 05:32 AM

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

You definitely found the right way with the ice... Such a beautiful map !

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04-03-2024, 05:31 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Hecaterra Highlands in Finished Maps

Such a nice map ! I did like the whole map, but I find this one more impressive, more balanced ? I don't know... it's just a very good job, I guess !

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04-03-2024, 05:28 AM

- JO - replied to a thread March/April 2024 Challenge: The Cradle in Current Mapping Challenge

Always a pleasure to see your process... it's very promising !

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04-03-2024, 05:27 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Map of Erbas - Commission in a new style! in Finished Maps

Good Job ! i's a nice, simple map but very effective and useful !

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04-02-2024, 12:38 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Rheia: one final try at ground-up worldbuilding in Regional/World Mapping

It's great! I really like the layout of your continents.

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04-02-2024, 12:36 PM

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

Thanks :)! Well, at least I'll be able to call it done and do other versions (political, demographic...) from it. And here is Elisharan. I've...

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04-02-2024, 12:34 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Congratulations to aesnidae! in General Discussion

Congratulations! Well deserved indeed, I bet it helped a lot of us.

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03-31-2024, 07:12 PM

J.Edward replied to a thread Congratulations to aesnidae! in General Discussion

Applause ... well deserved, for such a useful and helpful thread.

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03-31-2024, 04:43 AM

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

The whole map will be a masterpiece, judging by those beautiful pieces of it !

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03-30-2024, 01:29 PM

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

Well, I would like to be even faster ;)... I'm focused on it, hence the speed. And thanks again :)! And here is the base topography for Elisharan....

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Marc Moureau - 02-19-2020 03:38 AM View Conversation

Merci beaucoup pour ton vote !
MistyBeee - 02-12-2020 02:12 AM View Conversation

Oh, merci infiniment, JO ! J'admets passer un temps considérable le nez dans les livres pour intégrer et comprendre au mieux les styles de l'époque et leurs subtilités ^^'
Naima - 02-06-2020 11:51 AM View Conversation

You are welcome ... I tend to give one vote only to give it more value... Ur entry won my vote !
Domino44 - 02-05-2020 06:37 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep Jo! I'm happy you liked the desert!
Tiana - 02-05-2020 04:54 PM View Conversation

You're welcome for the vote, your map was really nice.
Falconius - 02-05-2020 02:54 PM View Conversation

You're welcome Jo.
ThomasR - 02-05-2020 12:19 PM View Conversation

Avec grand plaisir Joël Je passe en coup de vent ces temps ci et je n'ai pas pris le temps de commenter ton fil mais j'ai beaucoup aimé le respect de ton illustration de jeunesse allié à ta grande maîtrise du trait et surtout des couleurs. Chapeau
arsheesh - 02-05-2020 10:50 AM View Conversation

You bet JO!
Voolf - 02-05-2020 09:19 AM View Conversation

You are welcome JO. The map is really nice. I love the illustrations.
Falconius - 01-16-2020 09:17 AM View Conversation

Thank you Jo, I think I'll finish it, because unlike a digital work I'm leaving it kicking around my living room and desk and so will always be reminded it's there