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Today, 05:40 AM

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

It's really a lot of work (and it's going to be even more, I imagine), but it's also a world full of interesting places to describe, ideal for great...

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Today, 03:43 AM

XCali replied to a thread Greetings fellow map-makers! in Member Introductions

Welcome! :D Are you team, or how many people is in your little band?

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04-25-2024, 10:42 AM

XCali replied to a thread Hey in Member Introductions

Would love to see what you got cooking. :) Every single one of us had to start somewhere.

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04-25-2024, 10:37 AM

XCali replied to a thread Fantasy Map of Darkwind Sea in Finished Maps

Yeah, if the ocean line art is more wavey instead of straighter it would better represent it.

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04-23-2024, 05:08 AM

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

Hey hey! So, I tried to redo the map title. Hopefully it works better. Also, added lineart for Dorchada's Dwarven Gate that leads into the...

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04-23-2024, 04:59 AM

XCali replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: The pass of Yush Elnokt in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

Definitely a useful map. Nice work so far. (If I have to nitpick, then maybe that half circle in the middle of the map. For some reason the crisp...

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04-22-2024, 11:38 AM

XCali replied to a thread Salavis Outpost in Finished Maps

This is really nice! Like the style. It is realistic but doesn't land in the uncanny valley. Good work. Love building 8 and the 1 compound! ...

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04-21-2024, 09:37 AM

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

Thanks a bunch! :D Hehe, don't worry! I really appreciate if people can openly discuss what can be tweaked, or even wonder if something needs to...

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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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04-16-2024, 04:35 PM

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

This was a little tricky at first. But I tried to get some glowing icons to work on the map. Eventually settling on bright colors and then using...

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04-16-2024, 07:51 AM

XCali replied to a thread [Paid - Taken] [$300] Re-Make Our Inkarnate World Map in YOUR Style Please in Mapmaking Requests

I agree with Kellerica. Not able to see some kind of scope makes this request rather vague.

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04-15-2024, 05:02 AM

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

Smaller changes. Rots'Oord - Rock Haven/Resort Jotuns Fheir - Giant's Foot Solstein - Sunstone Fossfall Byr - Waterfall Village And added...

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04-15-2024, 03:48 AM

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

Tx. Hahaha, yeah, I forgot to change that one. As for the other small labels, it is a deliberate choice to make them less noticeable. I don't want...

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04-14-2024, 01:57 PM

XCali replied to a thread Hello!! in Member Introductions

I like the way you think. It is something that fascinates me as well, to create these spaces that pulls you in for adventure. Just FYI I started...

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04-14-2024, 01:54 PM

XCali replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Member Introductions

Big recommendation for GIMP. A bit of a learning curve, but it is free and it is powerful.

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04-14-2024, 12:39 PM

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

Okay! So after long thinking about it. It's going to be a combination of all the 3 major versions. Dark, sunbreak, and normal. Blended the...

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04-14-2024, 12:29 PM

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

It is quite interesting isn't it, looking at the different versions side by side. I like the sun breaking through on the darker version. ...

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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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04-06-2024, 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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04-04-2024, 05:05 AM

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

Let's have a bit of fun. I'm curious to see which one each of you pick. Which variant calls to you the most: 1. The Original Variant. ...

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04-04-2024, 04:50 AM

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

Thanks a bunch! Glad you enjoy it. ;)

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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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aeshnidae - 08-14-2018 01:18 PM View Conversation

A belated thank you for the vote on my July 2018 challenge entry! I've been buried in work and only now had a chance to visit the Guild.
- JO - - 07-28-2018 09:18 AM View Conversation

Merci pour la REP, Tenia ! C'est toujours bienvenu ! ;-D
aeshnidae - 07-19-2018 04:33 PM View Conversation

Thanks for your vote on my second Dark Tower map!
onez - 07-19-2018 05:51 AM View Conversation

Thank you for the rep!
aeshnidae - 07-06-2018 04:31 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the vote and rep on my Dark Tower map, Tenia! It's much appreciated, especially since I was trying something new!
MistyBeee - 07-04-2018 04:33 AM View Conversation

A big thanks for your vote on my ribbon map, Tenia ! I appreciate a lot
Weery - 07-02-2018 05:40 AM View Conversation

Thanks so much Tenia, I'm glad you like the cliffs, they took me ages!
aeshnidae - 06-15-2018 10:29 AM View Conversation

Thank you for the vote on my Kashgar portolan chart, and congrats on the win!
Weery - 05-18-2018 07:13 AM View Conversation

Thank you so much for voting for my map Tenia
ThomasR - 04-17-2018 03:29 AM View Conversation

Merci pour la rep Tenia et ne t'inquiète pas pour le vote, c'est toujours des choix difficiles. Je suis content que la carte te plaise