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Azélor
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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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04-16-2024, 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, 07:08 AM

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

I promised the big ice sheet, so here it is: I chose to use a separate colour gradient for the glaciated areas (also with somewhat less...

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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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04-06-2024, 04:39 AM

Charerg replied to a thread [WIP] Building a world from tectonics onward in Regional/World Mapping

Definitely not sick of these yet, keep it coming. ;) Great to see all that work on elevations and climate finally coming to fruition with these...

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04-06-2024, 04:28 AM

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

I just realised I never dropped a comment on Rheia, despite following (ahem, lurking) the project with interest. But all this is looking really...

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04-06-2024, 04:10 AM

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

Thanks for the kind words everyone! I experimented a bit with Pasta's script for reprojecting, here are the results: Sample 1: Workflow: -...

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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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04-05-2024, 07:50 AM

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

The resolution of the world map is 5800x2900. In the case of Urgaleon, it is the same as in the regional map I posted (1120x1010). I've been a bit...

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04-04-2024, 02:34 PM

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

In the end, I decided to first complete the deglaciated topography, and only then add the glaciers. Without further ado, here are the maps: ...

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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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arsheesh - 08-24-2014 06:45 PM View Conversation

You bet Azelor!
arsheesh - 08-23-2014 12:45 PM View Conversation

Happy Birthday Azelor!
Corilliant - 08-19-2014 01:58 AM View Conversation

Hey man, one more post until you reach the big 1000!
Francissimo - 08-02-2014 05:29 PM View Conversation

merci pour la rep Azelor et content d'avoir pu un peu aider a faire connaitre l'histoire des mongols
lostatsea - 07-05-2014 09:32 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the vote on The Corruption !
Meshon - 06-19-2014 08:38 PM View Conversation

Thank you so much for the Ledge & Dairy rep and vote!
lostatsea - 06-04-2014 04:42 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the input. I tried to put myself in to the mind of the maps creator. Limited to etching out the map with a bone awl. the detail was restricted to the essential. Terrain ; food(Elk) ; Dangers to avoid (Holy ground Wolves and above all else the SUN) the path taken And a sense of travel in the form of the moonrise to moonset symbols. Thanks again for your time.
lostatsea - 06-03-2014 09:09 PM View Conversation

Dear Guilder. It is traditional for me to solicit advice on my contest entries especially when they bomb so badly. It is the only way to Improve ! So if you can spare a few minutes what exactly was it that you personally found lacking in my entry “The Dark Journey “ Was it too simple ; Hard to understand : Too plain ?? Or something else ? I am asking so be blunt Thanks in advance for the advice ! It will help me Improve ! Sincerely lostatsea
- Max - - 06-03-2014 11:50 AM View Conversation

Thanks the rep Azelor!
arsheesh - 04-04-2014 05:52 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep on my challenge map entry Azelor!

Cheers,
-Arsheesh