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Azélor
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Yesterday, 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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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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J.Edward - 01-27-2019 05:48 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep, Azelor
SteffenBrand - 01-20-2019 02:52 PM View Conversation

Thank you very much for the rep! =)
Caenwyr - 01-07-2019 08:22 AM View Conversation

Hey Azélor, thanks a lot for the rep! Ooh, and since we're only just one week past new year, une merveilleuse année 2019 !
MistyBeee - 01-07-2019 04:05 AM View Conversation

Merci beaucoup pour ton vote, Azélor ! Je te souhaite une merveilleuse année !
- JO - - 01-06-2019 11:52 AM View Conversation

760 cartes ??? ah ben j'ai encore du boulot alors ! Merci pour les gentils mots !!!
C'est vrai que tu ne produits pas 10 cartes par moi, mais chaque fois que tu en sors, une, c'est un vrai chef d'oeuvre !!!! J'espère que tu auras le temps d'en terminer quelques unes prochainement ? En tous cas, je me réjouis de les voir !
Bon courage et A+
- JO - - 01-04-2019 09:31 AM View Conversation

Thanks a lot for the REP Azélor ! I wish you all the best for this new year (and I'm looking forward to see new map from you !)
MapMappingMapped - 12-21-2018 05:34 AM View Conversation

Thank you for the rep Azélor!
MistyBeee - 12-04-2018 02:31 AM View Conversation

Un immense merci popur ton vote et pour la rep, Azélor ! Toujours très apprécié ^^
SteffenBrand - 11-09-2018 10:50 AM View Conversation

Thank you for the Rep! =)
Shall Teclex - 11-04-2018 10:02 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the vote and the rep for my challenge entry, Azelor!