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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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04-25-2024, 12:35 PM

Eowyn Cwper started a thread Working on a world topographic map again! in Regional/World Mapping

I'm very happy to be working on a new (handdrawn) world topographic map these days. Here are some snapshots of my progression, feel free to provide...

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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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04-24-2024, 11:18 AM

Bogie replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: Collado de Peñajosa in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

Welcome to the Challenge 4maram! Looking forward to seeing this well thought out map develop.

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04-24-2024, 07:39 AM

DrWho42 replied to a thread Hello! in Member Introductions

henlo! welcome to the guild! 8)

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04-24-2024, 01:48 AM

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

Looks great! IF you wanted the title to stand out more, you could make the clouds behind the letters a bit brighter white.

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04-24-2024, 01:42 AM

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

Well done combining the 2 maps. You asked if anyone spotted any mistakes. There are a couple spelling errors. on the bottom of the scroll you...

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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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04-23-2024, 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, 06:09 PM

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

The Corrupted Land Of Khajis Once again, i foolishly tried to make the watercolours do what i want them to do and had to accept some "happy little...

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04-21-2024, 05:38 PM

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

Oh cool, i wasn't aware this is a zoomed in part of a larger regional map! In this case the icons make a lot more sense ofc. :)

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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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04-21-2024, 08:07 AM

Abu Lafia replied to a thread March/April 2024 Challenge: The Great Valleys of the Red Isle in Current Mapping Challenge

Hey Kell, the hide texture together with your more stylized drawing looks super cool already!! Wonder if the mentioned guardian tree features in this...

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04-21-2024, 07:58 AM

Abu Lafia replied to a thread March/April 2024 Challenge: Rawtooth Island in Current Mapping Challenge

Hey Daia, i like it a lot indeed! The stains and burned edges add tons of atmosphere to this already very atmospheric map! I love the little scenes...

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04-21-2024, 07:45 AM

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

Hey XCali, the mountainranges with the fog have a lot of character to it! Many fantastic things to discover here and i really like the tree brushes...

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04-21-2024, 06:24 AM

Abu Lafia replied to a thread Starlington - Town Map in Finished Maps

Really cool map. <3 So many interesting details to discover!

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04-21-2024, 06:04 AM

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

Your maps never cease to immerse me Diamond! :) Love your ideas for the political, economic and spiritual dynamics around the Twin Seas. The mapping...

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04-21-2024, 05:34 AM

Abu Lafia replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Oh, this is such a fascinating series of maps! Splendid work, i always loved your desaturated palette and the wonderful shapes of the continents!! <3...

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04-21-2024, 05:24 AM

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

Hey, many thanks Turambar. I appreciate it a lot! :) I want to colour it in some way indeed. I planned originally to use aquarelle but also thought...

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04-20-2024, 09:43 PM

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

Hello everyone! <3 Some days ago i had a long session of browsing through my old maps here at the CG (and thereby getting into a very nostalgic and...

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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, 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, 12:45 PM

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

I would need to see the map before agreeing to anything as well but here's my portfolio just in case :)

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MistyBeee - 01-17-2019 03:14 AM View Conversation

Better late than never : thanks a lot for the rep on Against All Flags Kell ! Always a pleasure from you ^^
- JO - - 01-07-2019 09:41 AM View Conversation

Thanks Kell !!! For the rep and nice word !
C'mon, give it a try ! It won't take too long, and I would love to see what you would do with that !!!
Caenwyr - 01-03-2019 05:52 AM View Conversation

Well, another big thanks for your rep, AND your kind words! Ooh, and a wonderful new year to you!
QED42 - 01-02-2019 07:15 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep Kellerica glad you liked both maps
- JO - - 12-29-2018 05:29 AM View Conversation

I think we have to thank the guild masters for that !! They're doing an amazing job !
The Lazy One - 12-28-2018 05:22 PM View Conversation

Thank you for the rep!
- JO - - 12-26-2018 02:46 PM View Conversation

Many thanks Kellerica ! I’m glad you feel the same way ! I’m always amazed by the respect and the quality of all the discussions here at the guild. So, it’s really possible !?!
MistyBeee - 12-16-2018 02:25 PM View Conversation

Thanks Kell ! It's a good one : the potatoes are roasting in the oven !
Caenwyr - 12-10-2018 10:29 AM View Conversation

Hey Kell, thanks for the really kind words, and the rep!! You're entirely too kind
The Lazy One - 12-07-2018 11:51 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep!!