Nov-Dec 2019 Challenge: The Cartographer's Guild

[MistyBeee]

It's late already, but as a few of you may know, I started working on this challenge piece back in November. As I was unsure if I would be able to finish it or not, and as I hate having unfinished stuff of any kind, I pushed further the time I would create a topic for it. But... I went too far now, and it's time

"Capture the spirit of the Guild, as you see it, and put it on a map", said J., and immediately popped in my mind a plan of the Guild, partly based on the forum's rooms, also adding some elements related to the Guild and its wonderful spirit, and a few hidden easter eggs about things which matters for me here.

As almost always on my challenge maps, I have absolutely no idea where I'm going exactly. The building itself is roughly planned, but the general style is still totally mysterious, even if I would like to develop more my parchment/illumination style here (let's call it the 'Polar map' style). But the map decides, of course, and as always. Who am I to impose my wishes to it ? ^^

So. Here's where I am at the moment : main buildings, entrance, and a little more. The architecture is voluntarily eclectic, as it's how the Guild is : people from everywhere, loving different styles. Note the numbers on little notes are temporary, just to help you find your way on this first version ^^

### Latest WIP ###
MapOfTheGuild_WIP01_by_Mistybeee.jpg

And here are my notes about it... I'm sorry, it's partly in French as it's easier for me, but I have no doubt you'll understand the most important. The order is not totally respected (for exemple I put the "Mapmaking request" (3) on the entrance area, as people posting there rarely come inside the Guild. Also grouped differently some rooms of the Mapmaking Discussions and Philosophy. Grey are buildings not already drawn, and I also removed some of the labels, to preserve the surprise
Forum's rooms :

1. News : Point d’information/accueil
2. Member introductions : Hall d’entrée
3. Mapmaking requests : Accueil du public
4. General discussion : Grand Hall de conférence
5. Technical support and notices : Communs, cuisine, etc.
6. Cartographer’s Choice : Trésor/Bureau des Maîtres
7. Finished Maps : Grande gallerie
8. Bookmarks : Bibliothèque
9. Atlas Awards : Trésor
10. [You're here !] Current mapping challenge : Salle de travail (1er étage)
11. Current lite mapping challenge : Salle de travail (rdc)
12. Mapping challenge archives : Sous-sol
13. Mapping challenge suggestions : Hall d’entrée
14. Community World Building : Atelier, réception des voyageurs
15. General and misc. mapping : Département de cartographie avancée (rdc)
16. Regional/world mapping : Département de cargographie générale (étage)
17. Town/city mapping : Département de cartographie urbaine (rdc)
18. Building/structure mapping : Département d’architecture (étage)
19. Dungeon/Subterranean mapping : Département de carographie souterraine (rdc)
20. Virtual tabletop/battlemap mapping : Département de cartographie militaire (étage)
21. Sci-fi/Modern mapping : Département de recherche cartographique (observatoire)
22. Board game mapping : Département de cartographie ludique (étage)
23. Level design & level editing for maps : Département technique de cartographie ludique (rdc)
24. Toponymy/linguistic : Département des langues
25. Software discussion : Département de technologie (rdc)
26. 3D modeling : Département de technologie avancée avancée (étage)
27. Tutorial/how to : Grand amphithéâtre
28. How do I ? : Petit amphithéâtre
29. Mapping elements : Magasin
30. Reference material : Bibliothèque

Additionnal elements :

31. ?
32. ?
33. ?
34. Silver and Golden Compas blacksmith
35. House of the Honorable contributors
36. House of the Sages
37. Ink well + Guild logo compass.
38. ?
39. ?
40. Weekly/Monthly Round-up
41. ?
42. ?
43. Bureau des scribes ("Great Library of the Scribes" Office)

As always, I hope you'll enjoy ! ^^

[Voolf]

This already looks mesmerizing Bee and the idea is awesome.

[Greg]

This already looks mesmerizing Bee and the idea is awesome.

Exactly this! Really looking forwards to where you're taking this!

[J.Edward]

Splendid It's a wonderful idea.
I can't wait to see how this develops, Beee.

[ThomasR]

Eh ben ! On se mouche pas avec le coude And I wish our fellow, non French fluent, a lot of fun translating this one. Splendid Beee !

[arsheesh]

Oh my, this has all the makings of excellence. Can't wait to see this develop.

Cheers,
-Arsheesh

[MistyBeee]

This already looks mesmerizing Bee and the idea is awesome.

So glad you love it, Voolf !

Exactly this! Really looking forwards to where you're taking this!

Thanks so much, Greg ! To be honest, I'm as curious as you are !

Splendid It's a wonderful idea.
I can't wait to see how this develops, Beee.

Thank you J. ! Both for the kind words and for the help back in November when I needed to understand better the Guild and its organisation ^^

Eh ben ! On se mouche pas avec le coude And I wish our fellow, non French fluent, a lot of fun translating this one. Splendid Beee !

Hmmm... Se moucher du coude, cela ne signifie-t-il pas faire preuve d'une insupportable prétention ? J'espère bien que ce n'est pas l'impression que je donne
The final map should be in English if I can convince someone to help me with the translation

Oh my, this has all the makings of excellence. Can't wait to see this develop.
Cheers,
-Arsheesh

Thanks so much Arsheesh ! 'have a new preview for you !

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New update with most recent additions :
Added a circular gallery around the main place (it's my second attempt for it), slighly moved the Weekly/Montly Round-Up Office (40), added the Community World Building department (14) and also a Library ( with its Bookmarks Department on the side and huuuuge books in the ground floor, just because... why not, uh ?).

### Latest WIP ###
MapOfTheGuild_WIP02_by_Mistybeee.jpg

Updated list :

Forum's rooms :
1. News : Point d’information/accueil
2. Member introductions : Hall d’entrée
3. Mapmaking requests : Accueil du public
4. General discussion : Grand Hall de conférence
5. Technical support and notices : Communs, cuisine, etc.
6. Cartographer’s Choice : Trésor/Bureau des Maîtres
7. Finished Maps : Grande gallerie
8. Bookmarks : Bibliothèque
9. Atlas Awards : Trésor
10. [You're here !] Current mapping challenge : Salle de travail (1er étage)
11. Current lite mapping challenge : Salle de travail (rdc)
12. Mapping challenge archives : Sous-sol
13. Mapping challenge suggestions : Hall d’entrée
14. Community World Building : Atelier, réception des voyageurs

A. GuildWorld workshop,
B. GuildCity workshop,
C. GuildDungeon worhshop,
D. Community Worldbuilding Project Archives

15. General and misc. mapping : Département de cartographie avancée (rdc)
16. Regional/world mapping : Département de cargographie générale (étage)
17. Town/city mapping : Département de cartographie urbaine (rdc)
18. Building/structure mapping : Département d’architecture (étage)
19. Dungeon/Subterranean mapping : Département de carographie souterraine (rdc)
20. Virtual tabletop/battlemap mapping : Département de cartographie militaire (étage)
21. Sci-fi/Modern mapping : Département de recherche cartographique (observatoire)
22. Board game mapping : Département de cartographie ludique (étage)
23. Level design & level editing for maps : Département technique de cartographie ludique (rdc)
24. Toponymy/linguistic : Département des langues
25. Software discussion : Département de technologie (rdc)
26. 3D modeling : Département de technologie avancée avancée (étage)
27. Tutorial/how to : Grand amphithéâtre
28. How do I ? : Petit amphithéâtre
29. Mapping elements : Magasin
30. Reference material : Bibliothèque

Additionnal elements :

31. ?
32. ?
33. ?
34. Silver and Golden Compas blacksmith
35. House of the Honorable contributors
36. House of the Sages
37. Ink well + Guild logo compass.
38. ?
39. ?
40. Weekly/Monthly Round-up
41. ?
42. ?
43. Bureau des scribes ("Great Library of the Scribes" Office)

Now it's time to start building the Mapmaking Discussion & Philosophy buildings !

[ThomasR]

Hmmm... Se moucher du coude, cela ne signifie-t-il pas faire preuve d'une insupportable prétention ? J'espère bien que ce n'est pas l'impression que je donne
The final map should be in English if I can convince someone to help me with the translation

Oh ... seems the expression has a meaning I did not know of. I did not meant it that way, Beee, believe me. What I meant was you put the heavy guns out (tu nous sors le grand jeu) because the map is really beautiful and classy. Really sorry you thought I was being mean, I fear I used an expression I did not knew enough about ... I'll see myself out ...

PS : and I volunteer for the translation help if you'll have me.

[MistyBeee]

Oh ... seems the expression has a meaning I did not know of. I did not meant it that way, Beee, believe me. What I meant was you put the heavy guns out (tu nous sors le grand jeu) because the map is really beautiful and classy. Really sorry you thought I was being mean, I fear I used an expression I did not knew enough about ... I'll see myself out ...

Hehe, no worries, I was pretty sure it was something like that ! The constant joys of French language... and who knows if the expression does has the same sense in our two regions ?

PS : and I volunteer for the translation help if you'll have me.

Noted ! I would hate having mistakes on this one.

[Kellerica]

Oh, I adore this idea. I'm so glad you're in on this, I really wish I had the time to take part but I just don't...