Stonehill Keep (Jan/Feb '20 Lite Challenge map)

[Voolf]

This is my UNofficial entry for Jan/Feb '20 Lite Challenge.
Already have golden compass so I could not compete, but still had a great joy making this one.

You can see couple wips and progress here.

i hope you enjoy it, cheers.

[Marc Moureau]

It's been a pleasure to follow the progress of this one, and the final result is excellent.

I like what you did with the lights.

There's an interesting contrast between the pit and the living crystals, they really stand out from the rest of the dungeon.

[Wingshaw]

This is a very nice map, Dan. You've got a real knack for these underground dungeons. Especially the torchlight. And the entrance door and title block are great additions.

I've got one suggestion for what might bump it up to an even higher level of quality: have you considered adding more furniture in the dungeon? Eg make the kitchen look like a kitchen rather than just an empty room? I know that part of the appeal of this map is that it isn't cluttered, but I think it could really help with some specific rooms (kitchen, forge, kitchen storage, mine storage).

Anyway, just my two cents

Wingshaw

[EDIT: that's embarrassing: Voolf, I got you mixed up with DanHasenbos. Very sorry ]

[Klaus van der Kroft]

Now THIS is podracing.

Wonderfully done, Voolf. It makes me want to run a D&D adventure there.

I particularly enjoy both the way the stone feels like it has weigh and volume, and how you can tell the rooms are drawn all by hand, giving it a great natural feeling.

[J.Edward]

Nice work Voolf

[Ilanthar]

Great work, Voof! Your dungeon maps are impressive and you're clearly a master of lights & shadows in those dark corridors.

[Domino44]

Amazing work Voolf, I love the frame with the door in the corner very well executed! I wish I could rep but I'm out at the moment. I'm sure you will create something else amazing for me to rep soon!

[- JO -]

What a mastery of light!! It's splendid ! A very full map, with these dark hues and a lot of details! A beautiful winning combination. I also really like the way you've drawn the relief and the river! And especially this beautiful border... It reminded me of Moria...

[Voolf]

It's been a pleasure to follow the progress of this one, and the final result is excellent.

I like what you did with the lights.

There's an interesting contrast between the pit and the living crystals, they really stand out from the rest of the dungeon.

Thank you so much Marc.

This is a very nice map, Dan. You've got a real knack for these underground dungeons. Especially the torchlight. And the entrance door and title block are great additions.

I've got one suggestion for what might bump it up to an even higher level of quality: have you considered adding more furniture in the dungeon? Eg make the kitchen look like a kitchen rather than just an empty room? I know that part of the appeal of this map is that it isn't cluttered, but I think it could really help with some specific rooms (kitchen, forge, kitchen storage, mine storage).

Anyway, just my two cents

Wingshaw

[EDIT: that's embarrassing: Voolf, I got you mixed up with DanHasenbos. Very sorry ]

Thanks a lot.
Adding more furniture was the initial plan for this one, but i had to make some sacrifices, because of the time unfortunately. I did the library and chapel and then moved to shading and colouring because knowing me i would probably spend way more time than i had on those. Also more furniture would add another hours for the shading and colouring. Good point though, Thanks
I will probably pass on furnitures unless it's smaller map with less rooms like my Jehyns Hideout.

Now THIS is podracing.

Wonderfully done, Voolf. It makes me want to run a D&D adventure there.

I particularly enjoy both the way the stone feels like it has weigh and volume, and how you can tell the rooms are drawn all by hand, giving it a great natural feeling.

Thank you veru much Klaus.

Nice work Voolf

Thanks John. I am glad you like it.

Great work, Voof! Your dungeon maps are impressive and you're clearly a master of lights & shadows in those dark corridors.

Thank you Julien.

Amazing work Voolf, I love the frame with the door in the corner very well executed! I wish I could rep but I'm out at the moment. I'm sure you will create something else amazing for me to rep soon!

No worries, thank you!

What a mastery of light!! It's splendid ! A very full map, with these dark hues and a lot of details! A beautiful winning combination. I also really like the way you've drawn the relief and the river! And especially this beautiful border... It reminded me of Moria...

Thanks JO!

[bbennett]

This kind of map writes its own story! What a wonderful map!