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  1. Welcome!

    The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

    Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

    If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ. You will have to register before you can post or view full size images in the forums.

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    On The Map - Interviews with Cartographers 3 

    Published on 02-08-2016 01:25 AM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Steffen Brand.
    He's known for the unique style and character he brings to his work.
    We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.



    Aventurien Ingame

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    On The Map - Interviews with cartographers 2 

    Published on 01-11-2016 04:00 AM
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    Continuing our series of interviews with cartographers, this month we're talking to Maxime Plasse,
    known to all here as Max. He's known all over the place for high quality maps.
    We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.


    The Mirror

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    On The Map - interviews with cartographers 1 

    Published on 11-30-2015 08:00 AM
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    We're starting a series of interviews with cartographers and our first guest,
    already a well known fixture here at the Guild as well as known around the web as Sapiento,
    is Robert Altbauer. We asked him 7 questions, as we will in each interview.


    Crysalian Empire - Remake


    1) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background...

    Originally ...
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    To Draw and Paint Maps [2015] 

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    J.Edward
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    Published on 11-23-2015 10:36 AM
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    Over the last few years several new programs have surfaced for doing digital drawing and painting that may be of interest to map makers. The professional standards of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator being beyond the reach of most people's budget leaves a large space for potential new software packages. There are of course free options such as GIMP, Krita and Inkscape. But sometimes you might want something more or just different from these free options.

    There are some lower cost options that are interesting and we'll ...
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    Winter is Coming... from torstan 

    Published on 04-04-2012 02:14 PM
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    It's official! I am working on the maps for A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin. The image above is an early mockup of the cover and the full map folio is due ...
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    Dundjinni is back in business 

    Published on 04-04-2012 02:12 PM
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    After almost two years' absence, the Dundjinni store is back in business again.

    For more information, go ...
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    The Cartographer’s Annual 2012 

    Published on 04-03-2012 05:29 PM
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    ProFantasy released the April Annual 2012 today. If you are a Campaign Cartographer user, you may want to ...
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