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Today, 01:59 PM

Straf replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Bay of Biscay in Current Mapping Challenge

Yeah, I just get basic function with no pressure functions at all. I read somewhere that GTK+2 or whatever is broken and tablet functionality is...

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Yesterday, 04:07 PM

Straf replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Bay of Biscay in Current Mapping Challenge

I'm struggling with this because GIMP and tablet support seems to be somewhat poor right now. Or for my tablet anyway. I'll see what I can finish.

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06-21-2024, 06:31 AM

- JO - replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Bay of Biscay in Current Mapping Challenge

C'mon ! Give us that extra-mile !

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06-21-2024, 06:25 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Salzenmund city plan in Finished Maps

Your work is as admirable as ever! The precision of your drawings, the way you've designed the towns and their historical credibility. Well done!

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06-21-2024, 06:24 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Ath Illirium (commission map) in Finished Maps

Magnificent map! Great work on the forests and ice floes! The design is very simple, but it really enhances the map. Great job!

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06-20-2024, 11:26 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Ilanthar's tests & sketches in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

I love those ! Great job !!!!

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06-17-2024, 01:33 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Ath Illirium (commission map) in Finished Maps

Thank you very much :)!

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06-17-2024, 01:31 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread The World of Ambria commission + timelapse video! in Finished Maps

Very nice maps! You have a particular talent for thinking outside the box concerning colors, and it's successful.

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06-17-2024, 01:29 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Ilanthar's tests & sketches in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

On a different subject, I had the sudden urge to finish those "base" coat of arms that I will use for the different realms of Nightfall, so... ...

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06-17-2024, 01:26 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread What I still perceive of the spirit of my childhood (l'Île Ronde) in Finished Maps

Once again a beautiful map! Colors and details are really stunning.

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06-17-2024, 01:24 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Nordic countries of Rükvadaen in Finished Maps

Nice and clean work!

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06-12-2024, 12:29 PM

Ilanthar started a thread Ath Illirium (commission map) in Finished Maps

Here's a commissioned map done last summer for a private rpg campaign. Was kinda fun to do and the GM wanted to place labels/places himself (which I...

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06-12-2024, 12:28 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread City of Ivaton in Finished Maps

Very nice map!

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06-08-2024, 03:18 PM

Straf replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Bay of Biscay in Current Mapping Challenge

And here it is coloured in. Right now it's just the colours of the palette. A few labels, a compass rose, maybe a scale, and this would be a map. But...

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06-08-2024, 02:17 PM

Straf started a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Bay of Biscay in Current Mapping Challenge

I thought I'd take a punt on this. Spoiler: I haven't gone out in a wee boat to survey the coastline or anything so I've just chosen an old map and...

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06-06-2024, 12:28 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Ilanthar's tests & sketches in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Thanks ! I'm slowly progressing on the topography. A lot of lands to cover... ### Latest WIP ### And some attempt to do a martian landscape.

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06-02-2024, 10:11 AM

- JO - replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Wizard's Bane in Current Mapping Challenge

I thought it was a kind of volcano... Now you explained, I'll start to fear Tim's reaction !

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06-02-2024, 05:08 AM

- JO - replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Wizard's Bane in Current Mapping Challenge

Tim clearly disagree... Has he any special power to conter Bob ?

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06-02-2024, 05:06 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Ilanthar's tests & sketches in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Alway fascinating to visit this "other"Mars ! You're doing great !

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06-02-2024, 05:04 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Tir Na Scail, Commissioned World Map in Finished Maps

I love your lineart ! So precise, so effective... It gives you a proper style that I find very attractive for the eye And that's why I prefer the...

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05-31-2024, 12:51 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Ilanthar's tests & sketches in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

With colors (by altitude range). Not sure it works that well... ### Latest WIP ###

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05-30-2024, 08:22 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, Capital of the Kingdom of Duyin in Finished Maps

Thanks a lot ! I don't know if I'll expand this world and lore... I know I have a "special" map in preparation about this world, but it might be the...

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05-30-2024, 08:20 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Voolf's miscellaneous art in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Your lineart is just great ! You make it looks so easy...

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05-30-2024, 08:19 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Minish Cartography (wminish's) asset collections in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Nice job ! It looks great

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05-28-2024, 12:37 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread The valley of King Thrar in Finished Maps

Very nice work! The map of the keep is well done and the view of the valley certainly adds to it.

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05-28-2024, 12:35 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Duwain, Capital of the Kingdom of Duyin in Finished Maps

It looks great! Your lore & world is expanding and that capital looks like an impregnable place.

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05-28-2024, 12:31 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Minish Cartography (wminish's) asset collections in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Nice work! That bridge is really looking good. What final size are you aiming with those elements?

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05-28-2024, 12:29 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Voolf's miscellaneous art in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Excellent! I love the perspective.

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Mouse - 03-18-2017 01:22 PM View Conversation

Merci pour la rép - très apprécié
DanielHasenbos - 03-18-2017 12:41 PM View Conversation

Thank you for the vote Thomas! (:
Mouse - 03-16-2017 12:08 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the battleship vote, thomrey
Greg - 03-13-2017 06:33 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep and the comments on my Omnourra maps, Thomrey!

Also, I don't think I properly congratulated you on your fine shiny silver compass! It certainly looks nice on your profile!
ChickPea - 03-11-2017 06:58 AM View Conversation

Thank you so much for your comment! It's quite a bit of work being a CL sometimes, so it's nice to know our efforts are appreciated.

I agree about the challenges. They're my favourite part of the Guild, whether it's participating or just watching other people's maps take shape. I can't take any credit for the ideas behind them, though. Most of the time that's down to Diamond and Bogie on their own, with occasional suggestions from other Guild members. I'm glad you're enjoying them, and I think that silver compass is going to be the first of many for you!
- Max - - 03-09-2017 08:50 AM View Conversation

La carte ne devrait être disponible que dans le supplément "Pirate Nations" de 7th Sea en format 24x30cm environ.
- Max - - 03-09-2017 06:12 AM View Conversation

Merci pour la rep et le commentaire Thomas !
fol2dol - 03-06-2017 08:07 PM View Conversation

Merci Tom
Robulous - 03-06-2017 11:44 AM View Conversation

my pleasure, richly deserved
Mouse - 03-05-2017 02:18 PM View Conversation

You're very welcome thomrey