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Eilathen replied to a thread Re-Do of my Althar Homebrew Setting Map in Finished Maps

That is a great map, indeed! As it is a DnD setting (and i'm a fellow RPG geek :D) i have to ask: care to share more of your lore for this world?...

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04-19-2024, 06:55 AM

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

As always with your maps, D, the landshape is pleasing to my eye and the overall composition feels very natural. I also like the lore you shared. So...

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04-16-2024, 07:25 AM

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

Just out of curiosity, why are you not wanting to share the original Inkarnate map? Seeing it would give artists a better idea of the scope of the...

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04-14-2024, 07:17 PM

Diamond commented on Diamond's photo in album Challenge Entries

Yep, photoshop. Close on the borders; it's a stroke, not an inner glow.

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04-13-2024, 05:52 PM

Diamond commented on Diamond's photo in album Challenge Entries

I don't really have any tutorials; I learned how to do the relief from a tutorial on the Guild though, its by Ascension, if you search for his Swiss...

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04-12-2024, 11:28 AM

arsheesh replied to a thread Adventure dungeon (April 2024, personal project) in Finished Maps

Hell'uv'a battle map Voolf! Too bad my rep wand is empty. Cheers, -Arsheesh

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04-10-2024, 03:12 PM

arsheesh replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

I've heard the French had their own vibrant OSR scene. Very cool. I'm familiar with Cairn and Into the Odd (though haven't had the opportunity to...

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04-09-2024, 07:53 PM

Diamond replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: Cadhlin Vale in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

Nice job with the pointillism texturing, especially on the mountains. It's easy to go overboard with that, but it looks great here. Really...

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04-09-2024, 07:49 PM

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

Are you talking about the dots/blobs on the lower portion? I actually think they add something to the map. Maybe makes it look more 'lived in' if...

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04-09-2024, 07:45 PM

Diamond replied to a thread School of the Silver Flame in Finished Maps

See, this is why I love the Guild - so many new methods, ideas, things I never would have thought of, and tips on cool software. Now I gotta try out...

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04-08-2024, 06:12 PM

Kellerica replied to a thread [Paid - Taken] Continent and Higher Detail Regional Map in Mapmaking Requests

Throwing my hat in the ring too! My name is Kellerica, Kell for short, and I'm a long-time cartographer with several years of experience. Over the...

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04-07-2024, 05:32 PM

arsheesh replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

Ahh fantastic! I agree entirely, there is such creativity and innovation happening within the OSR. In particular, I find that much attention is...

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04-07-2024, 03:20 PM

arsheesh replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

My first RPG experiences were with Palladium and AD&D as a kid. Didn't really play TTPRGs in highschool and college but picked back up with D&D 3.5...

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04-07-2024, 11:32 AM

Diamond replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

I've been playing entirely too much DnD 5E the last couple of years. Back in the day I loved Ars Magica and Shadowrun (unfortunately haven't played...

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04-04-2024, 07:40 PM

Diamond replied to a thread Dungeoneering Maps in Dungeon/Subterranean Mapping

Ahhh, very old school and awesome! I love the fill/rubble texture you've got there. Great work.

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04-04-2024, 07:37 PM

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

I like the original the best, BUT I like the dark version too, much more than I thought I would by just looking at the thumbnail.

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04-03-2024, 07:13 PM

Diamond commented on Diamond's photo in album Challenge Entries

Nope, I created this and uploaded it.

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04-02-2024, 10:20 PM

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

That fog is, frankly, pretty fantastic.

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04-02-2024, 10:18 PM

Diamond replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: Cadhlin Vale in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

It is a good color scheme, actually. I like the perspective too. For a narrow-framed image, it feels "wide".

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04-02-2024, 10:16 PM

Diamond replied to a thread Hecaterra Highlands in Finished Maps

Is it weird that I like the torn-up edges and fold marks the best?

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04-01-2024, 03:18 PM

Diamond replied to a thread March/April 2024 Challenge: The Cradle in Current Mapping Challenge

Started the mountain outlines. I'll be doing fairly straightforward/cartoony stuff for the mountains and jungles. ### Latest WIP ###

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04-01-2024, 12:23 PM

Diamond replied to a thread The Profane Lands - a map with swappable province colours for a wargame campaign in Finished Maps

I'm happy you were able to get the help you needed here (wow, that sounds like we're in a much different kind of forum :D ) As someone who has...

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04-01-2024, 12:19 PM

Diamond replied to a thread Map of Erbas - Commission in a new style! in Finished Maps

Great work on the mountains - the subtle shadowing really sells it.

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03-31-2024, 01:31 PM

Diamond replied to a thread March/April 2024 Challenge: The Cradle in Current Mapping Challenge

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I've been drawing little dinosaurs and haven't actually got much done on the map itself, but at least the...

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03-30-2024, 09:25 PM

Diamond started a thread Congratulations to aesnidae! in General Discussion

Aeshnidae went above and beyond in creating something of immense value to the Guild in general: a contracts primer. So many people have come...

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03-30-2024, 09:20 PM

Diamond replied to a thread Map of Earth - Retropunk '95 in Regional/World Mapping

I definitely wouldn't want to live in this world, but I like the vibe you've got going on here. I take it there was no WW2 analog, but probably a...

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03-30-2024, 09:14 PM

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

Nice work on that hide texture. My inner Sleestak is loving it.

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03-30-2024, 07:25 AM

Kellerica replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Member Introductions

Welcome! The commission requests section is what you'll want for that, check it out it you haven't already!

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Bogie - 08-01-2018 12:37 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the Vote!
damonjynx - 08-01-2018 12:34 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the Rep, Diamond! I'm glad you like my map.
aeshnidae - 07-19-2018 04:20 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the vote on Roland's Journey. It was great fun making a second Dark Tower map....think I'll revise my first one, too!
Wingshaw - 07-11-2018 04:27 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep, Diamond. I'm glad you liked my map
J.Edward - 07-07-2018 05:17 PM View Conversation

Happy birthday good sir
Hope today is relaxing and awesome.
Ooh, and maybe you're out gaming
That'd make a nice birthday shindig.
Mouse - 07-07-2018 03:52 AM View Conversation

Hey! Happy Birthday you!
ChickPea - 07-07-2018 03:09 AM View Conversation

Happy birthday! Have a fantastic day.
aeshnidae - 07-06-2018 04:27 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the vote and rep on my Dark Tower map! I may try to draw Oy for the current lite challenge...we'll see.
Weery - 07-02-2018 05:38 AM View Conversation

Thanks so much for the continued support Diamond, it really means a lot to me
MistyBeee - 06-23-2018 04:05 AM View Conversation

Oooh, it's probably the kindest rep message I ever had ! Thank you so much, Diamond ! I'm usually not really a communicative person on the Internet, but it's easy here and never a pain : I feel like a real member of the Guild now

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