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Yesterday, 01:05 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Working on a world topographic map again! in Regional/World Mapping

Looks nice! It's easy to spot where the rivers will be.

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Yesterday, 01:03 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Labelling surely takes time... even more when some places have not been named yet. And I don't know what I'm gonna place in the blanks (?), probably...

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Yesterday, 03:01 AM

Naima replied to a thread Kronos (reborn) topographic in Regional/World Mapping

Очень хорошо!

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04-25-2024, 12:58 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Motley Mapping Fragments by Abu Lafia in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

It looks great :)! Efficient paper frame and the colors are good imho.

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04-25-2024, 12:56 PM

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

Small progresses on the map... but I got an itch for a new character sheet (with a lighter and more action oriented system), so... I precise...

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04-23-2024, 12:13 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Thanks :)! Well, I'm getting closer to get it done each time. It's a motivation I guess (plus, I don't have much work lately). Hey, nice to see...

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04-20-2024, 05:12 AM

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

A great map in the making... I'm looking forward to reading more. And the worldbuilding that goes with it must have been a pleasure to imagine: very...

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04-20-2024, 05:07 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Starlington - Town Map in Finished Maps

Wow! What a beautiful map! Your line is so fine, so even... and your sense of perspective and scale is just perfect! Beautiful colours, too......

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04-20-2024, 05:00 AM

- JO - replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

How can you work so fast (and so beautifully) ? It's amazing ! The whole map will be a masterpiece !

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04-19-2024, 12:50 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

And here is Tianang. Still the southern polar continent of Œhlasna to do (and some polar views on the frame). ### Latest WIP ###

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04-18-2024, 08:16 AM

Naima replied to a thread Starlington - Town Map in Finished Maps

Looks pretty nice!

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04-16-2024, 12:15 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

And I've finished Norumbega (beside the labels...). I'm starting Tianàng. ### Latest WIP ###

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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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04-12-2024, 05:46 AM

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

Wow! Really good! Personally, I sometimes use Sketchup to get a good grasp of perspective... although I tend to get bogged down in the details and...

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04-11-2024, 12:16 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Thank you very much! Concerning the North, well, it's not bothering me that much (it makes sense that the coast is not very easy to spot, somehow). I...

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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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04-08-2024, 12:52 PM

Naima replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Looks extremely good and honestly very very nice, only critique eventually to me is that the north seems a bit faded by contrast with the sea I think...

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04-08-2024, 12:29 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

It's both the name of the country and of the mountain area ;). Thanks a lot Peter :)! Well, concerning rivers, I'm just playing with pressure...

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04-08-2024, 10:21 AM

ThomasR replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

I DM two French creations : Oltréé (for which I can pitch the system that is fun) and Cœurs Vaillants (Brave and the Bold in English) in its second...

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04-08-2024, 05:05 AM

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

Hello ,here is my portfolio, in case you can contact me directly there on the site.

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04-07-2024, 05:01 PM

ThomasR replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

Tad, you're a brother in my heart ! The OSR scene brought me back to gaming life and I'm astonished daily by the vitality of the indie/OSR/FKR world.

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04-06-2024, 09:52 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thanks for your appreciation and your opinion. I tried extending the sky beyond the banner, but the result was inconclusive. I'll have to think again...

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04-06-2024, 09:47 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thanks for your opinion. I had to use small font so as not to bite too much into the map and keep to the page format. One solution would be to reduce...

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04-06-2024, 09:45 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Thanks for the idea! If you don't mind me asking, what would you keep from 3rd (and 4th)? Do you have a solution for combining the border with the...

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04-06-2024, 09:43 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Great idea ! I'll try that one ! And would you insert the title in the main frame too ?

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04-06-2024, 09:40 AM

- JO - replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

I love the name of the country ! And whiter is a good idea !

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04-06-2024, 02:45 AM

Naima replied to a thread [WIP] World of Aduhr in Regional/World Mapping

You use wilbur on the whole map or by pieces? If and when I do on while map it takes ages to process. if I go upper than my usual standard size it...

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04-05-2024, 12:22 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Duwain, question about border... in Town/City Mapping

Another great map & addition to your world! I have preferences for the second and the fourth. The second due to the format that fit the map somehow,...

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04-05-2024, 12:17 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread [WIP] World of Aduhr in Regional/World Mapping

It looks great indeed!

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Greg - 01-05-2018 03:00 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep and kind words on Aldengard!
ThomasR - 01-02-2018 05:39 AM View Conversation

Héhé, même "Licorne" ? J'ai tenté un petit combo latin gaulois, pas sûr que ce soit ma meilleure réussite. Kanoba devrait mieux coller niveau noms.
ThomasR - 12-29-2017 12:48 PM View Conversation

Merci pour la rep Julien, celle-là me tenait vraiment à cœur, je suis content qu'elle plaise
Warlin - 12-21-2017 08:58 AM View Conversation

Un immense merci pour ton interet et ton soutien lors du processus de creation. Il y a toujours une part de ceux qui observe et commente dans mes cartes, ne serait-ce que pour etre a la hauteur de leur attente. For the Mu map, you'll certainly have to wait a long time....
Mouse - 12-19-2017 04:38 PM View Conversation

This one's prettier than the last one
Mouse - 12-19-2017 02:35 PM View Conversation

Nice new avatar, Ilanthar. I like it
ladiestorm - 12-17-2017 10:53 AM View Conversation

thanks so much for the rep and the feedback on my little experiment! I'm still refining the technique, so I appreciate the comments
Greg - 12-11-2017 05:12 AM View Conversation

I'm pleased you liked my city map, Ilanthar! Thanks for the rep and comments!
Mouse - 12-04-2017 09:02 AM View Conversation

Thank you for your comments, the rep and the vote, Ilanthar

I have to admit that the basic idea was inspired by the third book of Peter V Brett's Demon Cycle
ChickPea - 12-01-2017 02:13 AM View Conversation

Thanks, Ilanthar!

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Location:: France

Interests:: rpg, science (and science fiction), cinema, geopolitics

Software Used:: mainly Krita and Paint Shop Pro 7
sometimes GIMP, Sketchup, Inscape

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Name: Annual Challenge Winners' Globe
A most prestigous award for winning the Annual Mapping Challenge !

Issue time: 03-01-2024, 08:21 PM
Issue reason: For winning 'Best small area map' in Atlas Awards 2024 Edition for the map: 'Château de Vandéol'