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04-23-2024, 11:35 AM

J.Edward replied to a thread Anybody know where I can find the full version of the study produced map below?. in General Discussion

The best results I could find did not yield a high res version of that map, but you might do better than me if you look longer. I used one of the...

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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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04-14-2024, 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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04-11-2024, 04:12 PM

Larb started a thread Weatherlight Outpost in Town/City Mapping

I created this a while ago for a practice TTRPG I wrote (which is why I didn't colour it). It is essentially the default starting town for player...

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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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04-10-2024, 03:46 AM

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

Thanks a ton, Diamond. Below is a screenshot of the models I used to pose for the final piece. Tinkercad is pretty easy to use, and since it's...

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3 replies | 1993 view(s)
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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04-09-2024, 03:16 PM

Wired started a thread School of the Silver Flame in Finished Maps

Huh, haven't posted anything on the Guild in a while, it seems. Well, here's something new. The School of the Silver Flame for E.M. Leander's...

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3 replies | 1993 view(s)
04-07-2024, 08:57 PM

Larb replied to a thread TTRPGs in General Discussion

I have mainly been playing pathfinder lately. When I run it is usually L5R though because it is what my group likes. I do want to run an eclipse...

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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, 07:12 PM

J.Edward replied to a thread Congratulations to aesnidae! in General Discussion

Applause ... well deserved, for such a useful and helpful thread.

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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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Warlin - 01-20-2019 03:55 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep and comment for my Atlantide set of maps. It was a pleasure and a hard task to achieve this, so your support is really appreciated.
SteffenBrand - 01-01-2019 09:56 AM View Conversation

Klar, und noch ein paar andere Spiele. Danke dir! =)
SteffenBrand - 12-30-2018 03:39 AM View Conversation

Thank you! =)
The Lazy One - 12-28-2018 05:20 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep and the kind words! Hoping to do more!
J.Edward - 04-13-2016 12:16 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep and comment on Haerlech.
Troedel - 04-13-2016 07:24 AM View Conversation

Danke für die rep! Bin gespannt wie das ganze am Ende wird. Es ist eine wunderbare Idee.
J.Edward - 04-07-2016 04:07 PM View Conversation

Hey Schwarzkreuz, not sure if you saw my response - post#184 - giving you and option of 2 different countries.
Let me know what you want to do on that, and then I'll get your country posted. Glad to have you in on this.
arsheesh - 02-12-2016 03:22 PM View Conversation

Happy Birthday Schwarzkreuz!
arsheesh - 02-12-2015 11:52 AM View Conversation

Happy Birthday Schwarzkreuz!
Wingshaw - 02-11-2015 07:47 PM View Conversation

We've rarely spoken before now, but I just dropped by to say, happy birthday mate! Congratulations on hitting the big 3-0! Hope to see you and your work around the place again. THW