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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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04-23-2024, 05:08 AM

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

Hey hey! So, I tried to redo the map title. Hopefully it works better. Also, added lineart for Dorchada's Dwarven Gate that leads into the...

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04-23-2024, 04:59 AM

XCali replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: The pass of Yush Elnokt in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

Definitely a useful map. Nice work so far. (If I have to nitpick, then maybe that half circle in the middle of the map. For some reason the crisp...

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04-22-2024, 11:38 AM

XCali replied to a thread Salavis Outpost in Finished Maps

This is really nice! Like the style. It is realistic but doesn't land in the uncanny valley. Good work. Love building 8 and the 1 compound! ...

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04-21-2024, 06:09 PM

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

The Corrupted Land Of Khajis Once again, i foolishly tried to make the watercolours do what i want them to do and had to accept some "happy little...

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04-21-2024, 05:38 PM

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

Oh cool, i wasn't aware this is a zoomed in part of a larger regional map! In this case the icons make a lot more sense ofc. :)

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04-21-2024, 09:37 AM

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

Thanks a bunch! :D Hehe, don't worry! I really appreciate if people can openly discuss what can be tweaked, or even wonder if something needs to...

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04-21-2024, 08:07 AM

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

Hey Kell, the hide texture together with your more stylized drawing looks super cool already!! Wonder if the mentioned guardian tree features in this...

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04-21-2024, 07:58 AM

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

Hey Daia, i like it a lot indeed! The stains and burned edges add tons of atmosphere to this already very atmospheric map! I love the little scenes...

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04-21-2024, 07:45 AM

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

Hey XCali, the mountainranges with the fog have a lot of character to it! Many fantastic things to discover here and i really like the tree brushes...

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04-21-2024, 06:24 AM

Abu Lafia replied to a thread Starlington - Town Map in Finished Maps

Really cool map. <3 So many interesting details to discover!

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04-21-2024, 06:04 AM

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

Your maps never cease to immerse me Diamond! :) Love your ideas for the political, economic and spiritual dynamics around the Twin Seas. The mapping...

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04-21-2024, 05:34 AM

Abu Lafia replied to a thread New Eldoran in Regional/World Mapping

Oh, this is such a fascinating series of maps! Splendid work, i always loved your desaturated palette and the wonderful shapes of the continents!! <3...

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04-21-2024, 05:24 AM

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

Hey, many thanks Turambar. I appreciate it a lot! :) I want to colour it in some way indeed. I planned originally to use aquarelle but also thought...

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04-20-2024, 09:43 PM

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

Hello everyone! <3 Some days ago i had a long session of browsing through my old maps here at the CG (and thereby getting into a very nostalgic and...

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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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04-16-2024, 04:35 PM

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

This was a little tricky at first. But I tried to get some glowing icons to work on the map. Eventually settling on bright colors and then using...

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27 replies | 8322 view(s)
04-16-2024, 07:51 AM

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

I agree with Kellerica. Not able to see some kind of scope makes this request rather vague.

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04-15-2024, 05:02 AM

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

Smaller changes. Rots'Oord - Rock Haven/Resort Jotuns Fheir - Giant's Foot Solstein - Sunstone Fossfall Byr - Waterfall Village And added...

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04-15-2024, 03:48 AM

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

Tx. Hahaha, yeah, I forgot to change that one. As for the other small labels, it is a deliberate choice to make them less noticeable. I don't want...

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04-14-2024, 01:57 PM

XCali replied to a thread Hello!! in Member Introductions

I like the way you think. It is something that fascinates me as well, to create these spaces that pulls you in for adventure. Just FYI I started...

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04-14-2024, 01:54 PM

XCali replied to a thread Hello Everyone in Member Introductions

Big recommendation for GIMP. A bit of a learning curve, but it is free and it is powerful.

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04-14-2024, 12:39 PM

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

Okay! So after long thinking about it. It's going to be a combination of all the 3 major versions. Dark, sunbreak, and normal. Blended the...

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04-14-2024, 12:29 PM

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

It is quite interesting isn't it, looking at the different versions side by side. I like the sun breaking through on the darker version. ...

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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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04-08-2024, 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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04-07-2024, 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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ThomasR - 09-20-2018 03:19 AM View Conversation

You so deserve it ! Mapping with a little one at home is challenging and believe my experience, it becames more difficult with time because you'd rather spend time playing with them than drawing
SteffenBrand - 09-17-2018 05:14 AM View Conversation

Thank you for the rep and the comment there, much appreciated! =)
MistyBeee - 09-05-2018 10:45 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the kind comments on my new Album pics ! I answered there for your asking about the ribbon map, with some quick translations
Greason Wolfe - 07-23-2018 07:33 AM View Conversation

You are most welcome.
Diem - 07-08-2018 12:42 AM View Conversation

Not a problem. You earned the rep with your wonderful work. I apologize for not responding earlier. Since I am a new member of the Guild, I had that painful moment of having to post 5 times (with all posts slowly reviewed by moderators) before I could respond to any private messages. I look forward to seeing more of your work and to show my progress as art was never my thing.

Take care.
Kellerica - 07-04-2018 03:29 PM View Conversation

Don't mention it, you deserve all the praise you get!
Adfor - 07-03-2018 11:25 AM View Conversation

Any time! Your map is beautiful, and totally deserves it!
MistyBeee - 06-23-2018 04:08 AM View Conversation

A big thanks for the rep, Caenwyr ! Really appreciated !
J.Edward - 06-13-2018 02:03 PM View Conversation

You deserve it. You make some incredible maps.
DanielHasenbos - 02-11-2018 01:25 PM View Conversation

Forgot to add a message to the rep I sent you, but wanted to say something along the lines of "This was an amazing project and it's only fitting that we get one final mosaic map! It looks great and was a pleasure seeing all these maps done!"