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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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04-14-2024, 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, 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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04-09-2024, 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, 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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04-07-2024, 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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04-06-2024, 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, 12:50 AM

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

All are really good just different, if I have to pick favorite, #3 the High Low variant.

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04-06-2024, 12:45 AM

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

Welcome to the challenge Simkin! Great concept. Whoever controls the pass controls trade.

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04-06-2024, 12:42 AM

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

Very nice adventure map!!

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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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04-05-2024, 12:16 PM

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

And thanks again! There are still some corrections to do with the colors here and there. But now I'm focused on the topography. And here is...

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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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04-04-2024, 04:19 AM

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

Thanks a lot for your ideas and comments Jshoer! I know what you mean about a more illustrated framework. I did that for this map, and I have to say...

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04-04-2024, 04:09 AM

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

Hello Simkin! Many thanks for your comment! I'm inclined to agree with you about the 4th card: that's probably because, as Waldronate says, it's more...

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04-04-2024, 04:06 AM

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

Thank you very much for your thoughtful comments, Waldronate. First of all, as far as the purpose of the map is concerned, it's quite simple:...

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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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04-03-2024, 05:51 AM

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

Hi ! I've just finished the map of Duwain, the capital city of the kingdom of Duyin... and I just can't figure out how to find the right border...

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04-03-2024, 05:34 AM

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

As Diamond say : the fog is really impressive... it gives a whole other level to the map ! Congratulations

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04-03-2024, 05:33 AM

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

Really nice ! I love the colors and the way they reinforce the perspective !

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Sapiento - 09-05-2016 06:47 AM View Conversation

No problem, Max!
ChickPea - 09-05-2016 06:30 AM View Conversation

It's great that you're busy, Max, and I'll look forward to some new maps!
ThomasR - 09-05-2016 06:24 AM View Conversation

C'est un peu un flot continu quand tu es dans les parages
Une question en passant, un nouvel arrivant dans la Guilde a proposé un mapvember avec une carte par jour au mois de novembre. J'imagine que le boulot te laisse peu de temps mais tu serais intéressé par ce prit challenge par hasard ? Pas besoin de de grosses cartes.
Mouse - 09-05-2016 06:17 AM View Conversation

You're welcome Max
J.Edward - 08-08-2016 10:14 AM View Conversation

Glad to hear that all is well.
Look forward to seeing the new work too.
Mouse - 08-08-2016 08:47 AM View Conversation

You're welcome
J.Edward - 07-20-2016 09:06 AM View Conversation

Hey Max - hope things are well with you. Haven't seen you around in a while.
Just wanted to check in and see how things were going.
And I miss seeing new maps from you
Abu Lafia - 04-29-2016 09:06 PM View Conversation

Thanks so much for the rep Max, glad you like the map!
whump - 04-13-2016 08:31 AM View Conversation

Thank you for the rep!
Sapiento - 04-13-2016 03:10 AM View Conversation

Well done!

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Awarded for participating in the 10 year anniversary celebration world mapping challenge.

Issue time: 04-28-2016, 09:32 AM
Issue reason: For Participating in the 10th Anniversary Guild World Challenge!