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Today, 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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Today, 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, 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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Yesterday, 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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04-24-2024, 11:18 AM

Bogie replied to a thread March/April/May '24 Lite Challenge: Collado de Peñajosa in Current Lite Mapping Challenge

Welcome to the Challenge 4maram! Looking forward to seeing this well thought out map develop.

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04-24-2024, 01:48 AM

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

Looks great! IF you wanted the title to stand out more, you could make the clouds behind the letters a bit brighter white.

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04-24-2024, 01:42 AM

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

Well done combining the 2 maps. You asked if anyone spotted any mistakes. There are a couple spelling errors. on the bottom of the scroll you...

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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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04-23-2024, 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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04-20-2024, 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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04-19-2024, 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, 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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ChickPea - 04-16-2015 06:21 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the vote! I really appreciate it.
Shadow Knight - 03-14-2015 01:49 PM View Conversation

You're welcome, and very well deserved.
arsheesh - 03-12-2015 03:39 PM View Conversation

Of course Max! Those maps ere very well done.
lostatsea - 03-06-2015 03:21 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the Vote on this month's challenge!
Chashio - 03-02-2015 05:56 PM View Conversation

Haha, yes, it'll take a while... and, given how much else I have on my plate, it's pretty likely to be the only challenge I'll enter for the rest of the year. Thanks for the rep, Max The encouragement is definitely appreciated.
SteffenBrand - 03-01-2015 01:50 PM View Conversation

No problem at all, thynk you anyway for sharing! =)
arsheesh - 02-20-2015 01:18 PM View Conversation

But of course Maximus!
Bogie - 02-02-2015 03:39 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the Rep, Glad you like the map!
arsheesh - 02-02-2015 02:01 PM View Conversation

Why thank you very much Max, that is a great compliment coming from you.
Wingshaw - 02-01-2015 05:31 PM View Conversation

Great job on the Realms of Arklan map, Max. Very nice style and execution, as always. I would have voted for you, but I thought it would be nice to support some newer members. I would have repped you, but can't at the moment; that's why you get this message. Good luck with the voting! THW

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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!