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  • The Atlas Awards Winners 2017

    Published on 03-12-2017 09:12 AM
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    After a long period of discussion on how to structure the awards, followed by suggestions and voting on the Award name, in late Janury we asked for nominations for the best maps of 2016. Guild members had six weeks to choose their favourite maps of last year and there were some goodies among the nominations! Voting began last Saturday, and today we're thrilled to announce the winners.

    The Atlas Award winners of 2017 (in no particular order) are listed below.


    MOST CREATIVE MAP

    Nominations:
    The Lands of Trolnarm, by J.Edward
    Teapotland, by milanvasek
    The seven worlds of Egishirgal, by Ilanthar
    HMS Bounty 2D, by Katto
    Nubian Kings, by snodsy
    Skenara (Land Beyond the Sea), J.Edward
    Snuzzi's Journey in Tirothell, by Abu Lafia
    Gymnopus P by Mouse
    City of Mandala, by Francissimo
    Albernia & Windhag (Aventuria), by SteffenBrand

    Winner:
    Cape Horn, South America and Antarctica, by Onez

    Cape Horn, South America and Antarctica, by Onez
    Most Creative Map


    BEST SPACE MAP

    Nominations:
    Aethera System, by Francesca Baerald
    Candor Chasma, a map of mars, by Francissimo
    The five moons of Shalimar, a space map, by Francissimo
    Emissary - Map of the Known Galaxy, by Wired

    Winner:
    World of Yr and the 12 Moons by FrancescaBaerald

    World of Yr and the 12 Moons by FrancescaBaerald
    Best Space Map


    BEST STRUCTURE MAP

    Nominations:
    HMS Bounty 2D, by Katto
    Treebrook Stronghold, by DanielHasenbos
    Castle of the warrior priests, by J. Edward
    Wizard Town of Hallowvale, by Sapiento
    'Herdfeuer' Inn, By SteffenBrand
    Alien Ruin, by Sapiento
    The Red Tower of Greater Helium by Sapiento
    Isometric Castle Map by Salama
    Minotaur Fortress by Sapiento
    AKTEMBAAR - The Temple of the Sun of Nik'tenber, by AntonioFrade
    Umi No Toride, by J.Edward

    Winner:
    Smuggler's Den, by Icemaneli186

    Smuggler's Den, by Icemaneli186
    Best Structure Map


    BEST MEDIA-READY MAP

    Nominations:
    Kyuden Gotei City, by Akae
    The 6 Realms, by Max
    Kalor, by Max
    The Devouring Waste for Gun Metal Games, by Max
    The Old Kingdom, by Schley
    The Lands of Nihon, by tainotim
    Kings of the Wylds Novel Map, by TimPaul
    The City of Brightwater, by TheHoarseWhisperer

    Winner:
    Cape Horn, South America and Antarctica, by Onez

    Cape Horn, South America and Antarctica, by Onez
    Best Media Ready Map


    BEST HAND-DRAWN OR TRADITIONAL MAP

    Nominations:
    The Lands of Trolnarm, by J.Edward
    Westeros, by Klaradox
    Skeppsholmen (reimagined), by Onez
    La Vallee des Lucioles - Legend of the Five Rings, by Akae
    Angelou Map, by FrancescaBaerald
    Tilvarel Valley, by Blaidd Drwg
    The City of Brightwater, by TheHoarseWhisperer
    Haldeshar, by J.Edward
    The town of Thornwall by Mike Schley
    City of hills by Tainotim
    Sandomierz 1400AD, by Chlodowech

    Winner:
    The Shire, By FrancescaBaerald

    The Shire, By FrancescaBaerald
    Best Hand-drawn or Traditional Map


    BEST REGIONAL MAP

    Nominations:
    Varenthia, by Kacey
    Crater Island, by Pasis
    Thendrais, by J.Edward
    The Lands of the Frozen Tears, by Warlin
    The Dragon's Backbone, by Caenwyr
    The Great Shangazi Desert, by Max
    The City-kingdoms of the Haréshk - Atlas Elyden, by vorropohaiah
    The Mighty Ynchong Empire 3.0 by Sapiento
    The Shire, by FrancescaBaerald
    Island realm of Torgaren by Lingon
    Urobos by AntonioFrade
    Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings, By FrancescaBaerald

    Winner:
    Skenara [Land Beyond the Sea], by J.Edward

    Skenara [Land Beyond the Sea] by J.Edward
    Best Regional Map


    BEST STRATEGIC, ENCOUNTER OR BOARDGAME MAP

    Nominations:
    Reforger - WW3, by Sapiento
    The Arrival, by Sapiento
    Fria Ligan Commission - Jungle Map, by Obbehobbe
    Scourge of God: Conquests of Monghols 13th cent, by Ilya Kudriashov
    The Drunk'n Griff'n Inn, by kosmic dungeon
    Castle of the Warrior Priests, by J.Edward

    Winner:
    The Silk Road Map by Snodsy

    The Silk Road by Snodsy
    Best Strategic, Encounter, or Boardgame Map


    BEST CITY, TOWN, OR DUNGEON MAP

    Nominations:
    Merelan City, By Mouse
    The City of Mok Torkan, by Tonnichiwa
    Fairy Lutece, by Ilanthar
    The Town of Thornwall from the World of Aetaltis, Mike Schley
    The City of Brightwater, by TheHoarseWhisperer
    Ernham, by Sapiento
    Map of Otosan Uchi for Legend of Five Rings by Akae
    Hildroth Lea, by Arsheesh
    Weaver District - Shadows of Esteren, by Akae
    Mausoleum of Adōnis, by GLS
    Ashbridge by Sapiento
    Windfoort (Town Map), By Tom

    Winners (two maps tied for first place):
    Th'Mhenic, by Akae
    The City of Haerlech, by J.Edward

    Th'Mhenic, by Akae
    Joint 1st place for Best City, Town, or Dungeon Map

    The City of Haerlech, by J.Edward
    Joint 1st place for Best City, Town, or Dungeon Map


    BEST WORLD MAP

    Nominations:
    Gnosis-Fantasy Map Commission, By Max
    Thurian Age, by J.Edward
    Ryetelth, by Arsheesh
    The World of Yr and The Twelve Moons, by FrancescaBaerald
    Arcannan by Josiah VE
    Kaherm, by Voolf
    Briandolond, by Sapiento

    Winner:
    Ersïa, by Ilanthar

    Ersïa, by Ilanthar
    Best World Map


    BEST OVERALL MAP

    Nominations:
    City of Bladewater by J.Edward
    Middle Earth - Lord of the Rings by Francesca Baerald
    The City of Haerlech, by J.Edward
    Gnosis-Fantasy Map Commission, By Max
    The Lands of the Frozen Tears (Lite Challenge map), by Warlin
    A set of Atlantide Maps, by Warlin
    Western Galatyn - Fantasy map commission, by Max
    Akaos by Arsheesh
    The Lands Around the Central Sea, by Lingon

    Winner:
    Skenara [Land Beyond the Sea], by J.Edward

    Skenara [Land Beyond the Sea], by J.Edward
    Best Overall Map


    That's the last of our categories and I'm sure you'll agree we've got some very worthy winners. Commiserations to those who lost out, but I'm sure everyone will agree that it's an honour to be nominated by your peers and have your work recognised as among the best maps of 2016.

    Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted. Most of all, thanks to Guild members for producing some amazing maps.

    Already looking forward to next year's awards!








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    Comments 12 Comments
    1. ChickPea's Avatar
      ChickPea - 03-12-2017, 09:15 AM
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      Huge congrats to all our winners! There such a huge diversity in style among the winning maps.
    1. Mouse's Avatar
      Mouse - 03-12-2017, 10:56 AM
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      Congratulations everyone!

      Seeing all the winners here together like this makes me realize just how amazing you all are
    1. J.Edward's Avatar
      J.Edward - 03-12-2017, 11:41 AM
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      And three cheers and a pint for the CLs who made it happen.
      For the most part - ChickPea and Diamond - thank you both for all the time and effort
    1. Kellerica's Avatar
      Kellerica - 03-12-2017, 11:59 AM
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      Congratulations to all winners, you guys sure as hell have earned it! I'm constantly blown away by the talent nesting in this little community
    1. onez's Avatar
      onez - 03-12-2017, 12:26 PM
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      WOW!! Thank you, this is such a honor!
      I have been swamped with work lately, so I hadn't been active in the guild for months, and I just found out about the whole thing.

      Thank you everyone!
    1. onez's Avatar
      onez - 03-12-2017, 12:40 PM
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      And congratulations to all winners!
    1. noachian's Avatar
      noachian - 03-12-2017, 01:25 PM
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      What absolutely gorgeous work.. Such a pleasure to check them all out!
    1. DanielHasenbos's Avatar
      DanielHasenbos - 03-12-2017, 01:28 PM
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      Congratulations to all the winners! Absolutely deserved and very inspiring!
    1. snodsy's Avatar
      snodsy - 03-12-2017, 06:29 PM
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      Truly some beautiful winners as well as all the nominations, these definitely show the talent and diversity here on the guild, congratulations to all and I can say I'm delighted and appreciate the work it took to put it together.
    1. FrancescaBaerald's Avatar
      FrancescaBaerald - 03-15-2017, 04:04 AM
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      Oh my God, I have just learnt that I have won two awards!! Yay!
      It is a real honour for me, thank you very much!
      And congratulations to all the winners! Your work is an inspiration for me.
    1. Orioni's Avatar
      Orioni - 03-24-2017, 05:02 PM
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      Most excellent results. I saw then appear on Reddit as well. I do agree that Ersïa is an amazing world map. Nice work by Ilanthar. And of course a hearty congratulations to all other nominees and winners as well. Just to feature on this list is honourable in its own right.
    1. Easyworld_'s Avatar
      Easyworld_ - 04-04-2017, 10:35 AM
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      Well done all, excellent work

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