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Today, 08:33 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Voolf's miscellaneous art in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Yep... i do remember now : I already asked you that frame question with the same problem. Apparently, I'm addicted to the 1 pixel brush... :-D I...

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Yesterday, 02:37 PM

Chashio replied to a thread *** July/August Mapping Challenge: Wheel of Prompts *** in Current Mapping Challenge

This is gonna be fun :D

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Yesterday, 02:17 PM

Chashio replied to a poll *** May/June Mapping VOTING: Palette Cleanser *** in Current Mapping Challenge

Congrats Tiana! Well earned.

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Yesterday, 02:00 PM

Straf replied to a thread July/August Mapping Challenge: Nandalekon System in Current Mapping Challenge

You got No Man's Sky :D

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Yesterday, 01:36 PM

Straf replied to a thread *** July/August Mapping Challenge: Wheel of Prompts *** in Current Mapping Challenge

Ooh, I'll come back to this. I think I'll roll a D-10 for the genre just for added randomness. I have a writing guild meeting on Wednesday for which...

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Yesterday, 01:21 PM

Straf replied to a poll *** May/June Mapping VOTING: Palette Cleanser *** in Current Mapping Challenge

Congrats Tiana. I forgot to mention the colour palette reminded me of some groovy colour schemes of the mid 1970s when I was just a wee kiddo.

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Yesterday, 11:39 AM

Kellerica replied to a thread Nordic countries of Rükvadaen in Finished Maps

That's a really cool way of drawing the mountains, I like it! Just out of curiosity, is this all a vector illustration? Looks like it might be, but...

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Yesterday, 05:08 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Voolf's miscellaneous art in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

I always end up with a 1 pixel brush, because I want to draw too much detail. And that's regardless of my starting definition and the size of the...

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07-07-2024, 09:33 AM

Kellerica replied to a thread [Unpaid] Lost Realms world map and a more detailed map for a DND campaign setting. in Mapmaking Requests

Boy howdy. That's a very specific and highly detailed project that you're wanting to get made for free. What you are suggesting could easily amount...

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07-07-2024, 08:36 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Voolf's miscellaneous art in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Thanks for sharing ! If you don't mind me asking : what is the size and resolution of this (whole) map ? I ask, because no matter what resolution...

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07-06-2024, 07:52 PM

waldronate replied to a thread Hello! in Member Introductions

Welcome to the guild. Post some maps. I fixed your user name as requested. I can unfix it if desired.

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07-05-2024, 05:46 AM

- JO - replied to a thread My rendition of The Crownlands from ASOIAF in Finished Maps

It's always a pleasure to dive back into this world ! Thanks for the trip !

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07-05-2024, 05:41 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Rexendell and Krawdoth, my D&D setting! in Finished Maps

Huge place... with lots of room for adventure ! Great job, the whole map looks very good !

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07-05-2024, 05:18 AM

XCali started a poll Mapping Challenge: Pick 1 in each Block in Mapping Challenge Suggestions

I'm placing this into mapping suggestions, because it would be a cool one to do, and a cool one to have as a recurring challenge, since it takes on...

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07-05-2024, 05:04 AM

XCali replied to a thread Anteluvia (B&W World Map) in Regional/World Mapping

I really like the direction this is going! :D Will make for a cool map. One thing to note, I feel the weight of the map is lacking on the middle...

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07-02-2024, 01:52 PM

Straf replied to a poll *** May/June Mapping VOTING: Palette Cleanser *** in Current Mapping Challenge

I kind of gave up on mine due to graphics tablet frustrations. On the bright side I now have an Iberian map to do with as I please - and so does...

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07-02-2024, 05:50 AM

XCali replied to a thread *** May/June Mapping Challenge: Palette Cleanser *** in Mapping Challenge Archive

To the mod. For an example July/ Aug Challenge. Can we please have something to really sink our teeth? That tickles our imagination to new fronts. ...

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06-30-2024, 10:57 PM

Chashio replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Zorn palette map in Mapping Challenge Archive

No text this time, or finishing. Just happy I got this far. ### Latest WIP ###

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06-30-2024, 01:25 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Solà System View in Finished Maps

Thank you very much :)! Well, I did not mention it on this one, true. I used the same thing here, it's indicating the patrol/survey area of the...

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06-29-2024, 03:31 PM

Chashio replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Zorn palette map in Mapping Challenge Archive

Mm...less nifty, more I wish I'd done this digitally, heh. Here's sorta where it's at ... ### Latest WIP ###

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06-28-2024, 03:12 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Vayadar -- Commission in Finished Maps

Very nice work! Great job on the labeling & color palette. And glad to see again your work, btw.

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06-28-2024, 03:10 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Ath Illirium (commission map) in Finished Maps

Thanks :)! The forests were a nightmare to do tbh... But it's supposed to be a "wild" world apart from the coastal lands and main river valleys, so.

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06-28-2024, 03:08 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Simkin sketches and experiments in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Nice work! That shark is terrifying :o.

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06-28-2024, 03:07 PM

Ilanthar replied to a thread Ilanthar's tests & sketches in General and Miscellaneous Mapping

Merci Joël! One day, I'll stop doing new versions of character sheets/maps I've already done... But meanwhile, here is the start on a new version...

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06-26-2024, 10:52 PM

waldronate replied to a thread What software to use to create Gothic Sci-Fi Battlemaps in How Do I ???

I suspect that your biggest impediment for your project will be finding suitable assets. I'm moderately familiar with CC3+ and you asked about it, so...

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06-26-2024, 10:18 AM

waldronate replied to a thread What software to use to create Gothic Sci-Fi Battlemaps in How Do I ???

If you have questions about what's available in CC3+, try asking at the ProFantasy forum at https://forum.profantasy.com for what's usually a pretty...

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06-26-2024, 05:07 AM

XCali replied to a thread My Encounter maps and the Odd Asset. WIP and finished. ;) in Virtual Tabletop/Battlemap Mapping

Continent: Tai Vior Region: Shai'Gidon - Land of the Twin Bridges Area: Jungles of Meyhru Map: Great Bell Echo Cave: Entry One: The top...

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06-26-2024, 04:42 AM

XCali replied to a thread My Encounter maps and the Odd Asset. WIP and finished. ;) in Virtual Tabletop/Battlemap Mapping

Thanks Simkin! Having feedback on these kinds of things are always helpful. In at least as much to figure out how to craft them.

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06-25-2024, 01:59 PM

Straf replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Bay of Biscay in Mapping Challenge Archive

Yeah, I just get basic function with no pressure functions at all. I read somewhere that GTK+2 or whatever is broken and tablet functionality is...

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vorropohaiah - 07-10-2017 04:43 AM View Conversation

i went to Norwich and Edinburgh to visit family in April and it was lovely and cool. I went ona highland tour and was in my T-shirt. In April. in Scotland. was strange
vorropohaiah - 07-10-2017 01:36 AM View Conversation

ouch. I really hate the summers here (Malta) and our spring/autumn are barely noticeable as it just seems to switch instantly from summer to winter, which, cuz of the humidity, feels a lot colder than it actually is. I much prefer the UK for instance
vorropohaiah - 07-09-2017 01:44 PM View Conversation

it went up to 40 last weekend here. that's about 20 more than what I like
vorropohaiah - 07-09-2017 01:25 PM View Conversation

thanks not too keen on the summer over here though
Diamond - 07-07-2017 05:36 PM View Conversation

Thank you Mousie! Much appreciated!
Kellerica - 07-07-2017 01:56 PM View Conversation

My pleasure, and right back at ya - thanks for the nice comments on my map! Always appreciated!
Sapiento - 07-07-2017 12:12 PM View Conversation

You're welcome, Mouse!
Diamond - 07-06-2017 10:33 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the happy birthday!
Voolf - 07-06-2017 11:53 AM View Conversation

It doesn't go off topic so much, besided its a greneral question for all to discuss, not someone's WIP. I say we are good
Voolf - 07-06-2017 11:42 AM View Conversation

Haha, Mouse, this therad is awesome, I also repped Wired in this thread thanking him for the file, and starting with the very same words as you in comment !
Thanks and you are welcome.

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Date of Birth: June 29, 1966 (58)

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Biography:: Real Name: Sue Daniel

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Software Used:: Campaign Cartographer 3 and its add-ons. Fractal Terrains 3, Krita, GIMP, Genetica, Blender, Sketchup, Gaea, Rebelle 3, G-Projector, Affinity, Corel (various apps) and ngPlant.

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Name: Annual Challenge Winners' Globe
A most prestigous award for winning the Annual Mapping Challenge !

Issue time: 03-13-2018, 12:12 AM
Issue reason: For winning a 2018 Atlas Award for:
The Road to Tiamis

Name: Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Mapping Challenge!

Issue time: 12-07-2017, 01:59 AM
Issue reason: For winning the November 2017 Challenge with the entry: The Glyphs of Kaylaric

Name: Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Mapping Challenge!

Issue time: 10-04-2017, 12:22 AM
Issue reason: For winning the Aug/Sep 2017 Summer Challenge with the entry: O'Gray's Pearls

Name: Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Mapping Challenge!

Issue time: 07-04-2017, 05:52 PM
Issue reason: For winning the June 2017 Challenge with the entry: The Hanging Gardens of Magrael

Name: Lite Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Lite Mapping Challenge!

Issue time: 06-18-2017, 10:35 AM
Issue reason: For winning the May/June 2017 Lite challenge with the entry: Scribble Rock

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