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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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 Current Mapping Challenge

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 Current Mapping Challenge

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 Current Mapping Challenge

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 Current Mapping Challenge

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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06-25-2024, 01:47 PM

Diamond replied to a thread Working on a world topographic map again! in Regional/World Mapping

That is really amazing looking. The river/lake network is fantastic.

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06-25-2024, 01:35 PM

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

Wow! Really beautiful. I love the colors - immediately obvious what each biome is, and the understated mountains work great. And best of all,...

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06-24-2024, 04:07 PM

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

I'm struggling with this because GIMP and tablet support seems to be somewhat poor right now. Or for my tablet anyway. I'll see what I can finish.

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06-23-2024, 02:50 PM

waldronate replied to a thread How to make a Wikipedia-style physical map, of a fictional country? in How Do I ???

More information is always better. Post any sketches or works in progress and folks will be happy to offer commentary.

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06-23-2024, 11:14 AM

XCali replied to a thread Greetings friends! in Member Introductions

Sad to hear! But welcome back! I'd suggest big time that you'd get something like a drawing tablet and start doing maps digitally, that way you...

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06-21-2024, 06:31 AM

- JO - replied to a thread May/June 2024 Challenge: Bay of Biscay in Current Mapping Challenge

C'mon ! Give us that extra-mile !

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06-21-2024, 06:25 AM

- JO - replied to a thread Salzenmund city plan in Finished Maps

Your work is as admirable as ever! The precision of your drawings, the way you've designed the towns and their historical credibility. Well done!

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06-21-2024, 06:24 AM

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

Magnificent map! Great work on the forests and ice floes! The design is very simple, but it really enhances the map. Great job!

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06-21-2024, 03:50 AM

XCali replied to a thread Grainstreet, a small village map. in Town/City Mapping

The part that I am really grappling with, that almost each house small or large has a crops area almost or larger than ten times the size of their...

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Greg - 04-18-2017 04:30 AM View Conversation

I'm pleased you liked my Castly mappy book cover Mouse! Though it was probably just the nice paper that sold it for you!

Thanks for the comments, the vote and the rep!
LordCartoart - 04-17-2017 05:57 PM View Conversation

Thanks Mouse. Yeah the bottom right might be the place for the title and I think I'll show a bit more of my world so the inset map will be better. Thanks!
LordCartoart - 04-17-2017 10:48 AM View Conversation

Forgot to thank you for the complements! Thanks Mouse!
ChickPea - 04-17-2017 08:38 AM View Conversation

Aw thank you *blushes*
ChickPea - 04-17-2017 08:25 AM View Conversation

You're very welcome!

Also, I'd forgotten to thank you for the rep on my Orient Express cover, so belated thank you for that! It's much appreciated.
Bogie - 04-16-2017 11:30 PM View Conversation

Thanks for the REP and Vote Sue!!
ThomasR - 04-16-2017 03:34 AM View Conversation

You're welcome Sue Not sure I'll change the name yet but if I do, that'll be for just Thomas so, do not worry
Tonnichiwa - 04-15-2017 07:27 PM View Conversation

You're welcome Sue. I love that cover! Makes me want to buy your book!
- Max - - 04-14-2017 05:25 AM View Conversation

Thanks for the rep Mouse !
Greg - 04-11-2017 03:29 AM View Conversation

Thanks Mouse, and no worries, steal those colours away and make more pretty pieces!

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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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