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  1. 10-20-2010, 04:25 PM #1
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    Default Greetings All!

    Hello Cartographers.

    My name is Tim. I stumbled upon a link to this site researching fantasy map-making software
    and felt like a dwarf next to a new ore deposit. I've been an rpg'er since...well, 1983.
    Pen and paper is still my favorite, but there are such lush and/or amazingly detailed
    maps out there using software that I wanted to try outlining districts for a city
    a friend and I are creating for an upcoming campaign of 4ed. D&D. Lots of ideas are
    written down, with more each week as we research what makes a (fantasy) city
    a city. I'm looking into 3-D rendering, but currently I've picked up Gimp and Inkwell,
    since the price is unbeatable.

    I am returning student with a dual major in Spanish and English, emphasis
    in translation; and when not trying to 'kill' my party, I consume a lot of poetry.
    Ultimately, I'm brand new to cartography software, so I will be spelunking the tutorials
    here and at youtube, until I'm ready to start posting works-in-progress.

    Thank you for making and populating this site; I'm off with my canary and lantern.

    Namasté,
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    Thank you Aenigma, I appreciate the welcome.
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    Welcome!

    I'm new here myself, but there are a TON of resources here for learning the cartographer's art.

    cheers,

    thom
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    ... and can I just say I love the Borges quote!

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    Hello Thom,

    Thank you for the welcome. I'm glad you like the quote; it fits all things we do in life
    with a passion; but in this site, it particularly lends itself to Borges' notions. I've enjoyed looking
    at your Cruenti Dei series; the style is very much likened to 70's political maps I remember as a kid.
    I like the colorization of regions and borders along with the easily understood symbols. The partitioned water
    segments in the first piece remind of a board game. Is that what they're for?

    Namasté,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Halo of Gnats View Post
    I like the colorization of regions and borders along with the easily understood symbols. The partitioned water
    segments in the first piece remind of a board game. Is that what they're for?
    Hi Tim,

    The maps are for Cruenti Dei, which is a strategic fantasy PBeM I've been running for, oh, several years now.

    You can find more here.

    It's funny you mentioned those 70's political maps - I think I first got my love of maps by poring over those maps, and the old National Geographic portfolio atlas, when I was a kid. And yes, it was the 70's.

    cheers,

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    Welcome to the Guild!

    Nice to see another 'grognard'!
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    Welcome to the guild, Halo (great nick btw). City building is jumping into the deep end, so I applaud your courage! There are a few of us city builders who share the same asylum and you're welcome to join us! Check out the city building tutorial in my sig, it may be of help in your planning. I must get my finger out and write the next part for it. Enjoy your stay!
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