My name is Lyle and I am 39. I am totally new to all of this: internet forums, cartography, etc. However, this seems like a great way to learn and I am excited with the prospect. My motives are simple. I am creating a game and I want to design a map for it. I have been scanning, cutting, taping, re-scanning and re-taping my map into oblivion. It is quite ridiculous. My wife said most people just do all of that on the computer now days. So, this is where you find me. Thank you.