Map(s) requests [paid/barter/bribery] for a LARP

[Elena]

Hi there,

My name is Elena and I'm a staff member of a LARP, the Southern Organization of Live Action Roleplaying (SOLAR -- http://solarinc.org). We are a game run almost entirely on volunteer effort, and that has gotten us very far when it comes to time and effort in artistic endeavors, such as costuming, props, and even maps (good ones at that).

However, I am a super picky art snob, without talent to back it up. I like to be honest upfront.

The talent I see here is encouraging and tempting to utilize. I would love to commission quite a few of you, but my monetary reserves are completely nonexistent. You all, however, seem to have strong interests in what I am looking for, and a real understanding of programs that I just can't wrap my head around Nor do I have the patience or time to try seriously right now.

So, I would like to do a number of things:
-see who is interested in three map projects; two continents and a city
-see how people here would like to be paid, how much money they would like
-offer various items, time, etc in trade in lieu of payment (this is the fun part)


The Projects

First
is quite a large project, and one I am the least interested in, but has the most material. We have quite a few maps of our game continent, The Sutherlands (and Beyond):
http://pics.livejournal.com/elena/pic/001k0ar1
http://pics.livejournal.com/elena/pic/001hz038 (theres a far better image available I just don't have it at this moment)
http://pics.livejournal.com/elena/pic/001k106h

As you can see, we have an original hand drawn map, and an updated CC3 map, and a CC3 map that resembles parchment, but is not the complete map (though it is quite awesome).

I really want a parchment style or woodblock-print style map of our game continent as a whole. It does not necessarily need to be labeled, though various levels of detailed would be appreciated and happily discussed, by email or phone.

Second
is also a relatively large project but with far less development done. In fact I barely have a pencil drawing which I havent finished or scanned in yet, but will soon be remedied if interest is expressed. A second continent in early planning phases as an extremely 'rough draft' really, really needs a good map. I have lots of basic information of what i'd like, my pencil drawing, and a desire to include someone interested in the planning process -- and this finished in the next couple of months. This would be in the same style or similar as requested above -- parchment or woodblock style.

Third
is either a small or medium-sized project, with some relatively strict guidelines via this hard to understand image:
http://pics.livejournal.com/elena/pic/001k2z5d

To explain, we play our LARP at several group campsites in Georgia, and each of these sites are situated on a lake. I assembled them on a composite, fantasy lake, and two of the three sites are labeled (we never actually play at the third one in the upper left hand corner so i havent bothered yet). I would like to make them a part of a greater village/city/castle map (hence the weird "roads" and circles on the right side of the image), but the map of the lake and the towns we play in with some surrounding countryside would be the minimum i'd want. parchment/woodblock style, but I'm flexible, id be okay if it was a nice city designer-esque map.


Payment Options

-I would like to know what you as a mapper would charge for each of these project monetarily for reference.

-I would like to know if you would take basic costuming (such as wrap pants, harem pants, dusters, hoods, etc) as trade. I have pictures of my work here:
http://elenamakes.livejournal.com/
I can ship anywhere.

-I would like to know if you would be interested in going on a dutch date (i pay for myself, or for me and you) or two in trade (must live in the Southeast). I'm a relatively cute girl who is relatively good company a relatively large portion of the time. :B

-I would like to know if you would be interested in SOLAR currency -- Goblin Points, Experience Points, etc, which would allow you to start with a higher level character at our LARP in Atlanta, Georgia. I would be happy to coach you through the process and help you develop a neat character if you wanted to actually come play. If you are interested in this option, I can also throw in costuming and game-safe weapons. We have people who come from as far as Pennsylvania and California to play our game, its that good.


Maps I Really Like
http://www.cartographersguild.com/fe...ollexiaMap.jpg
http://fc20.deviantart.com/fs20/i/20...ormcrow135.jpg
http://fc22.deviantart.com/fs15/i/20...ormcrow135.jpg
http://fc23.deviantart.com/fs17/f/20...ormcrow135.jpg
http://www.cartographersguild.com/feature/Dolmen.jpg
http://www.cartographersguild.com/feature/HevaMap.jpg
http://fc20.deviantart.com/fs9/i/200...OfInsanity.gif
http://fc89.deviantart.com/fs25/i/20..._by_cooley.jpg
http://fc84.deviantart.com/fs28/f/20...y_Atherenn.jpg
http://fc37.deviantart.com/fs9/f/200...gard_karte.gif
http://fc05.deviantart.com/fs28/f/20...by_amegusa.png
http://fc74.deviantart.com/fs31/i/20...y_VapourNZ.jpg


The Fine Print
Copyright for these maps would need to be property of SOLAR when finished. However you would be credited in our rulebook, on the map, on our website, etc.

PS - Please?