Militia Headquarters - fantasy map commission

[tainotim]

The map is stunning, however, even though Steffen Brand gave you permission I feel conflicted whether to praise or shun it. This is so much like his style, that it looks more like a copy paste, then a inspired emulation. Which, wouldn't matter for a private map – but for a commercial commission I really don't know what to feel about it, as it becomes something more than a demonstration of appraisal. But, each to his own!

Out of curiosity I wonder, as the artist for this fine map, is this close resemblance something you feel comfortable with? Or have you been hesitant towards using it, as you have your own styles for this kind of map that are just as neat. Oh, and please understand me right, I don't mean to criticise or bring negativity to this splendid map – but I personally am very conflicted when it comes to using other peoples map tools or styles for monetary gain. Especially when it's something unique like this specific style.

Cheers,
Tainotim

[- Max -]

Thanks Guys.

The map is stunning, however, even though Steffen Brand gave you permission I feel conflicted whether to praise or shun it. This is so much like his style, that it looks more like a copy paste, then a inspired emulation. Which, wouldn't matter for a private map – but for a commercial commission I really don't know what to feel about it, as it becomes something more than a demonstration of appraisal. But, each to his own!

Out of curiosity I wonder, as the artist for this fine map, is this close resemblance something you feel comfortable with? Or have you been hesitant towards using it, as you have your own styles for this kind of map that are just as neat. Oh, and please understand me right, I don't mean to criticise or bring negativity to this splendid map – but I personally am very conflicted when it comes to using other peoples map tools or styles for monetary gain. Especially when it's something unique like this specific style.

Cheers,
Tainotim

I can see your point here Tainotim, so let me clear things up a bit
Because it was a commercial commission, I e-mailed Steffen, a cartographer that I respect and admire his works to check his permission to use use an emulated style of him. He agreed and said the map was nice You've probably saw I don't really use other people stuff/tools on my maps usually, for personal or commercial maps. Indeed I could have made this map in many other styles but I feel comfortable with it since It's a one shot exercise and I consider it rather some sort of "a tribute to" than anything else.