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  1. 01-23-2016, 05:35 PM #1
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    Hello! I am an ameteur map maker, I only started making real maps about two months ago. What I mean about this is, I used to draw my maps and do nothing with them until about two months ago when my friend and former high school bud decided to introduce me to the miracles of Paint.Net because, dear god is Photoshop expensive.

    Anyway, I decided that I would look for a place to learn and gain opinions and do more to help myself become better. I recently drew a map on a sticky note and hope to get it posted up sometime this week to show you all. But first, I need some help at using Paint.Net and castle, I want to grow. Starting with Castles, then towns, then countries and maybe worlds, but that seems a bit much. But still, any advice would be great and I can't wait to come and join!

    And once again, Hello!
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    Hey Nori, welcome to the Guild.
    Here's an article that has some free and low cost programs that are like Photoshop that you may be interested in.
    This is definitely the place to be. Once you have a map to put up, people will be more able to give you advice and help.
    So get mapping.
    Cheers, J.
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    Hello Nori, welcome to the Guild!

    There are some alternatives to Paint.Net that you might consider, including GIMP which is free and quite similar to photoshop.

    To get you started, there is a great tutorial in the sticky section of Tutorials, called
    Quickstart Guide to Fantasy Mapping: http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=4276

    From there, go to
    Hand Drawn Mapping for the Artistically Challenged: http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=10655

    Once you have completed those two tutorials, you'll be well on your way!!
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  4. 01-23-2016, 07:11 PM #4
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    Aww, you guys are awesome already!

    My first castle drawing I will be posting soon (W.I.P) is one I drew during a lunch break at work. It is named Tir Torrenell, or "The Stone Face" and is based off one of my favorite castles to read about, Harlech Castle in Wales.

    I love the large stone castles over the peaceful manor-like ones because of the history and destruction. So, I hope I can do this one justice.
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  5. 01-24-2016, 05:55 AM #5
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    Welcome to this place. I just arrived too.
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