Professional/Semi-Professional Map Request for a game

[Omarza]

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a cartographer to create a map of a fictional world that will be used in a game (MMO). What I am basically looking for is someone that can be creative with ideas as we don't have any set map in mind (at the moment) and thus will leave a lot to the discretion of the cartographer. The map style is negotiable and I am linking a few maps at the bottom of this post, to give you an idea of what I like. This will be the first map in a series of maps during the lifespan of the game and the cartographer will be credited in the game credits.

The purpose of the map is to display conquerable areas which can be anything from countries, regions to places (cities), all depending on the map style we decide on with the cartographer. The cities will only be a city marker (with city name) on the map and not any additional city detail maps are required, thus only one map for the moment. River names, region names as well as key place names would be an added bonus. The copyright of the map must belong to us but we will allow the cartographer to use the map as part of their CV or as an example of their work. As mentioned above we will also credit the cartographer in the game credits.

Our time frames are a little tight and it would be preferred if the map can be available before the end of July, but I understand it might not be possible and thus its not a requirement. I don't have the largest of budgets (around $300) BUT keep in mind when quoting that quality is the most important factor to me and are willing to go over budget if needed. Payment would preferably be through PayPal if possible.

Some map examples I like
http://www.cartographersguild.com/at...0&d=1431694135 (I like the look/feel, detail and size of this map)
http://www.cartographersguild.com/at...1&d=1378874254 (Size might be a bit too large but I like the look)
http://www.cartographersguild.com/feature/ValciaMap.jpg (I like the look/feel, detail. The size of this map might be a little too small)
http://ramah-palmer.deviantart.com/a...hort-451079184 (I like this look and feel but it might be too small)

Thanks for taking the time to read through this!

PS: This is my first post here and hope I did it all right. If I left something out please let me know...

I thought I would add this to give an idea of what the environment in-game looks like roughly (couple of snippets pasted together from in-game)...and will share more info vie email if needed...
http://venturia3d.com/Images/IdeaOfTheme.jpg

otto--at--venturia3d.com (remove the -- and change the at)

[Omarza]

I added some information to my above post hoping it will help people to get a better feel for the map I am requesting...

[Omarza]

Thank you for all the responses. I am currently going through all the responses and will make a decision soon. I would like to mention that we are impressed with every cartographer that replied.

[Omarza]

Once again thank you for all the responses, I appreciate it. I have commissioned someone.