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    Question Inspiration: Borders

    I am searching for some different style of borders for an overland map. I would love if someone good point me to maps with great borders both here in CG or other places. The style I am looking for is fantasy/medieval.

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    I have fun with borders, as you can see from these:
    http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=6673
    http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=6590


    What' i would suggest though, is look through the thumbnail collection here:
    http://www.cartographersguild.com/ut...nishedMaps.htm

    There's a lot of maps with no borders, but if you skim through there you may find a few you like, then follow to the thread and check with the original author

    Other than that, what I typically do is head over to google images, and type in "antique maps" or something similar and see what catches my eye.

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    Google-fu...........HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEYA!

    http://images.google.ca/images?gbv=2...=f&oq=&start=0

    Personally, I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally like this one:

    http://www.antiquemaps.com/uk/islands/25288.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by NeonKnight View Post
    Personally, I reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaally like this one: http://www.antiquemaps.com/uk/islands/25288.jpg
    That is purty durn cool...
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    Thx, there is some great stuff. I wasnt aware of the thumbnail gallery - wow how nice.

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