Greetings from the UK

[Greg]

I've always found maps fascinating and beautiful (especially more arhaic ones) and only recently decided that I might have a go at making a few to see what I came up with. And, voila, I found myself on this site and spent a while perusing the tutorials and faboulous maps made by this group.

As many people on here seem to do, I've started a draft regional map for a D&D campaign that I'm part of (though didn't design), which I'll probably upload to the WIP section when it's a bit further along for some advice and what not. Once that's finished I'll probably do the other regions and mayhaps an overall one, who knows.

I haven't had much presence on forums and communities in the past and I'll try my best as I discover new treasures in the many posts here. Hopefully, I'll attempt new styles and maybe I'll end up doing maps in a completely different way from how I originally envisioned.

I look forwards to starting this new adventure with all of you well-worn and talented companions.

[Chick]

Hello GLS! Welcome to the Guild!

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!!

And be sure not to miss
How to Get Your Rivers in the Right Place: http://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=3822

and
The Most Common Reality Errors:
http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ad.php?t=30156

Have fun and I'll look forward to seeing your first map post!

[Greg]

Thanks Chick!

I've already been through the first couple you mentioned, but will be sure to check out the other two!