Topic: The Shadow World Mapping Project

[Malim]

I really gotta bump this thread!
Because... I love good maps!

[metallion]

Whatever became of this?

[Malim]

bump

[terefang]

what type of map do we really want ?

1- i want a world map something this:
http://maps.stamen.com/terrain/#11/48.2699/16.3168

2- i like some artistically maps like this: http://www.nbos.com/products/fractal-mapper/screen-shots
or better like this: https://secure.profantasy.com/products/cc3-plus.asp

3- for overland travel i still do prefer this: http://www.hexographer.com/samples/qbarra_hexmap.png

4- for encounters i prefer this: https://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/2018/03/29/release-the-kraken-on-the-sunken-maw/

what do you prefer?
 

[B Hanson]

I can't see this happening as an in-house project due to the scope of the project. However, I can certainly see it as a viable kickstarter with a budget of $5,000 to $10,000 on the low side?

I would recommend someone like Robert (http://www.fantasy-map.net/index.php)

He did this map for me for "Priest King of Shade". http://www.ironcrown.com/ICEforums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17853.0;attach=3878

That level of tactical map done for the entire hemisphere with some added detail for major roads and cities would be an incredible resource for SW. If the Kickstarter proved successful new features could be added. I got a map of Eidolon printed on canvas from Terry that's fantastic that could be great bonus feature for people who pledge larger amounts.

[Nightblade42]

I use NBOS's Fractal Mapper 8 (and their other software) for all of my mapping needs.  You can download tons of raster map symbols created by the Vintyri project & even use their Tutorial Guide to create amazing looking maps.  See the "Battlemap Example" on Terefang's second link.  The maps & layouts of the Vintyri project are (IMHO) the best looking maps I've seen in any game and I love that they freely share their symbols, textures & mapping techniques with everybody.  If SW went with Vintyri style maps & layouts, wow - that would be awesome!

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