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    1. News

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      News posted by site admins, and cartography industry pros.

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    2. Member Introductions

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      New here? Say hi and tell us about yourself!

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    3. General Discussion

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      General discussion on and off topic.

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    4. Software Discussion

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      Discussion on various software applications ranging from Campaign Cartographer and Dundjinni to Photoshop and The Gimp

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    5. Cooperative Worldbuilding Project

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      Discuss or join in the fun of a guild hosted world building project.

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  2. Gallery Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Forums dedicated to the sharing of mapmaking endeavours.

    1. Cartographers Choice

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      Map showcase as featured by the staff. These maps are shining examples of cartography.

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    2. Finished Maps

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      Showcase your finished maps and projects here.

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  3. Mapping Challenges Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Test and improve your skills in our various challenges.

    1. Current Mapping Challenge

      Join in the challenge and win prestige amongst your fellow cartographers!

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    2. Mapping Challenge Archive

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      Archive Forum for past mapping challenges.

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    3. Current Lite Mapping Challenge

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    4. Mapping Challenge Suggestions

      Use this forum to suggest ideas for future Mapping Challenges.

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  4. Mapmaking Discussion & Philosophy (WIP/Critique) Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Forums dedicated to the discussion and philosophy of different types and styles of maps. Post your maps in here for critique and discussion.

    1. General and Miscellaneous Mapping

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      Forum for general maps such as encounter maps, concept maps, and other uncategorized maps and map elements and map related artwork.

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    2. Regional/World Mapping

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      General overland, outdoors, region, and world mapping discussion.

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    3. Town/City Mapping

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      General city/urban mapping discussion.

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    4. Building/Structure Mapping

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      General indoor, floorplan, and building mapping discussion.

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    5. Dungeon/Subterranean Mapping

      Underground and dungeon crawl map discussion.

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    6. Sci-fi/Modern Mapping

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      Science Fiction, Modern and futuristic mapping discussion.

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    7. Virtual Tabletop/Battlemap Mapping

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      Forum for maps designed specifically for use as battlemaps, map tiles or for use in any Virtual Tabletop (VTT) software.

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    8. Board Game Mapping

      Board games and other tabletop style mapping discussion.

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    9. Toponymy and Linguistics

      Discussion on the subject of toponymy and linguistics in relation to cartography.

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    10. 3D modeling (objects and maps)

      Discussion on the subject of 3D modeling objects and maps, to include isometric mapping.

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  5. Mapping Resources Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Forums dedicated to resources you can use in your mapmaking endeavours.

    1. Tutorials/How-To

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      Post your tutorials and how-to's, as well as link to tutorials already made.

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    2. New Tutorials

      Post your tutorials and how-to's, as well as link to tutorials already made.

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    3. Mapping Elements

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      Share and discuss the artwork bits and pieces used for mapping such as textures, tiles, brushes and symbols.

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    4. Reference Material

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      Post and share or link to reference material online that can help other mappers with inspiration or stylization.

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    5. Mapmaking Requests

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      If you need something made for a map or a complete map altogether, post here, someone may do it for you!

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    6. How Do I ???

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      Wondering how to do something? Lost and confused with your software? Curious how a certain map was made? This is the place to ask.

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