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    Thanks for the vote Jax!
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    Thanks Jax, glad you liked the piece.
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    Yeah... that 'talent?' thread just irritated the crap outta me, I guess.
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    Hey thanks Jax!
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    Thanks for the Rep. I have to agree with everything atpollard said.
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    Thanks for the Rep.
    I am delighted that my tower at least momentarily has the lead ...
    ... but I voted for your caverns because I genuinely believe that they should win. My tower and Bogies tower are good, and have a lot of potential, but they are not finished works (both could use some shadows and color balance adjustments for a start).

    One lesson that I learned from this challenge was the benefit of starting and posting a fairly complete (even if rough) design early on, so that you can get feedback and adjust it based on that feedback. Your first sketch was OK, but just OK - yet each iteration further refined your work into more of a 'finished' product. The end result is breathtaking - my favorite part is the red glow on the walls from the glowing stream of lava.
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    Hey, thanks.
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    Hey Jax! In regards to your post in the challenge voting thread, about why your map wasn't getting more votes, here's my opinion (Posting here because I didn't want to hi-jack that thread) The art is top-notch, but the reason why I didn't vote for it is because it's difficult to tell what relation the inserts have to the map. I understand that they're images of the important locations on the map, but what I'm not really sure of is where exactly those locations are on the map. Whether that means doubling up the labels (one of the location and one for the insert), or adding lines connecting the insert to the location, that lack of connection makes it feel as though the map is incomplete. Hope you find my thoughts helpful
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    Hey man, it was a good piece of cartography, that's all there is to it.

    Cheers,
    -Arsheesh
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    I hate to visit a page and not leave a message. Congrats and "applause". Well deserved.
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“When it’s over and you look in the mirror, did you do the best that you were capable of? If so, the score does not matter. But if you find that you did your best you were capable of, you will find it to your liking.” -John Wooden

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    Jaxilon liked post by TheRedEpic On thread : Hyranden: The Eastern Lands by TheRedEpic
    Hey All, I haven't posted for a while since i've been extremely busy with work, both personal and professional. However, for GenCon this year, i have recently finished my second map of Hyranden,...
    Liked On: 06-16-2013, 12:21 PM
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    Jaxilon liked post by - Max - On thread : City of Yphyrion
    Hey all, Here's my latest map, the City of Yphyrion. On this one I wanted to try something close to some late 19th century style inspiration (top down view, hactched buildings blocks and a bunch...
    Liked On: 06-16-2013, 12:20 PM
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    Jaxilon liked post by torstan On thread : The Universe of After Earth
    I've not been around for a while - and this is the reason this time :) 54858 I'm talking to the guys there about what I can share directly, but you can check out the live site with my four...
    Liked On: 05-25-2013, 07:12 PM
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    Jaxilon liked post by mariuccij On thread : May 2013 Entry: An Isolated Valley
    Okay, here's my latest WIP. I'm really starting to tackle this as if it were a playable board game, based on the hexcrawl dynamic. Roll up characters at level 1 and let them go and explore,...
    Liked On: 05-19-2013, 04:05 PM
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    Jaxilon liked blog post by Ramah On : Recent Progress
    So, I've made a little progress on the MapThing suite recently. Unfortunately it's not on HillThing though. After recently spending an inordinately long time drawing, redrawing and shading a...
    Liked On: 05-13-2013, 02:48 AM
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    Jaxilon liked post by Midgardsormr On thread : Adobe Creative Suite is on the chopping block
    First of all, since the original article was unkind enough to nowhere link to a first-hand account: Adobe Creative Cloud press release (http://www.adobe.com/cc/letter.html) Things have been moving...
    Liked On: 05-08-2013, 02:11 AM
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    Jaxilon liked post by Carbus On thread : May 2013 Entry: Pritior
    What´s up guys! Not much to say, again I´m going with a drawing style, as a way to improve my skills. As for the Hex, decided to put the grid in a different perspective! Hope I´m going in an...
    Liked On: 05-08-2013, 02:03 AM
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    Jaxilon liked post by priggs On thread : Style test, watercolor coast
    I like the first, but I tend to like color a lot. For some inspiration take a look at Mike Reagan's work: Interview with map artist Mike Reagan...
    Liked On: 04-29-2013, 05:31 PM
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    Jaxilon liked post by Chashio On thread : [WIP] DeRust - Training Maps -
    I know. I've been continuing with my photoshop fiddling to see if I can speed that up. Try starting off your masking process by color-selecting the outlines. EDIT: To step by step it: 1. You...
    Liked On: 04-27-2013, 02:02 AM
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    Jaxilon liked post by ravells On thread : How do you beat procrastination?
    I'll answer your question tomorrow.
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    Jaxilon liked post by Chashio On thread : How do you beat procrastination?
    Twitter? Unavoidable? hahahahaha... ahem. Sorry. Seriously though, strengthen your will power. Give yourself permission to browse in curiosity on one specific day of the week. If you come across...
    Liked On: 04-25-2013, 01:50 PM
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    Jaxilon liked post by Carbus On thread : March / April Lite Challenge - WIP - Kartin Lowlands
    Quick update! ### LATEST WIP ### 53612
    Liked On: 04-22-2013, 06:45 PM
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    Jaxilon liked post by Bogie On thread : March-April Lite Challenge Druid's Grove
    Playing with the map today and came up with a night-time version as it would look under a Full Moon. Primary changes are the campfire lighting and the reflection of the Full Moon in the pond. ...
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    Jaxilon liked post by Obliro On thread : Oakfall
    49301 The map depicts a fantasy country called Oakfall, a religious-throwback monarchy with a shifty priest race, twin heirs to the throne and vassals with crumbly-loyalty. The setting is mostly...
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    Jaxilon liked post by Bogie On thread : Pirate bar on a shipwreck
    How about a mechanical bucking Dolphin! 53460
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Awards Showcase - 4 Awards
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Name: Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Mapping Challenge!
Issue time: 01-09-2013 11:12 PM
Issue reason: For winning the December 2013 Mapping Challenge with the entry: Camelback Mountain


Name: Lite Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Lite Mapping Challenge!
Issue time: 06-22-2012 10:33 PM
Issue reason: For winning the May/June 2012 Lite Mapping Challenge with the entry: Golgath Caverns


Name: Lite Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Lite Mapping Challenge!
Issue time: 05-21-2012 10:50 PM
Issue reason: For winning the April/May 2012 Lite Mapping Challenge with the entry: Fallen Citadel


Name: Lite Challenge Winners' Compass
Awarded for winning the Monthly Lite Mapping Challenge!
Issue time: 04-20-2010 05:20 PM
Issue reason: For winning the March/April '10 Lite Mapping Challenge with the entry:
Aquatic Fortress