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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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  1. Scot Harvest
    Scot Harvest liked post by Jaxilon On thread : I need a little advice and resource info
    There are a few members around here who have put out collections of mountains along these lines that you can use like stamps. I'm pulling a blank but found StarRaven's here:...
    Liked On: 05-14-2013, 08:18 PM
  2. Scot Harvest
    Scot Harvest liked post by Jaxilon On thread : I need a little advice and resource info
    Not sure what you are going for but you might check out Ramah's Tree thing (http://www.cartographersguild.com/mapping-elements/11361-treething.html). It's pretty awesome. I'm glad the links helped...
    Liked On: 05-14-2013, 08:17 PM
  3. torstan
    torstan liked post by Jaxilon On thread : I need your vote for Spaceflight Training
    I would love to vote for you but I don't do twitter. I have an instagram account for my close family and friends and that's about 12 people. Other than that I barely look at all that social media...
    Liked On: 05-09-2013, 02:34 AM
  4. Diamond
    Diamond liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Mapmaking in Hell
    How about a jail cell with Bubba inside waiting for you? *sorry if that's in bad taste but I'd say that's a "proverbial bad place"*
    Liked On: 05-05-2013, 12:18 AM
  5. torstan
    torstan liked post by Jaxilon On thread : In need of some sci-fi inspiration
    I'm guessing you already did a search on dA? You might get the juices flowing from some of those. What about movies you can think of that are near in concept, you might look them up and check out...
    Liked On: 04-29-2013, 08:43 PM
  6. Chashio
    Chashio liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Box of old business cards? - Hey, watercolor practice
    Testing out ideas and re-purposing a box of business cards that I don't need. LOL Eventually all this "goofing around" will be used on an actual map. :)
    Liked On: 04-29-2013, 05:47 PM
  7. Beoner
    Beoner liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Non-map related Watercolor Card by me
    A few of us started talking about how we attempt to do watercolor pictures so I figured I would share my latest attempt, even though it's not a map. I started with a half sheet of 12 inch x 9 inch...
    Liked On: 04-28-2013, 02:32 PM
  8. ravells
    ravells liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Map cutouts
    I found this already funded project on Kickstarter (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/j-storm/j-storm-urban-maps-0?ref=category) but if you are like me you will still like what this guy is doing.
    Liked On: 04-27-2013, 07:38 AM
  9. vorropohaiah
    vorropohaiah liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Pressure and Productivity -
    I can't be the only one but it seems like it sometimes... What is it about intense pressure that brings out my highest levels of productivity? It's like I can't trust myself to start something...
    Liked On: 04-24-2013, 06:48 PM
  10. Chashio
    Chashio liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Watercolor practice - ISO style
    Well, I believe this is finished. I picked up a large sheet or Watercolor paper for the piece in my wife's room today, it's like 22 x 32 or something. The largest they carry without special...
    Liked On: 04-19-2013, 11:31 PM
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    quicksilver liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Cartography/GIS/Urban Planning Internships
    If you came here for GIS the first person I would have pointed you to just responded above :)
    Liked On: 04-19-2013, 06:30 PM
  12. arsheesh
    arsheesh liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Watercolor practice - ISO style
    I then used watercolors to paint it. I forgot to take a pic of it after that but then I went back over some of the lines with a Sepia PITT pen. I almost wish I hadn't because I tend to like the...
    Liked On: 04-15-2013, 03:53 AM
  13. Bogie
    Bogie liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Pirate bar on a shipwreck
    Awesome concept Torstan I really enjoy seeing how you lay things out, it encourages me to plan more myself which is something I'm trying to do anyway. I laughed out loud when I hit Bogie's...
    Liked On: 04-14-2013, 09:45 PM
  14. Arcana
    Arcana liked post by Jaxilon On thread : *** April Challenge - Using Dwarf Fortress ASCII Maps as a Source ***
    I knew it!!! I stayed up till 2am doing like Larb....playing! I stare daggers at you Arcana, with only a slight upwards curl in the corner of my mouth....only slight though :>)
    Liked On: 04-05-2013, 06:21 AM
  15. torstan
    torstan liked post by Jaxilon On thread : Game of Thrones - 12 maps of the Known World
    He had to duel Tyrion Lannister and loosing was forced to create maps of the knowne world.
    Liked On: 03-31-2013, 07:42 PM
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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