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This is intended for modern maps. It is based on a compass I drew in a dungeonforge forum thread a while back.
This one is completely from scratch, however, and completely in Inkscape, including all shading, blurs, effects, and so on. I have exported it as as png, so the transparency has been maintained. I'd love to see someone drop it on a map (hint It is intended to look like a metal rimmed, curved glass thingy with the marking engraved and enameled on it.
I could also remove the hightlights and shadows so it could be rotated differently... I'll post the svg if there is interest.
*EDIT* I added an in use example on a map I found on my hard drive...Not the right style, but shows off the lighting effects a bit more...
-Rob A>
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I REALLY like this...great for Traveller maps. I shall be pinching it!
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See... why do I even bother to enter these competitions...? Another beautiful compass that I have no chance of beating.
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That thing looks sweet.
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Thanks for the complements!
There are certainly too few Modern Compass Roses available!
This has a very professional look.
Nice job!
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Just an update, with my permission, this compass is now being used in a blackberry GPS application (without the highlight and drop shadow):
(The thread is here).
-Rob A>
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Very cool and congrats RobA!
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