Hi all,

My name is Norm, and I used to love doing maps for the RPG's I used to play years ago. Got bitten by the bug again about a year or so back over at Salroth. I started to run a few game there, but saw the need to get better maps than what I was able to produce.

I started to look round the net and after finding some relevant photoshop tutorials, I chanced across this place.

What have the Romans ever done for us?
Sorry to Monty Python fans but I'll change that to;-
What has Cartographers Guild done for me?

In short this site has totally changed the way I look at mapping as well as increasing whatever meagre skills I did have. Alright, other than changing the way I see mapping and improving my skills, what else has CG done for me.

One word GIMP. You have introduced me to this fantastic programme, and as I grow in confidence with this tool, I will be able to - hopefully - produce better results.

I have started a game recently and have a couple of W.I.P. things going on.

I know I still have a lot to learn and am keen to do so. I believe that this is the place I can get the best "education" in my cartographic endeavors.

Thank you all.