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The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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View Poll Results: Which would you choose?

Create TWO maps of ONE place from different physical perspectives.

2 10.53%
Create TWO maps of ONE place in different styles.

8 42.11%
Create TWO maps of ONE place using different mediums.

2 10.53%
Do a challenge in which all of the above options are available as an option.

9 47.37%
Create TWO maps of ONE place using alternate terms that are much more interesting than these options (explain your terms in the comments).

2 10.53%
This is insane, but awesome, and I'm all for it no matter which terms are decided upon.

3 15.79%
This is insane, and horrible, and no substantial havoc caused by real or imagined opossums could make me want to do this.

0 0%