*** Nov-Dec 2019 Challenge voting - The Scrolls of Guild ***

[Jerron]

There is one entry that stands out so much that I feel a little sad for all the other contesters and their great maps.

[Tiana]

There is one entry that stands out so much that I feel a little sad for all the other contesters and their great maps.

Which is why I never bother with contest maps unless I have a map I want to draw that fits the theme, and I'm sure that everyone who entered drew their map for that reason--they wanted to draw a map on that theme. Do not feel bad that they had the opportunity to practice cartography, which is what they wanted.

[RobEm]

There is one entry that stands out so much that I feel a little sad for all the other contesters and their great maps.

If one runs a marathon one need not regret losing to Eliud Kipchoge, running slower than an arbitrary time target isn't a failure; instead celebrate the massive achievement that is the result of training and dedication. For most runners the only real competition is to race against oneself and to strive to run one's best race and have fun. If everyone who takes part enjoys it then everyone wins.

I think the same can apply to cartography.

..., and me, I'm just part of the crowd, willing everyone on to do their best and inspired, one day, to put pen to paper. And when I do, I won't surprise everyone with a challenge winning entry straight out of the blocks, but I will have done more than nothing, and I will be on a path to grow and improve.