Quote Originally Posted by Gidde View Post
Thanks, GP and Ascension, for the ideas ... I still have quite a large talent deficiency, but I may throw my hat in the ring just for practice
But that's the real point of participating in a challenge here. Yes there are prizes this time, when usually its just an ego prize and a badge. The true purpose of a mapping challenge is to get you to try and do a map in a limited period of time - so you can learn and improve your mapping skills.

I can honestly say, I've learned the most in cartographic work by participating in challenges. Many of the techniques I've learned directly apply to professional commissions I am getting now.

Its worthwhile to participate even if you never win - its the exercise of mapping that is the important thing here!

GP