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<blockquote data-quote="psyekl" data-source="post: 1640272" data-attributes="member: 21025"><p>First things first: Cthulhu's Librarian, thanx for the compliment and I'll try to put it on the last page of my car's site (the only other place I can put it right now, see my sig for the link). Be aware that it's scanned from a 8.5x11 reduction of the original, but the detail is still decent. And to let everyone know: it's not a world map, it's an island. 4" = 100 miles on the original drawing (18x24). I use the grid-copy method for doing enlargement and reductions by hand. Many of my friends love the fact that they can recognize the Isle of Caellend on the world map even though it's only about an inch tall...</p><p></p><p>I'll definitely agree that as long as a map "looks" hand drawn, It doesn't matter if it came from a computer or not, but I'd hate to see computers win <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> While I've seen some well-done "hand-drawn" maps done by computer, they still had the feel of being too "perfect" and too "symmetrical" with the symbols, if you know what I mean.</p><p></p><p>What I think makes a good hand-drawn map is it's little flaws: the way the ink feathers in the paper, the little accidental drips, the lack of "crispness" of the line quality, and especially the little flourishes "just because" (yea, I know these can be done on computer..darned technology!).</p><p></p><p>I'm not happy with my style or quality so far, my style seems too "technical" and "precise" (a side effect of being a draftsman). I'm going to use the style of JRR Tolkien as my main influence with my next map (I'm going to draw little trees, shade the mountains and insert some small illustrations). Tolkien has drawn the best maps that I've ever seen for a fantasy setting, and I've yet to see another map capture the "feel" like they do. Most people seem to like detail as well, so I'll put in a lot of that!</p><p></p><p>I'm a full-time artist now, so I have plenty of time to work on my hobby! I'm planning on drawing up some elaborate dungeons and I'm open to suggestions of what everyone wants to see. I'm also considering compiling a book of drawings once I'm comfortable with my style. I'll post the occasional "generic" drawing for use in any campaign...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="psyekl, post: 1640272, member: 21025"] First things first: Cthulhu's Librarian, thanx for the compliment and I'll try to put it on the last page of my car's site (the only other place I can put it right now, see my sig for the link). Be aware that it's scanned from a 8.5x11 reduction of the original, but the detail is still decent. And to let everyone know: it's not a world map, it's an island. 4" = 100 miles on the original drawing (18x24). I use the grid-copy method for doing enlargement and reductions by hand. Many of my friends love the fact that they can recognize the Isle of Caellend on the world map even though it's only about an inch tall... I'll definitely agree that as long as a map "looks" hand drawn, It doesn't matter if it came from a computer or not, but I'd hate to see computers win ;) While I've seen some well-done "hand-drawn" maps done by computer, they still had the feel of being too "perfect" and too "symmetrical" with the symbols, if you know what I mean. What I think makes a good hand-drawn map is it's little flaws: the way the ink feathers in the paper, the little accidental drips, the lack of "crispness" of the line quality, and especially the little flourishes "just because" (yea, I know these can be done on computer..darned technology!). I'm not happy with my style or quality so far, my style seems too "technical" and "precise" (a side effect of being a draftsman). I'm going to use the style of JRR Tolkien as my main influence with my next map (I'm going to draw little trees, shade the mountains and insert some small illustrations). Tolkien has drawn the best maps that I've ever seen for a fantasy setting, and I've yet to see another map capture the "feel" like they do. Most people seem to like detail as well, so I'll put in a lot of that! I'm a full-time artist now, so I have plenty of time to work on my hobby! I'm planning on drawing up some elaborate dungeons and I'm open to suggestions of what everyone wants to see. I'm also considering compiling a book of drawings once I'm comfortable with my style. I'll post the occasional "generic" drawing for use in any campaign... [/QUOTE]
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