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brjr2001
Learned Scribe
106 Posts |
 Posted - 10 Jul 2004 : 19:42:21
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| i have seen your work and it is the best ive have ever seen |
on second thought lets not go to candlekeep it is a silly place |
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Talwyn
Learned Scribe
Australia
222 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2004 : 01:44:17
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Greetings,
you have a rare talent Yack in making such wonderful maps.
I'd like to see more of the east of the world mapped out, like Kara-Tur etc.
Keep up the great work. |
Over the centuries, mankind has tried many ways of combating the forces of evil...prayer, fasting, good works and so on.
Up until Doom, no one seemed to have thought about the double-barrel shotgun.
EAT LEADEN DEATH DEMON!
Terry Pratchett
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jul 2004 : 14:15:53
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| Those are really good maps. Must take ages to finish one. I've used Corel Draw to create one... was a nightmare! |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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The Wanderer
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2004 : 15:23:05
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Originally posted by Yack
...the "Map-52" is part of 56 maps that will cover the whole Faerun and can be interlock together (same size, scale, resolution, style and colors)...
Now I know what I am going to decorate my wall with...
I am impressed beyond words, Yack. These are truly wonderful maps.
And I will (of course) take the moment to see if you could make a small world map os Aber-Toril. Something that covers the general lay of the land. |
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princedom
Acolyte
Greece
9 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2004 : 07:39:28
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Hi,
I just wanted to say that the maps are very good.
I don't want to request something particular but I have to comment on the font used. I would like to see a clearer font and perhaps not bolded.
Also, If you could create higher resolution maps it would be great. I know it may be a problem to some people but I was thinking printing some maps at my local print shop in a poster size so I guess resolution is an issue.
Thanks for sharing,  |
Edited by - princedom on 23 Jul 2004 07:44:04 |
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Jerard Doonsay
Seeker
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2004 : 19:12:02
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| Your cartography skills amaze me, keep up the good work. I have no requests, but if I need anything, I know where to go. |
May history live forever in the writings and stories of those who wish to tell them.
Please come and enjoy my website http://ferien.aribytes.org |
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Yack
Acolyte
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jul 2004 : 21:47:42
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Thanks for all the feedback, from now on all the new maps will be posted on the Map Room (via Alaundos Library) on the Candlekeep site.
Yack |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2004 : 04:56:47
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I there,
I just discovered this great artist and was wondering if anymore maps were mad by Yack. Any news of him?.
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Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2004 : 11:35:41
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Originally posted by Patrakis
I there,
I just discovered this great artist and was wondering if anymore maps were mad by Yack. Any news of him?.
Well met
Indeed, we will be seeing more from Yack soon, I have him frantically working on some maps right now  |
Alaundo
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Dracandos the Spellsage
Senior Scribe
466 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2004 : 17:18:49
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| excellent! more pages of maps to add to my collection |
Death strips away the masks men don to hide their true nature - The Slayer's Guide to Undead
The Lord of Murder shall perish, but in his doom he shall spawn a score of mortal progeny. Chaos shall be sown from their passage - So Sayeth the Wise Alaundo
Whenever magic one doth weave, 'tis never ever wise to deceive - Elminster
Strength and power come from knowing and controlling what others do not, but never reveal all that you know - Vecna
I have been known to cast a blue mage spell now and again - Dracandos the Spellsage |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2004 : 23:49:36
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Thanks you,
I'm looking foreward to seeing more of his incredible paintings (maps).
Pat |
Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
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Katarina Dragonstar
Acolyte
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2005 : 00:38:52
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Absolutely gorgeous! I don't suppose you have any plans to do the Silver Marches any time soon?
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2005 : 03:35:36
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| Can't wait Aluando.I knew that Yack was doing maps for all to see,and he does have those that he released on this thread,plus on the site itself.Are there going to be any new ones?Yack's work is tremendous IMO.I would like to see more. |
LIFE,BIRTH,BLOOD,DOOM---THE HOLE IN THE GROUND IS COMING ROUND SOON----BLS |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2005 : 08:43:58
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Originally posted by VEDSICA
Can't wait Aluando.I knew that Yack was doing maps for all to see,and he does have those that he released on this thread,plus on the site itself.Are there going to be any new ones?Yack's work is tremendous IMO.I would like to see more.
Well met
Oh there are plenty more, VEDSICA I have just under a dozen waiting to be released. I believe Yack intends to map the whole of Faerun eventually  |
Alaundo
Candlekeep Forums Head Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
An Introduction to Candlekeep - by Ed Greenwood
The Candlekeep Compendium - Tomes of Realmslore penned by Scribes of Candlekeep
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2005 : 19:23:33
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| Much obliged for your reply Alaundo.Great to hear that Yack is doing the whole of Faerun.His work is great. |
LIFE,BIRTH,BLOOD,DOOM---THE HOLE IN THE GROUND IS COMING ROUND SOON----BLS |
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wraith
Acolyte
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Posted - 03 Mar 2005 : 22:26:26
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speaking of maps i was wondering if u have or know of a downloadable map of zehential keep |
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Ylow
Acolyte
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Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 18:02:50
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Okay, I have just found Candlekeep, and I must say I became a member of the forums exclusively because of Yack's artwork.
So I must ask you, cartographer.
I know you said you use Photoshop to make your maps, but pray, master, that is the same as saying a mage uses evocation to cast a fireball... there are just so many nuances within.
Therefore I ask you, I beg you, in the name of Gilean the Book, share a few of your gems with us!
What are the filters you use? How do you achieve that effect with the mountains? The forests? How do you (in quick steps) start about making your maps? I don't think I am the only one avid to follow you in your technique.
Best Regards. |
Edited by - Ylow on 11 Mar 2005 20:00:51 |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2005 : 02:51:31
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Hello all,
I too was inspired by Yack's talent when i discovered his maps last fall on this site. Though my work doesn't come close to what Yack can achieve in cartography, i tried to draw the map of the region i created in the realms. It's called Valedale, in the dale region. It is a small area the fites between the southern tip of the Spiderhaunt woods and the desertmouth mountains.
I thought it would be a fiting place to post an exemple of what Yack has inspired me to do. I hope you enjoy the fruit of my efforts.
Thanks Yack, for the inspiration.
Pat
http://patoumonde.netfirms.com/images/ImageCartographie/ATLASMAP-Valedale2.jpg |
Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2005 : 03:50:07
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| I wouldn't be the least bit surprised to see Yack working for WotC soon! |
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Read a tale of my earlier days! - Happiness Comes in Small Packages |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 17:57:44
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I'm sorry if i push this topic again but i'd appreciate some comments on the map i posted earlier this week. Maybe it's too ugly to even mention and people here are so polite that they didn't want to hurt my feelings by saying its crap, BUT, i would very much like to read some comments. Only to know if i'm on the right track or not. I plan to map other parts of the Realms and could use some comments before taking the process further.
My post was the one just before Melfius.
Thanks in advance.
Pat |
Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2005 : 18:43:35
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I thought the map was quite beautiful! I studied closely to see if I could figure out any of your techniques.
I am very curious if you could describe how you made it! I only recently got photoshop and was wanting to try making some maps but have no idea how to start. Would you please care to share some tips? |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2005 : 00:44:27
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Hi Gray,
Thanks for the comment, glad you like it.
As for a beginers tutorial, i must refer you to a very useful tutorial i found on the net to get you started on map making with photoshop. You can find it here:
http://www.santharia.com/workshop/maps_1.htm
That tutorial got me started about six months ago, when i wanted to play with photoshop in my map making. I think it will get you strated nicely. If you have more questions after that, i'll be happy to help.
I must admit i adapted the technic to my style quite a bit but the essence is there.
Pat |
Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
Edited by - Patrakis on 15 Mar 2005 00:45:55 |
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2005 : 05:37:33
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| That is so cool! That is exactly the kind of tutorial I was looking for! Thanks for sharing that Patrakis! You have been a "world" of help! |
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Yack
Acolyte
USA
20 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2005 : 16:25:24
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Great work Patrakis,
While I like the map of Valedale, I think the one you made on the tutorial is amazing, the hills and mountains specially and the way the coastal waters merge to the deeper sea.
The only thing I will change will be the icons (towns, castles, etc.) and the rose of the wind, and the only reason for change it will be to give it a very unique look, this become kind of your signature. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2005 : 17:53:12
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I wish i could say i made this tutorial but i can't. Maybe my previous post was misleading. I found it on the web and use the technics to start me up on map making with photoshop. The results of my efforts are in the Valedale map only:(
You are right though, the results in the tutorial are quite nice.
Thank you Yack for noticing my map, it was your work that got me started mapping with photoshop.
I'm working on a new version of the Dalelands region right now. I hope people here will find it more useful that my little Valedale map. It will also be in english and not in french, which is my native tongue. The language barrier is very limiting for me right now as everything i write is in french. I plan on translating it all soon. I have pages and pages of texts on the Valedale region.
Be well
Pat
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Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2005 : 19:18:45
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| Nice maps, Pat! I'd like to see more of your work on areas of the known Realms Maybe your favorite location, whatever that may be? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2005 : 23:32:53
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Thanks Lord Rad,
My next project is the map of the Dalelands based in part on the map that could be found on the Interactive Atlas that Profantasy made a while back. I use that program as a background.
I never migrated to the new maps that was made with the 3.0 edition so i'm affraid what you'll get from me is from the old edition. I don't use events that are found in the novels either so for me Tilverton is not a ruin but a very healthy town. I think i stoped reading FR novels 5 years ago. Well, i still read what Ed Greenwood writes of course. He's the FR man after all, for me at least.
Fare well
Pat |
Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
My site: http://www.patoumonde.com |
Edited by - Patrakis on 15 Mar 2005 23:35:32 |
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What do you want to see in a map?
