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Let me first state that I am a 1st - 2nd Edition player and DM with way too many years experience in both. I think there are no problems back-converting 3rd Ed to 2nd Ed if you use the Skills & Po ...

Ok I will amend the entry Happy

Another update, check 1st post plz

Well let me be the first to put in my two copper...

ProFantasy and their CC2 programs has major advantages and disadvantages when you are looking to produce your maps.

Advantages. They are relat ...

Well the LG website has two articles on the KotW;

Part 01: The Highest Precepts

The Grand Precept: A Knight is known by his actions and will lay down his life rather than violate a Precept.

T ...

Cebrion, I envisaged an old town on a limestone bluff, and all around it increasingly boggy land as you move away from it, so your idea fits with mine perfectly Happy

Thanks for all the ideas, let me work through them and try and pick out particular favorite;

East Anglican towns are a good start for medieval settlements in large marshy areas, and as always my ma ...

The original name for the place was Shiuil Bol benth, or the Birthplace, and Anced has a tale of the background to this.

And I guess Swamp Castle was bount to rear it's head, the parallel is not lo ...

Bump, check first post for details

Lortenford

Map completed in members pages, comments ?

So maybe a system of ditches and ramparts would be better, with the ditches floodable or already flooded.

The earthern ramparts could be topped with gnarled spikey hedgerows instead of the standard ...

My only problem with a rampart of earth topped with a wooden palisade is that for a town of I think 5-6,000 people it is more likely that a stone defence would be used, although this might cause probl ...

Mmmm I like the Ely allusion, that could be a master-stroke Happy

especially the idea of the roads being on causeways

Thanks for the explanation of the name Gargoyle, especially the last bit Shocked

, but Anced has already come up with an origin of the town name that is a little less painful.

"The earthy aroma from peat fires wafts across the town on cold days and during the evenings. Among the stalls of Shiboleth's market place, all manner of goods are for sale- from western silks and Fur ...

Sounds good to me, Shiboleth sits on the north bank of the Rushflow Happy

Shiboleth lies along the banks of the westward branch of the Lort/Sheldomar river junction (as per the Dungeon magazine map).

Mmm according to the WoG '83 map Shiboleth is not on a river (one of t ...

As part of the Gran March Project, I have been called upon to produce a city map of Shiboleth. So ever the inquistive I throw the gauntlet down for other people to suggest how they see the city and if ...

Yikes the potential for mucking up canon Shocked

I'm glad I just do the pretty pictures Wink

Gazatteer

Anced I have picked you up on this before and now I see poor Wolfsire going the same way, please I know you colonials can't speak the language properly but at least spell it correctly, ...

Anced, I know we have already spoken, but I'm ready like a coiled spring... Confused

Surperb idea, the City is large enough for people to flesh out buildings, businesses, even entire streets if they wish.

I really think this PostFest could be one of the best. Happy

Samwise I have a question concerning your timeline

http://www.canonfire.com/cf/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=506&mode=&order=0&thold=0

The Yaheetes. Are these the o ...

TSR 11374 The Scarlet Brotherhood

Ekul : p.25
Hesuel Ilshar : p.26
Kro Terlep : p.29

WGR6 The City of Skulls

Dorakaa : inside cover

Against the Giants : Liberation of Geoff

Derelion : p47
Oytmeet : p65
Pest's Crossing : p66
Pregmere : p78
Tika Town : p82
West Town : p84

Okay to start the ball rolling;

WGR5 Iuz The Evil

Admundfort : p43
Dorakaa : p24
Molag : p39

Mmmm a list to plagurise and update, the idea gets my vote Cool

My thoughts are for anyone involved in this crisis, particularly Miller and his wife's family. I hope all concerned are safe and sound.

Now we just need to include these with his permission of course... Cool

Sunday evening is good for me (that is 11pm to midnight) when I get back from my regular group session.

(thats GMT btw)

DangerDwarf and I had been working on a gazetteer of this area a few months back. I would suggest you pm DangerDwarf and ask how he is getting on. For my part I had produced a regional map, and a few ...

Bumpity bump, another update

Legend of the Horse Legion

In the late autumn of -161 CY, Glavius ne-Dorlin was appointed commander of the Keoish forces tasked with the subjugation of the Flan tribes in the Rushmoors area. Glaviu ...

I play on a wireless LAN with the girlfriends, its a lot of fun until she dies in a miscast fireball Shocked

Wolfsire, sadly I have been busy on other mapping projects so my take on this city has had to take a back seat Sad

I reserve editorial powers to ensure all postings are in english Laughing

Another update, see 1st post

I have a preference for the old flan corpses from Vecna's time. This is a good way to inform players of the history of the region.

As an aside I would also have a legend of a Keoish regiment that ...

Nice work Anced, I particularly like the idea of undead being "washed up" form deep within the marsh. I take these are the original Keoish invaders or are they dating back to Vecna's time and the atro ...

Private Yabusama reporting for duty Cool

Currently working on Lortenford map, and not a lot else apart from updating web site when required.

A suggestion for the tribesmen might be to base them loosely on the Marsh Arabs of Iraq (pre-Saddam).

http://www.laputanlogic.com/articles/2004/01/24-0001.html

Obviously the Flan would not be ar ...

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Anced

I have already been in contact with GVD and he has kindly given me the go ahead for adding his article to the site Cool

Lortenford

I know Anced has been interested in a Lortenford map, so ever eager to please I have put one on the web site for comments. I plan to add suburbs along the northern extents to illustrate ...

Another update, see 1st post

Aaaah Crag there are full scale versions but only for those involved in the project. Alas you will have to wait unitl the project is published before getting your hands on the maps and excellent accom ...

Another update, see 1st post

Anced

I will knock up a quick overview for the website, as for costs, I am not aware of any, I believe Gary has never mentioned a price Happy

As for the website, I am surprised how well it is ...

Another update, check 1st post

Chaps and Chap-esses

I think the while the chat sessions are very helpful, voice chat would enable us to sort alot out very quickly.

I suggest Roger Wilco, I found a very helpful site here

ht ...

mmm small print Laughing

Site updated. See first post in topic.

Thanks to the kind work of Gary we have a pukka website at the following link;

Site Updated 10th Jan. Law pages updated. Feedback appreciated.

Site Updated 22nd Nov. Completed map of Lortenford. ...

Curse the realworld and its irritating demands. I'm around but just busy Embarassed

Okay, thanks for everyones input, I didn't expect the sincere opinions posted to proke a verbal sparing match Embarassed

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But back to my original question (if you can still remember it Happy

), it ...

Median values, oh how silly of me not to have known that Shocked

. I will amend the ranges as you wish Laughing

Yet another Update

Added a population density map to the site. The density shown is based upon Anced's spreadsheet and 'unique' sketch with a bit of free form thinking thrown in.

Enjoy Cool

The idea of sucking up to the right people is a good idea. I think I will suggest that he raises his profile from that of an adventurer to that of a man of class and taste. Of course, this won't be ch ...

A question for the community;

IMC a player wishes to purchase a title from the Lord of Saltmarsh (in Keoland). This player has recently converted to Zilchus, as this god supports his primary aims o ...

Update to site

Gents a further update. After chatting to Anced he mentioned a desire for province maps, so I have quickly put up a draft of the Barony of MacAoidh (The Garden of the March). It is o ...

Anced
If you email me a list of "new" barony names I will change them, also the red will be toned down.

Ivor
Midwood will be excluded Embarassed

Update
I have added a parish map (very rough and ...

Map Updates

Hookhill
Nearly finished, just need to finish the northern and eastern areas outside of the walls. Added a jousting area and two large horse markets to the west of town, and swamp-vill ...

I guess Ye Olde Magicke Shoppe would fit into a campaign depending upon the treament of magic. In a low magic campaign, where +1 swords are the property of dukes and major nobles, then it would seem f ...

TJ just what in the Nine Hells are you doing posting on this forum, get back in the basement and work on a certain project that you have been "neglecting". Mad

Sorry for hijacking this thread ...

Engaging rant mode

Magic shops where some old fella has a +1 magic sword for sale seems to me to be just plain wrong. A permanent magic item should be IMC a wondrous thing, crafted for a purpose an ...

Hey I'm only the muppet who draws the maps, but "swamp plank town" or rather village is added.

ooooh marshy, swamp planky village, I like it Happy

I agree with Anced on the marshy area, it makes an excellent military defence, particularly if you enemy is mounted.

As for refugees I think I will reduce the marsh a little around the south east g ...

I have a question of geography for the community. On the Darlene map of '83 and the latest Dungeon maps Hochoch is shown north of the Realstream, but in Against the Giants it is clearly shown south of ...

Well Anced what can I say, your wife and co-worker have excellent taste!!??!!

Now if the missus is feeling neglected by your project, may I put myself forward as a surrogate Anced (I can ...

Update 30th March
Updated Hookhill map, although still not complete. Added legend to right hand side, but plz note the existing numbers in red may not tie up with this legend. I think I will add a ma ...

Err that was me mascarading as Guest Embarassed

Aaagggrrrhhh Shocked

ESt is GMT +5, don't think you will see me there Confused

8 pm is what in GMT Anced? Usually I wouldnt be able to make Sundays as I DM my campaign then, but this Sunday I can if the time is reasonable.

Well basically Hookhill describes a hook in a hill Confused

with a hook being a bend, so maybe I need to make the 'hill' on my Hookhill map 'hooked' Laughing

"Hook, Hooke usually '(place at) the hook of land, or bend in a river or hill', Old English hoc. Hook East Riding of Yorkshire. Huck 12th century Old English *huc 'river-bend'"

- 'A Dictionary of E ...

Sounds excellent Anced I am very impressed. To add to the city name debate I would think that "City of Veils" or "City of the Veil" could be taken two ways. Once literally as a reference to a silken v ...

Update
Another update after our chat the other night. I have added a resource map based on the '83 guide, feedback is appreciated. Ivor, I have given Shilobeth major river access but haven't uploaded ...

Update
I have updated the Gran March overview and added a political map as well showing the Baronies and Marches.

Both are available via the link to my site which I hope you still have (if not PM ...

Well just to join in....

Our campaign is set in Southern Keoland at the moment, then leading of to the Pomarj.

I DM for 8 players in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Anced

Excel is just fine, email me it at home if you would be so kind Happy

Cheers Hammarr for doing that so quickly.

I need a list of the Marches of GM, I have the baronies;

Barony of Shiboleth
Barony of Valonn
Barony of Glynwych
Barony of Collinae
Barony of Harnar ...

There isnt a Cartographers Guild on Canonfire, just a few ppl who submit mapping, me included.

As to what software I use and why, well I have tried CC2 and I found it very cartoony in it feel, alth ...

Hey Hammarr_Jaerome

I will be adding the political layout to the draft version of the GM I have already done. Do you have the link to the draft version?

Andy

I will admit to a sizeable ignorance on the army of GM, but from what I have deduced from these posts and others, it would appear that the primary weapon involved is the lance, and the basic tactic is ...

Ivor & Anced I have PMed you a link to drafts of Hookhill and Gran March. Please remember these are very drafty, drafts indeed with a lot of stuff half finished.

Final versions will be twice the si ...

I thought I would start a topic on mapping so you guys can feedback requests and input in a common area.

I have finished a draft of the Gran March based on the Darlene map. Now all I need is a way ...

Hi Guys

Just checking in with an update. Mapping is continuing on Hookhill (Anced has seen a few screen shots) and on regional map of Gran March, however real life and work are hitting me pretty he ...

Baggins, if it was originally destined for Greyhawk are there any references to Greyhawk left in, or did the editors replace them all?

Powergaming players need a swift lesson in justice in my experience. If this guy is just playing so he can look up the latest new rule or move (ie; The Inverted Nipple Tweak) then he needs to reconsid ...

First some background, there are 2 thieves in the party, one who was caught trying to steal diamonds and the second who seeing the first one try and get away with it was also beginning to steal as wel ...

There was a discussion on this very issue on the WoTC Greyhawk site,

http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=168273

It might be of help.

Okay so talk of aqueducts and their security led me to do some research, I have posted below the best bits (sorry its long, but worth it)

Aqua Appia
Built in 312 BC, during the Roman Republic, by ...

Just checking in, group communication is a great idea, BUT most of the group are in the Former Colonies which means ppl like me in the Motherland are gonna have some very late nights Shocked

A suggestion for a new theme.... Great Buildings of Greyhawk. Everything from The Library of Greyhawk City through to monuments and taverns.

Just a suggestion.

Thanxs for all the replies, keep em coming.

As far as the suggestion of a pep talk from a fellow St Cutherite, that is possible but as Saltmarsh is a small place, it is the paladin's wife (IMC pala ...

In my new campaign which has just started in Saltmarsh the party are currently adventuring around the "old haunted house". In the party is a paladin of St. Cuthbert, and two elven thieves. Now, one of ...

Thanks for the info, keep it coming. I was thinking of using medieval Florence as a base (as I have some great mapping of it already), this is a large commercial centre along a large river. Florence h ...

A map of Gradsul, mmmm well my campaign will need one, so okay. But i need some info on any known locations or features so I can get them included....

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