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Win a copy of the Heroes' Feast Cookbook!

First, if you haven't already checked out this book click here to see it on Amazon.  It's packed full of beautiful photography which inspired this contest.

Second, if you'd like the opportunity to win a copy of the book, just send me your best/favorite food pics!  It can be any dish you like, any place, any type. &n...

Domestic Shipping Error on Ornaments

If you recently purchased an Astrolabe Ornament from my website but was told you owed postage upon receiving it, please use "Shipping Error" the next time you order from my shop to get $2.50 off your order.  The software we used didn't calculate the postage correctly on some of the orders and sadly, we didn't catch it in time.  Sorry about the inconvenience!

NOTE: Add the discou...

Badge Update

Everyone who has been a patron of mine for a year or longer should have either received their free badge and/or got a coupon for a free one by now.  If you have not, let me know and I'll see what happened with it.

I've got some more stuff for you all in the works but am happy this is finally updated. November anniversaries will be emailed to everyone on the first of November.  F...

Archipelago

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First, let's set some myth's straight here: Archipelagos are simply a cluster of islands. There's no set number that defines when it goes from a cluster to an archipelago. They have not specific defining feature that makes them go from "a group of island...

Dicey Map Making: Let fate design your world!

After seeing so many posts about throwing dice on a large piece of paper and trying to make a map out of it, I decided to create something a little more dynamic, a little less chaotic, and hopefully a lot more fun.  Dicey Map Making tells you how to let your dice design your map. Whether a world or a continent, or even to just give you ideas on what to add to blank spaces on your maps, thi...

Projections

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If you decide to take a truly deep dive into world building/cartography and want to learn about projections, here's a few links to help with that.  However, before I do, let's take a minute and talk about projects and why there's more than one.

First, a "proje...

Wyrmwood Gaming Art Stream

I'll be streaming some art later today on Wyrmwood Gaming's Twitch channel starting at 4pm Pacific. Hope to see you all there!

World Building: Creating Ocean Currents

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Click the image above to visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to learn about how surface & deep water currents, about how the depth and temperatures affect them, as well as an interesting look at marine life who are dependent on it.

Then, o...

Monthly donation & a brief update

I polled our donation tiers and we collectively voted to donate to the NAACPLDF to help with the ongoing civil rights movement happening in our country right now.

I think I really like the idea of us pooling together to make a charitable donation and I plan on adding a monthly poll to see where we spend our donation money. ...

Update on the signed EGtW

Well it looks like we'll be in quarantine for quite a while longer.  If you sent me a copy of the guide to sign & were having me hold it for Hannah Rose & James Haeck to sign, please let me know if you would like me to continue holding on to them or ship them back to you. I know many of you are already using digital versions of the book but I want to make sure you have your copy if...

Prop maps prices!

If you haven't seen the video yet, click here to see my post on Twitter showing off the finished prop map. 

That said I want to extend my eternal gratitude for all those amazing patrons in the Explorer & up levels whose massive support makes it possible for me to afford the equipm...

Drawing stones/rocks

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Quick stone/rock drawings in both profile & top-down view.

Creating a snow line

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"How do I show the land has transitioned from a warmer climate to a snowy one?"

Drawing a snow line is a great way to show that the map is transitioning to a new, colder region and here's how you do just that!

Don't forget to make the soil darker around the s...

How to represent different tree types

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Instead of drawing individual trees, here's a quick tutorial on how to make tree clusters look different from one another. I show you how to draw quick deciduous, coniferous, and tropical tree clusters. 

Creating realistic waterways

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Where do you even put rivers?! Where do they start? How wide/narrow should they be? How do tributaries work? Where do they end?! AAAHHHH!!!!!

Don't panic, I'm here to help!

First, I want to start off stating some basic facts about rivers: 2020-02-16 23:17:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Discord Giveaways & Contests

If you haven't yet, get over to our Discord to win either a Dual Scroll of Rolling or a free copy of the Cartographer archtype created by Hannah Rose & myself!

We have 2 new channels for both of these and all future giveaways/contests (of which, I'll be having on a regular basis).  So come see what all the fuss is about and possibly win some prizes!

Using Patreon

To help patrons better understand how to use Patreon and make it a better experience, here's some tips to keep in mind:

1. No Access to Lower Tier Posts: If you do not have access to a lower tier post (i.e. you've pledged at the $5 tier but can't see a $2 tier post), it's because you alre...

Commission Queue on Pause

Let me cut to the chase... I'm in desperate need of a creative break from everyone else's projects.  For the past two years, I've done nothing but commission work and as much as I enjoy it, I'd *really* like to do some of my own.  So for the remainder of the year, if you're in my map queue, I'm sorry to say that your project will be pushed back until next year.  This was a VERY t...

Using Patreon

To help patrons better understand how to use Patreon and make it a better experience, here's some tips to keep in mind:

1. No Access to Lower Tier Posts: If you do not have access to a lower tier post (i.e. you've pledged at the $5 tier but can't see a $2 tier post), it's because you alre...

Myths & Misunderstandings in Cartography

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There are many strange myths and misunderstandings regarding our planet that I hear often enough to prompt this article.  I want to clearly state that these myths are in relation to our real world and have no reflection on fantasy cartography.  I'm adding them ...

Using Patreon

To help patrons better understand how to use Patreon and make it a better experience, here's some tips to keep in mind:

1. No Access to Lower Tier Posts: If you do not have access to a lower tier post (i.e. you've pledged at the $5 tier but can't see a $2 tier post), it's because you alre...

Birthday & holiday greetings

As we get older, it feels like our birthdays mean less and less to those around us. Everyone's busy with their lives and don't think about what the calendar date means to us.  I hate that feeling and I hate the idea of any of you feeling sort of forgotten or not as celebrated on your birthday. After all, it *is* a day to celebrate your existence and I'm so happy you're here!  So let's...

Using Patreon

To help patrons better understand how to use Patreon and make it a better experience, here's some tips to keep in mind:

1. No Access to Lower Tier Posts: If you do not have access to a lower tier post (i.e. you've pledged at the $5 tier but can't see a $2 tier post), it's because you alre...

Instruments update: Staples has failed me

The MOMENT I got the email saying the telescopes were ready, I started counting how many boxes I had for shipping. I was down to a bundle (25) and thus instantly ordered boxes from Staples. Now say what you will about Staples, they've treated me pretty good all things considered. I have ordered from them a LOT over my career as well for my own company. But this time... geez... this time they MA...

Using Patreon

To help patrons better understand how to use Patreon and make it a better experience, here's some tips to keep in mind:

1. No Access to Lower Tier Posts: If you do not have access to a lower tier post (i.e. you've pledged at the $5 tier but can't see a $2 tier post), it's because you alre...

Delay in birthday greetings this month

Despite how swiftly our move went, nothing is ever perfect and we've misplaced some shipping supplies.  Sadly, this means birthday greetings for the beginning of the month will be delayed unless you gave me your Amazon wishlist (as this just has items shipped to you directly). 

We're hunting down shipping supplies and ordering any that we are out of but if you gave me your birth...

Using Patreon

To help patrons better understand how to use Patreon and make it a better experience, here's some tips to keep in mind:

1. No Access to Lower Tier Posts: If you do not have access to a lower tier post (i.e. you've pledged at the $5 tier but can't see a $2 tier post), it's because you alre...

D20 delay

For reasons we're still trying to figure out, our engraving machine has decided to give us an error every few runs. This is causing serious delays.  I'm working on alternatives to getting these made but it might be another month before you receive your order.

If you feel this is too long of a wait, please let me know and I will give you a refund.

I'm terribly sorry for the inco...

D20 Pouch Update

We are doing our best to get the D20s made and out to everyone who ordered them.  I totally underestimated how many of you awesome people would order one (or more) of these!  We started making them almost right away and still weren't able to keep up!

Because of this, Bre & I are going to wait to move to make sure there are no further delays so everyone who has ordered should...

Birthday cards new schedule

While we're working on the new house and moving things back and forth, I'm a bit worried I'll miss people's birthdays in the upcoming months.  So for June, July, August, and possibly September, I'll be sending out cards & gifts for everyone at the beginning of the month.  Once we're settled into the new place, I'll resume my regular schedule of getting them out closer to everyone'...