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The Old World (Continental):

Current Maps (Update Dec/23/2021 + Minor Jan/31/2022):

Terrain Map

Political Map

Basic Map

The New World (Oceanic):

Current Maps (Update Dec/23/2021 + Minor Jan/31/2022):

Terrain Map

Political Map

Basic Map

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

How can I get on the map?

Just let me know! Telegram me what you'd like. It can either be a picture (of any quality) or a text specification, or even just "Hey do whatever you want with me I just want on the map" (Can be either map, both maps, or let me decide)

Here's a general application:

Nation Name: This is what you want your display name to be. Your actual NS name will still be in the Members List underneath the map (should I remember of course)
Location: Anywhere, anywhere on a specific map, rough approximation, or a picture that you've drawn yourself
Size and Shape: Anything, rough approximation, or a picture. Coastal changes are permitted.
Cities and Notable Features: Anything, general description (At the very least where your capital is) or picture. Refers to anything found on the legend, although other possibilities are discussable.

Can I change my nation once I'm on the map?

Absolutely you may! Just send me a request much like the above and I can adjust the location, borders, coasts, and terrain as you wish.

For flag changes, I update those automatically when I come out with a map update.

For statistical map changes, well, I don't do those terribly often so I'm afraid you'll have to sit tight for those, hehe.

When will the map update?

Good question! Depends on when I or another cartographer (if there is one) has time, really, although we're trying to create a "3-month" rule in that the map won't be updated or anything for three months in an effort to avoid burnout. (Personally I like to sneak updates in a bit more often than that, but that's the general rule of thumb.)

Could I become a cartographer?

You absolutely may! We're actually looking for more cartographers, and in fact a head cartographer to boot! (Their job would be implementing other cartographers' edits as well as recruiting new ones.)

However, before you do, I absolutely recommend answering the following (ideally both privately and in-telegram):

1) Do you know Inkscape? If not, are you willing to learn it like I did before becoming cartographer? (Or do you know another vector-editing program that can share files with inkscape without hassle?) If the answer to all of these is no, then I can help you through it until you're comfortable with being named cartographer.

2) Are you willing to keep up with everyone's demands? It's a lot of fun, but can be time-consuming and tedious, particularly if you're not familiar with inkscape. Technically updates only need happen every three months or so, to prevent burnout, but I personally can't wait that long ;)

3) Are you absolutely positive you'd have the time to do this? This happens with a lot of folks intrigued in becoming cartographer - they simply don't feel they have time to be one. That's not to say you need to be super active, however; the only one who really needs plenty of time on their hands is the Head Cartographer, since jr. cartographers have more time to edit and make alternative maps on their own time as they please.

If the answer to all of these questions (or a part of these questions) is "YES" then telegram myself, Kepler-0085, or another Forest shelf member about possibly joining our team!

Bonus Maps:

Kepler-0085's Tectonic Plate Map (Cont. only)

Link to PREVIOUS MAP (& Climate Maps) here: page=dispatch/id=1267182

Historic Maps Sept 2021 - December 2021:

Continental Update Nov/10/2021:

Terrain Map

Political Map

Basic Map

Terrain Map

Political Map