Map of the Fortnight: Main Discussion Thread

[Krall]

Challenge suggestion for the next round:

I Ain't the Sharpest Tool in the Shed

Make a map showing a country that is significantly behind the times in terms of technology and science.

 

[Upvoteanthology]

Challenge suggestion for the next round:

Nice.

 

[Achaemenid Rome]

She Was Looking: Map of an espionage system

Kinda Dumb: Map of a failed state

With Her Finger And Her Thumb: Map of two exclaves of a country highly connected to the metropole

In the Shape Of an L on her Forehead: Map of a diplomatic crisis such as the Fashoda incident

Well, the Years Start Coming: Map of an 800+ year old state or empire

And they Don't Stop Coming: Map of an invasion or defense by an army with seemingly endless numbers of recruits

Fed to the Rules: Map of a takeover by a highly regimented totalitarian regime

And I Hit the Ground Running: Map of a state that becomes a large empire within 20 years of its creation

Doesn't Make Sense Not to Live For Fun: Map of an entertainment industry

Your Brain gets Smart: Map of a scientific revolution

But Your Head Gets Dumb: Map of a decaying bureaucracy

 

[Tanystropheus42]

For the latest round, could I get away with a before and after map showing a balkanisation?

 

[Krall]

So Much to Do, So Much to See: Make a map of a popular holiday destination or tourist hotspot.

So What's Wrong with Taking the Back Streets: Make a map of a dense, crime-ridden urban area.

You'll Never Know if You Don't Go: Make a map showing one or several voyages of exploration.

You'll Never Shine if You Don't Glow: Make a map showing a country that has recovered after being on the receiving end of a nuclear strike.

Hey Now, You're an All-Star, Get Your Game On, Go Play: Make a map showing a sports league, tournament, or similar sporting contest.

Hey Now, You're a Rock Star, Get The Show On, Get Paid: Make a map showing a concert tour by a particular band or performer.

All That Glitters is Gold: Make a map showing gold rush, or similar mass immigration to a region of prosperity.

Only Shooting Stars Break the Mold: Make a map showing the aftermath of a catastrophic asteroid impact that changes the world as we know it.

I used to agonise over finding good quotes and inspiration for MotF challenges. Who knew that Smash Mouth was such a gold mine?

 

[Achaemenid Rome]

It's a cool place and they say it gets colder: Make a map showing the effects of an ice age

You're bundled up now but wait 'til you get older: Make a map of an old empire that loses its buffer states

But the meteor men beg to differ: Make a map of a hurricane or other weather event

Judging by the hole in the satellite picture: Make a map of an ecological disaster visible from space

The ice we skate is getting pretty thin: Make a map of an Antarctic colony after the continent's glaciers melt, or an Arctic colony

The water's getting warm so you might as well swim: Make a map of a country adapting to sea level rise and global warming

My world's on fire, how about yours?: Make a map of a country that attacks another country by surprise, bringing it into a global conflict.

That's the way I like it and I'll never get bored: Make a map of a reactionary empire that hasn't reformed for centuries

 

[Upvoteanthology]

For the latest round, could I get away with a before and after map showing a balkanisation?

Yep, that sounds fine!

 

[Upvoteanthology]

snip

This could go to MotF 188, which would literally be in August 2018.

 

[Emperor Lapland]

Does an extreme Versailles that lead to a civil war count for this MOTF?

 

[Upvoteanthology]

Does an extreme Versailles that lead to a civil war count for this MOTF?

Sure, I'd say so.

 

[Emperor Lapland]

First Map

 

[Milites]

It's looking good!

 

[Dr. No]

Marks On The Map
Make a map showing an artificially created landmass or body of water.

Essentially a re-run of MotF 93 that combined the proposals When The Levee Breaks and Pastures New. I want to see how Krall creates polders in the shores of Canton as he wanted.

 

[Tanystropheus42]

I have a map completed but I still need to add notes and a write-up, and that'll take ages to do.

Is it OK if I post the map with a barebones description now, and replace it with an annotated version later? Or do I have to do it all before the deadline?

 

[Upvoteanthology]

I have a map completed but I still need to add notes and a write-up, and that'll take ages to do.

Is it OK if I post the map with a barebones description now, and replace it with an annotated version later? Or do I have to do it all before the deadline?

You have to have everything done in your entry before the deadline. You could post the notes on the map thread, but you can't edit your post after the voting thread goes up.

 

[Upvoteanthology]

New threads (I promise this is the last of this joke ):

MotF 161: The World is Gonna Roll Me - Voting Thread
MotF 162: I Ain't the Sharpest Tool in the Shed - Entries Thread

 

[sheevposter]

At the strike of dawn- Make a map showing a cold war, where the two blocs are divided along an otl timezone.
My lord, is that legal?- Make a map detailing a criminal organization or operation.

 

[fortyseven]

New threads (I promise this is the last of this joke ):

MotF 162: I Ain't the Sharpest Tool in the Shed - Entries Thread

Map of the swamp from Shrek?

 

[Mr. Mass Line]

Come On, It's Current Year! - A map of an incredibly anachronistic society, state, group, etc. (OTL example would be Imperial Japan, an absolute monarchy under an Emperor in the mid 20th century)

How Many Times Do We Have To Teach You This Lesson, Old Man? - Map of a country that keeps losing wars to the same country or a similar coalition.

 

[Dr. No]

@fashbasher made a very interesting entry. It's an entry that makes the head of any Neo-Nazi out there explode in an instant. It also reminds me of how barbarian even Germany used to be back in the days.