Hello @Kaiphranos I hope you are well!
I wanted to talk to you about a "problem" I've noticed with the card competitions (although I'm probably not the first one to make this observation). I notice that very often very high level cartographers take part in competitions. Although they have every right to do so, this often discourages novices or small players from participating because the chances of winning are slim compared to experienced players.
So I thought of a solution: Why not create two competitions? Both would have the same subject, but one would be "junior" for low level players and the other would be "senior" for high level players. In order to know in which category we should play we could create a system based on the victories. A player who has already won four or more MOTFs would be obliged to play in the senior category while a player who has had no or very few wins would be able to choose between the senior and junior categories. To prevent the same players from monopolizing the junior category, a victory system could be created whereby players who have won five or six victories in the junior category would be required to play in the senior category.
It should probably be forbidden for a player to participate in both competitions at the same time (even if the subject is the same).
I agree that it's a lot of work, but it would open up the competition a little bit more to those who want to get into it.
What do you think about it?
An A-Z of Ideology: Make a map demonstrating a nation that has gone through multiple radical ideologies in the span of a century (i.e. OTL Germany: Imperial Germany [Monarchy]--> Weimar Germany [Democracy] --> Nazi Germany [Nazism] --> GDR [Communism]).
I have a vague feeling something like this has been done/suggested before but I'm not sure. If it has please share the link! I'd love to look at the entries.
I wanted to talk to you about a "problem" I've noticed with the card competitions
I do understand that it can be disappointing on some level to enter these contests and not win. Back when I entered regularly, I certainly knew who the big names were at that time, and it felt good when I was finally able to come up with something on their level. But I got there by learning, experimenting, and by entering consistently - and over the years I have seen a lot of other people follow that route and become excellent mapmakers.
Really fun! I vote for!Skeleton's in the Cabinet: Depict a nation which claims to be ruled by a deceased individual.
I also second this! Have an idea or two up my sleeveSkeleton's in the Cabinet: Depict a nation which claims to be ruled by a deceased individual.
My city far away from home
Show a city in a totally different place than OTL.
Yes that's right. For example a city called Boston in Africa or Paris in America.How can a city be in a different place? Like, a city with the same name?
Yes that's right. For example a city called Boston in Africa or Paris in America.
First of all, a belated congratulations to @Jajax for winning MotF 223 with a standout map of the Africa Region of Brazil! There was some great competition that round, so well done to all who entered.
Second, the new threads are up!
MotF 224: Rock The Casbah - Voting Thread
MotF 225: Under The Whiplash - Entry Thread
I was thinking about it and I decided to make sure? Is "Under the Whiplash" essentially a post-revolutionary (revolution in the sense of sudden change, not necessarily violent) country? Or is there some nuance I'm missing?
I second There is No Honor Here.Bat Country Show a region where the scary wildlife is a big consideration for the locals
There is No Honor Here Depict a world where a large region is intentionally left undisturbed by local powers
Death of a City Make a map showing the decline/end of a once great city