I feel that I need to clarify a thing or two.
When I decided 2 months ago to try my hand at making a map, I thought that it would be relatively easy for me, as I am somewhat of an Artist. The new revamp of one of my favorite maps was so disappointing. Not only was it NOT an improvement, it was in my opinion, a hatchet job. British Isles WAS a colorful map,and some of you may know already that I like color.
I decided right there and then, that I would try to revamp the revamp. Hoping that if I do a good enough job that it would be welcomed with open arms. I had no idea of the stagnant, cookie cutter, and political world that I was entering. I spent less than a week on the project -v- the year and a half, that he revamp took. I received mostly praise from the community, Some saying that it was not only better than the revamp, but the original as well. But the political world of the foundry shot it down without hesitation.
With their uplifted noses, I was told to go away, and come back with something original.
Shumagin Islands would be my second attempt to win their approval. It seems that I went to far in the original end, and was basically told that it was too different.
Well, I am 5 maps in, and I am still getting shot down by the same group of 3 or 4 Foundry snobs.
After my time wadding through the foundry's threads, on all the recent quenches, I have noticed a reoccurring theme. A small, unimaginative group of mapmakers have made it, a competition between themselves.
It is my opinion that the structure of the foundry is to blame for this stagnant waist of space. How can you expect to see a great deal accomplished, when you are asking these competing mapmakers to work together for a common cause ?
All that has transpired is, the formation of a group of snobs that only have one common goal. -To shoot down any that would dare tread on their territory.
Hence my call for the formation of a small group of talented people, to actually come together and work as a team for a common goal. The aforementioned snobs have recognized the threat, and already come out to do what they do best. Kill it before it grows. They even want to try and write our charter. "You can call yourselves the beginners map group". LOL.
I have one more thing to say before I hit enter.
This group, "The Map Factory", is open by invite only. That is to say, I will not stand for any infiltration by the snobs in an attempt to kill the vine from the inside. That is not to say, that all the snobs are ineligible. I do have a big heart, and would welcome with open arms the expertise that some of them possess. I have noticed one name in particular that has been added to the group, that I am NOT quite sure of. This person has gone out of his way to stalk me in many threads. He always has nothing but negative comments for me. It is a disappointment to me in that we share the the taste in music.
I lied, I have one more thing to say.
I am pleased that sailor has stepped up and answered my call for an Organizer. Sailor, I invited you because you seem to me, to be a guy with a good head on his shoulders. I do not agree with some of your views, and you can be a horses ass sometimes. But you do seem to have the piss and vinegar it will take to do some of the spearheading. Just remember, Why this group was formed. We are not the foundry snobs. in fact I see you as our attack dog when necessary.
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