Map Submissions - Revision history

Neptune at 18:16, 5 December 2021

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Neptune at 17:17, 5 December 2021

2021-12-05T17:17:50Z

Neptune at 23:57, 1 July 2020

2020-07-01T23:57:44Z

Neptune at 18:00, 3 February 2018

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Neptune at 20:26, 27 January 2018

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Neptune at 21:28, 20 January 2018

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Neptune at 21:18, 20 January 2018

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Neptune at 21:17, 20 January 2018

2018-01-20T21:17:44Z

Neptune at 21:15, 20 January 2018

2018-01-20T21:15:30Z

Neptune at 17:49, 7 March 2017

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 time to browse them before you begin creating your map. If you have any questions that aren't
 addressed in part or completely regarding the creation and submission of area maps, then please
-don't hesitate to direct your questions and concerns to [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org The Immortal Staff]or the [mailto:neptune@slothmud.org The Caretaker of the Maps Archive].
+don't hesitate to direct your questions and concerns to [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com The Immortal Staff]or the [mailto:neptune@slothmud.com The Caretaker of the Maps Archive].
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     <H5>Map Quests</H5>
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-On occasion, the need to update or create maps for existing or new areas comes about, and an immortal or two may provide a special occasion to submit a map for said area or areas. Quests allow players like yourself to provide a valuable service to the game we all love while receiving a reward for your time and efforts. This generally requires the player or players to perform a task or set of tasks in return for the right or ability to submit a map. This may take form in a variety of ways, and neither one is guaranteed at any one time. Also, please understand that merely entering the quest does not always entitle a player or character to provide maps - that is dependent upon the quest and the immortal(s) administering the quest. While we here at <SPAN CLASS="plainlinks">[http://www.slothmud.org SlothMUD]</SPAN> don't typically provide equipment as a reward for map submissions, we do provide alternatives that will help you in your adventures. Examples of such rewards may be but are not limited to:
+On occasion, the need to update or create maps for existing or new areas comes about, and an immortal or two may provide a special occasion to submit a map for said area or areas. Quests allow players like yourself to provide a valuable service to the game we all love while receiving a reward for your time and efforts. This generally requires the player or players to perform a task or set of tasks in return for the right or ability to submit a map. This may take form in a variety of ways, and neither one is guaranteed at any one time. Also, please understand that merely entering the quest does not always entitle a player or character to provide maps - that is dependent upon the quest and the immortal(s) administering the quest. While we here at <SPAN CLASS="plainlinks">[http://www.slothmud.com SlothMUD]</SPAN> don't typically provide equipment as a reward for map submissions, we do provide alternatives that will help you in your adventures. Examples of such rewards may be but are not limited to:
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     <H5>Player Submissions</H5>
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-Over time, [[The_World_of_Jord | The World of Jord]] changes and may or may not resemble the world that it once did. Sometimes areas get updated and may no longer contain complete or valid information. When this happens, adventurers are sure to spot the changes. Should you find this to be true, you can always contact [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org The Immortal Staff] regarding your interest to update a map or maps by simply contacting us directly by email or in the game. As [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org The Immortal Staff]work hard to provide the best game experience they can for all of you, it might, in many cases, be more pertinent to contact them via [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org email].
+Over time, [[The_World_of_Jord | The World of Jord]] changes and may or may not resemble the world that it once did. Sometimes areas get updated and may no longer contain complete or valid information. When this happens, adventurers are sure to spot the changes. Should you find this to be true, you can always contact [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com The Immortal Staff] regarding your interest to update a map or maps by simply contacting us directly by email or in the game. As [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com The Immortal Staff]work hard to provide the best game experience they can for all of you, it might, in many cases, be more pertinent to contact them via [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com email].
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-Occasionally, you may find that a map needs to be created or updated, but you don't want to be the one to do it for any number of reasons. That's fine. Simply feel free to contact us via [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org email] or in the game, and we will be sure to check it out. We certainly thank you for your requests.
+Occasionally, you may find that a map needs to be created or updated, but you don't want to be the one to do it for any number of reasons. That's fine. Simply feel free to contact us via [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com email] or in the game, and we will be sure to check it out. We certainly thank you for your requests.
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-We here at <SPAN CLASS="plainlinks"> [http://www.slothmud.org SlothMUD]</SPAN> realize that some maps need to be updated. Some areas have yet to be mapped at all. Whatever the reason, we have identified several maps that need to be provided or updated to better represent the game and our revised level of standard. Please be mindful, however, that occasionally the decision to forgo a standard or guidelines may be made. But that does not mean we won't continue to require adherence to existing standards. The following maps currently are slated for updating or creation, and are in no particular order:
+We here at <SPAN CLASS="plainlinks"> [http://www.slothmud.com SlothMUD]</SPAN> realize that some maps need to be updated. Some areas have yet to be mapped at all. Whatever the reason, we have identified several maps that need to be provided or updated to better represent the game and our revised level of standard. Please be mindful, however, that occasionally the decision to forgo a standard or guidelines may be made. But that does not mean we won't continue to require adherence to existing standards. The following maps currently are slated for updating or creation, and are in no particular order:
     <UL><BLOCKQUOTE>
     <LI>[[Area:The_Castle_of_the_Family_Degrance | The Castle of the Family DeGrance]]
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-So, now you've contacted [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org The Immortal Staff] and you're ready to start creating your map. You think you've got a good handle on where everything is in your area, and what sort of things are contained therein. Well, before you start metaphorically putting the quill to the parchment, you are going to want to know ahead of time what is likely to be accepted and what is not. After all, you don't want to pour your soul into a map only to start over, right? Neither would we! So, please take some time to become familiar with the guidelines outlined below. A word of note, however: keep in mind that these are guidelines and not rules. What this means is that you should try your hardest to adhere to the guidelines, but occasionally the guidelines will be be averted in favor of something that may prove to be useful, aesthetically pleasing, or of greater functional value. Again, these are things that are up to the discretion of [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org The Immortal Staff]. Otherwise, enjoy.
+So, now you've contacted [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com The Immortal Staff] and you're ready to start creating your map. You think you've got a good handle on where everything is in your area, and what sort of things are contained therein. Well, before you start metaphorically putting the quill to the parchment, you are going to want to know ahead of time what is likely to be accepted and what is not. After all, you don't want to pour your soul into a map only to start over, right? Neither would we! So, please take some time to become familiar with the guidelines outlined below. A word of note, however: keep in mind that these are guidelines and not rules. What this means is that you should try your hardest to adhere to the guidelines, but occasionally the guidelines will be be averted in favor of something that may prove to be useful, aesthetically pleasing, or of greater functional value. Again, these are things that are up to the discretion of [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com The Immortal Staff]. Otherwise, enjoy.
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     <H5>Dimensions</H5>
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     <H5>Map Orientation</H5>
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-Don't you just hate it when you're exploring some place with your buddies, and the map on the website takes more time to manipulate than it would otherwise to just rush in unawares? Me too! After all, time is money and you've got gold to loot and enemy camps to pillage! But in all honesty, it's always nice to be prepared. One of the ways we can achieve this is by using proper orientation with our map making. Maps are only to be rectangular or square. Rectangles should be no more than 1200 to 1300 pixels wide (horizontal), but there are no current limits as to how long (vertical) a map can be. In other words, we would rather maps need to be scrolled up and down to see another portion rather than left and right (portrait style rather than landscape). We, [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org The Immortal Staff], do however ask you that if someone has to scroll more than three pages to see all of your map, that you may wish to contact us about the issue or shrink some of your map's content when possible while remaining relatively consistent with the guidelines contained herein.<BR>
+Don't you just hate it when you're exploring some place with your buddies, and the map on the website takes more time to manipulate than it would otherwise to just rush in unawares? Me too! After all, time is money and you've got gold to loot and enemy camps to pillage! But in all honesty, it's always nice to be prepared. One of the ways we can achieve this is by using proper orientation with our map making. Maps are only to be rectangular or square. Rectangles should be no more than 1200 to 1300 pixels wide (horizontal), but there are no current limits as to how long (vertical) a map can be. In other words, we would rather maps need to be scrolled up and down to see another portion rather than left and right (portrait style rather than landscape). We, [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com The Immortal Staff], do however ask you that if someone has to scroll more than three pages to see all of your map, that you may wish to contact us about the issue or shrink some of your map's content when possible while remaining relatively consistent with the guidelines contained herein.<BR>
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        <LI><B>Rectangular Orientation:</B>
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     <H5>Signatures</H5>
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-Now that you have got everything in place, there's one final step to your map: sign it. We want to know who made this wonderful piece of art and function! But please don't put your real name on the map. Your player name will suffice. Simply put a note at the bottom or off in a corner, and please try not to use any strange or unsually hard to read fonts. Also, it is not necessary to give yourself an avatar or image representing yourself. That's fine for your fantasy football team, but let's try to keep the unnecessary elements to a minimum (zero).
+Now that you have got everything in place, there's one final step to your map: sign it. We want to know who made this wonderful piece of art and function! But please don't put your real name on the map. Your player name will suffice. Simply put a note at the bottom or off in a corner, and please try not to use any strange or unusually hard to read fonts. Also, it is not necessary to give yourself an avatar or image representing yourself. That's fine for your fantasy football team, but let's try to keep the unnecessary elements to a minimum (zero).
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-First and foremost, we all thank you and look forward to your time and effort making maps. After all, map making is a great way for you to help us all out as we try to give you the best game experience possible. Secondly, if you have any questions or concerns regarding maps or map making, please don't hesitate to shoot us an email or talk to us when you are in the game. Once again, we'd like to take the time to explain the importance of creating appealing, functional maps for our areas while keeping in mind that maps should be accessible to the visually impaired. We hope that you take the time to consider them when making your map. But also keep in mind that we, [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org The Immortal Staff], cannot address everyone all of the time nor do we expect you, the map makers, to do that either. After all, we are only human. Should you find a map in error, in need of updating, containing typographical errors, or in dire need of attention in some capacity, then let us know!
+First and foremost, we all thank you and look forward to your time and effort making maps. After all, map making is a great way for you to help us all out as we try to give you the best game experience possible. Secondly, if you have any questions or concerns regarding maps or map making, please don't hesitate to shoot us an email or talk to us when you are in the game. Once again, we'd like to take the time to explain the importance of creating appealing, functional maps for our areas while keeping in mind that maps should be accessible to the visually impaired. We hope that you take the time to consider them when making your map. But also keep in mind that we, [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com The Immortal Staff], cannot address everyone all of the time nor do we expect you, the map makers, to do that either. After all, we are only human. Should you find a map in error, in need of updating, containing typographical errors, or in dire need of attention in some capacity, then let us know!
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     Best Regards,<BR>
     Your Immortal Staff<BR>
-    [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.org wiki@slothmud.org]<BR>
+    [mailto:slothwiki@slothmud.com wiki@slothmud.com]<BR>
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     <LI>[[Area:Fraternal_Order_of_Clowns | Fraternal Order of Clowns]]
     <LI>[[Area:Castle_Black | Castle Black]]
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 We here at <SPAN CLASS="plainlinks"> [http://www.slothmud.org SlothMUD]</SPAN> realize that some maps need to be updated. Some areas have yet to be mapped at all. Whatever the reason, we have identified several maps that need to be provided or updated to better represent the game and our revised level of standard. Please be mindful, however, that occasionally the decision to forgo a standard or guidelines may be made. But that does not mean we won't continue to require adherence to existing standards. The following maps currently are slated for updating or creation, and are in no particular order:
     <UL><BLOCKQUOTE>
     <LI>[[Area:The_Castle_of_the_Family_Degrance | The Castle of the Family DeGrance]]
     <LI>[[Area:Cavern_of_Star_City | Cavern of Star City]]
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     <LI>[[Area:Castle_Black | Castle Black]]
     <LI>[[Area:Ruins_of_Gildebruun | The Ruins of Gildebruun]]
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     <LI>[[Area:Valley_of_the_Great_Ones | Valley of the Great Ones]]
     <LI>[[Area:Valley_of_the_Mage | Valley of the Mage]]
     <LI>[[Area:Mystical_Fens | Mystical Fens]]
     <LI>[[Area:Waterfall | Waterfall]]

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     <LI>[[Area:Valley_of_the_Mage | Valley of the Mage]]
     <LI>[[Area:Village_of_Sheol | Village of Sheol]]
     <LI>[[Area:Mystical_Fens | Mystical Fens]]
     <LI>[[Area:Waterfall | Waterfall]]

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 <H5>Drachma Rewards Table</H5>
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-After much deliberation, trial, and error, the Immortal Staff has decided to standardize the drachma rewards for players seeking that kind of reward for map submissions. The table below will explain the general, <B>baseline</B> reward amounts for <B>single</B> map submissions (We will <B>not</B> consider multiple smaller maps to be one big map or vice versa). It is, however, important to note that a few factors may increase or decrease the rewards from the following table. The list below explains reasons this may happen, but is not meant to be an all-inclusive list:
+After much deliberation, trial, and error, the Immortal Staff has decided to standardize the drachma rewards for players seeking that kind of reward for map submissions. The table below will explain the general, <B>baseline</B> reward amounts for <B>single</B> map submissions (We will <B>not</B> consider multiple smaller maps to be one big map or vice versa). It is, however, important to note that a few factors may increase or decrease the rewards from the following table. <B>The Immortal Staff reserves the right to increase or decrease the rewards based on any of the following reasons listed or not listed below:</B>
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         <LI>The Submitter's Attitude
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         <LI>The Degree to which Contribution was Made.
         <LI>Player History with the Immortal Staff.
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Map Submissions - Revision history

*Neptune* at 18:16, 5 December 2021

*Neptune* at 17:17, 5 December 2021

*Neptune* at 23:57, 1 July 2020

*Neptune* at 18:00, 3 February 2018

*Neptune* at 20:26, 27 January 2018

*Neptune* at 21:28, 20 January 2018

*Neptune* at 21:18, 20 January 2018

*Neptune* at 21:17, 20 January 2018

*Neptune* at 21:15, 20 January 2018

*Neptune* at 17:49, 7 March 2017