[Ansteorra] map of the known world
Barat
barat at cox.net
Wed Mar 23 08:41:08 PST 2005
Works fine on my Macs (all 5 of them).
Try using Firefox.
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H.L. Barat FitzWalter Reynolds
Seneschal - Barony of Namron
V Scribe - Barony of Namron
V Scribe - Incipient Canton of Skarrgard
Kingdom of Ansteorra
M.K.A. Stephen Pursley
1908 Shelby Ct.
Norman, OK 73071
On Mar 23, 2005, at 10:27 AM, VRValkryie at aol.com wrote:
> Gilyan,
>
>
> I would love it if the Kingdom Seneschal would be of assistance as
> long as he is supportive and willing to work with me and what I have
> in mind. And if possible can speak to Their Royal Majesties about
> possibly donating to support my continued endevours would be great
> too.
>
> And excellent ont he zip code map, although I have yet to see it as I
> am at work and run on a Mac.... I soooo hate and detest Mac's.
>
> Ahhh this is were apples and oranges appear. I am not purchasing a
> program to do the zip code map. I am purchasing a zip code file of the
> US and from that base data making my own maps of tha areas in
> question. Basically picture a humongeous map of the USA displaying all
> 5 digit Zipcodes, then break it into pages the size of 8.5x11. And
> that is what I am getting. I am also saving costs by getting it in a
> PDF file format only. Yes it may not have the quick features of your
> program or publishing capabilities, but my option was ALOT cheaper and
> that makes it hopefully more appealing to Kingdoms. I think the low
> cost of $15 per kingdom is really easy to come up with if the Kingdom
> just cared to donate. So far only 3 kingdoms (Atlantia, West, &
> Aethelmearc) have committed, although I will admit I have just now
> started contacting people.
>
> I saw a similar product here in the West at the Estrella War and
> although nice and handy as a book it had alot of errors. On top of
> just making maps... All maps have all the newest heraldry for the
> regions in question that can be found, all my kingdom level pages will
> link to various aspects of the Kingdoms pages (Kingdom Officers, or
> other key note pages). On regional levels any links that can be
> applicable, and finally on branch group levels the device is a link to
> that groups website. So my maps are far more then just maps... they
> are very interactive and informative.
>
> I appreciate the concern to not be rude, and you are in no way
> upsetting to me. It was one person that was very vocal last time and
> again I know he does not reflect the Kingdom, but it was a shock to
> recieve when I was just offering free goodies and stuff for the
> Kingdom. But I have moved on so no worries.
>
>
>
> In Service,
> Faelan ua hEogain
> Royal Cartographer of Aethelmearc
> Map Maker of the West
>
>
> Faelan,
>
> With the direction and assistance of our Kingdom
> Seneschal, Master Modius, I have recently completed an
> updated map of Ansteorra based on zip code
> boundaries. You may view it here:
> www2.ocgi.okstate.edu/mapsite/aprilmap Unfortunately,
> this version is not the most recent one, as there is a
> change that has not yet made it to the website.
>
> If I may ask, what program are you using to create
> your maps and where are you getting the data? The
> above map was created with ESRI's ArcMap 9.0 and
> published on the internet using ArcIMS 3 (I believe
> that's the version). The zip code base file is from
> 2000 or 2002, I honestly can't remember. I did price
> new zip code data during the project and am extremely
> curious as to where you found new zip code data for
> $240? The distributors I questioned were asking
> upwards of $500 just for the states of Oklahoma and
> Texas.
>
> Also of note - at Gulf Wars last week I ran across an
> Atlas of the Knowne World being sold in one of the
> merchant booths. It was privately published by a
> gentleman in the East kingdom. I left my contact
> information for him as there were great discrepancies
> in Ansteorra and I would like to help correct them.
> If there is anything I can do to help in your
> endeavor, please do not hesitate to ask.
>
> Trying not to be rude,
> Gilyan Clonmacnoise
>
>
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