[Ansteorra] map of the known world

[Barat]

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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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