Richardson Roadhouse

Jeff B · July 2022

This is a map I have been working on for a while now and decided to post it. It is based on the building I work in. I have remodeled the interior layout from the actual building. The outer building represent actual buildings apart from the main one but the stable was moved to reduce the size of the map.

As always comments and suggestions are welcome.

DaltonSpence · July 2022

I've always been a great fan of muddy tracks and puddles since The Tendril's Oak Inn in Issue #3 of The Cartographer’s Annual way back in '07. They show where the horses and carts are travelling. Landscapes are rarely pristine and a bit of mud makes the picture more realistic. Ditches along the roadside and some fences would also help define the property lines. Finally why is there a chimney and fireplace in the storage area of an outbuilding?

Jeff B · July 2022

@DaltonSpence

I will work on adding cart tracks and more muddy areas.

The original thought was that half of the outer building was to be a blacksmith area but at the time there were no good symbols for that. I decided that after the building additions were made and it was turned into a roadhouse that the old blacksmith area would become a storage area for the roadhouse.

DaltonSpence · July 2022

Not every inn would have a smithy but an important one like this might. I know I've seen symbols for forges somewhere but I can't remember which style had them.

JimP · July 2022

Monthly Schley symbols. Recently.

Jeff B · July 2022

Yes now that we have smithy symbols this month I’ll rework the storage area when I add tracks and muddy spots.

[Deleted User] · July 2022

Also in Dundjinni Archives, under Equipment>Smithy - if you have installed it with CSUAS2.0, it will be under Tools, Smithy in the button, otherwise Dundjinni Archives>BL4 Equipment>Smithy.

Also in Vandel Dwarves Annual no 94

jmabbott · August 2022

https://forum.profantasy.com/discussion/comment/110232#Comment_110232

Really? Missed that re the Dundjinni and Vandel Dwarves ones. I ended up making my own symbol for the last commission I did...bugger!

Jeff B · August 2022

My first attempt at cart tracks and I added some muddy areas. Also added for Smithy items to outer building.

[Deleted User] · August 2022

I would make the tracks wider (double) and add a blur. But a great inn.

Jeff B · August 2022

https://forum.profantasy.com/discussion/comment/110290#Comment_110290

Quenten, doubled width and added a blur.

[Deleted User] · August 2022

Looks heaps better - what do you think?

Jeff B · August 2022

https://forum.profantasy.com/discussion/comment/110315#Comment_110315

I like it. Thanks for the input.

Jeff B · August 2022

First Attempt at lighting the roadhouse.

Comments welcome

DaltonSpence · August 2022

Every table in the main room seems to have a candle on it so those should be lit. While not every bedroom needs to be lit the hallways should be at strategic locations. If the ground floor has high ceilings the doors could have small windows over them to allow some illumination from outside the rooms.

Jeff B · August 2022

@DaltonSpence

My lighting idea was after the tavern was closed. I added a couple of lights per your suggestion but most of the tables have empty jugs not candles on them so I left them as is and added the lights by the restrooms. Also changed the outside lighting as I really only wanted the map info lighted.