I think there may have been a Discord at some point. It may even still exist. I don't know. I really hate Discord. You spend half an hour explaining something to someone and it's vanished a day later when someone else asks the very same question.

Thanks Quenten :)

The bigger rocks look like they are floating when combined with the burnt grass, which is nearly black, but with the rest of the grass they seem fine. I've added a shadow sheet just underneath them to cast a shadow on the grass, but this could be reversed so that the shade of the face is increased as well.

Yes, the fire is a separate symbol. It would be a bit awkward if it was built into the ruin symbol. The scorched soil and grass are also separate fills and not part of the ruins, so the ruins can be placed in a more peaceful scenario among the grass.

Well, I've made a start with the textures, which at this point are mostly grass - 6 shades, including burnt. There are a few natural symbols so far, including the first fire, and a tiny prototype building in 4 states - new, aged, derelict and ruined.

The wall reminds me of those medieval bridges with houses built on them.

And there is a house in Dordogne, France that was built on top of a sturdy wall in the 14th century, though I can't remember the reason. I think it was something to do with taxes at the time.

Hi Everyone :)

In this week's Live Mapping session Ralf will be revisiting the Modern Cities Annual style from 2007 - the first Cartographer's Annual to ever be published.

Come along and join in - learn how to get the most from these styles. All are welcome :)