Dive In

Having given it a few days' thought, I feel strongly that the tier of a map for $10 isn't much of an enticement to new readers, so there's no point in making a strong pitch for the concept.  The goal, I think, is to offer a bit more to readers who already provide me with that amount each month, without taking any step towards pushing you to donate further.  So if you already DO provide me with a $10 donation each month, then you'd do good for yourself to take advantage of the offer and have me design a chosen 20x40 mile section of the world map for you.

Like I said, I'm going to do a map each day anyhow ... so this isn't more work for me.  This doesn't get in the way of other work I'm likely to do, as I consider mapmaking a largely low stress activity.  I usually do it while watching or listening to a movie, fitting it in here or there between my other work.  Whatever serious energy I have is always going to be put towards the professional writing gig or the wiki, which requires more problem solving and concept precision.

Fact is, I can make these maps.  You'd be crazy not to take advantage.  You can clearly see that eight or nine sections more than creates enough setting to run in; and no doubt if you start the stub of some map in England, the Middle East, Scandinavia or Africa, you're bound to find another reader interested on building onto your start ... so you may not always have to contribute your choice in a solitary fashion.

I really haven't heard enough from people, I assume because of the holidays, though many of you just don't comment.

For the time being, I'm making this offer in house, not on Patreon.  If you donate $10 to my Patreon, jump in, pick a part in the world (I suggest choosing a place name) and push me to start.