Map of the Land Before Time

UnionRags123 · **on:** July 08, 2019, 03:48:45 PM

Hi

I've started planning a LBT project - to make a map of the LBT.

Basically there will be two maps - one with just locations, and another with the locations of events.

These maps will not be "accurate/perfect"...but I'm going to try my best to get them as accurate as I can.

I'm actually not the only one planning this - my mom (also a LBT fan, but not as much of a fan as I am) has agreed to help with the actual drawing of the map (yay!!).

The reasons I'm posting this here are 1) I'm really excited to do this and I wanted to share my excitement and 2) I have a request.

Is there anyone who would like to help with the map? I think the best ways to help would be to find locations/things to go on the map and to help with figuring out where the locations are. Also, the scale of the map is going to be difficult...

Sorry if this post is a bit scattered - I'm kinda sleep deprived

Mumbling · **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2019, 04:30:46 PM

Hi Union! A worthy goal indeed to try and make a map

We've made some beginnings in the past, feel free to check out the following topics for reference and inspiration:

http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=3499.0
http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6811.0
http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6782.0
http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6810.0

Are you going to make a map of just the Great Valley, or are you also planning on the mysterious beyond and all its properties?

UnionRags123 · **Reply #2 on:** July 08, 2019, 05:19:33 PM

Quote from: Mumbling on July 08, 2019, 04:30:46 PM

Hi Union! A worthy goal indeed to try and make a map We've made some beginnings in the past, feel free to check out the following topics for reference and inspiration:

http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=3499.0
http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6811.0
http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6782.0
http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6810.0

Are you going to make a map of just the Great Valley, or are you also planning on the mysterious beyond and all its properties?

Thanks! (and thanks for the references too!)

I'm planning on going the "If it's in the movies and/or TV series it goes on the map" route...we'll see how that goes #ImAMasterProcrastinator

ImpracticalDino · **Reply #3 on:** July 08, 2019, 05:45:56 PM

For more reference, check out the page for the List of locations in The Land Before Time on the LBT wiki, if you haven't already.

Good luck on your endeavors! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

UnionRags123 · **Reply #4 on:** July 08, 2019, 09:04:11 PM

Quote from: ImpracticalDino on July 08, 2019, 05:45:56 PM

For more reference, check out the page for the List of locations in The Land Before Time on the LBT wiki, if you haven't already.

Good luck on your endeavors! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

Thank you!
And I actually have that page open in a tab right now

UnionRags123 · **Reply #5 on:** July 08, 2019, 09:24:21 PM

Please let me know if this (sharing a link to a discord server) is not allowed

I've made a Land Before Time server on discord (currently just a friend and I)...and I was wondering if anyone would like to join. The reason I'm posting this here is that I think if anyone wants to chat about the map it would be easier to do it via a chat server than on this forum D: (the server isn't solely for talk about the map)
Link to the Discord server

ImpracticalDino · **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2019, 09:27:18 PM

For even more reference to help you out with your map of TLBT, check out this thread:

http://www.gangoffive.net/index.php?topic=6404.0

This is just a thread with a bunch of people discussing their notes on how the map of TLBT should look like, but this should still help you with your own version of the map.

Edit 2: Cleared out for a cleaner post; Issue is being addressed.

Flathead770 · **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2019, 10:16:56 PM

Not much more I can say that others have already in terms of resources. I seem to recall that LeventeII was also working on a map as well. Good luck and I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

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Edit: There's already a LBT Discord server available to my knowledge, but unfortunately I don't have the direct link for the server. Someone sent me a link that goes towards the thread for the Discord server, but it's off limits for me as I can only guess it's in the After Midnight section, which only Member+ users can access. So you'll need to ask someone else for that link.

There is indeed a server for the GoF but it is locked behind the After Midnight channel. Accessing it does require Member+ but I was under the impression that it was given after around 25 posts. I won't be linking it directly here as we want to keep random people from seeing it and joining but I've reached out to Iris for clarification on the matter.

ImpracticalDino · **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2019, 10:45:26 PM

Quote from: Flathead770 on July 08, 2019, 10:16:56 PM

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Edit: There's already a LBT Discord server available to my knowledge, but unfortunately I don't have the direct link for the server. Someone sent me a link that goes towards the thread for the Discord server, but it's off limits for me as I can only guess it's in the After Midnight section, which only Member+ users can access. So you'll need to ask someone else for that link.
There is indeed a server for the GoF but it is locked behind the After Midnight channel. Accessing it does require Member+ but I was under the impression that it was given after around 25 posts. I won't be linking it directly here as we want to keep random people from seeing it and joining but I've reached out to Iris for clarification on the matter.

I do wonder why you aren't automatically promoted to Member+ after getting at least 25 posts. There's no automatic process and requires admin approval? Is it also to prevent people from spamming and gaining access to the After Midnight section just by doing that? Hopefully that can be answered by Iris.

UnionRags123 · **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2019, 10:52:13 PM

I'm not even halfway to 25 posts yet D:
I just created my server because my friend (who's not on this forum) and I were just so excited about finding out that we're both LBT fans

This map is gonna be the end of me.

I've decided that I'm going to label Saurus Rock and the Canyon of Shiny Stones (CoST) as being outside the Valley. The CoST might actually be part of the Great Wall...

ImpracticalDino · **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2019, 11:05:53 PM

Quote from: UnionRags123 on July 08, 2019, 10:52:13 PM

I'm not even halfway to 25 posts yet D:
I just created my server because my friend (who's not on this forum) and I were just so excited about finding out that we're both LBT fans

That's pretty cool actually. Nice!

Did you and your friend found out that you're both LBT fans today? Did you or your friend try to hide the fact that you're fans of LBT? Did you ask him to join the forum with you?

Don't worry, you can get there in no time. There are other places in the forum besides the LBT Project section that you can post in. And besides, I've noticed that you haven't given us a formal introduction in the Welcome Center. Maybe you should go ahead and make one if you would like.

Mumbling · **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2019, 12:11:16 AM

Quote from: ImpracticalDino on July 08, 2019, 10:45:26 PM

I do wonder why you aren't automatically promoted to Member+ after getting at least 25 posts. There's no automatic process and requires admin approval? Is it also to prevent people from spamming and gaining access to the After Midnight section just by doing that? Hopefully that can be answered by Iris.

Something, something... Path Light... Something...

I was notified you weren't member+ yet, ImpracticalDino, that has now been fixed!

OwlsCantRead · **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2019, 07:29:47 AM

Quote from: ImpracticalDino on July 08, 2019, 10:45:26 PM

I do wonder why you aren't automatically promoted to Member+ after getting at least 25 posts. There's no automatic process and requires admin approval? Is it also to prevent people from spamming and gaining access to the After Midnight section just by doing that? Hopefully that can be answered by Iris.

Think someone once tried to game the system by spam-posting their way to that number so mods added a manual approval to Member+ rank to prevent any repeat circumvention of the rules.

Anagnos · **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2019, 07:48:48 AM

It will be interesting to see what you'll come up with eventually, UnionRags. I will be looking very much forward for the map.

StardustSoldier · **Reply #14 on:** July 09, 2019, 09:29:03 AM

Indeed. I too would love to see how this turns out. Please keep us updated.

LeventeII · **Reply #15 on:** July 09, 2019, 02:03:28 PM

Hey! Cool that you're working on a map!

I'm also working on one myself. Together we can certainly go far! Are you only working on a map of the Great Valley or are you also working on the Mysterious Beyond? I'm working on both, surely our results can be connected well.

If you are interested in working together, just write me a PM. As an important tip, however, I would like to tell you that it is not very easy to create a map. You have to draw in all the findings properly. It is also important that you are not afraid to change things if necessary, because if you go through the sequels and episodes, you will often have to change your plan. The most important tip, though, is not to use single screenshots of the Great Valley from a bird's-eye view, which are hardly helpful. It is much more important to determine the position of a location relative to other locations.

ImpracticalDino · **Reply #16 on:** July 09, 2019, 03:13:34 PM

Quote from: LeventeII on July 09, 2019, 02:03:28 PM

Hey! Cool that you're working on a map!
I'm also working on one myself. Together we can certainly go far! Are you only working on a map of the Great Valley or are you also working on the Mysterious Beyond? I'm working on both, surely our results can be connected well.

He's also working on the Mysterious Beyond as well. To quote a line in a post of his...

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I'm planning on going the "If it's in the movies and/or TV series it goes on the map" route...we'll see how that goes #ImAMasterProcrastinator

Also...

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Basically there will be two maps - one with just locations, and another with the locations of events.

Quote from: Mumbling on July 09, 2019, 12:11:16 AM

Something, something... Path Light... Something...

I was notified you weren't member+ yet, ImpracticalDino, that has now been fixed!

Thank you for clarifying and fixing the issue Mumbling. I have heard of Path Light and his spamming, but I didn't think one person could ruin it for everyone.

Thank you OwlsCantRead for reinforcing his statement too.

UnionRags123 · **Reply #17 on:** July 10, 2019, 03:31:35 PM

Quote from: ImpracticalDino on July 09, 2019, 03:13:34 PM

Quote from: LeventeII on July 09, 2019, 02:03:28 PM

Hey! Cool that you're working on a map!
I'm also working on one myself. Together we can certainly go far! Are you only working on a map of the Great Valley or are you also working on the Mysterious Beyond? I'm working on both, surely our results can be connected well.

He's also working on the Mysterious Beyond as well. To quote a line in a post of his...

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I'm planning on going the "If it's in the movies and/or TV series it goes on the map" route...we'll see how that goes #ImAMasterProcrastinator

Also...

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Basically there will be two maps - one with just locations, and another with the locations of events.

Quote from: Mumbling on July 09, 2019, 12:11:16 AM

Something, something... Path Light... Something...

I was notified you weren't member+ yet, ImpracticalDino, that has now been fixed!

Thank you for clarifying and fixing the issue Mumbling. I have heard of Path Light and his spamming, but I didn't think one person could ruin it for everyone.

Thank you OwlsCantRead for reinforcing his statement too.

Just a heads up that I’m a she, not a he

And @LeventeII I’ll PM you!

ImpracticalDino · **Reply #18 on:** July 10, 2019, 03:39:09 PM

I can't wait for this collaboration between you and LeventeII! Hopefully everything goes well for the both of you!

Quote from: UnionRags123 on July 10, 2019, 03:31:35 PM

Just a heads up that I’m a she, not a he

Thanks for clarifying. I wouldn't have known your gender anyway since you never gave us any clues on that.

Also, I'm just wondering if you could possibly answer some questions that I have for you.

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Did you and your friend found out that you're both LBT fans today? Did you or your friend try to hide the fact that you're fans of LBT? Did you ask him to join the forum with you?

UnionRags123 · **Reply #19 on:** July 10, 2019, 08:59:01 PM

Quote from: ImpracticalDino on July 10, 2019, 03:39:09 PM

I can't wait for this collaboration between you and LeventeII! Hopefully everything goes well for the both of you!

Quote from: UnionRags123 on July 10, 2019, 03:31:35 PM

Just a heads up that I’m a she, not a he

Thanks for clarifying. I wouldn't have known your gender anyway since you never gave us any clues on that.

Also, I'm just wondering if you could possibly answer some questions that I have for you.

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Did you and your friend found out that you're both LBT fans today? Did you or your friend try to hide the fact that you're fans of LBT? Did you ask him to join the forum with you?

Ooh that reminds me that I forgot to PM LeventeII

Here’s how my friend and I found out that we’re both LBT fans:
We both play an online horse game, and we’re both in a discord server for the game. Anyways, I posted a picture in the chat of me holding a copy of the original movie because I was excited that I’d found it in a store (even though my family doesn’t have any devices that can play a DVD) and she responded saying that she also loves the LBT. So of course we started talking about LBT stuff