locke and key Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I was just wondering why we still use the 'speculative world map' (see here http://awoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/File:Map_of_Ice_and_Fire.jpg) on the wiki. when there is a proper map of the known world in 'Lands of ice and fire' which has been co-created and authenticated by GRRM as the official world map which differs significantly from this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merchant of Yi Ti Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I think the wiki runners are either waiting for more people to get the map book or trying to avoid copyright laws by posting the new maps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 You can't use the maps themselves for legal reasons. Theoretically you can use reproductions of the map with no problem (like the hundreds out there which reproduce the book maps, as long as they are not trying to make money out of them), but I believe we were waiting for Ran to give us the okay, to ensure the board and the wiki are not treading on Random House's toes.There is a blank version of the world map here, but I would not use it on the wiki until Ran says it is okay to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yes, I'd wait for RH to give us an okay on it. Do not want to step on their toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Ash the Red Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 It should be noted that the current version of the Known World map covers the same area one in The Land of Ice and Fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Ah. Very recently added. Didn't realize.Hrm... well, I will say, at that low resolution and relative lack of detail, it may be all right. I shall contact RH and get their opinion on it, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Interesting. That's actually one of mine (well, actually based on the outline map someone on Cartographer's Guild created) that I threw together for the Westeros: Total War forum for the group that wants to extend the campaign map to include Essos (seeing the size and scale of it, they realised the futility of that). I definitely didn't give anyone permission to use it anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Thanks for noting it, Wert. I've removed it. Should wait for what RH says, in any case, before we see if we can get some version up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scafloc Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Interesting. That's actually one of mine (well, actually based on the outline map someone on Cartographer's Guild created) that I threw together for the Westeros: Total War forum for the group that wants to extend the campaign map to include Essos (seeing the size and scale of it, they realised the futility of that). I definitely didn't give anyone permission to use it anywhere else.Werthed, I noticed that your map is also being used on the Ice and Fire wikia. I presume you released it; under which license?You are also using a number of coat of arms I made for our wiki. That is allowed if you state where you got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Werthead Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Werthed, I noticed that your map is also being used on the Ice and Fire wikia. I presume you released it; under which license?Under the anyone-can-use-it-if-they-want license. Further use of the map (for regional purposes) is on hold untl Ran reports back on Random House's view on it. Since they gave Jonathan Roberts permission to republish the actual maps themselves on his blog, I think these kind of fairly primitive fan maps should be okay with them, but we haven't heard yet. You are also using a number of coat of arms I made for our wiki. That is allowed if you state where you got it.I wasn't aware of this (the I&F Wikia only recently took off again, as part of an initiative launched by the Wikia company itself) and have contacted the person who uploaded them to tell him to go back and put the correct notification on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scafloc Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Well your map is with some of Narwen/Mor the best. So if we can uses them that is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duncan Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 So, has anything changed since March 15th? I can see that this map http://awoiaf.wester...fIceandFire.png is now showing on the World Map section of the Wiki.Now, shouldn't the Westeros, Essos and Sothoryos maps be changed as well? http://awoiaf.wester...ortal:GeographyMainly to show the true shape of The Summer Islands, which we now know for sure :) and the eastern coast of Sothoryos too :PBTW: Where/When is Sothoryos spelled Sothoros in the books? http://awoiaf.wester...ex.php/SothorosSorry if this has been already asked :laugh:EDIT: Oh, nevermind, found the topic where it is discussed :Phttp://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/55119-sothoros-sothoryos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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