How do I request a territory?
I read all the FAQ and haven't gotten a reply yet. How long do these take to process? I had a previous territory which expired so I'm not new to OGF and use the JOSM to edit most of my new stuff. I...
View ArticleOld Town, Rama
I think I've pretty much finished mapping most things.The rest of the city is still almost empty
View ArticleCoronavirus
We are a worldwide community, one which users in different countries are being subject to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in different phases.It is unacceptable to role-play this, to project it onto this...
View ArticleI now return
Wow! We're living history right now. I was planning on riding the ogf break until summer, however, as you know what's going on there's almost nothing to do, so I'm back to mapping.My goals from the...
View ArticleHow do I invite people to OGF without them randomly mapping somewhere?
I have invited 1 person this month and they've edited randomly even though I told them to edit in the blue nations in OGF: Territories, I want to know how to introduce people to OGF without them...
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My thoughts on the OGF interface
After the previous diary post, I have decided to compile my thoughts and ideas on interface changes that may help to better introduce and inform new OGF users.Problem 1: The way OGF presents itselfWhen...
View ArticleConstructive Criticism- we need to do better at the constructive part
This started off as a response to Yuanls' recent diary (which I agree with wholeheartedly), but figured it was worth making a separate post.Mapping improvement of any serious scale, especially for...
View ArticleOffering help with making conlangs
Seeing that still too many countries on OGF are unoriginal, English-speaking US analogues, I would like to offer my help creating conlangs and cultural descriptions.While a fully functional conlang is...
View ArticleMy Geofictional Journey So Far
I've decided to write a little bit about how I came to OGF, because why not, and I figure it can shed some light on the recent discussions about new users, considering I joined only a few months...
View ArticleDownload data from Josm
Hello everyone! I need some technical help.As a lot of my work on OGF is a copy of what I map on paper (which I personally find a lot more convenient), I am looking for a way to extract information...
View ArticleCalling for foreign companies to operate in Vang Ngat, Kuehong
Hello all. Here's a formal request calling for production companies who wants to set up their overseas operations in Vang Ngat, Kuehong, which is the economic powerhouse for the country. If you want,...
View ArticleConworkshop, a website with an useful framework for creating conlangs
Seeing that it would be nice to see more original conlangs and to flesh out the existing ones here, I would like to show you a website I registered at one and a half years ago.Conworkshop helps you to...
View ArticleHow to fix this?
I tried making a mountain sketch and this happened:This:I was editing in Potlatch 2 and was making a mountain sketch, I want the little forest icons to only appear in the forest. What do I do?
View ArticleCreating an Alphabet
Hey guys I have a question.Since I now have a country with an Asian theme, I am curious to know what I can use to develop my own alphabet that can represent an Asian-esque language. Does anyone know a...
View ArticleA potential Leave of Absence
Hello all.Recently, I have been having problems with my computer, which has made me unable to map. My computer is currently being investigated, but I can't promise that it'll be operable for much...
View ArticleRelations aren't fixing
I have made several attempts to fix the same area as I posted in my last Diary, and nothing happened. I have never fully grasped the concept of multipolygon relations ( considering I primarily use iD)....
View ArticleHelp
I don't know what I did but the coastline is flooding. The coastline points the right way as intended. Maybe I deleted a point which was on a way connected to it without thinking about it.PHEW:...
View ArticleYou need me - if you need to :)
Hello everyone,I'm writting this post so I can let everyone know that during these next days I am making myself available to cooperate with anyone who wishes to complete a project, or start a new one!...
View ArticleHow Do I Create a Flight Route?(I read the wiki, but don't know how to...
Hi everyone who's reading this. I have an airport in my city of Paskua, on the island of Lorotoban. I have seen the wiki for how to find destination airports, but don't know how to actually establish a...
View ArticleFeedback on Batuhitam so far
I've been working on the coast of Batuhitam in Lorotoban. I'd love some feedback and constructive criticism on what I have so far.
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