FAQ

Do you offer a printed version?

Right now I don't, but:

1. I'm working on it - and if I do, all proceedings will be dontated to charity.

2. you're welcome to print it yourself (even using a commercial printer, see below)

How large should I print this?

It's a tough question, as I have never printed it myself, but if my calculations are correct, the smallest size that will allow you to read village labels should be around 2 meters wide, with the corresponding height.

But that's too large! Can I just print out a part of it?

Yes, for your personal use you may print out any part you prefer.

But then please note you may not redistribute the cropped version in any way, as it would constitute a derivative work, which is prohibited by the license (see FAQs below).

What is "a complete redraw"?

A "Complete redraw" means using one or more maps to create a totally different one, where no single copy-paste, modification, stitching or deformation is performed on the original image. It means not using any part of the original image except its meaning.

Therefore, while in strict legal terms this map can be classified as a derivative work of the sources (much as a mashup of existing songs), I can assert that it does not contain anything coming from any other source: every single pixel for this map was created from scratch. You could call it a "medley cover", I guess.

Is Johann Van Muzz your real name?

No, it's a pseudonym. 

It's the name of an explorer character I played around 1996 or so. Johann Van Muzz was born in Marienburg, so he had a vaguely Dutch name, which I combined with a surname coined from a word coming from the Sicilian dialect: "a muzzo" meaning more or less "at random". 

How much time did it take to make the map?

I estimate between 80 and 120 hours. It's difficult to say because I worked a few hours per day for about 4 months.

What sources did you use?

• Gitzman's Super Huge Detailed Map of the Old World (http://www.gitzmansgallery.com/shdmotwow.html) naturally forms the main corpus of the outline of the map

• Mad Alfred's maps (http://www.madalfred.com/Maps.html) are the main inspiration of the Empire, and need to be listed because I think in general without his outstanding work and research much of the Old World cartography would be a pile of smoking dung (but that's just my opinion, of course) 

• Bretonnia is heavily based on Emile Beguin's really outstanding recent (and original) work (https://www.reddit.com/r/warhammerfantasyrpg/comments/ouj2hg/just_finished_this_unofficial_map_of_bretonnia/)

• Estalia and Tilea are heavily based on Federico da Remas' tireless work (look at that edit count!)  

• Various contributions from the members of the WFRP Game Masters Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/664176537288601) 

• The Warhammer Wiki (https://warhammerfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Warhammer_Wiki) was useful in more than one instance

• Here and there I fixed, moved, implemented minor changes, and added small villages with silly names.

What software did you use?

Wonderdraft, by Megasploot (https://www.wonderdraft.net/), which I recommend heartily

What wonderdraft assets did you use?

After much deliberation, I mostly made my own, together with my father, a retired architect. They are currently not available for your use, sorry. 

I also used lapis pack 1 and 2 trees and mountains.

Can you clarify the license? What can I / cannot I do with this map once I have downloaded it?

First, things you can do:

1. You are allowed to print it at a commercial printer - you don't need my permission as it is compatible with the CC-BY-ND-NC license (see https://opentextbc.ca/printondemand/chapter/nc-licence/)

2. You are allowed to use it for personal use - but not only, you are also free to "copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format" (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) - this means that for personal use you can photograph it, talk about it, and even put it up on your own website (as it is, and with credit) for other people to download. 

3. If you use it massively (outside of "fair use") in a youtube video you need to credit me - that goes for any other form of redistribution: it is required by the "BY" part of the license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). In the case of a Youtube video doing so in the video description or in the video itself would be appropriate.

Now, things that you cannot do:

4. You cannot use the map in a youtube video that is "primarily intended for or directed towards commercial advantage or monetary compensation": for example if you used the map as a background for an ad, or to promote a paid service, or maybe to "sell the map" which you uploaded on your website, you would be in violation of the license, and you would need to obtain another license from me. (https://creativecommons.org/faq/#does-my-use-violate-the-noncommercial-clause-of-the-licenses). 

5. You cannot modify the map in any way (except for changing the file format) and then redistribute it. This means that either you redistribute it exactly as you downloaded it, or you modify it, for example for personal use, but then cannot redistribute it anymore - note that in this context "redistribute" includes using it in a convention, in a video, or on your website. Note also that "modify" includes cutting out the borders, changing the text items, correcting labels, adding villages, etc. - in other words, you may not change it in any way and then re-upload it or show it around.  

And then, "grey areas":

1. What about if you make a Youtube video using the map massively (for example, using it as a backdrop, or to track your party's progress in the Border Princes), this was intended primarily for fun, but your video gets monetized? Yes, you would technically be in violation of the license, but I don't think I'm going to sue unless you make billions of dollars and the map was really instrumental in the monetization. So, please go ahead (if your primary intention is non-commercial - otherwise, see above). 

Why so strict and prohibit changes (i.e. derivative work)?

Because it's the only way to convince people who want to contribute to its maintenance do so as an organized group. 

If you want changes and you're ready to work for that, I would like you to join forces and do that together. Nothing more and nothing less.  

How do I credit the map if I redistribute it?

The correct way is 

Map by Joahann Van Muzz (https://sites.google.com/kazzeggio.com/wfrp) version 2.0, May 2023 - CC-ND-NC-BY

Aaargh! I just discovered I violated the terms of the license!

1. no panic

2. notify me by using the service desk email (contact-project+the-old-world-collective-oldworldmap-29289591-issue-@incoming.gitlab.com )

3. correct it as soon as you can

I am sure we can arrange something. 

For more bout this stance, please read this: https://creativecommons.org/license-enforcement/enforcement-principles/