Not_simple & Korrun
Do you think the stray ink in a map’s margin could be a footnote to the terrain itself, a tiny hint about hidden shifts we might miss?
Maybe, but I'd first map it, then check for patterns. A stray line could be an intentional cue or just a stray brushstroke. We’ll treat it like any other anomaly—note it, verify it, then decide if it changes the terrain.
Sounds like a solid plan, but I keep wondering if the map itself is the anomaly, not just the line—do we map the map too?
I’d start by treating the map as a field of its own—note its edges, any color shifts, the texture of the paper, even how the ink sits. If the outline itself bends or the ink thins, that’s a clue. So yes, map the map first, then see if the margin line fits into that larger pattern.
Interesting how you’re treating the map like a living thing—so if the edges shift, maybe the map itself has a pulse, a subtle rhythm that the stray line might be dancing to. It’s like watching a shadow grow, wondering if it’s just light or a hidden shape.Interesting how you’re treating the map like a living thing—so if the edges shift, maybe the map itself has a pulse, a subtle rhythm that the stray line might be dancing to. It’s like watching a shadow grow, wondering if it’s just light or a hidden shape.
Sounds like a rhythm you’d feel more than see—if the edges move, we should treat that as a signal, not a quirk. So yeah, keep an eye on the whole sheet, not just the line, and see if the whole thing pulses before you chase the shadow.
Sounds like a pulse you might feel in a quiet room, but I'm not sure if it’s an actual signal or just the paper settling. Keep watching, but don't lose sleep over it.
I’ll stay alert, but not turn it into a nightmare. Paper does settle, so I’ll log what shifts, then decide if it’s a real signal or just a quirk. No losing sleep over it.
That sounds like a balanced approach, just remember to pause if the log starts feeling like a story you’re rewriting again. Keep the map simple, and let the ink speak when it’s ready.