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'''OpenGeofiction''' (OGF) is a collaborative platform for creating fictional maps. It is based on the OpenStreetMap software platform, which means that all map editors and other tools suitable for OpenStreetMap can be used to build this fictional world. It is set in modern times, so it doesn't have orcs or elves, but rather power plants, motorways and housing projects. But also picturesque old towns, beautiful national parks and lonely beaches. | '''OpenGeofiction''' (OGF) is a collaborative platform for creating fictional maps. It is based on the OpenStreetMap software platform, which means that all map editors and other tools suitable for OpenStreetMap can be used to build this fictional world. It is set in modern times, so it doesn't have orcs or elves, but rather power plants, motorways and housing projects. But also picturesque old towns, beautiful national parks and lonely beaches. | ||
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#'''Create an account''' at [https://opengeofiction.net/user/new opengeofiction.net/user/new], and verify your email. | #'''Create an account''' at [https://opengeofiction.net/user/new opengeofiction.net/user/new], and verify your email. | ||
#'''Start mapping in one of the <span style="color:#4488ff">█ blue territories</span>''' on our [[OGF:Territories#Overview Map|'''overview map''']] (thumbnail at right, click for explanation of other colors). These territories are free for all users to edit. Look at various towns and cities and try building one yourself. | #'''Start mapping in one of the <span style="color:#4488ff">█ blue territories</span>''' on our [[OGF:Territories#Overview Map|'''overview map''']] (thumbnail at right, click for explanation of other colors). These territories are free for all users to edit. Look at various towns and cities and try building one yourself. |
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OpenGeofiction (OGF) is a collaborative platform for creating fictional maps. It is based on the OpenStreetMap software platform, which means that all map editors and other tools suitable for OpenStreetMap can be used to build this fictional world. It is set in modern times, so it doesn't have orcs or elves, but rather power plants, motorways and housing projects. But also picturesque old towns, beautiful national parks and lonely beaches.
If you'd like to help create this world:
- Create an account at opengeofiction.net/user/new, and verify your email.
- Start mapping in one of the █ blue territories on our overview map (thumbnail at right, click for explanation of other colors). These territories are free for all users to edit. Look at various towns and cities and try building one yourself.
- Stick to the rules! They are listed below.
Moving on from "Blue" territories:
- You may request to own an █ available territory (shown in light green on the overview map) by following the territory assignment procedure.
- You may request to participate in a █ collaborative territory (shown in purple on the overview map) by contacting its coordinator.
- You are also free to choose both of these options, and of course you may continue editing in blue territories as well. When requesting a territory of your own, please remember that such requests are always subject to admin approval, so please wait for confirmation before making any edits in the territory.
Rules
Be realistic |
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Be original |
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Be respectful |
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Be active |
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Violating the rules may result in suspension or termination of your account. |
Terms and conditions
- By participating in OGF you agree to release your contributions under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0). Of course you are free to choose a more permissive CC license as well.
- We can't take any responsibility for data backup. Snapshots of the data set are created at regular intervals and can be downloaded from http://opengeofiction.net/backup. Please do this frequently!
- OGF is an experiment, and we don't know if it will work in the long run. We believe that the most important factor for success of this project will be the readiness of all participants for cooperation wherever that's necessary. Also, keep in mind that we still regard this site as a private homepage rather than a public service. Which means that ultimately we (the admin team) will have the final say about everything. But we really hope to never have to use that power.
How to sign up
Click here.
Contact
If you encounter any problems or have further questions, please contact us by sending a message to the admin team — see also our FAQ page for a list of (hopefully) useful hints to get you started.
OpenGeofiction (OGF) is a collaborative platform for creating fictional maps. It is based on the OpenStreetMap software platform, which means that all map editors and other tools suitable for OpenStreetMap can be used to build this fictional world. It is set in modern times, so it doesn't have orcs or elves, but rather power plants, motorways and housing projects. But also picturesque old towns, beautiful national parks and lonely beaches.
If you'd like to help create this world:
- Create an account at opengeofiction.net/user/new, and verify your email.
- Start mapping in one of the █ blue territories on our overview map (thumbnail at right, click for explanation of other colors). These territories are free for all users to edit. Look at various towns and cities and try building one yourself.
- Stick to the rules! They are listed below.
Moving on from "Blue" territories:
- You may request to own an █ available territory (shown in light green on the overview map) by following the territory assignment procedure.
- You may request to participate in a █ collaborative territory (shown in purple on the overview map) by contacting its coordinator.
- You are also free to choose both of these options, and of course you may continue editing in blue territories as well. When requesting a territory of your own, please remember that such requests are always subject to admin approval, so please wait for confirmation before making any edits in the territory.
Rules
Be realistic |
|
Be original |
|
Be respectful |
|
Be active |
|
Violating the rules may result in suspension or termination of your account. |
Terms and conditions
- By participating in OGF you agree to release your contributions under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0). Of course you are free to choose a more permissive CC license as well.
- We can't take any responsibility for data backup. Snapshots of the data set are created at regular intervals and can be downloaded from http://opengeofiction.net/backup. Please do this frequently!
- OGF is an experiment, and we don't know if it will work in the long run. We believe that the most important factor for success of this project will be the readiness of all participants for cooperation wherever that's necessary. Also, keep in mind that we still regard this site as a private homepage rather than a public service. Which means that ultimately we (the admin team) will have the final say about everything. But we really hope to never have to use that power.
How to sign up
Click here.
Contact
If you encounter any problems or have further questions, please contact us by sending a message to the admin team — see also our FAQ page for a list of (hopefully) useful hints to get you started.