You’ve just witnessed my peak lyrical performance.

Anyways, after finishing the district of Ráj nad Mlžnicí I spent the rest of February mapping in Drabantia’s capital city, Drahns.

I occasionally get angry at myself for placing the city on tip of a peninsula. Especially every time I’m designing public transport connections, road network, etc. and they end up not working. Well, what can I do. Should’ve read the OGF: guides better.

If I had to describe my work in one word, I’d choose ‘chaotic.’ I deleted so much stuff. I started mapping the old town again from scratch. I also discovered drawing your streets as a regular grid might seem easy at first, but causes so much trouble later. I also found out you should probably sketch out the outside connections and other ‘big stuff’ first before going to detail. Again, should’ve read the OGF: guides better, but like hey, whatever. I’m gonna fake it till I make it.

And now for some of the interesting places:

• The old Old Town - it’s the historic city center. Originally founded around year 1300, but most of the present-day buildings are from the 18th century. There’s passages, cozy backyards, ‘authentic’ pubs serving poor quality beer for five times the normal price and kitsch souvenir shops. It’s also a great place for embassies and offices (because no one wants to live there anymore.) If you’re interested in either of these two, just write it in the comments or something.

• The new Old Town - that’s the relevant city center built around 1870. It’s mainly a residential area, but if you’re interested in classicism, neo-renaissance and other architecture styles from late 19th century, you’ll be satisfied too. The controversial neo-gothic cathedral is worth a see, too.

• National Museum and surroundings - this area marks the end of the city center and the start of suburbs. It features a textile factory converted into offices, villas from early 20th century and a dance school.

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I mean so far the city is just like my personality- underwhelming, haha.

I’m spending March mapping around Volbrod (district 81, far southeast of the country) and then I’ll get back to the city I guess.

What would you change? Do you want an embassy? Would you like some cheeeese? What about an embassy? Express yourself in the comments, please.

Happy mapping and good luck in life from George.