If you’re looking for a little something to spice up your maps then here are a number of great map resources that I’ve collected from around the web. Most are free but I've also included a couple of …
Grid Worldbuilding: An experiment in designing your world like a video game.
You can learn a lot from video games. Especially the way some RPG games build their open sandbox worlds - which has inspired me to run a worldbuilding experiment. Even if you have no interest in …
Real world maps vs Fantasy Maps: Which makes sense?
Real world maps vs Fantasy Maps: Which makes sense? Over the past few years I’ve been introduced to a number of ways that gamers are using apps to turn real world maps into gaming platforms. The …
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How To Design A Town The Fantastic Maps Way
Jonathan Roberts of Fantastic Maps has published a fantastic quick tutorial that teaches you how to design a town. I’ve been a fan of Jonathan’s work for a long time especially since he was …
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Finishing Your Map Off With Typography and a Border
Step 1: Typography Typography is the art of making text look pretty on your map. For this part of the tutorial you will need to make sure the character menu is visible. …
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Drawing The Sea and Coastline For Your Own Map
This is the 3rd part in a series about drawing your own map. If you missed part 1 or part 2 then it’s recommended that you read those articles first. Also, don’t forget to draw along as you read the …
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