Creating a fantasy map

An in-depth guide on how to make a fantasy map. The perfect resource for fantasy writers looking for help creating a realistic fantasy map

Today we are going to look at the top free D&D map builders around and let you know what makes each of them unique. Hopefully after this you will have all the tools you need to try making maps for your campaign yourself.

An in-depth guide on how to make a fantasy map. The perfect resource for fantasy writers looking for help creating a realistic fantasy map

I’ve realised I have a particular workflow for drawing coastlines in my maps. Here’s a quick walkthrough. Each step is done on a new layer in photoshop, and I use a 5px hard round brush in each case with size set to pressure. However, all of these steps can be done in Gimp – or … Continue reading "How to Draw Coastlines on a Fantasy Map"

Visual tangents are one of those things that can creep into your work. The worst part is they draw attention to themselves because they’re by nature distracting. So what are they and how can you avoid them when drawing your fantasy maps?

Creating names for the locations on your fantasy map can feel intimidating. Should you randomly string letters together to make words that just sound cool; or do you need to pull a Tolkien and create your own language from scratch? How do you strike a balance between names that sound generic and pre

Rivers do not flow from coastline to coastline because everything would be at sea level. In essence, it would be a canal rather than a river. This is a common mistake on many fantasy maps but it's easy to fix once you are aware of it. Click here to view my full tutorial on how to draw rivers on your maps! #mapeffects #map #fantasy #rpg #worldbuilding #fantasymap #geography

Where should you place deserts on your fantasy map so everything feels realistic? If you want to create a setting for your rpg or book set in an arid enviornment, it is helpful to understand how a desert forms in the real world so you can create a believable map for your story. Tap here to learn more! #mapeffects #fantasymaps #rpg #dnd #fantasy #worldbuilding #dungeonmaster #fantasywriting

Some questions to ask yourself as you're creating a fictional World. We're talking countries, cities and towns.

You have just uncovered a new set of tools to take your fantasy map back to antiquity! With the Egyptian Effects you can create a unique setting for your next novel or campaign with this pack of 30 hand-drawn icons you can only find here. #mapeffects #fantasy #rpg #gamemaster #dungeonmaster #procreate #photoshop