Map & Worldbuilding Tips
Would you like to learn more about maps and worldbuilding? Here are a bunch of resources to help you create your own fantasy worlds for books and rpg.
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Population Cheat Sheet for Fantasy City Maps & World Building - Map Effects
Whether you're drawing a regional fantasy map or one of a city, it's a good idea to have an rough idea of how large the cities & towns would be for your story. But, what is reasonable for a pre-industrial setting like you would find in Medieval Europe, Ancient Egypt, or Classical Mesoamerica? Should a city have a couple million people? How about 500,000 or 20,000? Here is a cheat sheet I put together for you! #fantasy #rpg #worldbuilding #pathfinder #gamemaster
Meandering Rivers - Why Rivers Curve in Flat Terrain? — Map Effects
Have you ever wondered why rivers meander all over the place, even on a flat landscape? When creating a fantasy map for your rpg or story, it’s important to understand things like this to build a believable and immersive world. Tap to learn more! #fantasy #maps #rpg #worldbuilding #pathfinder
How Far Can a Person Travel? Fantasy Map & World Building Cheat Sheet
How far can a person travel in a day if they’re walking? What about on horseback or in a wagon? Traveling distance between cities, towns, and features is an important thing to consider when drawing a fantasy map. Learn more fantasy map making tips by clicking here!
Adding Rain Shadow Deserts to Your Fantasy Maps
Why do some mountain ranges have a lush forest on one side, and a desert on the other? This is caused by an amazing process known as rain shadow. Here is a quick map tip on how it works so hopefully you can implement this type of feature on your fantasy maps for your next rpg or book. Tap here for more tutorials and tips!
How to Measure Distance on Curving Maps - Fantasy Map Tip
🧙🏻♂️ How long will it take your characters to travel on a wandering path? Well, how long is it? Not sure? In this Map Tip you'll learn a simple trick to quickly determine distance on even the most crooked paths! #fantasymap #rpg #dungeonsanddragons #worldbuilding
Portals to the Underworld - Worldbuilding with Mayans — Map Effects
Everyone knows you need to draw rivers on your fantasy map if you want it to be realistic…right? Access to fresh water is necessary for cities and villages to thrive, but did you know that despite the Mayans living in a region where jungles could flourish, the area is nearly devoid of rivers? How could they not only survive, but build one of the most impressive civilizations we only now are beginning to recognize? #mapeffects #rpg #pathfinder #dungeonsanddragons #worldbuilding
Where to Place Deserts on Your Fantasy Maps - Map Effects Cartography Tips
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
Floating Gardens - Worldbuilding with Aztecs | Map Effects
Need some inspiration for your fantasy worldbuilding? How do you provide enough food to support a city built on a marshy island with a population of 300k people? It sounds like something right out of a fantasy novel, but it turns out that's exactly what the Aztecs did for their capital of Tenochtitlan. #mapeffects #worldbuilding #rpg #dungeonsanddragons
Drawing Cenotes on Your Fantasy Map - Map Effects - Worldbuilding with the Maya
How do you create a fantasy setting for your rpg or novel without any visible rivers? Did you know that’s exactly the situation the maya found themselves in on the Yucatan Peninsula? No wonder they held the cenotes to be a source of life and a portal to the underworld. Learn more about these amazing features and how to incorporate them on your fantasy maps. Tap to learn more! #mapeffects #rpg #dungeonsanddragons #pathfinder #worldbuilding #maps #fantasy
How to Make Money Drawing Fantasy Maps
Can you actually make an income drawing something like fantasy maps? Most people don’t realize how many maps are around them every day. Whether it’s books, board games, magazines, wall art, or one of the other numerous forms of marketing, maps are everywhere. And behind every map is a cartographer; an artist who has been compensated for their work. #maps #fantasy #artist #rpg #fantasyart #cartography #mapmaker
How to Size & Scale Your Fantasy Maps - Map Effects Guide
The first time I sat down to draw a fantasy map, I realized that I had no idea how to figure out the size and scale of the continent I was drawing. How did I know if I should make it 200 miles across or 2,000, and then how did I indicate the scale so that other people knew how far it was from one point to another? In this tutorial, you will learn some simple steps to determine the size and scale of your map. Click to learn more! #mapeffects #rpg #fantasy #maps #gamemaster #pathfinder
Deserts, Where to Place Them on Your Fantasy Maps
Deserts don’t form randomly, so where should you place them in a way that is realistic and adds a layer of depth to your worldbuilding? We’ll look at a few basic ways that deserts form in our world so you can easily apply these principles to the maps you create. #cartography #fantasy #rpg #maps #worldbuilding #dungeonsanddragons
Memorable Worldbuilding - How Your Random Hobbies Could Actually Be Your Superpower
Learn how you can take some of the random things you nerd out about and incorporate them into your worldbuilding to create a story that stands out from the rest. Whether you're a fantasy writer or a dungeon master preparing your next campaign, this is a great way to make your worldbuilding memorable. #fantasy #dungeonsanddragons #fantasywriter #worldbuilding #rpg #roleplayinggames
5 Reasons to Create a Map for Your Fantasy World — Map Effects
A map is more than just a tool for navigation; it's a way to bring your story beyond the written word and immerse people in the history and culture of your world. Whether you're a seasoned game master or a first-time storyteller, it is worth investing the time to create a well-designed fantasy map to bring your world to life. Here are 5 reasons you should grab a piece of paper and start mapping your story! #mapeffects #rpg #fantasy #fantasywriting #writing #maps
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