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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Why do rivers curve and meander across flat landscapes and why it’s important when drawing fantasy maps. River, Fantasy World Map, Desert Map, Terrain Map, Fantasy Map Making, Fantasy Map, Fantasy World, Fantasy Landscape, Worldbuilding
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
Population cheat sheet for fantasy maps & worldbuilding. Village 50 - 100, Town 1000 - 6000, City 6000 - 20000, Metropolis 20000 - 500000 Towns, Dungeon Master's Guide, Writing Plot, Building, Guide, Map Design, Fantasy City Map, Literatura, Writing Dialogue
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
Fantasy Map Tip - How to Measure the Distance of a Curving or Wandering Path Maps, Dragons, Map Maker, Fantasy Map Maker, Map Sketch, Map Art
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
Where to place deserts on your fantasy maps for rpg and books Ps, Art, Inspiration, Fantasy Map Generator
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
How to Determine Size & Scale for your fantasy maps - Map Effects guide - Click to Learn More Icarus, Size, Point, Rpg, Fantasy, Scale, Time Travel, Game Master, Fantasy Story
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
5 Reasons Your Fantasy Setting Needs a Map - Blog World, Goddess, Fantasy Novel, Life, Culture, Fantasy Setting
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
Drawing a Cenote on Your Fantasy Map for RPG such as Dungeons and Dragons or Pathfinder Adventure Map, Underworld
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
Worldbuilding with Mayans - Cenotes, Portals to the Underworld Manga, Ancient Ruins, Fantasy Books, Painting & Drawing
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
Floating Gardens, the Chinampas of Tenochtitlan | Worldbuilding with Aztecs People, Village Map
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
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 Writing Prompts, Fiction Writing, Writing, Writing A Book, Roman, Dungeon Master, Writing Fantasy, How To Memorize Things
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
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 Places, Ideas, Types Of Desert, Natural Landmarks, Map
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
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 Legos, Dnd World Map, Create A Map
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
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. #map #fantasy #rpg #worldbuilding #cartography Nice, Save, Principles
Where to Place Deserts On Your Map
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. #map #fantasy #rpg #worldbuilding #cartography
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 predictable, and so over the top that nobody can pronounce them? #mapeffects #rpg #worldbuilding #fantasy Reading, Kingdom Names, Fantasy Kingdom Names, Fantasy Names, Fantasy Words
Creating Unique Place Names on 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 predictable, and so over the top that nobody can pronounce them? #mapeffects #rpg #worldbuilding #fantasy
When it comes to picking the best canvas size for your fantasy map, there isn’t a one size fits all answer. There are several factors to consider and much of it depends on how the final map will be used. All of this can feel a bit overwhelming, but with a few simple principles you can pick the best size canvas for your map. Here are three things to keep in mind when you begin a new project. Tours, Things To Come, Canvas Size, Best Canvas, Cartography, Writting, Book Writing Tips
Picking the Best Canvas Size for Your Fantasy Map
When it comes to picking the best canvas size for your fantasy map, there isn’t a one size fits all answer. There are several factors to consider and much of it depends on how the final map will be used. All of this can feel a bit overwhelming, but with a few simple principles you can pick the best size canvas for your map. Here are three things to keep in mind when you begin a new project.