Map making

The mountains on your map shouldn't be the same height! Varying the height of your mountains will make the terrain in your world not only more realistic, but more interesting. How you draw the initial ridgeline plays a big role in how your mountains will look when you're finished. Click through for my full tutorial on how to draw mountains on your fantasy maps! #mapeffects #map #fantasy #tutorial #howtodraw #rpg #dungeonsanddragons

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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"

Canyons are a striking feature of any landscape and can really be a focal point in the story you're telling. In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw canyons that bring a sense of depth to the landscape and make your fantasy map really stand out.

Here are some simple steps so you can begin drawing forests on your fantasy maps. From Mirkwood to The Forbidden Forest, there is something about forests that captivate our imagination and drive our storytelling. Which is why they are such an important feature of worldbuilding and drawing the map for your story. #worldbuilding #map #howtodraw #fantasy #dnd

If you want the coastlines to look like they’re popping off the page, then adding some cliffs is a great way to do it. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to do and it will instantly make your map look much more professional. In this Map Tip, you will learn some simple techniques to help your maps stand out from the crowd, so let's start mapping! #mapeffects #dnd #gamemaster #maps #rpg

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Rivers have to be the most common thing for new map makers to get wrong; and even seasoned cartographers may have some of these mistakes sneak up on them if they’re not careful. But, having an awareness of some of the most common issues that come up when it comes to river placement will go a long wa

Easily add hand-drawn medieval icons to your fantasy maps with this add-on for the Map Effects Fantasy Map Builder!

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