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If you don't know what all the lines and symbols mean, trying to read a topographic map is like trying to read a foreign language. Not a good feeling when you're lost.

Most maps we see in our everyday lives are based on the Mercator projection, which was created in the 1500s.

Map scale lines and rulers for miles and kilometers distance measure. Measuring tape with metric and imperial systems scales. Size and distance indicators bars or vector charts set

Climate data scientist and interactive mapmaker Neil Kaye has brilliantly animated the difference between the size of countries represented on the

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 o

The Medieval City Streets, a battle map designed for Dungeons & Dragons and other fantasy TTRPGs. There are digital VTT files optimized for Foundry VTT, Roll20, and others, plus large-scale files suitable for printing. Tags: tabletop rpg, d&d, dnd 5e, pathfinder, fantasy battle map, city, town, urban, settlement, streets, alleyways, residential, houses, interiors,

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"

An illustrated map of the dissertation process for Acadmeic Coaching & Writing.

Top-view jungle based small-scale map for tabletop games such as D&D. Enjoy!