As you all know, we have a ton of great mapmakers here. They post their work regularly in the Map Thread, which elicits awe and quite a few compliments. However, there are many - including myself - that would like to be able to design such excellent maps, and aren't quite sure where to start. There are plenty of image-manipulation guides out there on the Internet, but not many that deal specifically with maps.
That's where this thread comes in! Our master mappers can post their tips, tricks, and guides for all to see, and perhaps answer a few queries from the less experienced. As for the rest of you - if there are any previously-posted guides that have been buried over the years, link to them here.
To kick this off, I'll link to a few guides:
Satellite Map Making - by MNP
Map-making with Inkscape - by LSCatilina
A really quick and easy way to make realistic fantasy maps... - by EdT (The pictures seem to be broken, unfortunately)
Nearly-Dr. Thande's MSPaint Tutorial - Learn recolouring, diagonal stripes and more! - by Thande
That's where this thread comes in! Our master mappers can post their tips, tricks, and guides for all to see, and perhaps answer a few queries from the less experienced. As for the rest of you - if there are any previously-posted guides that have been buried over the years, link to them here.
To kick this off, I'll link to a few guides:
Satellite Map Making - by MNP
Map-making with Inkscape - by LSCatilina
A really quick and easy way to make realistic fantasy maps... - by EdT (The pictures seem to be broken, unfortunately)
Nearly-Dr. Thande's MSPaint Tutorial - Learn recolouring, diagonal stripes and more! - by Thande
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