I’ve been using Wonderdraft. Works on macOS and Windows, it’s a LITTLE clunky but has let me rip out some awesome maps.
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Welcome to the TTRPG/DND/D&D/Fantasy Map Makers Community!
We're thrilled to have you here! This community is all about the art and craft of creating TTRPG maps. Whether you're a seasoned cartographer or just beginning, this is the perfect place to delve into the world of map making. Here, we exchange knowledge, seek advice, explore techniques, and bring our imaginary worlds to life.
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Primarily, our community thrives on open discussions about all aspects of map-making. Topics can range from tools, techniques, and asset sharing to queries about scaling and more. This open forum is where we share knowledge, learn from one another, and celebrate the process of map creation.
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Map Making Prompts: Feel free to post prompts that others can interpret through their unique artistic perspectives. Create maps inspired by these prompts and share your process!
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My biggest issue is just the lack of assets. Even still, I've made 2 world maps with 100+ cities on them and I personally think it looks great
Depending on the the type of map I’ll use Adobe Fresco or Illustrator on an iPad. Although I’ll sometimes grab a high resolution scan of a real atlas and draw on it with Procreate.
Dungeondraft and worlddraft for most of them, but I do keep a worldographer map of my world so I can add notes to it.
Are AI generated maps and workflows welcome here? I don't want to step on any toes.
As long as it's appropriate for a ttrpg or fictional setting, I think it's great! We can't ask be skilled artists with a pen, brush, or nose, but some of us know how to use our words and boolean skills to get our perfectly desired maps