I've long been dissatisfied with maps of 3D spaces more complicated than a few storeys. Maps for things like TTRPG dungeons are usually split into levels (assuming all the rooms and corridors fit neatly into separate floors, with stairs and ladders the only signs of a third dimension), isometric (i couldn't find a good example. These look nice, but have to exaggerate the vertical dimension a lot and large maps have rooms hidden behind rooms), or everything as a single top-down map (very messy).

Digital maps should be able to solve all of these problems with things like a moving camera and transparent rooms, but in my experience they don't. The Elder Scrolls 3-5, for example, use that third kind of messy top-down map. TES II: Daggerfall has very complicated dungeons, and its map is the best map design i've seen for a 3D area too expansive to be isometric and not vertically

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18956932

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18956931

I've created this multi-level battlemap for a recent intermission campaign with some mystery and intrigue. You can get it all as pay what you want over on ko-fi and use it in your own campaigns. If you do get around to doing that, do let me know what you think!

Sorry if this isn't the appropriate community to ask! When I accidentally turned off an asset pack yesterday and relaunched the app, it deleted the assets from the map. I was going to work on it on a separate computer, If I download it won't it just do the same thing on the new install since I can't load the assets without opening the map?

Inkarnate is giving away 10-days free Pro membership, so I took the bait and tried it. I decided to use the limited time to bring a very old concept of mine to life, which I originally conceived as a kid in high school. Overall, there's a lot of improvements to be made (especially since I decided to stick to the original concept as much as possible, which was... not very good to begin with lol), but I had a lot of fun and it allowed me to unwind a bit before going to bed, which was nice.

Not sure if I'll stick to Inkarnate Pro, however. Inkarnate is good, but it's web browser-only and subscription-only, which are both dealbreakers for me. I think I'll try Wonderdraft next!

I have been working on building my own world, likely for 5e. I started working on the physical world and have been doing little snipets of land that I can later resize, and move around the final map until I am happy with it. I thought I could upload my own maps into inkarnate but I see no such option.

Are there any map editors that will let me do this? Even if it is just as a background bit that I can trace over. I have been using old topography maps of the area around my hometown and other places I have lived and am really liking the land masses I have and would rather not have to try and recreate them.

I am using a Mac, so I would prefer web based since most things do not get a mac release.

It's been taking me forever but I'm happy how it's turning out.

I made this map using a heavy amount of inspiration from pre-Norman medieval England. I tried a new technique for mountain placement, forest placement, and rivers. I also am trying something new for place names. I'm looking for input on what people think!

Hello Map Makers!

Welcome to our sixth Weekly Community Prompt! This is your chance to embark on a creative journey and interpret a theme in your unique style, regardless of your map-making background.

This Week's Prompt: The labyrinthine catacombs beneath an ancient city, forgotten by time.

Envision the dark, winding passages beneath an age-old city. These forgotten catacombs harbor echoes of a time long past, filled with mysteries, relics, and unseen dangers. What secrets lie within these subterranean chambers? What encounters lurk in the shadows of this underground maze?

These prompts are not a competition, but an embrace of our diverse interpretations and styles. Your unique take on this prompt is eagerly awaited!

Share your process, thoughts, and drafts in this thread. We're here to engage, learn from one another, and revel in the art of map-making.

When your work is finished, please respond to this post with your maps. If you want to share them as their own post, from n

Greetings Map Makers!

We're onto our fifth Weekly Community Prompt! This is your opportunity to let your creativity shine and portray a theme in your distinct style, irrespective of your map-making expertise.

This Week's Prompt: A deserted lighthouse on a cliff, overlooking a stormy sea.

Picture a lonely lighthouse standing tall on a cliff's edge, its once bright light now dimmed and forgotten. The surrounding sea rages with perpetual storms. What secrets does this forsaken beacon hold? What encounters could unfold in its winding staircases and deserted chambers?

As always, these prompts are not a competition, but a celebration of our varied interpretations and styles. We're excited to see your unique spin on this theme!

Feel free to share your process, thoughts, and initial drafts in this thread. Let's use this space to engage, learn, and celebrate the art of map-making together.

Once your creation is complete, we encourage you to post your final maps in [/c/BattleMaps](https://

Trolls have taken up residence in the caves surrounding this forgotten temple. Only when adventurers come to investigate the blocked river will they have a chance of finding something more.

Hello Map Makers!

Apologies for the slight delay this week - I've been out of town. But we're back, and ready to dive into our fourth Weekly Community Prompt! As always, this is your canvas to express your creativity and render a theme in your unique style, no matter your level of map-making experience.

This Week's Prompt: A hidden monastery nestled within the jagged peaks of a towering mountain range.

Imagine a secluded monastery, tucked away within the inhospitable peaks of a towering mountain range. Its tranquil courtyards and echoing prayer halls hold a serene contrast to the harsh exterior. What secrets might these ancient stone walls harbor? What encounters could occur amidst this lofty solitude?

Remember, these prompts are not a competition, but rather a celebration of our diverse interpretations and styles. We can't wait to see your unique approach to this!

Please share your process, thoughts, and early drafts in this thread. Our community is here to engage, learn from

Time has definitely taken its toll.

I shared one of my battle-maps in some places just now (first time for that, really) and got the request to maybe share the full uncompressed version.

My battle-maps tend to be on the larger side and can easily go beyond 15-20mb at times.

I have two issues, mainly where I could use some pointers and input:

1. I don't want to lose all my rights (not even implicitly due to some vague TOS or EULA shenanigans) where I upload to and I am not willing to use any Google or Microsoft related services (nor any of the other large IT related companies, really - hence why I use the fediverse).
2. I'd like to be sure I'm not just clogging someones server up with huge files like lemmy for example. Feels wrong to upload such huge files to a free service.

Got any advice? Should I use something like a (free) Patreon maybe?

Thanks in advance!

Greetings Map Makers!

Welcome to our third Weekly Community Prompt! This is your stage to harness your imagination and bring a unique theme to life, irrespective of your map-making experience.

This Week's Prompt: A sunken city beneath crystal-clear waters, still inhabited by mysterious creatures.

Visualize a once-thriving city, now swallowed by the sea and resting beneath crystal-clear waters. Its once bustling streets and grand structures are now home to an array of enigmatic marine creatures. What secrets do these submerged architectures hold? What encounters await in the shadowy depths of this undersea city?

Remember, this prompt is not a competition but a celebration of our diverse interpretations and styles. We are excited to see your unique take on this!

Don't hesitate to share your process, thoughts, and initial drafts in this thread. This is a platform for us to engage, learn from one another, and celebrate the art of map-making.

Once your masterpiece is ready, fe

Hello Map Makers!

The time has come for our second Weekly Community Prompt! This is your chance to stretch your creative boundaries and illustrate a theme in your distinct style, no matter your experience level.

This Week's Prompt: A sprawling, labyrinthine library in an ancient, arcane tower.

Envision an arcane tower, nestled away from the prying eyes of the world. Within its lofty confines lies a labyrinthine library, stretching across floors and disappearing into shadowy corners. The air thrums with the silent whispers of countless tomes. What mysteries do these dusty pages hold? What encounters could one stumble upon in this maze of knowledge?

This prompt is not about winning, but about embracing our diverse perspectives and styles. We eagerly await your interpretations!

Share your process, thoughts, and drafts in this thread. This is our chance to engage, learn, and celebrate the art of map-making together.

Once you've completed your work

Hey guys, I'm looking to get some practice in this week and would like to help out the community in the process. Reply with a battlemap you need, I guess regional maps would be ok, but I want to keep them to small enough areas that the details will still be useful. I do like playing with the lighting, so I will likely include that in most of them. Obviously if this gets super popular I won't get to every request, but I'll prioritize based on upvotes and my interest in the request.

What do I need from you?

1. Dimensions, how big is this map?
2. Setting, is it in a building, a mine, and big open field?
3. What are you using it for? This one is a little more abstract, but if I understand why your party is here I can try to make the map work better for your purpose.
4. What NEEDS to be there? Tell me what you want to see on the map. Is there a campfire in the northwest corner? How about a statue on the west wall to hide a secret passage? Corpses littering g the floor? Or rotten vegetable