I mentioned this somewhere else, so I figured I'd explain. Certain things make maps easier to draw, others make them much more time consuming. One the best ways to slow down mapping is doing research to make sure the map is accurate relative to some pre-existing source material. It's no accident that most of us armchair cartographers draw a map of our dungeons and then stock them - that's way easier than writing a description of a large dungeon and then trying to produce an accurate map of…

A hex map of a fantasy adventure environment, drawn in isometric perspective. Perfect for use with fantasy roleplaying games like D&D.

Learning to draw a castle for your maps is a great way to begin telling the story of the world you’re creating. Not only do castles act as a seat of political power for a lord in the region, but they are also an important site of trade and commerce. I have broken down the steps I take when drawing a

I really like the final results of our most recent isometric map. What do you think?