the epic highs and lows of map making – February 23, 2023 at 12:17AM

so, i’ve been planning on (more like day dreaming about) using the rice method for the first time today to finally give my setting (a) shape(s). been feeling stuck for a while now when it comes to plot progression and the only thing that popped into my head was to try and come up with Cool Places to send my characters to, and the rest would just come together naturally.

like i said, this is my first time ever making a map, and i know the basics of how the rice method works, but it got me thinking about maps in general and that there must be much more to them than i’ve ever considered.

i wanted to ask everyone what their preferred methods are, how map making has influenced their story and vice versa. what have been your experiences using analog methods (rice, freehand drawing, model building) versus digital map design? what are some tips you would like to share? do you have any strict do’s or don’ts?

sound off pls x