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BloodSnake'sCha
2019-10-27, 12:23 AM
Hello guys :)

I am searching for a random map generator for a long character driven game I am planning to run to some friends.

I am planning to use a modified version on the lore point system in order to let the player add facts about the world(from a minor fact to a world shattering one).

I already know that using a map from a setting will not work with my friends(some are playing from the first edition published so they know most of the settings).

I am looking for a big world maps, not towns and kingdoms.


If you know more then one map generator which is your favourite?

PhantomSoul
2019-10-27, 10:00 AM
I "homemade" my map using GIMP following a youtube video I could track down if you'd like (then a now-ex offered some extra prettying up to great effect), but I've seen some maps using this and it looks good overall: https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/. Note that refreshing does't generate a new map; you'll need to load the site fresh.

BloodSnake'sCha
2019-10-27, 10:05 AM
I "homemade" my map using GIMP following a youtube video I could track down if you'd like (then a now-ex offered some extra prettying up to great effect), but I've seen some maps using this and it looks good overall: https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/. Note that refreshing does't generate a new map; you'll need to load the site fresh.

Thank you, this look great.

I will be happy to get the video if it is ok with you, but I think I can manage with that.
I will just use paint to add mountains and grass and stuff.

PhantomSoul
2019-10-27, 10:19 AM
I believe this was the series! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5silzfr_88&list=PLYqbjkk8T-1PFIKjK-uBVk9t7Ohz93T2h

In my case Terragen then adapted the maps, but that (or similar software, looks like there are alternatives if you want to embellish) is optional anyway!

Draz0000
2019-10-27, 12:09 PM
I'd link it if I could, but there is a thread on Cartographer's Guild titled "[Award Winner] Eriond - A Tutorial for GIMP & Wilbur" that I found very helpful in generating maps like this.

PhantomSoul
2019-10-27, 12:10 PM
I'd link it if I could, but there is a thread on Cartographer's Guild titled "[Award Winner] Eriond - A Tutorial for GIMP & Wilbur" that I found very helpful in generating maps like this.

Here you go!

https://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=18280

BloodSnake'sCha
2019-10-27, 12:16 PM
I'd link it if I could, but there is a thread on Cartographer's Guild titled "[Award Winner] Eriond - A Tutorial for GIMP & Wilbur" that I found very helpful in generating maps like this.


Here you go!

https://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=18280

Thank you guys, it is really helpful :)

Descole
2019-10-27, 07:13 PM
https://azgaar.github.io/Fantasy-Map-Generator/

This one is hard to beat.