

The original version of this webpage was created quite a while ago, and both the technology and the needs of DMs have evolved some, so it is time for an update! I'll try to focus more on design, rather then the programs used, as the latter topic is a constantly moving target. Things, so differently styled maps rely more on one or the other. Process, and while it could be used for personal mapping, it is not really necessary.Įssentially, all the maps (and all other graphics such as the logo, buttons,Īnd backgrounds) you see on my website were created using Photoshop, CorelDraw,Īnd Photopaint (which comes with CorelDraw). This was done for reasons involving the printing An example of that was the use ofĪdobe Illustrator for the map tags (text) on the original City of Greyhawk mapįile that went to the publishers. Program or two) for specialized situations. ThereĪre a few other programs that I have used on occasion (certainly a scanning

All my maps are crafted using a variety of techniques,Īnd using mainly two programs/suites. Mapping program do I use? Surely you must use CC2?" This is when CC2 was one of the only mapping programs out there. Many people assume I must use a mapping program, and then promptly would ask, back in the day, "Which Poster map published by Wizards of the Coast for the Living Greyhawk Journal, Seeing the maps I've done, both for my website, and my big City of Greyhawk One of the questions I am frequently asked is "How do you make your maps?" After A Guide to RPG Mapmaking by Denis Tetreault
