Josh | Map Effects

Maps are where stories begin! Helping creators build worlds inspired by history, mythology, and legend. Map Builder Tools, Tutorials, & Free Map Resources👇

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Maps are where stories begin… First, you build the landscape. Then you plant the story seeds that give people a reason to explore it.

Which Lore Icon is your favorite?

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@frothyfriar Thank you sir, I’m honored

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@EveraeGames @frothyfriar

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@LostHistory9 Rings of Power is an abomination, but once it’s finally cancelled it will be forgotten to the sand of time pretty quickly. It’s infuriating now, but in a few years nobody will care.

Unlike Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings.

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@DungeonNoir The man

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*Bows in Korean*

[Miilato @litteralyme0]

How I feel after saying “konnichiwa” to the Latina waitress at the Chinese restaurant

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@GODFOE_UNIVERSE While I understand the criticism, I still enjoyed the two films.

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@WatcherDamned @Skullgrin140 Hey I love to hear it! I use those all the time 😁

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@MapEffects @Skullgrin140 AHHHHH JOSH I bought the Cartographer's Brushes set and they are perfect! Thank you for offering these!

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@WatcherDamned @Skullgrin140 Hey thank you for the kind words and happy birthday!

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Build your Asian city map now 👇

https://t.co/b1XzLiJqvV

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The Asian Cities Starter Map Builder is here! 👇

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@pauldirks It comes with a number of city block brushes. Most of the buildings are named for specific things so you have the creative flexibility to make them whatever you want. The only time I name them specifically (like a blacksmith) it’s just to clarify my intention.

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Does your fantasy city map feel a little…random? A blacksmith here, a market there, a temple…somewhere?

Instead of placing buildings one at a time, try thinking in districts. Similar trades and institutions often clustered together, creating recognizable quarters within a city.

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@Budrip1007

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My wife when I set things on top of the fridge

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@SerhijSSS

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@MiddleearthMixr One…day…at…a…time…

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@DiscussingFilm Remember kids…