Key Principles for Creating a Great TTRPG Map

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If you've watched the videos from the previous weeks, you will know that we have been talking about a lot of theory relating to worldbuilding for your RPG. Now, we get to dive in to some of the more practical stuff and actually start creating your own roleplaying world! So, in todays video we are talking maps and the principles of mapmaking in terms of what we as game masters and dungeon masters need to do. Get your pencils and paper out and get ready to start drawing your map for your next D&D, Call of Cthulhu or any tabletop roleplaying game of your choice!

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:50 Establish size
09:53 How to start drawing a map?
15:03 Express your tone

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