My D&D campaign is set in a medieval fantasy version of Egypt (a fantasy Egypt that was never conquered by outside forces, so remains Egyptian instead of Persian, Greek, or Arabic). I saw this video (https://i.imgur.com/qcjfccG.mp4), and that's the feel I'd like for a map for city encounters - tight passages, small bridges/crossbeams, curved stairs leading up and down into small apartments or shops. So far I haven't found anything that does it for me.
Two questions:
* Does anyone know of an existing map out there that gives the right feel? I don't necessarily mind paying for one if it's good enough, but I don't want to buy map packs at random hoping a good one will be in there, if you know what I mean.
* If I were to commission one from a proficient mapper, any suggestions who to ask and how much it might cost? I used to be active on this site, but haven't done anything here in years, I'm out of touch with the mapping community. If you are a mapper and are willing to take this on, contact me with details.
My campaign plays on Tabletop Simulator, if that tells you anything. A 3D map would be amazing, but probably outside my price range.
Thanks,
Master TMO
Last edited by Master TMO; 11-02-2021 at 03:21 PM.
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Assuming I stick with fantasy cartography, I'd like to become a World Builder, laying out not only a realistic topography, but also the geopolitical boundaries and at least rough descriptions of the countries and societies.
I actually already made a city map, using an online tool to generate the basics and some slight modifications from there. I don't have a copy of it handy to post while at work though. It doesn't come anywhere near professional quality, but it's sufficient for now.
For this request I was looking for a battlemap/encounter map that shows a section of street that gives a similar feel to that video linked above, of tight quarters, somewhat chaotic layout, where people might appear or disappear from sight at a moment's notice. Do I need to modify the original post to make it more clear?
Thanks for your response! I'll take a look at your work, definitely, because I don't plan on the PCs staying in this city forever!![]()
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Assuming I stick with fantasy cartography, I'd like to become a World Builder, laying out not only a realistic topography, but also the geopolitical boundaries and at least rough descriptions of the countries and societies.
I found the likely problem - my subject stated "city tabletop map". I've updated it to read "battle/encounter map" instead. Sorry for the confusion!
Update: well, that doesn't seem to have updated the Thread title, just the post title....
I have definitely been away from this site for too long.![]()
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Assuming I stick with fantasy cartography, I'd like to become a World Builder, laying out not only a realistic topography, but also the geopolitical boundaries and at least rough descriptions of the countries and societies.
I've updated the thread title for you. Hope it's all correct!![]()
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The closest thing I'm aware of is Caeora's free map of the City of Secaris! Maybe that helps?