Using The Fantasy Map Builder in Photoshop
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Using The Fantasy Map Builder in Photoshop

Want to learn how to use The Map Effects Fantasy Map Builder to create a map that looks hand-drawn for your next novel or rpg campaign? In this tutorial I’ll walk you through the process I like to use in Photoshop so you can quickly create maps of your own! Anyone who has created a full map from start to finish knows it can easily take 40+ hours to draw each individual mountain, tree, and tuft of grass. But now you can create hand-illustrated maps in a fraction of the time; which means more time with your friends campaigning or writing.

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How to Add Paper Textures in Photoshop
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How to Add Paper Textures in Photoshop

There is a better way to add paper textures to your fantasy maps in Photoshop and make them feel more realistic. There are a lot of ways you can do it but I find this method will give you the most control over the color and the final look of your map. If you want your maps to feel aged and like they have a history then paper textures can go a long way in tying everything together.

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How to Draw Cliffs
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How to Draw Cliffs

Drawing a cliff or plateau on your fantasy map is a simple way to make the landscape of your world stand out from the flat terrain you see on most maps. In this tutorial, you will learn how to draw impressive cliffs that rise out of the landscape. Which can become key storytelling features in the world you're creating for your next book or role-playing campaign!

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