THE LEARNING ARCHIVES

Whether you're creating maps for a novel, rpg, or just for fun, this collection of tutorials and map tips will help you create more professional and believable maps for your story!

How to Draw Fireplace
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How to Draw Fireplace

As you enter the tavern, you see a crackling fireplace casting a warm, golden glow across the room, its flickering light dancing on the worn wooden beams and inviting you to rest your weary bones after a long journey.

A fireplace like this isn’t just a detail, it’s a place to gather for your next adventure. But, how do you draw one on your map?

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How to Draw an Open Storage Sack
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How to Draw an Open Storage Sack

One of the things that adds flavor to a dungeon or battle map is the details you add to the room. If you want to create immersive settings for your RPG campaign that your players want to explore, they shouldn’t be walking into mostly empty rooms with random monsters. Is this just a sack of apples, or could there be something hidden inside?

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