But if you’re in a hurry, you can just tweak a few specs and…. And my favorite thing? These will all be procedurally generatable IF YOU WANT THEM TO BE! SO, you can have full control of you map, and where everything is place if you need that. Dungeon Maps, scene maps and building maps will be possible with the integrated battlemap editor from DungeonFog. But what I’m most looking forward to is the city maps, which will be created in stunning detail. Project Deios will allow you to make star maps, globe view maps, world maps and region maps. And most importantly, it’ll integrate directly into World Anvil! There’s a browser-based option (my preference) BUT if you’re a die-hard downloadables fan, you’ll be happy to hear there’s a desktop application too, which will work offline.Ī preview of the Deios Map-making software, designed for all worldbuilders! What kind of maps can you make with Project Deios’s map-making software? You’ll be able to link all your maps together, so you have a clear understanding of scope as you work. The art style is phenomenal, as created by the inimitable map illustrator Caeora. Project Deios was designed to be the last word in map-making software. And from there, the fun really begins! You’ll be able to drop pins to create interactive maps which your players and readers can explore, track journies of your characters and even link maps to other maps! That gives your readers and players an incredible understanding of the scope and scale of your worldbuilding, and it’s a sure way to get them hooked! Map-making software 1: Project Deios (Coming Soon)

So, behold – 5 of the best map-making software on the market (or just about to be) right now! They’ll all allow you to create maps which you can import into World Anvil as JPG or PNG files. Rather watch the video about map-making software than read the blog? Here’s our review in video form!

But map-making software offers a great chance for the rest of us to have artistic input, and still quickly come up with a map that looks at least passable! Worldbuilders need maps and map-making software is a great way to create your own! And anyone wanting to take advantage of World Anvil’s interactive maps featureswill need a map image to get started! Of course, if you’re a talented artist (I’m not) and if you have loads of time (I don’t) you can hand-draw your maps.

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