Creating maps with mapmaking software is an amazing hobby to have, and it’s always good to be prepared as a DM. However sometimes you just simply don’t have the time, or resources to create your maps in advance. Or sometimes your players are surprising you by going into unexpected directions, maybe you just simply love the thrill of making up the story as you go along!

In any case, it’s good to have some skills with pen and paper, but not everyone can be expected to draw a clear battle map within minutes. During this workshop I’ll explain some simple shapes, and how to make use of a pre-made map legend. It’s not going to be only for beginner DM’s, I’ll also have a section where we cover some of the more complex structures you’d like to see me draw, or how I would go about creating those on the spot.

For those who are interested in who I am, and what I do; I work as an artist for Inkarnate for over 3 years now, and I’ve been part of the team responsible for creating the Fantasy Battlemap style (as well as also having worked on the other styles). I also create my own battle-maps with inkarnate, which you can find on the patreon I run together with my best friend Najade. https://www.patreon.com/thedungeonmadames

I’ll cover the following subjects, and everyone gets to bring their maps home afterwards!

– What materials should you use?

– Map legends

– Visual language

– How to draw … (Q&A)

– Tips on how to draw awesome encounter maps

This workshop will be run in English and/or Dutch, depending on who attends!