Must-Know Tips for Digital Fantasy Maps | Tutorial #0

The tutorial that wasn't needed. Seriously... I've thought long and hard about what I could say and how I could contribute without just regurgitating information from a video. Many focus on "Fancy Brushes," "Incredible Software," or "Automated Magic" - but today, I want to bring it back to the basics of digital fantasy map-making: design. Design is a language, a language that aims to be cute but remains focused on its functionality. Today, I'll outline 5 CRUCIAL steps to keep in mind when creating good fantasy maps. I hope you find it helpful, and if you do, let me know in the comments what you would like to delve into further!
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0:00 Chapters
2:14 #1 Every start is a good start!
3:09 Maps should...
4:31 #2 Shape a story
5:38 #3 Trust the process!
8:31 Remember to take breaks!
8:44 #4 Make it clear.
13:57 Review
14:32 #5 Make it obvious!
18:34 Make it fun and functional!