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For questions about creating maps of physical space and terrain, for use during preparation or play, from the scale of galactic jump-lane routes to the map of a dungeon corridor.

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Tips for creating engaging modern setting battle maps?

Here's something I've done for fantasy games. I've never tried it in modern, but it should still carry over. Give the bad guys terrain they can use to their advantage. When I was running D&D 4e, my …
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How can you use isometric maps (or other tricks for addressing 3 dimensions) for miniatures?

I don't see it working. A 2d map is still only going to ever give you the upper most surface. Consider a troll under a bridge. How do you know what's on top of the bridge vs what's below it? IMO t …
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Do I have to map out villages or outside areas?

No. You may not need a map or you may be able to improvise a map. I don't even map dungeons in advance. I found that my dungeons were a series of fights, traps, and puzzles. The maps connecting …
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