Center for Worldbuilding and Storytelling Speaker Series: Map Making for Stories and Games
Join us for an immersive Worldbuilding and Map-Making Workshop with Prof. Nick LaLone of IGM. He will dive into the history of how maps shape storytelling and gameplay, particularly in the realm of tabletop role-playing games. This session will explore the evolution of map-making from military strategy to modern-day fantasy gaming. The workshop will also explore the origins of map-based outdoor survival games and their influence on early Dungeons & Dragons and the use of maps in D&D campaign settings like Blackmoor and Greyhawk.
In the modern era, the rise of the internet and platforms like Google+ and Roll20 has created a booming industry for custom map makers. This session will cover both the traditional tools, like printed maps from early D&D box sets and hex kits, as well as newer technologies, including Campaign Cartographer, the work of Dyson Logos, and GIS/qGIS. Finally, you'll discover cutting-edge procedural generation tools like Azgaar, Watabou, and Donjon that help streamline map creation.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with a wealth of resources and knowledge to fuel your own worldbuilding projects for storytelling, tabletop games, and digital games.
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