{"id":5392,"date":"2021-06-04T10:01:04","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T04:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/?p=5392"},"modified":"2021-06-04T10:53:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T05:23:00","slug":"map-making-world-building-azgaar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/04\/map-making-world-building-azgaar\/","title":{"rendered":"Author Resource: Master World Building Skills with Azgaar&#8217;s Fantasy Map Generator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every fantasy novel has a fair share of world-building and maps are a great way to showcase new worlds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/azgaar.github.io\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\/\">Azgaar&#8217;s Fantasy Map Generator (FMG)<\/a> is a free opensource tool you can use to generate highly customizable fantasy maps, either auto-generated ones or your own design. There are options to change default settings and even to draw maps from scratch using the paint brush option,<\/p>\n<h2>How to Build your Map<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/azgaar.github.io\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\/\">Azgaar&#8217;s Fantasy Map Generator v1.61.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"5394\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/04\/map-making-world-building-azgaar\/2-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?fit=1359%2C656&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1359,656\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"New Map\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;You can create your own map or customize an existing one&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Fantasy Map Generator&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?fit=300%2C145&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?fit=840%2C405&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-5394\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?resize=840%2C405&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"screengrab of Fantasy Map Generator \" width=\"840\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?resize=1024%2C494&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?resize=300%2C145&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?resize=768%2C371&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?resize=1200%2C579&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2.jpg?w=1359&amp;ssl=1 1359w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check out the auto-generated map.<\/li>\n<li>Customize parameters or create a new map.<\/li>\n<li>Fashion your map according to layers of your choice- be it political, cultural, religious, etc.<\/li>\n<li>You can give the map its own unique style and look.<\/li>\n<li>Save the file.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5395\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5395\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5395\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/04\/map-making-world-building-azgaar\/preview1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview1.png?fit=960%2C439&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,439\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Map 1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Style 1&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Source: https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview1.png?fit=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview1.png?fit=840%2C384&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5395\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview1.png?resize=840%2C384&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Screengrab from https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\" width=\"840\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview1.png?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview1.png?resize=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview1.png?resize=768%2C351&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5395\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5396\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5396\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5396\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/04\/map-making-world-building-azgaar\/preview2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview2.png?fit=960%2C439&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,439\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Source: https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Style 2&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview2.png?fit=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview2.png?fit=840%2C384&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5396\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview2.png?resize=840%2C384&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Map designed at https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\" width=\"840\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview2.png?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview2.png?resize=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview2.png?resize=768%2C351&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5397\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-attachment-id=\"5397\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/04\/map-making-world-building-azgaar\/preview3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview3.png?fit=960%2C439&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,439\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Source: https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Style 3&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Source: https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview3.png?fit=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview3.png?fit=840%2C384&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5397\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview3.png?resize=840%2C384&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Map at https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\" width=\"840\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview3.png?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview3.png?resize=300%2C137&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/pothi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/preview3.png?resize=768%2C351&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Check out this excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/awesomeopensource.com\/project\/Azgaar\/Fantasy-Map-Generator\">resource<\/a> to understand more about this map generator.<\/p>\n<h2>Recommended or Not?<\/h2>\n<p>Using this resource requires some patience and skill. I found it difficult to design a map on my own so it&#8217;s not something you can do in a hurry- there are communities on Reddit and Discord who can help.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to install it on your computer and it&#8217;s completely free, so if you have the time and the vision, go for it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Looking for professional help to make your manuscript error-free and take it to next level? Check out our copy editing and proofreading services.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-transparent\" href=\"https:\/\/pothi.com\/editing-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More.<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-red\" href=\"https:\/\/publish.pothi.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Talk to Us Today!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every fantasy novel has a fair share of world-building and maps are a great way to showcase new worlds. Azgaar&#8217;s Fantasy Map Generator (FMG) is a free opensource tool you can use to generate highly customizable fantasy maps, either auto-generated ones or your own design. 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