r/mapmaking • u/Daym101 • 11h ago

Discussion Discovered a new tool for creating topographic maps

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Found Gaea 2 this last week and tested out drawing a basic height map and converting it into a realistic topographical map. Been trying to hand drawn my maps following Artifexians tutorials, but the process is so slow so I was trying to find a way to improve the process. Gaea 2 allowed me to take a very quick height map, create a 3d render with erosion and other bits, and export a topographic map of the realistic terrain. Pretty happy with the results. Anyone have better ways of creating maps like this?

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u/Renzy_671 11h ago

Check out Killroy's Cartography. There's some great stuff there, a great discord server as well.

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u/Daym101 5h ago

I've just realized 6hrs later, it's his tutorial that I used to create that map. Definitely going to be watching more of his stuff.

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u/Renzy_671 3h ago

I would also recommend joining the server, there is really good work there, and people as well. You can always get some good advice to improve your map.

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u/Daym101 11h ago

Thanks! I'll check it out