An assumption is made that a new map-maker has a PC that is 'middle-of-the-road in Stats. These are guidelines and not etched in stone. ***Read my dedicated topic 'Mindsprinkles about mapping' post in this thread just for fun, before beginning a map. They also did a Griffin for Griffin King map objective. One thing I took from HoMM 3 was making a map of a Dragon and going from there. Of course you can create your own fictional world. Create something from History.(sortof)I have used real-world maps of counties, states, regions etc. Mapsįind the HoMM storyline and retell or create your own story based on it.
You also have available 2 other threads loaded with all sorts of info. The latest Fan Manual is a 'must-read' Fan Manual Map making suggestions for those brand new to the Editor.