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My Journey Crafting Dark Fantasy Asset Packs

My Journey Crafting Dark Fantasy Asset Packs

I'm excited to guide you through a personal exploration, unveiling the complexities and inspirations that lie beneath the surface of three of my darkest creations.—a series of asset packs designed to plunge fantasy map enthusiasts into realms steeped in darkness, horror, and grim fantasy. Join me as I share the unique blend of historical influences, fantastical elements, and personal anecdotes that shaped these haunting collections.

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Old Cartography top down city buildings representa...

Old Cartography top down city buildings representa...

Today, I am thrilled to share with you the story behind the creation of my latest endeavor—a versatile assets pack designed for fantasy maps across diverse eras. One particular genre of maps that captivates my imagination and has gained widespread popularity among enthusiasts and fantasy aficionados is the top-down city and local map.

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Introduction to the Steampunk Genre and Its Potent...

Introduction to the Steampunk Genre and Its Potent...

In this article, I will discuss the defining characteristics of the steampunk genre and its potential connections to the art of creating fantasy maps. Additionally, I will illustrate various correlations between steampunk and historical reality.

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What purpose do the decorative elements of fantasy...

What purpose do the decorative elements of fantasy...

In this article, I will discuss various significant decorative elements found in antique maps and fantasy maps, exploring their importance and utility.

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Regional Maps vs World Maps

Regional Maps vs World Maps

In this article, I will briefly discuss the significant advantage of regional maps over world maps and why it is useful not only to create a world map within the art of worldbuilding.

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Surviving the Apocalypse: Introduction to the post...

Surviving the Apocalypse: Introduction to the post...

The post-apocalyptic genre has captured the imaginations of audiences for decades. From films like Mad Max to video games like Fallout and Wasteland, these fictional worlds have become incredibly popular.  I'll briefly introduce the post-apocalyptic genre here, and then I'll draw connections to the art of fantasy maps.

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Why the Hyborian Age (from Conan) is a treasure tr...

Why the Hyborian Age (from Conan) is a treasure tr...

Today, I'm going to talk about the inspiring dimension of Conan the Barbarian's work and his world, and why it has greatly inspired me to create an asset pack dedicated to it

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