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For me, Inkarnate was intuitive enough, but I struggled more with the rigidity of its features. I’d suggest more user-friendly programs, but for now, my knowledge is limited to what I shared in the video. That said, there are some map simulators on Steam that I’d like to try out. As obvious as it may sound, I’ll always encourage you to grab some paper and a pen and give yourself the chance to learn. Not only is it fun and stimulating, but you might even discover a new hobby!

@@renflowergrapx I am not sure what you mean by using pencil and paper to learn what?

@@WillyEast Drawing maps! Since we are talking about mapmaking tools.

@@renflowergrapx Drawing the maps for me is the easier part but just learning some of the digital tools has been tedious for now.

@ oh! That’s interesting, what’s the difficult part for you in the digital conversion? Finding an approachable software?

I completely understand! I often feel pressured to subscribe to "increasingly expensive monthly plans" (COUGH COUGH ADOBE) just to be able to create and work. It’s so discouraging and makes me feel dependent, which I really don’t like. Sometimes I try to rediscover older methods because I hate feeling like I can only "function" with the help of digital online tools. That’s why I explore software and websites that can speed up the process, but I always recommend experimenting and learning as much as possible. For me, it’s the only way to truly enjoy the creative process and maybe develop irreplaceable skills.

Dungeondraft and Wonderdraft, not free but a one time payment and can be used completely offline after install.

Aww! Thank you so much! It wouldn’t be a tournament of strength, but a political one. One interesting thing about this quest is that the two teams are formed "randomly," with members from different empires. The idea is that the teams themselves will have internal conflicts. Maybe some empires have a history of tension, or maybe others secretly work together to secure two out of the three spots to display their flags. As a DM, the challenge I would add is figuring out and recognizing these hidden alliances, which could influence the bigger lore events. If you think about it, they might even have to sacrifice their empire’s prestige to support an alliance that helps them in a larger scenario. :D

Oh no, I don’t think I’m a good DM! I rely a lot on improvisation to give the players as much freedom as possible. But then I end up scrambling to tie everything together and avoid plot holes. My campaigns usually turn into a mix of a soap opera and a social uprising movement, haha! But, well, Thank you!

@@renflowergrapx that sounds like a lot of fun!

Thank you!

Oh! Thank you so much!!! I'm really glad my channel is useful and you like it. I'm also sharing tips for maps, and I've got a couple of tutorials in the pipeline! 🪷

@@batbatbox Heyyy youuu!

Oh, thank you! I have a few videos lined up, but I’d really love to talk about these quick tricks to improve aesthetics-I’ll definitely cover this topic!

Grazie a te!

Hi! I draw tons of maps, but that's not all... With every drawing, it's inevitable for me to imagine the entire context surrounding it. But if you're asking if I write or share those ideas... not yet, kinda. Though on Patreon, I do include situational descriptions for the battlemaps I create! But I don't have storytelling videos about those =)

That's exactly the plan!

Thank you!

Aww! Videos where I only showcase my drawings usually don’t get a big audience, but the people who do watch leave such lovely messages like yours. Thank you, it really warms my heart!

I think I may have been a bit too harsh on Inkarnate in this video, but everything was very spontaneous, and I honestly didn’t expect such a reduction in features! Maybe one day, I’ll challenge myself with the subscription version. In the end, you know, it was fun and pushed me out of my comfort zone. Thank you for your kind words <3 I hope to discover other programs that are helpful for those diving into fantasy cartography.

@@janthummler3548 oh yay!!! That’s exactly what i wish for! I love when creatives keep it inspirational. Let me know if you test one app in particular from this video too :P

@@danielemezzaroma6763 ciao Daniele! Controllo il link se é ancora funzionante! Pensavo di averlo collegato a deviant art!

ps: Ho aggiornato il link, se vuoi riprovare! Spero di trovare un modo migliore per condividere i materiali.

I KNOW, RIGHT!? I’ve been manually rotating the brush from the options panel my whole life. :D I was so shocked to discover this trick last year! Still, my muscle memory hasn’t quite caught up, haha

Aww Ty so much! Can't wait to draw more of them! Actually planning in drawing in a livestream, but I can't tell how much this would fit my super-distracted mind :D

Aww, Ty! This drawing was a pain for me. Since the original canvas was lost last year, after 30+ hours working on it, It happened when my PC abandoned me for good. Since then I've tried to replicate the concept, but I feel this piece in particular doesn't have the details, size and charm of the first one. I have to get real and forget about that one that now lives only in my memories =) Hoping to produce better maps in the future!

​@@renflowergrapx, losing work like that is the worst! It still turned out pretty beautifully!

Hey there, Ty so much! I wish I could make this piece more "sinister". Sometimes it is just following the flow in our creative session.

@@renflowergrapx I love it just the way it is! And with the night version, it feels more than a little bit ominous! 😺

Ty Sooo much!

Awww, ty! Managing the channel isn’t easy since I’m not a full-time TH-camr. Between drawing, clients, Patreon, and videos, I can’t always get everything done. But I don’t mind if my audience is small-I’m happy with it because it reflects the time I can give. I’m glad to get to know those who’ve chosen to follow along, so… thanks, and welcome!

Hello Rumi, you’re very kind to show interest. However, I am very happy with the results I have so far. My audience is genuinely interested in the content I provide, and the growth is slow and organic, but most importantly, it's compatible with my pace and needs. I love the small milestones and don’t see anything wrong with that. Thank you for your attention; I am not interested.

@@AmberTBarclay looking forward to seeing the first results 👁️

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Oh wow! I created this video to answer a specific question from a viewer, so I didn’t expect it to spark more interest. I actually didn’t plan it because I thought it wouldn’t be engaging. If you notice, I have workflow videos on battlemaps on my channel from the beginning… Maybe the fact that they were in Italian didn’t help, since it’s already a small niche. I’d really love to dive into this more! I’m curious about the specific topics people are interested in. :P Also because... If I don’t have a clear direction, I tend to info-dump for HOURS!

@renflowergrapx Well, I have no experience with Photoshop, but I think your method and philosophy apply to any program. Honestly, you could make shorts of the keystrokes and shortcuts you shared in this video, for example. "How to draw on a grid in Photoshop" is an example of a great potential short, just from this video! Another great one is "using shift to make straight lines." Would it help to have specific ideas or questions?

@@1n20DnD I've often thought about making shorts. One thing that holds me back as a content creator is the idea of producing repetitive material. I tend to avoid creating content that’s already available. And you, having been a content creator for much longer than I have, know that this platform often thrives on the concept of doing what others do, but doing it better. I try to share when I feel I can offer something different, even if it’s just a slight nuance. I will consider your advice, tho. I appreciate the time you’re taking to help me, and maybe I just need to step a little beyond my rigid perspective (rigid thinking, oops). As for questions... well, you shouldn’t ask unless you have genuine curiosity. I want this profile to be a safe archive and a welcoming space for anyone passing through.

@@renflowergrapx as long as you keep making videos, I'm going to keep watching them! I've enjoyed all of them.

@@1n20DnD I'm moved T_T - thank you <3 My millennial soul is dusting off all the text emoticons to handle this comment. Ty, seriously. D''':

Yay! I’ve saved another map today, my work here is done! Haha, jokes aside, I’m really glad you reconsidered. There’s so much a map can convey... Don’t get too caught up in what you think it *should* represent; focus on what you want to communicate!

Awww! Thank you so much and... Welcome!

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This is cool, what's the first feature you think about when you create your maps?

@@renflowergrapx I’ve only made one map and it’s of my fantasy world, but i started by drawing the pyramid which is one of the main structures of my world and I drew everything around that

@@dealmanner I also do something similar when I have a dominant location. I love drawing in a "blind run", following my instinct. This is somethig i find healing and amusing. 🪷

Thank you! I hope you found it helpful. I can't always be concise, so let me know what you think!

Thank you. 🪷

@@JohnMiller-te4ov hey John, i know half of what you’ve mentioned- but i’ll give that a chance 👀

All right, after researching it I have understood the head in bubble is the circle where i appear! Thank you so much for the feedback. i have already started to reduce its size and I'll continue to downgrade and balance the graphic elements. About the microphone: this is a real issue for me. My microphone is decent, but my ambient is very noisy and when I filter all the background I end up with a very compressed track! Hope i can work on it too. After all, I'm an illustrator and all I do with editing (video and audio) is very basic :D. Again thank you for your feedback!

Oh, and if you are up to this, can you tell if anything improved from this video you have commented to this one instead th-cam.com/video/g4NCtCdTa5g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=r5199AC4ngyh8U6H ?

@@renflowergrapx I've watched nearly the whole thing. More informative, better presented. Overall better. Only issue is maybe more personal background music makes it much more difficult to focus. I appreciate your listening. Be sure to get multiple opinions and not listen to only one random person. Appreciate the follow up comments.

@@JohnMiller-te4ov Thank you John for dedicating more time to this. I appreciate you. Yes, I know I should not structure all the changes on a single user, but you are not the first person telling me about the mic, tho ! <3

I am sorry for what you are experiencing. Sadly this world isn’t for creative people sometimes. The way we breathe through our art is a burden, especially in the way this economy is structured. Not mentioning the technology we have today and when it is improperly used, exploiting creative works. But you know, sometimes we feel alone in our struggles… and we are not. So it is necessary to remind ourselves we are not alone and many people are sharing our experiences. Take some rest, explore your creativity in an healthy way, in the same way it healed and guided you in your whole life. And if sometimes you don’t feel to… it is ok. Take a pause, recharge, explore, “lose time” - it won’t be really lost. It will be spent on your journey, and it is damn fine. 😮

Eh, difficile é raccogliere quelle mani :) - cmq tiratela meno eh

Google Translate is how I first learned basic english words. Even now, I’m still working on improving my listening skills, but I realize that to really learn a language, you need to actively speak and engage in real conversations-just like a child would. 😊 By the way, thank you for watching! I was hesitant about publishing this video; this is actually the second time I’ve recorded it. I’m not sure how personal I _should_ get in this space, and I worry a bit about taking up people’s time. But I felt that I needed to share this message. We often romanticize everything, and sometimes it’s important to remember that it’s okay to stumble, to fail, and to take things slow.

@renflowergrapx how personal to get is a decision all TH-cam creators need to make. I've struggled with it, too. I also haven't made a video in a long time. 😬 It seems to me that authenticity is one of the keys to growing a channel. We won't be able to please everyone, and that's okay. I appreciate your perspective as much as I appreciate your skill. And, I relate to much of what you shared here.

@@1n20DnD I'm sorry if you relate =) We should treat ourselves better, Indeed.

@@renflowergrapx indeed!

@@AkeishaLeighanneRoberts thank youuu 🪷

@@rhubarb2301 aww! Thank you! For reasons I don’t understand, all suddenly TH-cam is pushing few recent videos. Glad they found you!

@@jensohl9150 ty!!

@@badgerburns521 Thank YOU for watching 🪷

Ty! ❤