Map Making: Inkarnate

I found a thing!

It's a fantasy map generator, entitled Inkarnate.

Inkarnate lets you:

     *shape your own land masses 

     *add colors and textures to differentiate between land types

     *add objects such as towns, villages, cities, towers, bridges, compasses, etc.

     *choose from a variety of fantasy-themed fonts to label areas, as well as change the size & color of said fonts

     *add notes regarding the world you've created

First, you can draw out the general shape of your world:

Then, you can add different colors and textures to differentiate between areas such as forests, deserts, tundras, roads, etc., as well as add actual mountains, trees, and more.

There are multiple options for adding cities, towns, villages, towers, bridges, ruins, compasses, etc.

And then you can add your fonts to label your locations.

There are also options for adding notes, using grid lines, naming and describing your map, saving an incomplete map so that you can come back to it later, and exporting your map for use elsewhere. 

Inkarnate is currently in a beta stage, and like any online tool, requires a bit of playing with in order to use. However, the site is fairly easy to use, and allows for a range of artistic levels. There is the ability to be as simple or complex as you'd like. 

My only critique so far is there is no undo button, although there is the ability to delete objects and text you've put in. 

I'm very excited to use this tool for future fantasy projects, including my upcoming novels, "Watcher" and "The Skathe." I would recommend it to fellow authors, illustrators, gamers, or anyone who might want to try their hand at it simply for fun. 

Intrigued? Give it a try! Check it out at www.inkarnate.com.

Much love!