Creating Better RPG Maps – RPPR Episode 209

Creating Better RPG Maps – RPPR Episode 209

May 18, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of RPG maps and features an interview with Joe from Heroic Maps about creating effective maps for tabletop RPGs.

Maps are an essential part of tabletop RPGs. Who doesn’t love poring over a campaign map or fighting a massive set piece battle on a custom battle map? I talked to Joe at Heroic Maps about RPG map making. I recently collaborated with Joe to make a Mothership scenario available on both of our Patreons as a free download. We talk about what makes for a good RPG map and how to avoid some mistakes when making your own map. Check out The Oblivion Broadcast on Patreon! There’s an actual play , with a video version that showcases the map. Heroic Maps has a ton of maps available for download.

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