D&D 5E Is the map in the Theros book good?

[R_J_K75]

Not sure who "them" means but it's just for 5e I assume using the SRD, not officially through WOTC or giving WOTC any money.

I get it now. I was thinking about that magazine they were working on about 10 years ago and there was a falling out with Garys wife maybe?

 

[jayoungr]

Does the book include such a thing? If it does, is it possible to get it as a PDF for printing?

If the Theros map doesn't meet your needs, I can attest that the Odyssey of the Dragonlords map is pretty gorgeous.

Odyssey of the Dragonlords: Double sided Map of Thylea & Mytros

A lavish double sided poster map of Thylea & Mytros (in format 636x 831mm, folded to 212x277mm) which brings the rich Odyssey of the Dragonlords' game world to life. You will receive a free PDF on completion of purchase.

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(Click on the alternate view for the world map.)

There's a full-page version of it in the free player's guide PDF:

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[Mistwell]

I get it now. I was thinking about that magazine they were working on about 10 years ago and there was a falling out with Garys wife maybe?

Oh, yes. For sure. Definitely a falling out between Gygax kids and Gary's widow.

 

[R_J_K75]

If the Theros map doesn't meet your needs, I can attest that the Odyssey of the Dragonlords map is pretty gorgeous.

Odyssey of the Dragonlords: Double sided Map of Thylea & Mytros

A lavish double sided poster map of Thylea & Mytros (in format 636x 831mm, folded to 212x277mm) which brings the rich Odyssey of the Dragonlords' game world to life. You will receive a free PDF on completion of purchase.

www.modiphius.net

(Click on the alternate view for the world map.)

There's a full-page version of it in the free player's guide PDF:

DriveThruRPG

www.drivethrurpg.com

Yes I picked this up and its a really good map. Ive read bits and pieces and browsed it and will most likely meld it with Theros if I run that type of game. In fact my copy of Theros should be here soon.

 

[DEFCON 1]

The Theros map blows chunks in my opinion, and I'm not usually one who cares about the art stuff like this. There's barely any detail on any of the land pieces, it's all just like watercolor washes to signify plains, forests, hills, mountains etc. I guess we're supposed to assume that the brown areas are mountains and that the darker browns are taller mountains, but not that you can really tell where these start/stop because there's like just the barest hint of texture to differentiate any of it.

Not to mention that there's an entire peninsula to the southeast of Theros on the map that is huge (almost as big as Meletis) but is completely empty of anything. Why bother putting this huge land area on a map that has nothing to do with the three main polis that make up the setting? And really, that's true for the entire map... you have Meletis, Akros, and Setessa in the dead center of the map, taking up like maybe 1/9th of the space... and then all this other empty space around it going off for hundreds of miles in every direction with almost nothing identifiable in them. Did we need an entire half of the map be the Siren Sea with several dozen landmasses that make up the Dakra Islands... none of which have anything on them and which the setting itself says they move around and change/disappear on a whim? An entire waste of space.

I don't need every map to be a Schley classic... but it'd be nice to have one that actually focuses and gives detail about where we actually are meant to adventure in. I'm hoping to run a Theros campaign in the near future, so I'm desperately hoping someone over at Campaign Cartographer or Cartographer's Guild makes their own better version of the Theros map because I'd love to see it.

 

[R_J_K75]

The Theros map blows chunks in my opinion, and I'm not usually one who cares about the art stuff like this. There's barely any detail on any of the land pieces, it's all just like watercolor washes to signify plains, forests, hills, mountains etc. I guess we're supposed to assume that the brown areas are mountains and that the darker browns are taller mountains, but not that you can really tell where these start/stop because there's like just the barest hint of texture to differentiate any of it.

Not to mention that there's an entire peninsula to the southeast of Theros on the map that is huge (almost as big as Meletis) but is completely empty of anything. Why bother putting this huge land area on a map that has nothing to do with the three main polis that make up the setting? And really, that's true for the entire map... you have Meletis, Akros, and Setessa in the dead center of the map, taking up like maybe 1/9th of the space... and then all this other empty space around it going off for hundreds of miles in every direction with almost nothing identifiable in them. Did we need an entire half of the map be the Siren Sea with several dozen landmasses that make up the Dakra Islands... none of which have anything on them and which the setting itself says they move around and change/disappear on a whim? An entire waste of space.

I don't need every map to be a Schley classic... but it'd be nice to have one that actually focuses and gives detail about where we actually are meant to adventure in. I'm hoping to run a Theros campaign in the near future, so I'm desperately hoping someone over at Campaign Cartographer or Cartographer's Guild makes their own better version of the Theros map because I'd love to see it.

Thats really disappointing. I havent seen the map yet but if what you say is true, and I believe you, like you said, whats the point of having a full size map. At that point why not break it up into 4 to 6 (8-1/2 x 11) sheets that you can photo copy, scan & print or whatever? If its really that bad ill just write on the original, probably cant make it any worse.

 

[robus]

The Theros map blows chunks in my opinion, and I'm not usually one who cares about the art stuff like this. There's barely any detail on any of the land pieces, it's all just like watercolor washes to signify plains, forests, hills, mountains etc. I guess we're supposed to assume that the brown areas are mountains and that the darker browns are taller mountains, but not that you can really tell where these start/stop because there's like just the barest hint of texture to differentiate any of it.

Not to mention that there's an entire peninsula to the southeast of Theros on the map that is huge (almost as big as Meletis) but is completely empty of anything. Why bother putting this huge land area on a map that has nothing to do with the three main polis that make up the setting? And really, that's true for the entire map... you have Meletis, Akros, and Setessa in the dead center of the map, taking up like maybe 1/9th of the space... and then all this other empty space around it going off for hundreds of miles in every direction with almost nothing identifiable in them. Did we need an entire half of the map be the Siren Sea with several dozen landmasses that make up the Dakra Islands... none of which have anything on them and which the setting itself says they move around and change/disappear on a whim? An entire waste of space.

I don't need every map to be a Schley classic... but it'd be nice to have one that actually focuses and gives detail about where we actually are meant to adventure in. I'm hoping to run a Theros campaign in the near future, so I'm desperately hoping someone over at Campaign Cartographer or Cartographer's Guild makes their own better version of the Theros map because I'd love to see it.

Wow, I really thought I was going to be pleasantly surprised. Glad I asked the question and saved my purchase. Odyssey of the Dragonlords for the win then. They provided a gorgeous and inviting map.

 

[robus]

I found what looks to be an image of the map here:

File:Mythic Odysseys of Theros map.jpg

and yes that looks to be a very dull place indeed.

 

[cbwjm]

I found what looks to be an image of the map here:

File:Mythic Odysseys of Theros map.jpg

and yes that looks to be a very dull place indeed.

Yep, that's the one. It has some information so you know which cities are where but not much else. Definitely not a pretty map.

 

[LordEntrails]

Who's the cartographer? They might have improved/alternate version on their site.

And yes, the laminated maps at the FLGS are intended to be given away with the books. Doesn't look like those larger maps are going to be available everywhere or for always. And should also include a 50% coupon for I assume DDB.

D&D Mythic Odysseys Release Rescheduled for July 21

Due to printing delays caused by COVID-19, physical copies of Mythic Odysseys of Theros will be released July 21.

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D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros

D&D Mythic Odysseys of Theros is a Dungeons & Dragons campaign sourcebook created for the Magic: The Gathering setting of Theros. The physical book was released by Wizards of the Coast on July 21, 2020 for a price of $49.95. The earlier announced physical release date of June 2, 2020 was moved...

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