D&D General Turgenev's Friday Freebie Maps

[Eyes of Nine]

Here is the May 1st, 2020 Friday Freebie map. Click to enlarge.





Map Details:

• Areas 1, 2 a), and 3 a) have various trees, vegetation, and elevation lines. I was thinking of an increase of a foot (30 cm) per each elevation line (naturally the DM may wish to adjust this). That would make areas 3 b)/4 four-feet higher than area 2 a).
• The grey winding path represents an underground stream (see areas 2 b), 3 b), and 17 c)). Rapids/small falls occur along the stream as the water flows down hill.
• Areas 5, 6 a), 9, 10 a), 11, 14 a), 17 a), 21 a), 21 c) - e), and 24 has braziers.
• The thin rectangle in area 5 represents an alarm gong. Due to the tunnels connection to area 8, the gong can be heard deep in the lair (in areas 9 to 12).
• Area 5 b) is an open pit.
• Area 6 c) is a natural chimney to the top of the hill.
• Areas 7, 18 b), 18 c), and 24 have statues.
• The arrows represent downward slopes. Area 17 b) is a tunnel that bulges over the underground stream. Area 21 b) has a steep shaft that connects to the lower area of 17 d). The tunnel south of area 21 e) gradually goes deeper into the hill.
• Area 21 a) to e) have arrow slits/spy-holes in the wall that overlooks the cave entrance.
• Area 23 represents the strange maze-like structure. The maze (and the dungeon connected to it) predates the bandit lair. The bandits have discovered the maze recently.

I have an Enhanced version of this week's Friday Freebie for sale here: Friday Enhanced Map: 05-01-2020 - Paratime Design | Dungeon Maps | DriveThruRPG.com

The May 1st, 2020 Friday Enhanced Map product contains a multi-layered PDF (allowing the options of white or black backgrounds, numbered or non-numbered areas, secret doors on or off, and grid or no grid, and all permutations) and a zip file with all relevant (16) map files as individual jpg images. All for a $2 (US)!

Cheers,
Tim

Another great map to inspire the imagination!

So the elevation lines represent an increase of 1 foot?
Do you mean area 6 b) is an open pit?

Is this going to be a singleton map? Or part of a larger set?

 

[Turgenev]

So the elevation lines represent an increase of 1 foot?

That's correct. I didn't assign a specific height on the map so a DM/GM can assign whatever height he/she wishes. If you want it to be two-feet per lines, that works as well.

Do you mean area 6 b) is an open pit?

Yes, I do. Good catch.

Is this going to be a singleton map? Or part of a larger set?

It was meant as a one-off, but now I'm tempted to explore the area connected to that maze.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Turgenev]

Here is the May 8th, 2020 Friday Freebie map. It can be used in conjunction with last week's map. Click to enlarge.





Map Details:

• Area 1 b) is a falling block trap.
• Area 2 has a covered pit trap.
• Area 3 has a series of alcoves.
• The corridor of area 7 has partially collapsed and is strewn with rubble.
• Areas 9, 16, and 19 have pillars.
• Area 10 has a sarcophagus on a dais.
• Area 11 has a pair of full-length (magical?) mirrors.
• Area 19 has a pentagram.
• Area 20 has a tapestry.
• Area 22 has a pair of pools.
• Areas 22, 23 d), and 23 e) have statues.
• Area 23 b) and c) are open pits.
• Area 23 d) and e) are raised platforms.
• Area 23 e) has an altar on an oval dais.

Here is how last week and this week's Friday Freebie/Enhanced maps fit together. Click to enlarge.



I have an Enhanced version of this week's Friday Freebie for sale here: Friday Enhanced Map: 05-08-2020 - Paratime Design | Dungeon Maps | DriveThruRPG.com

The May 8th, 2020 Friday Enhanced Map product contains a multi-layered PDF (allowing the options of white or black backgrounds, numbered or non-numbered areas, secret doors on or off, and grid or no grid, and all permutations) and a zip file with all relevant (16) map files as individual jpg images. All for a $2 (US)!

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Another great one Tim!

I have 2 questions.
1. Have you ever done any interviews or a blog post about your process in coming up with these maps?
2. Have you ever done a map that is really mostly a prison?

 

[Turgenev]

Another great one Tim!

Thanks, Eyes of Nine.

I have 2 questions.
1. Have you ever done any interviews or a blog post about your process in coming up with these maps?

I did a blog interview ages ago (approx. 8 years ago or so) but I can't find my link to it. Often I create the maps on the spot (without an idea of what to draw) but sometimes I will have a specific idea in mind and then go with that. For example, last week's map came about because I needed a bandit lair for my own game.

As for the map making process itself, I draw my maps in Photoshop with a mouse pen/graphic tablet (not to be confused with an iPad or Android tablet). My process for making the dungeons is discussed here: Turgenev's Dungeon Maps & More - Page 8 - Dragonsfoot

2. Have you ever done a map that is really mostly a prison?

Sorry, no I haven't. I've done a prison spaceship (The Tartarus) but that's probably not what you're looking for.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Eyes of Nine]

Thanks, Eyes of Nine.


I did a blog interview ages ago (approx. 8 years ago or so) but I can't find my link to it. Often I create the maps on the spot (without an idea of what to draw) but sometimes I will have a specific idea in mind and then go with that. For example, last week's map came about because I needed a bandit lair for my own game.

As for the map making process itself, I draw my maps in Photoshop with a mouse pen/graphic tablet (not to be confused with an iPad or Android tablet). My process for making the dungeons is discussed here: Turgenev's Dungeon Maps & More - Page 8 - Dragonsfoot

Cool, I'll give that post a read.

Sorry, no I haven't. I've done a prison spaceship (The Tartarus) but that's probably not what you're looking for.

Cheers,
Tim

Got it. Just thinking about how "real-life" dungeons afaik originated as prison complexes under castles. I guess about 2 years ago you did an above ground castle. I suppose I could super-impose something underneath.

When I think fantasy prison, I think:

• Cells. Of different sizes, so that either a) you can house multiple people in the larger cells or b) you can house larger creatures in the larger cells.
• Solitary confinement
• Lots of guard chaches
• Barracks for guards
• Kitchen
• Dining hall for guards
• Dining hall for prisoners (maybe)
• Exercise area (maybe)
• Torture chamber
• Warden's chamber/quarters
• Elaborately protected entrance area
• Prisoner reception area.
• Visitation area
• Guard [animal] area.
• Execution grounds
• Secret escape routes
• Weird experimentation area

There's probably more, but there's some potential in that?

 

[Longspeak]

Do you take commissions? Or... ideas? I have something I'd like mapped and I suck too hard to do my own.

 

[Morrus]

Sorry, no I haven't. I've done a prison spaceship (The Tartarus) but that's probably not what you're looking for.

Oh my god... how did I not know about this page of spaceship maps! Wonderful!

 

[Turgenev]

Do you take commissions? Or... ideas? I have something I'd like mapped and I suck too hard to do my own.

Sorry, I didn't get back to you sooner, Longspeak. Yes, I accept commissions. I'm currently booked for the next month or so. In the meantime, if you email me (hartin@paratime.ca) what you're looking for, I can at least give you a quote (you never know, I might be even able to fit it into my schedule - no promises). Ah, the joy of juggling several projects at once.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Turgenev]

Here is the May 15th, 2020 Friday Freebie map. Click to enlarge.





Map Details:

• The arrows represent downward slopes.
• The dotted lines at area 6 d) show the tunnel underneath.
• Area 1 is the ground level with forests.
• Area 2, 3, 7, and 8 represent a cliff ledge.
• Area 3 has a chasm that splits the ledge in two. The same chasm continues into Area 5.
• Area 6 a) is a natural raised platform. The tunnel at area 6 b) has collapsed.
• The mountain/hill side has collapsed blocking the ledge at area 7.
• The tunnel of area 8 b) has been collapsed to block anyone from using this tunnel.
• Areas 10 b) - e), 11 b), and 12 b) - e) are natural raised ledges.
• Areas 10 b) - e) and 12 b) - e) have nests on them.
• Area 11 b) has a statue.

I have an Enhanced version of this week's Friday Freebie for sale here: Friday Enhanced Map: 05-15-2020 - Paratime Design | Dungeon Maps | DriveThruRPG.com

The May 15th, 2020 Friday Enhanced Map product contains a multi-layered PDF (allowing the options of white or black backgrounds, numbered or non-numbered areas, secret doors on or off, and grid or no grid, and all permutations) and a zip file with all relevant (16) map files as individual jpg images. All for a $2 (US)!

Cheers,
Tim