Tutorial Inkscape

 

 How to create game map (example)

You must have a library of symbols.

The one presented below can be created in a few minutes using pen and paper and automatically traced, or created in Inkscape (Fig.1).


Fig.1

Create the symbol

Symbols (Fig.1) can be created by the Freehand drawing tool. If needed, for editing paths use the Node Tool.

Result: two objects (Fig.2), which should be collected into a Group. 


Fig.2

Objects can be grouped by choosing Object -> Group or the keyboard shortcut Shift-G.

Create game map

Draw the background rectangle, other objects, copy symbols (Fig.3).


Fig.3

End result (Fig.4).


Fig.4

Now is the time to save and export your work.