Creating a large map

I want to make a large map for my game, and by large I mean large. One that’s filled with all kinds of points of interest, unique locations, caves with secrets and enemies within, and all sorts to find an explore.

My main question is, how do I get started?

Should I plan out every hill, rock and tree and create each section of my map using terrain tools by hand, use the terrain generator to make a huge map and then spend time refining the map and adding to it, or something else entirely? Any input here is massively appreciated, thanks!

If you don’t want it to be random each time - this is the best bet

you could create a base type with the terrain generator and then add layouts

If you are just starting I would recommend the Terrain Generator. It is usually a decent map and only takes like 5 minutes to generate a HUGE Map. If you are going to hand make it then just do it as you go so like build a base for a town or city than add roads and more places off that.


Larger parts don’t take up more data, that’s how you make large maps.