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RPG MAKER WITH's Map Editor allows you to create and edit a map. Read on to learn more about creating your overworld map.

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RPG MAKER WITH's Map Editor allows you to create and edit a map. Read on to learn more about creating your overworld map.

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Why Have an Overworld Map?

An Overworld Map Makes Your Game Feel Vast

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If you've played any classic RPG, then you would know what an overworld is. Overworld maps can enhance the player's experience by making the game world feel expansive. It visually connects different locations, helping players grasp the geographical relationships between them.

For example, in a game where players must travel between distant towns, forests, and dungeons, an overworld map offers a bird's-eye view, giving a sense of scale and adventure. Not only does it help in navigation, but it also evokes a feeling of discovery as the player finds new areas. An overworld map ultimately makes the game feel big, immersive, and engaging.

Luckily for you, you can easily make overworld maps on RPG MAKER WITH.

How to Draw an Overworld Map

How to Edit Map Details

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If you are on the Map Editor screen, press the ZL Button and select Edit Map Information.
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In the following screen, you can change the "Basic Settings, "Parallax BG," "Foreground," and "Encounters."

For now, focus on the Basic Settings to change the map's name, display name, tilesets, width and height, and background music.
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After deciding on a map's name and display name, set the tileset to "0001 World." The default size is 26x14, though you can increase or decrease this depending on your needs.

In this instance, we set the width to 23 and the height to 11. You can also add in a BGM to add music.

Once done, press the X Button and select "OK."

How to Draw the Map

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Once you are back to the "Map Editor" screen, press the Y Button to access the "Tile Palette." From there, add tiles for your overworld map by selecting a tile and pressing the A Button.
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In this example, we created an island with a castle surrounded by trees and mountains.
While in the palette you can also press the L or R Buttons to access different tilesets. For instance, castles and towns are in the B Category.
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Once finished, you create the overworld map. Please take note you can always go back to edit the overworld map to your liking by going to the "Map Editor"
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Before testing the overworld map, press the ZL Button, and select "Set Start Position." There are four choices here such as "Player," "Boat," "Ship," and "Airship." Since there is only the main character for now, select "Player" and choose where your main character will be located in the overworld map.
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Once finished, press the + Button, and select "Play" and answer "Yes." This allows you to move around the overworld map. Please take note that you cannot enter any areas at this stage. For that, we will have to draw maps for specific locations.

How To Draw Maps for Specific Locations

Tips for Drawing an Overworld Map

Flood Fill Tool

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You can use the "Flood Fill" tool to cover the entire map with a single tile. Press the X Button and select the "Pencil" option. Press the A button, then select "Flood Fill." This is useful when you want to cover the map with water, land, or other tiles. Remember to switch the Flood Fill tool to other tools after using it or else you might overwrite your entire map.

How to Use the Flood Fill Tool

Add Previously Used Tiles

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You can press the L Button in the "Map Editor," if you want to add previously used tiles. Press the L button again to switch between these tiles. Note that the Map Editor will only remember six previously used tiles.

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Beginner's Guide Part 1 Beginner's Guide Part 2
Supplementary Guides
How to Draw an Overworld Map How to Draw Maps for Specific Locations
How to Make an NPC How to Playtest for Beginners
How to Use Tilesets How to Use Sample Maps
Map Layers Explained How to Use Shortcut Keys
How to Make a Title Screen and Credit Roll How to Set In-Game Terms
How to Set System Options
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Map, Event, and Switch Naming Tips How to Use the Flood Fill Tool

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How to Outline Your Game Creating Your Main Character and Party Members
How to Create a Village Creating Inns and Shops
How to Create a Party Recruitment Event Getting a Vehicle
How to Create a Dungeon How to Use Self Switches
How to Make a Locked Door How to Make a Yes/No Player Option
Skill Creation Basics How to Set Skill Effects
How to Make Skill Types How to Set Skill Types
Traits Explained Character Creation Settings Explained
Character Class Settings Explained Damage Formula Basics
Parameter Curve Explained How to Make Elements
Equipment Creation Basics How to Make Items
Tips and Tricks
How to Make a Switch How to Use Map Foregrounds and Backgrounds
How to Change Event Text Color

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Advanced Guide Part 1 Advanced Guide Part 2
Supplementary Guides
How to Make a Boss Dungeon With Traps How to Make a Puzzle
Advanced Playtesting How to Make Enemies
How to Make Enemy Groups How to Make Different Kinds of Monster Encounters
How to Make a Boss Battle How to Make an Ending
How to Use Common Events How to Use Variables
EXP Curve Explained Status Effect Creation Basics
Animations Guide How to Set an Enemy’s Action Patterns
Event Priorities Explained
Tips and Tricks
How to Switch Battle Views How to Make a Debug Room
How to Make Your Characters Jump Kinds of Games You Can Make With RPG MAKER WITH
Game Design Fundamentals What to Do When You Can’t Make a Good Game

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How to Make a Game in 10 Minutes How to Use the Home Screen
How to Use the Editor How to Use Tips
How to Check RAM and Save Data How to Export and Upload Game Assets
How to Play Games Made by Other People List of Common Terms in RPG MAKER WITH
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