How our world used to look...

[Treebore]

http://www.raremaps.com/gallery/enlarge/22172

Isn't it interesting how perceptions can change over time?

[Arduin]

I've used this type of map to show my players when they complain about their own large scale maps being inaccurate...

[Treebore]

I've used this type of map to show my players when they complain about their own large scale maps being inaccurate...

I'll have to remember to do that if I ever have anyone make such a complaint!

[Arduin]

I've used this type of map to show my players when they complain about their own large scale maps being inaccurate...

I'll have to remember to do that if I ever have anyone make such a complaint!

It had a side effect of them getting REALLY curious about what is incorrect about their maps. Pushed them out of the nest so to speak.

[serleran]

The one I like the most, thus far, is the Piri Reis map. Mostly because it was featured prominently in a Shadowrun campaign.

Otherwise, I make some use of the style.... change details here and there. I'm not generally fond of using the real world for my games, though some exceptions can be fun.

[Treebore]

I use them for my Western RPGs and Twilight 2000 games, and even post Apocalyptic. I'm thinking I can even use them for RIFTS.

[Daniel]

Knowing the tools they were using, it is impressive how accurate some of them are.

[Lurker]

I've always loved maps like that!

I tried to use things like that back when I DMed, and tried to make my own home brew to look like them.