Hi everyone! My name is James, and I am VERY new to map creation. I used to use Dundjinni for years in creating maps, but I'm trying to learn how to create my own maps, particularly encounter maps. My wife just got me a drawing tablet for Christmas and I'm starting to use it to create maps. I want to create 'old school' maps kind of in the style of the great Dyson Logos, but I want to develop my own style and level of detail. I'll be greatly appreciative of any tips for fledgling mapmakers that can help someone out who is not an artist by any definition of the word.

I'm currently using Paint.net as my main application, but I'm open to better suggestions, as I will eventually be creating modules for the game I'm developing, so I want to create publish-quality maps.

I'm looking forward to learning and developing!