About Prompt
- Prompt Type – Dynamic
- Prompt Platform – ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, Gemini, Copilot, Midjourney, Meta AI and more
- Niche – Gaming
- Language – English
- Category – Worldbuilding
- Prompt Title – Prompt for Generating Fantasy Maps
Prompt Details
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### **Dynamic AI Prompt for Generating Fantasy Game Maps**
**Prompt Instructions for User:**
To use this dynamic prompt, copy the entire template below into your chosen AI platform. Replace the text within each square bracket `[ ]` with your specific details. The more descriptive and evocative your details are, the more unique and tailored your map will be.
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### **[AI PROMPT TEMPLATE STARTS HERE]**
**Primary Role:** Act as a master fantasy cartographer and world-builder. Your task is to generate a high-quality, detailed fantasy map suitable for a tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) or video game worldbuilding project. The map should be both artistically compelling and functionally clear, conveying a rich sense of history, geography, and adventure.
**Core Request:** Generate a fantasy map based on the following detailed parameters:
**1. Map Scope & Perspective:**
* **Scale:** `[e.g., A world map of the entire planet, a continental map showing several kingdoms, a regional map of a single duchy, a detailed city map of a bustling port]`
* **Perspective:** `[e.g., Top-down classic atlas style, an angled isometric view showing terrain elevation, a regional hex map]`
**2. Artistic Style & Medium:**
* **Primary Style:** `[e.g., Hand-drawn ink on aged parchment, Tolkien-esque with fine-line details, vibrant watercolor painting style, 16-bit pixel art for a retro RPG, engraved on a stone tablet, minimalist black and white ink wash]`
* **Texture & Feel:** `[e.g., Worn and weathered with coffee stains and frayed edges, clean and crisp on an unfurled scroll, a magical glowing manuscript]`
**3. Core Geographical Features:**
* **Dominant Landforms:** `[Describe the main terrain. e.g., A massive, spine-like mountain range called ‘The Dragon’s Tooth’ that splits the continent; a vast, ancient forest of impossibly large trees known as ‘The Elderwood’; an archipelago of volcanic, jungle-covered islands called ‘The Sundered Isles’; a sprawling desert of black sand and glass formations]`
* **Major Water Bodies:** `[e.g., A treacherous, storm-tossed sea called the ‘Widow’s Expanse’; a network of interconnected great lakes; a single, mighty river, the ‘Serpent’s Coil’, that flows from the mountains to the sea]`
**4. Civilizations & Landmarks (Provide 3-5 specific examples):**
* **Cities/Towns:** `[e.g., The heavily fortified capital city of ‘Aethelgard’ built into a mountainside; the sprawling port city of ‘Silverharbor’ known for its massive lighthouse; the hidden elven treetop city of ‘Sylvana’]`
* **Ruins/Dungeons:** `[e.g., The sunken ruins of ‘Xylos’ shimmering beneath the waves; the crumbling ‘Tower of the Mad Archmage’ on a lonely peak; the entrance to the ‘Goblin Tunnels’ marked by a carved stone skull]`
* **Roads & Pathways:** `[e.g., A network of ancient, paved imperial roads connecting major cities; treacherous, winding mountain passes; magical ley-lines that are only visible at night]`
**5. Unique or Mystical Elements:**
* **Fantasy Features:** `[This is what makes it a fantasy map. e.g., A region of floating islands held aloft by giant crystals; a massive, world-scarring chasm that glows with an eerie light called ‘The Rift’; a petrified forest where all the trees have turned to stone; a sea made of glowing mist instead of water]`
**6. Cartographic Details & Embellishments:**
* **Map Elements:** `[Specify decorative or functional map features. e.g., An ornate compass rose with a dragon motif; sea monsters (kraken, serpent) illustrated in the oceans; a decorative border featuring runes and sigils; a map legend or key explaining symbols; a subtle grid overlay (hexagonal or square) for gameplay]`
* **Labels & Fonts:** `[e.g., Elegant, calligraphic script for location names; blocky, runic font for mountain ranges; labels are clear and legible]`
**7. Color Palette & Atmosphere:**
* **Mood & Tone:** `[Set the mood of the world. e.g., Muted sepia, brown, and earth tones for an ancient and historical feel; vibrant greens, deep blues, and bright whites for a high-fantasy, lush world; dark, foreboding tones with deep shadows and hints of red for a grimdark setting]`
**8. [OPTIONAL] Elements to Exclude:**
* **Restrictions:** `[e.g., No modern-looking fonts or symbols, no overly cartoonish illustrations, no perfectly straight lines for rivers or coastlines, no bright neon colors]`
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### **[AI PROMPT TEMPLATE ENDS HERE]**
### **Example of a Filled-Out Prompt**
**Core Request:** Generate a fantasy map based on the following detailed parameters:
* **1. Map Scope & Perspective:** A regional map of a large island chain; Top-down classic atlas style.
* **2. Artistic Style & Medium:** Hand-drawn ink on aged, water-stained parchment with frayed edges.
* **3. Core Geographical Features:** An archipelago of volcanic, jungle-covered islands called ‘The Sundered Isles’. The central island is dominated by a massive, smoking volcano, Mt. Cinder. A swirling, permanent maelstrom sits in the sea to the northwest.
* **4. Civilizations & Landmarks:** The freebooter port city of ‘Last Hope’ built on a protected cove; the ruins of an ‘Ancient Sky-Temple’ on the highest peak; a series of hidden pirate coves marked by skull-and-crossbones symbols.
* **5. Unique or Mystical Elements:** Giant, bioluminescent coral reefs that are visible from the shore at night, creating glowing magical pathways between the islands.
* **6. Cartographic Details & Embellishments:** An ornate compass rose shaped like a ship’s wheel. A large kraken is illustrated in the deep waters to the south. Dashed lines indicate treacherous shipping lanes.
* **7. Color Palette & Atmosphere:** Muted sepia and brown tones for the parchment, with dark green for the jungles and a vibrant, dangerous-looking red/orange for the volcano. The sea is a deep, foreboding blue.
* **8. [OPTIONAL] Elements to Exclude:** No clean or straight lines, no modern text.
### **Best Practices and Tips for Using This Prompt:**
* **Be Specific:** Instead of “a forest,” describe it as “a petrified forest of white, stone-like trees.” Specificity is key.
* **Iterate:** Don’t expect a perfect map on the first try. Use the first generation as a base and refine your prompt. For example, you might add, “Make the mountains more jagged” or “Add more small islands to the south.”
* **Platform Considerations:** For image AIs like Midjourney or DALL-E, focus on the visual descriptions (Style, Palette, Texture). For text AIs like GPT-4 or Claude, the prompt will generate a rich, detailed textual description of the map that you can use for your worldbuilding notes.
* **Aspect Ratio:** If your AI platform allows it, consider specifying an aspect ratio, such as `16:9` for a widescreen map or `4:5` for a portrait-style poster map.