We’re back to nitpick about fantasy map design! While natural borders like rivers and mountains are a major part of how borders get drawn on a map, they’re not the only factor. Adam takes a look at how history has shaped a few of our borders, and how we might be able to use the lessons they teach us in our own fictional maps to make more interesting national borders.
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Script and audio by Adam Bassett: https://twitter.com/adamcbassett
Editing and Thumbnail by Cole Field: https://www.instagram.com/acolefield/
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Not sure how to make a map? I was using Affinity Designer, but that’s a little complicated compared to some of the alternatives. We compared a few popular tools: https://www.campfirewriting.com/learn/azgaars-vs-inkarnate-vs-wonderdraft
More about map design: https://www.campfirewriting.com/learn/improve-your-fantasy-map-design
A brief history of Romania: https://localhistories.org/a-brief-history-of-romania/
More about Enclaves and Exclaves: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e927741a6a1c4157a1e3a91a2645f3f8
The India / Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2020/05/12/sambandh-blog-india-and-bangladesh-exchanging-border-enclaves-re-connecting-with-new-citizens/
More about how many of Africa’s borders were decided: https://africaupclose.wilsoncenter.org/colonial-borders-in-africa-improper-design-and-its-impact-on-african-borderland-communities/
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