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Map or no Map? (Patreon)

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2026-06-13 06:30:51
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2026-11
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Should I get down to making a map for my story? The only problem is that if I do do a map, everything gets set in stone, not to mention that it would be a MASSIVE spoiler.

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Jonathan Willis

Probably depends on if it's helpful for you. I don't mind maps for novels, but i rarely look back to them anyway. Though if there is a lot of international politics it could be useful, seeing where all the places are relative to each other

grievinglands

The problem is, the map itself is a spoiler and will strip a big bit of mystery from the world itself. I can message you with the spoiler if you like for your genuine opinion.

Jonathan Willis

I mean sure. I haven't caught up on Gilgamesh's books yet though, so I might not have a useful opinion if it's for that one. The spoiler that is, unless It is a spoiler for both. But idm

Ocellus

I don’t think that a map has to set things in stone. You can use it as a guideline. Or have key points that must happen and in between can be flexible. Always good to at least get something out there even if it ends up changing.

Hussar L

If it gets to set in stone, wouldn’t that cause danger of retconing later? Whatever goes for you

grievinglands

It is also odd that the characters haven't encountered a map yet. Obviously, Seraphina would not care as she has the map already, but Gilgamesh should show surprise if he ever sees it.

grievinglands

I already had one major retcon of giving Gilgamesh a solid goal... the map is set in stone (the shape), but the various positions of the countries and places is not if that makes any sense