For example, the two space stations at the bottom of the map are separated by two hexes of deep space, but to travel between those stations, the player must travel through the region in the upper part of the map.

This is a printed map, showing what a partially explored sector might look like.

In this game, deep space is inaccessible, except when traveling along routes etched in space. That divides the map into regions, akin to how mountains and seas shape a fantasy map.

Here is an example of the reverse style, using more recent art. I like how versatile it is, with the little worlds and space stations orbiting in different positions.

The original version was black on white, with smaller stamps that could be stamped to mark worlds and stations. Here's a photo of an early prototype, which also used a stencil to make routes between worlds. I may release the stamps in this style too, for players who prefer its versatility.

This photo shows a map that was printed. I’ll share examples of stamped maps in the future, but for now I want to get feedback on my latest designs, and I don’t yet have prototypes for all of them.

This photo shows a map that was printed. I’ll share examples of stamped maps in the future, but for now I want to get feedback on my latest designs, and I don’t yet have prototypes for all of them.

I like how you used the stamps to add some details. I tried something similar, mocking up a little map with the Cartographers stamps and some prototypes for chests, pillars, and pools. I didn't stamp the walls, but in theory we could do that too. Is that what you had in mind?

One of the reasons I haven't released dungeon stamps or stencils is that when I run games, I use stone mosaics to create dungeons. I lay out the tiles out on sheets of black felt, gradually adding and removing sheets as the players explore in different directions.

Here is a video of the dungeon stencils in action, which also features some stamps for features like pillars, skulls, and a treasure chest.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T89E...

It can more more difficult to stamp the walls of a dungeon, although this is less of an issue with cave walls. In the example below, I used the shoreline stamp from Perilous Shores to stamp the walls of a dungeon.

I've been experimenting with dungeon stamps and stencils for a number of years. I've been focusing on stencils for the most part, because they make it possible to rapidly stencil the floor of a room and to orient the walls so that they line up.