



Mapmaking 101
![]() Welcome to The Art of Mapmaking. This section contains articles to help you create and design the best maps for Stronghold. |
The Map Editor
The Stronghold editor, by Inquizative* | |
The editor: Crusader style, by thurdl* |
How-to Articles:
Essays on Mapmaking:
To First and Last, by thurdl* | |
To Balancing Invasion Maps, by dave_lf, with comments from Captain Tylor | |
To Ecosystems 101, by meh um yeah | |
To Simple vs. Complex, an opinion article on map design, by Lollard | |
To Designer Twenty Questions, by lord_yoshi, answers from various authors |
Spotlight on Design
This section highlights creative, unique, and good elements of design in maps that are available for download.
To #1 Creative Bridges, by Kester* | |
To #2 Ruins, by Kester* | |
To #3 Coastlines, by Kester* | |
To #4 Ships, by Kester* | |
To #5 Stones, by Kester* | |
To #6 Fountains, by Kester* | |
To #7 Irrigation, by Kester* | |
To #8 Lowering Walls, co-authored by NAT* and Kester* | |
To #9 Concealment, by Kester* | |
To #10 Horse Races, by Kester* | |
To #11 Monasteries, by Stratego | |
To #12 Dams and Water Towers, by Arn de Gothia | |
To #13 Marshes and Fords, by Kester* | |
To #14 Towns and Cities, by Stratego | |
To #15 Docks, by NAT* | |
To #16 Natural Roads, by Kester* | |
To #17 Historic Castles, by Duke of York | |
To #18 Stronghold Crusader Design - Deserts and Oases, by NAT* | |
To #19 Waterfalls, by Lady Arcola | |
To #20 Stadiums, by Kester* | |
To #21 Mountainous Terrain, by NAT* | |
To #22 Shrubbery and Vegetation, by NAT* |