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Choosing the Right Terrain for Your Campaign Setting

Choosing the Right Terrain for Your Campaign Setting

Match Terrain to Your World

Each campaign has a theme—and your terrain should reflect it. Think of terrain as the stage for your story.

By Game Style

Fantasy Adventures

  • Stone castles

  • Forest paths

  • Mystic ruins

Sci-Fi Missions

  • Industrial bases

  • Space ports

  • Alien landscapes

Modern/Post-Apocalypse

  • Abandoned towns

  • Military zones

  • Ruined vehicles

Tips for Selecting the Right Pieces

  • Use terrain to highlight major scenes (boss fights, traps, or ambushes).

  • Combine large structures with smaller details like crates or rubble.

  • Keep variety in mind for replay value.

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