| Sergeant Paper | 29 Mar 2016 10:32 p.m. PST |
So I have an idea for a flying carpet game, with tiles the racers pass through, with various city elements. Since I quit playing RPGs about 25 years ago, I hope somebody can point me at a map of some middle eastern city that would inspire tile design. I don't want to copy somebody's map, I want to see what elements are important for a fantasy Arabian city. |
| JasonAfrika | 29 Mar 2016 11:14 p.m. PST |
Maybe check on boardgamegeek.com for Arabian or Sinbad-themed games. There you may find your map. Good Luck, sounds very fun. |
| Karellian Knight | 30 Mar 2016 4:57 a.m. PST |
Whilst on BGG take a look at the tiles for Five Tribes. They have temples, markets and towns. |
| The Gray Ghost | 30 Mar 2016 6:51 a.m. PST |
you might find some of the old Al-Qadim rpg stuff on the web |
| Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut | 30 Mar 2016 7:42 a.m. PST |
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| Sundance | 30 Mar 2016 9:45 a.m. PST |
Google maps? Or the satellite view? You should be able to find maps handily on-line, but they won't necessarily tell you much. You could also look at ancient maps/3-D models of places like Jerusalem back in the day. |
Zebcook  | 30 Mar 2016 11:48 a.m. PST |
I've got some old photocopies of Arabic cities (from working on Al-Qadim). I'll see if I can dig those up and scan them for you. |
| Sergeant Paper | 30 Mar 2016 4:59 p.m. PST |
Thanks for the suggestions, i see Al-Qadim gets some love, I'll start there. |
| Sergeant Paper | 30 Mar 2016 5:00 p.m. PST |
I actually have some maps of Arab cities, but they are from the Portuguese in the 16th century and don't show fine details. |
 Condotta | 31 Mar 2016 8:20 p.m. PST |
May I suggest Steve Jackson's GURPS Arabian Nights: link |
| Sergeant Paper | 31 Mar 2016 9:56 p.m. PST |
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