Mapping Options

[katasu]

Okay so I need help mapping something. So far I think I've done good work on my three maps, but this fourth one I just seem to do. I need help mapping a forest. It'll be going horizontal and it's a snow forest. I want it to be big enough so that battle's will take place but not every 2 steps. Yet I don't want it so big that you'll have to run back out before getting to the otherside. Can someone point me in the right direction or something. Help will be appreciated. Thanks!

[amerk]

I'm actually on the fence, but I think I like a mixture of large and small maps.

Basically, it depends on the style. I've seen maps that are each 17x13 in size, and it does get old after awhile crossing through a bunch of tiny maps. But I've seen them 100x100, and those can also get frustrating.

For me, I'd say keep the exterior of a village one map, and the interiors together on one map. Caves and dungeons should be divided between a few maps, maybe to break up floor themes, but try to keep them from being small that you can see all the exits in one sitting.