Layers and Overland maps

These predeinfed layers are found in all overland drawing templates. Here are their suggested uses. Note that most Symbol Catalog Settings will set an appropriate layer when they open their associated catalog.

 

 

Layer

Catalog

Suggested Purpose

COAST/SEA

Coast and River.fsc

Coastal features, rocks, light houses

RELIEF/
CONTOURS

Mountains.fsc

Contour lines or areas, spot heights

VEGETATION

Vegetation.fsc

Forests, marsh, farmland, meadow, etc.

WATER/
RIVERS

Coast and River.fsc

Lakes, rivers (not sea)

STRUCTURES

Structures.fsc

Habitations, buildings, roads

MINERALS/
MOUNTAINS

Mountains.fsc

Mountains, spot heights, mines, caves, hills

BORDERS/
POLITICAL

Borders.fsc

Heraldic devices, capital cities, boundaries

NATURAL
FEATURES

Natural.fsc

Rifts, chasms, non-vegetation terrain

DUNGEONS/
LAIRS

Structures.fsc

Under dark entrances, caves, adventure sites

GAME MASTER ONLY

All filled symbols.fsc

GM's hidden features and notes