Flat World Map Framework (FWMF)

Framework and standalone maps for it are fully compatible with SE (1.5.97), AE (1.6+), and GOG Edition. Pick your version of Skyrim during FOMOD installation for a proper markers flattening.

FOMOD installer includes all fixes, compatibility patches and Flat Map Markers plugin for all versions. You don't need to install anything else from Optional/Misc files unless you need very specific things and you know what you are doing.

Framework FOMOD bundled with very few maps in it. You will most likely want to complement basic FWMF with standalone maps. Thumbnails and links to them are below.

This mod improves ideas from older flat map designs (by Chesko, Penguin, Warburg, Duncanlarsen1, Nushu, deland) to create stable, clean, strictly flat paper-like maps. Topographical Map of Skyrim by Timothy Cook was an inspiration for this framework, but countless custom fantasy-themed maps are available now.

Maps for a framework cover not only mainland Skyrim, but many smaller regional vanilla worldspaces, game's DLCs and quest/landmass mods.

Maps included in FOMOD installer:

1. Unmarked Clean - with no handmade markers for those who prefer less spoilers,
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3. Marked Clean - with all handmade markers and names of geographical locations,
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5. Marked Old Map - same as Marked but with old paper vibes,
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8. Geology Survey Map - 4K map stylized to look like 1890x topographic map with ore veins and mines main ore marked.
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10. Skyrim Paper Map by Aesoterik for FWMF
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12. Satellite Skyrim Map for FWMF
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14. Unmarked Old - with no handmade markers for those who prefer less spoilers but on old paper.

Standalone maps for vanilla areas (Skyrim, Solstheim and regions), with links to the mods:

1. Paper Skyrim and Solstheim World Maps by Mirhayasu
2. Paper Blackreach Map for FWMF
3. Paper Sovngarde Map for FWMF
4. Paper Forgotten Vale map for FWMF
5. Paper Soul Cairn Map for FWMF
6. Dayspring Canyon Paper Map for FWMF
7. Markarth Paper Map by Mirhayasu for FWMF
8. Skyrim Paper Map by Caro Tuts for FWMF
9. Deepwood Vale Paper Map for FWMF
10. Skyrim Paper Map by FreelanceCartography for FWMF
11. Updates to various maps for FWMF
12. Apocrypha Paper Map for FWMF
13. Skyrim Paper Map by FreelanceCartography (2nd Edition) for FWMF
14. Skuldafn Paper Map for FWMF by Limon
15. Japhet's Folly Paper Map for FWMF

Standalone Skyrim maps (modded areas), with links to the mods:

1. Beyond Skyrim Bruma Paper Map by Mirhayasu for FWMF
2. Midwood Isle Paper Map for FWMF
3. Extended Cut - Saints and Seducers Paper Map for FWMF
4. Beyond Reach Paper Map for FWMF
5. Siege at Icemoth Paper Map for FWMF
6. Vigilant Paper Map for FWMF by Limon
7. Wyrmstooth Paper Map for FWMF by Limon
8. Solstheim and Baan Malur Paper Map for FWMF
9. Olenveld Paper Map for FWMF by Limon
10. The Nightmare Paper Map for FWMF by Limon
11. DAc0da Paper Map for FWMF by Limon
12. The Frozen Heart Paper Map for FWMF by Limon

Compatibility

Skyrim SE/AE/GOG AE fully compatible,

Baka World Map Filter compatible and suggested,

CoMAP fully compatible,

EVLaS compatible (don't use EVLaS additional underside mesh and no need to include EVLaS to lodgen run, just install patch for EVLaS in FWMF FOMOD),

Water for ENB compatible (patch included in FWMF FOMOD and WENB FOMOD, choose one),

All popular weather mods compatible (patches included),

xLODgen and DynDOLOD compatible (with FWMF being last or re-generating LODs after FWMF updates if Dyndolod last),

Lux fully compatible with a patch (included in Lux FOMOD and FWMF FOMOD, choose one),

Compass Navigation Overhaul - compatible (custom destination marker distance meter will show wrong numbers tho),

Realistic Water Two - compatible with patch (included in FWMF FOMOD),

Real Clouds - compatible (keep FWMF lower in load order),

Community Shaders - compatible (use lighting patch for CS/Vanilla HDR in FOMOD),

ENB - compatible, except for 0.504+ cubemaps, there is also shadows issues near Markarth, if you experience it, use this settings in SkyrimPrefs.ini:

KreatE - compatible,

Seasons of Skyrim compatible (patch included), be sure to pick this option before generation:

Weather overhauls requiring patch (included in FOMOD): Vivid Weathers, Azurite Weathers I, Aequinoctium, NAT I.

Doesn't require patch: Obisidian Weathers, Cathedral Weathers, Dolomite Weathers, RAID Weathers, Rustic Weathers, Climates of Tamriel, Northern Saga, Mythical Ages, Wander, Haze Weathers, Skies Above Weathers, NAT II and NAT III, Picta Realis, Faithful Weathers, Azurite Weathers II.

Unique Map Weather - compatible (but no point to use with FWMF),

Immersive Music - not compatible right now,

Universal Fog Remover (skse plugin) - not compatible,

Compatibility with other map mods not guaranteed. You may encounter lighting, camera, edge of the map etc issues.

Credits

This mod brings together hard work of Tim Cook, creator of topographical map of Skyrim and some of the ideas of IcePenguin/Chesko and Warburg/Duncanlarsen1 about flat map design. Also credits to underthesky and Fudgyduff for their skse plugins that flatten map markers and nushu and deland for their skyrim wordlspace meshes. Kudos to daveh for original UESP map tiles used in Satellite Maps. Please support him and UESP any way you see fit. All credits for default map in Fantasy Paper Maps package belong to Aesoterik. You can find his other works on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CWJm5VWstVD/

Credits to MaskedRPGFan for MCM and setting loader.

Special thanks for testing and suggestions to: dragonknightvita, hazarduss, stevethecoala, ghoulified02, yermudr, Ckw25, AnxiousHairball, Alfadhirhaiti, jinxlajoker, zys52712 and RecedingMouse7.