[OSM-newbies] using openstreet software 4 Worldbuilding maps?

[Craig Wallace]

On 11/12/2011 20:35, Tom Sparks wrote:
> I am wondering if openstreet software can be used for Worldbuilding[1] maps?
>
> [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Worldbuilding

You can just download OSM data into JOSM, then edit it however you like 
to make your own map. Then save this as an osm file on your own computer 
(without uploading to openstreetmap.org).
Then you can render maps from this file, ie using Mapnik or Maperitive etc.

You don't necessarily need to set up the Rails port with a full OSM 
database and server.
Though you would need a database/server if you wanted to produce a 
larger map, ie more than you can load into the editor at once. Or if you 
wanted to allow multiple users to edit it etc.

Also see this question here: 
http://help.openstreetmap.org/questions/4496/how-to-create-fantasyimaginary-maps-with-openstreetmap


Craig