Building a map

[SuperSuit12]

Okay! So I finally got over my notsurewhattosay-ness and this should be the final major edit!

I'm not sure how to build a build. I've got loads of neat bricks, but I can't figure out where to start with this build.
Where do I start with a build, generally?

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[childofdarkness016]

Usually with some sort of concept in mind. It's hard for most people to place a few bricks and then suddenly know what to make!

Do you want to make a building of some sort? A castle? A house? A skyscraper? Maybe you want to make terrain, or a map for a (T)DM? I think you're a bit too early in the building process to ask for help, but I understand the feeling of builder's block.

[Nicepoint]

Is this brainstorm?

[Tetris]

a common tactic is building a small mini map of what your final layout would be

for example, a road would be a 1x2 print and a building would be a 1x1 brick

there really isn't any detail necessary but it gives you a solid idea of what your layout should be