Map Making is the process of creating a map of an area, be it tactical or larger scale. It encompasses everything from creating a world map to the map of a dungeon corridor.
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Where can I find cartography icons for game maps?
I am looking for icons to represent cities, villages and other places, something like the ones that come with AutoREALM, but which can be used in my mapping tool of choice (GIMP in this case). Is ...
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Software to keep track of mapnotes
Can anyone recommend a good tool for keeping track of maps? I want to run an Eberron setting game, and I'd like to use the Eberron map, which I have as a high-resolution png, but be able to add quick ...
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Moldvay Basic D&D - Mapping using Charater Movement Rates
I'm dusting off the Moldvay Red Basic Rulebook (1981) and taking a stab at figuring out some of the rules that I, frankly, didn't fully understand when I was a kid.
On B19, under the MOVEMENT ...
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As a GM, what minimal geographic knowledge should I have to make realistic maps?
I draw topographic maps for my players all the time, and in real time (it is just easier for me to express myself with a pencil on a sheet of paper than in words). I have two problems with this.
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How much detail should I include in medieval maps for players?
I am running a campaign in the Eberron (DnD) setting, but really, this question could apply to anyone running a game in a medieval setting.
I wanted to know what level of detail/accuracy to include ...
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Software for On-the-fly-mapping
While mapping has been extensively covered but always from either the Virtual Tabletop perspective, not the on-the-fly-mapping idea. Basically what software could you use to map a grid-based dungeon ...
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What happened to Irony Games' tools?
About five years ago, there used to be a site called Irony Games that hosted a variety of useful map generator tools (Non-functional list of tools shown here). Have these tools ever been re-hosted ...
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Is there any mapping software that can print large battlemaps?
Years ago, I used Dundjinni to create battlemaps for the game I ran. However, each individual map was restricted in size such that it corresponded to the size of a piece of normal 8.5" x 11", and this ...
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What collaborative mapping software would meet my needs?
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I am the head of plot for a boffer LARP that runs monthly. A given game has anywhere from 10 to 50 players. We have around 5 people that run plot. I need the entire plot team to be able to ...
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Are there any freely available documents about the math of hex maps?
Are there any freely available documents for math regarding hex maps? I'm especially searching for hex maps of whole planets. How do such programs as "Traveller Heaven & Earth" calculate the ...
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Do I have to map out villages or outside areas?
Do I have to make a map of areas outside of my dungeons? For instance, a village or forest? Does the context of the Dungeon have to be mapped?
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Making fantasy city [non-tactical] maps with GIMP
Does anyone know of good city specific (although I would be interested in others as well) plug-ins for fantasy RPG map making using GIMP?
Edit: I am more looking at macro-scale (so whole city and a ...
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What tools are available to create custom dungeon maps?
I want to create my own maps for my campaign, but I'm not good at drawing. Are there any tools that could help me?
As I'm not good at drawing pictures myself, I'm looking for a tool that allows you ...
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How to create shadows in RPTools maptool?
I'm testing out RPTool's MapTool.
So far it's pretty OK, but there are a few things I'm missing.
One of the most important is how to create drop shadows underneath platforms (elevated pieces of ...
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What's the best software for mapmaking?
I use paint.net and paint shop pro to create fantasy cartography. Is there any better software, and why?
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Any tips for drawing dungeon maps using Inkscape or similar software?
As stated. I tried a few specialized mapping tools, but I feel like I'll be happiest just using Inkscape (an open source vector drawing tool).
I'm still working on getting an efficient system down ...
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Do your players make maps while exploring the unknown of your game's world?
If so, how do they do approach map making without slowing down the game.
If not, and if you wish they did, what are ways to encourage players to do so?
Also, what are good ways to make maps without ...
