As maps get closer to being finished every day, I think it’s time we talk about custom tokens.
Right now, I’m populating my maps with NPCs for an upcoming game, and I keep running into the same issue: “This monster token isn’t in the DM’s content library.” It’s frustrating—sometimes I just need a sample token for something simple, like an elf, but instead, I’m stuck without a quick option.
At the very least, there should be 4-5 free sample images for each playable race. I’ve already purchased books and adventures, knowing I’d need access to certain creatures, but for something as fundamental as basic tokens, they should really be included—especially if we’ve invested in the 2024 rulebooks.
Now, to the main point: there should be a dedicated feature for DMs to create tokens quickly and efficiently. Right now, the process involves creating a character, importing it into the campaign, and then adding the token, which is unnecessarily cumbersome.
Here’s my suggestion: add a custom token option at the top of the token menu. It could allow us to simply drag an image into a file drop location, rename the token, and have it ready to use. This seems very doable and would massively expand the DM’s toolkit, especially when players inevitably take unexpected turns—something that happens all the time.
Edit: as of 26-Dec-2025 There is now two new features since I posted this.
Sticker Browser and Reveals Browser
Stickers are the quick option to bring in assets trees or chests or an extra dead body laying on the ground, but is very limited to only Scaling, Hide and Lock features.
Reveals Browser
Is just a Folder for images from books you own that might be important to the adventure. You can show players or keep it a secret for the DM. not really important for my comment but wanted to mention it too.
There is a more annoying part of wanting a character that doesn't exist I am running a campaign now with a lot of home brew stuff and trying to find something to use in place of is quite frustrating Custom tokens is a great idea!
Yes, running into the same issue. Having a Custom token import option would be a seriously game changer to what is a real lack with DND Maps. I recently started using Maps and trying to build some homebrew components. I'm finding this too time consuming and was hoping there was another option. What happens if you're running a game and need some quick NPCs to flesh out part of the story? I guess you use theater of mind or just throw some random tokens on the map and renaming them to fit the situation.
As maps get closer to being finished every day, I think it’s time we talk about custom tokens.
Right now, I’m populating my maps with NPCs for an upcoming game, and I keep running into the same issue: “This monster token isn’t in the DM’s content library.” It’s frustrating—sometimes I just need a sample token for something simple, like an elf, but instead, I’m stuck without a quick option.
At the very least, there should be 4-5 free sample images for each playable race. I’ve already purchased books and adventures, knowing I’d need access to certain creatures, but for something as fundamental as basic tokens, they should really be included—especially if we’ve invested in the 2024 rulebooks.
Now, to the main point: there should be a dedicated feature for DMs to create tokens quickly and efficiently. Right now, the process involves creating a character, importing it into the campaign, and then adding the token, which is unnecessarily cumbersome.
Here’s my suggestion: add a custom token option at the top of the token menu. It could allow us to simply drag an image into a file drop location, rename the token, and have it ready to use. This seems very doable and would massively expand the DM’s toolkit, especially when players inevitably take unexpected turns—something that happens all the time.
Edit: as of 26-Dec-2025
There is now two new features since I posted this.
Sticker Browser and Reveals Browser
Stickers are the quick option to bring in assets trees or chests or an extra dead body laying on the ground, but is very limited to only Scaling, Hide and Lock features.
Reveals Browser
Is just a Folder for images from books you own that might be important to the adventure. You can show players or keep it a secret for the DM.
not really important for my comment but wanted to mention it too.
There is a more annoying part of wanting a character that doesn't exist
I am running a campaign now with a lot of home brew stuff and trying to find something to use in place of is quite frustrating
Custom tokens is a great idea!
Yes, running into the same issue. Having a Custom token import option would be a seriously game changer to what is a real lack with DND Maps. I recently started using Maps and trying to build some homebrew components. I'm finding this too time consuming and was hoping there was another option. What happens if you're running a game and need some quick NPCs to flesh out part of the story? I guess you use theater of mind or just throw some random tokens on the map and renaming them to fit the situation.
I use this las option, but its not as efective when you try to create a little immersion