I have the same problem you have HarleyDFXDWG. I tried using many tools to draw battle maps and world maps but none were satisfactory. That's why I'm currently developing Hextml. Since I couldn't find something that was convenient for me I made one ^^ It has submaps, notes for every hex, custom tiles, you can change the shape of the tile to use squares if you want and of course download the map as an image.
It's still in development so it might not be very stable but I put a lot of work into it. I hope it can help you. Tell me if you have any problems or remarks, I'll be very glad to hear from you (or anyone).
This is perfect for people like me who are too cheap to buy Hexographer. :-P
We are currently developing a tool that is comparable to Photoshop or GIMP and let's you draw you maps online. You can also convert you map into game master notes. If you want to check it out, you can find us at www.dungeonfog.com. It is currently in development, but once we are finished, we hope that there will possibilites to add content from DNDBEYOND to your notes.
I use a tool called Posterazor to take images of the desired map and make a pdf to print out multiple pages which I assemble to make a poster sized map.
I just have fun with it, I just but poster board and my party and I just create the maps that we end up using for the champagnes, then we just add as necessary to the plot or when there's a new town or dungeon. I think it adds a little more fun to the game when you know that the maps are all made by you and your friends plus there unique so you know you have cool maps no matter what campaign.
I know this is an old post, but wrapping paper usually has 1x1 squares on the back. I draw my towns and repeat locations on these to save money. Then cut to size if your table is smaller than the wrapping paper width. I built myself a table to give about 8inches of width from the sides so players can still keep personal items off the map.
all this talk about programs and vinyl and photoshop. I'm slightly more old-school than than that.
I use mixed media and adjust medium depending on the size of the map in question.
For regional, continental or other large format maps-I use a $1 sheet of artist grade posterboard and sharpie
Note! Always, always have a definite plan for where you want things before doing any sharpie work! Also note; the $1 sheet of posterboard is only a few cents over one USD for a 2 and a half feet by 3 and a half foot sheet
For towns, cities and dungeons, I use either 1 and a half foot by 2 and a half foot art paper or good ole college ruled paper in a spiral notebook and use Pen for exterior walls and scenery with hard lead pencil for the rest of the markings on the map.
I am looking into all these options. The problem I am running into is my group barely has access to any technology except for maybe the newly made discord and dnd beyond for content share and characters. I don't mind drawing out my maps or anything like that since it's my cheapest option. I just don't know what to scale my maps out for since my (free) grid paper does not have a page that says it's dimensions attached to the pad.
I Start with a piece of graph or hex paper, i then scan it before i move into Campaign Cartographer 3 Plus, then If it is an overland map i generally leave it alone. If it is a dungeon map or interior map I pull it into Fractal Mapper 8.0 where i can make use of the built-in-scenario builder
However, if you are looking for a free VTT I suggest going to RPTools and download maptools. I am not going to lie the learning curve to build a framework is huge, but if all you want to for is to host a map and some tokens it is free, and the community is welcoming
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Hi there, I couple of friends and I are working on a DM toolkit, with a Cartographer (map making) and Soundscapes (Music and ambience) module. You can print our work on any digital surface with a HDMI:
Check out the cartographer : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jhhv2-JvyQ
And Soundscapes : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQOUtEPwCH4
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InsiderWe are currently developing a tool that is comparable to Photoshop or GIMP and let's you draw you maps online. You can also convert you map into game master notes. If you want to check it out, you can find us at www.dungeonfog.com. It is currently in development, but once we are finished, we hope that there will possibilites to add content from DNDBEYOND to your notes.
I started using xps foam thanks to the youtube channel Black Magic Craft.
It's fearly easy and the results are great on the table!!
Here is a link to an album for the las piece I made: The Black Dragon Temple, with lots of acid!
I use a tool called Posterazor to take images of the desired map and make a pdf to print out multiple pages which I assemble to make a poster sized map.
I just have fun with it, I just but poster board and my party and I just create the maps that we end up using for the champagnes, then we just add as necessary to the plot or when there's a new town or dungeon. I think it adds a little more fun to the game when you know that the maps are all made by you and your friends plus there unique so you know you have cool maps no matter what campaign.
I know this is an old post, but wrapping paper usually has 1x1 squares on the back. I draw my towns and repeat locations on these to save money. Then cut to size if your table is smaller than the wrapping paper width. I built myself a table to give about 8inches of width from the sides so players can still keep personal items off the map.
all this talk about programs and vinyl and photoshop. I'm slightly more old-school than than that.
I use mixed media and adjust medium depending on the size of the map in question.
For regional, continental or other large format maps-I use a $1 sheet of artist grade posterboard and sharpie
Note! Always, always have a definite plan for where you want things before doing any sharpie work! Also note; the $1 sheet of posterboard is only a few cents over one USD for a 2 and a half feet by 3 and a half foot sheet
For towns, cities and dungeons, I use either 1 and a half foot by 2 and a half foot art paper or good ole college ruled paper in a spiral notebook and use Pen for exterior walls and scenery with hard lead pencil for the rest of the markings on the map.
...Ehhh, whatever. It was a dumb idea anyways
I am looking into all these options. The problem I am running into is my group barely has access to any technology except for maybe the newly made discord and dnd beyond for content share and characters. I don't mind drawing out my maps or anything like that since it's my cheapest option. I just don't know what to scale my maps out for since my (free) grid paper does not have a page that says it's dimensions attached to the pad.
I Start with a piece of graph or hex paper, i then scan it before i move into Campaign Cartographer 3 Plus, then If it is an overland map i generally leave it alone. If it is a dungeon map or interior map I pull it into Fractal Mapper 8.0 where i can make use of the built-in-scenario builder
I have also used all of the following i:
DunGen
Dungeon Scrawl
Adventure Generator [Dizzy Dragon Games]
Inkarnate.
However, if you are looking for a free VTT I suggest going to RPTools and download maptools. I am not going to lie the learning curve to build a framework is huge, but if all you want to for is to host a map and some tokens it is free, and the community is welcoming