Inkarnate is a good one. The free version has enough to make basic maps, and I intend to purchase the full version next year as it has thousands more textures and stamps to make use of for your maps!
It's also easy enough to get to grips with, and has handy features like a stamp randomiser, so if you're placing trees it will randomise which one you place next so they aren't all the same!
I use Dungeondraft for generic maps. The base app comes with assets with consistent art style, but you can find free and paid assets from other artists elsewhere on their site. It's intuitive and good for beginners, but you may want to look at a better software or site later on.
I'll add on to this and say I purchased Dungeon Alchemist on Steam, and it's an incredible tool for 3D maps (with the ability to export them as Roll20/Foundry files). It takes some getting used to, there's not a great variety of assets, and sometimes it's difficult to make the map justright, but it's good for whipping up a quick house or random encounter with a rundown temple or forest campsite. As it's currently in Early Access there'll be more stuff later on, but if you want something more feature complete, there's other (albeit simpler) resources out there.
I second the suggestion for Dungeonscrawl too, that's brilliant for simple floor plans.
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I second, third and fourth Inkarnate. I've been able to make any kind of map I want/need for any of my campaigns, and it's pretty easy to use. There is also a free version with limited resources, last i checked.
Dungeon Alchemist is also a new one you can find on Steam. And DungeonDraft is another option, though I haven't tried that one personally.
Does anyone know any materials for creating maps for DND. I don't know if there is anything on DDB. Thanks
There are a LOT of different mapping programs out there designed for simply printing out a map or for creating a VTT.
If you just want a basic type of map do a google search for Random Dungeon Generator. Donjon has a pretty cool one. Simple and scalable. They have upgraded it in the last few years so you can click on a room in the map and it will scroll down to the description. There are many others.
If you want one for VTT I would suggest going to each one. If they have a free demo then try it out. If not, move on.
I personally went with Arkenforge for creating maps for VTT. For non VTT I use ArcGIS. However, I have a job as a GIS Technician and the software is available to me.
When I'm just sitting at my computer and sketching out ideas, I will use https://www.dungeonscrawl.com. However, I have purchased DungeonDraft software and I like it. I haven't tried all the other programs, but I'm completely satisfied with Dungeondraft. There are a lot of free assets online and YouTube tutorials.
Does anyone know any materials for creating maps for DND. I don't know if there is anything on DDB. Thanks
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What kind of maps? For virtual or tabletop? For a combat or a continent or a town or a dungeon?
Virtual maps for all of those
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Inkarnate is a good one. The free version has enough to make basic maps, and I intend to purchase the full version next year as it has thousands more textures and stamps to make use of for your maps!
It's also easy enough to get to grips with, and has handy features like a stamp randomiser, so if you're placing trees it will randomise which one you place next so they aren't all the same!
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Inkarnate is about the best I know if in terms of learning curve, options, and at £25 a year, price!
I've made all my maps with it for the last year.
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I use Dungeondraft for generic maps. The base app comes with assets with consistent art style, but you can find free and paid assets from other artists elsewhere on their site. It's intuitive and good for beginners, but you may want to look at a better software or site later on.
I'll add on to this and say I purchased Dungeon Alchemist on Steam, and it's an incredible tool for 3D maps (with the ability to export them as Roll20/Foundry files). It takes some getting used to, there's not a great variety of assets, and sometimes it's difficult to make the map just right, but it's good for whipping up a quick house or random encounter with a rundown temple or forest campsite. As it's currently in Early Access there'll be more stuff later on, but if you want something more feature complete, there's other (albeit simpler) resources out there.
I second the suggestion for Dungeonscrawl too, that's brilliant for simple floor plans.
Zero is the most important number in D&D: Session Zero sets the boundaries and the tone; Rule Zero dictates the Dungeon Master (DM) is the final arbiter; and Zero D&D is better than Bad D&D.
"Let us speak plainly now, and in earnest, for words mean little without the weight of conviction."
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I'd recommend roll20. It has a bit of a learning curve but it's free
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I like Inkarnate for world/regional maps and Dungeon Fog for battlemaps.
I've used DungeonDraft for battle maps and Inkarnate for world and overland maps.
I second, third and fourth Inkarnate. I've been able to make any kind of map I want/need for any of my campaigns, and it's pretty easy to use. There is also a free version with limited resources, last i checked.
Dungeon Alchemist is also a new one you can find on Steam. And DungeonDraft is another option, though I haven't tried that one personally.
There are a LOT of different mapping programs out there designed for simply printing out a map or for creating a VTT.
If you just want a basic type of map do a google search for Random Dungeon Generator. Donjon has a pretty cool one. Simple and scalable. They have upgraded it in the last few years so you can click on a room in the map and it will scroll down to the description. There are many others.
If you want one for VTT I would suggest going to each one. If they have a free demo then try it out. If not, move on.
I personally went with Arkenforge for creating maps for VTT. For non VTT I use ArcGIS. However, I have a job as a GIS Technician and the software is available to me.
When I'm just sitting at my computer and sketching out ideas, I will use https://www.dungeonscrawl.com. However, I have purchased DungeonDraft software and I like it. I haven't tried all the other programs, but I'm completely satisfied with Dungeondraft. There are a lot of free assets online and YouTube tutorials.
I also use Inkarnate and Dungeon Alchemist. They are great tools for different kinds of maps.
Good luck and have a happy new year.
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