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Jan 29, 2020 · Fast forward to today, and I am working on a sequel. My first one was so basic, that I just made maps using Powerpoint and shapes. However, this one is already significantly more complex and I would like to create real maps to represent the towns and buildings I am creating. I ask the hive mind of DM's, what tools do you use to create these?
- Inkarnate
- Wonderdraft
- Dungeondraft
- Dungeon Scrawl
- Dungeon Fog
- Dungeon Builder by Hobbyte
- RPG Map Editor 2
- Profantasy’S Campaign Cartographer 3
Inkarnate is easily the best fantasy map-making software on the market. It’s got a slick UI, tons of assets, and can create maps in a matter of minutes. Pros 1. Easily the most fleshed-out, versatile map-building option 2. Completely online, no software download or install 3. UI is thorough enough to create amazing maps but streamlined enough to bu...
Wonderdraft is a fantasy map making software that focuses specifically on regional maps. Pros 1. Regional map making tools are unrivaled 2. One time purchase Cons 1. Software download, no in-browser option 2. While battle maps can be created using the software, it is certainly not meant for this application 3. No free option Use Case Wonderdraft is...
From the same creator as Wonderdraft, Dungeondraft focuses specifically on smaller-scale battle maps. Pros 1. The vector-based system can scale to any resolution 2. Walls and floors are seamlessly integrated, making the creation of complex indoor environments a breeze 3. Custom assets, brushes, etc. are easily available 4. No internet required to u...
Dungeon Scrawl is an online map builder designed to create simple maps with a hand-drawn feel. Pros 1. Import from donjon Random Dungeongenerator (now only available for paid subscribers) 2. The UI is very clean and easy to use 3. The simplified purpose of the tool allows the creation of complex buildings or intricate tunnels very quickly 4. Free t...
Dungeon Fog is similar to Inkarnate. It is an online builder that has tons of assets and textures with a freemium model. Pros 1. Can organize maps into groups or “floors” as well as into campaigns 2. Door and windows snap to walls allowing for easier creation of multiple rooms 3. Better organization of assets than Inkarnate 4. Can be used to make r...
Hobbyte is a downloadable map builder that focuses on isometric (3D) dungeons. Pros 1. Extremely unique and cool way of displaying maps 2. Commercial options available 3. Can make small regional maps and dungeon maps 4. Easy to mod assets 5. You can roll dice, open doors, reveal traps, and gradually present your maps manually or using their fog of ...
RPG Map Editor 2 is an online and downloadable D&D map maker that focuses on pixel-style maps. Pros 1. The best thing about this tool, in my opinion, is its integration with the Watabou One Page Dungeons tool and the donjon Random Dungeon Generator. Both of these tools are stellar starts to creating a dungeon, and being able to manipulate them with...
CC3 is easily the most intensive (and expensive) map making software available on the market. Pros 1. Extremely powerful, vector-based, CAD software 2. Frequently featured on HumbleBundle to make the large price tag more palatable 3. Add ons can allow for making all kinds of maps from large-scale regional maps down to small-scale, single building m...
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Dynamic Dungeons - Probably the first and most popular. He makes fantastic looking maps and releases a few a month on Patreon, but the "map making" ability of this program is almost non-existant. There are a couple of tiles and props, but they are not nearly diverse enough. Also, you have to purchase his editor/player software separately ($30).
[OC] I just released a Free Version of my Game 'Wildshape' on Steam! It is a Map Maker and VTT in one Software! You can use it to create beautiful, animated 3D maps and then invite your players to play online or export your maps in 4k! Please let me know what you think!
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For those who haven't seen BattleMapp.io yet, I've been putting together a map-maker that (mostly!) works in the browser. It's 3D and includes lots of models and effects. The latest update includes 32 dungeon rooms, some spell AOE shapes and minor bug fixes.
Dungeon Scrawl - easily make square/hex/isometric dungeon maps with a quick and fast in-browser editor. Supports importing files from the Donjon.bin.sh dungeon generator (export, then import as TSV). Dungeon Map Doodler - Similar to Dungeon Scrawl. Make maps in a hand-drawn style easily. DeepNight's RPG Map Editor.
May 13, 2020 · D&D Homebrew Tips: Creating Maps For Your World Part 2. In Part 2 of our series of drawing maps for D&D and other tabletop RPGs, we look at which programs can help in digitizing, and detailing, maps. In our previous article, we discussed some of the key elements that a Dungeons & Dragons map needs. We also started to sketch out and develop our ...
