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Map/World Builder?

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#1
Ilaro
Mar 07, 2009 3:12:00 Hey does anyone know where I can download of use an online program to create a map of my dnd world. I've heard of one where you can drag and drop trees, mountains, and things over a palet and create a decent worldsized map? Anyone know where I could find something like that, or any sites that provide map making tools?
#2
Guiltl3ss
Mar 07, 2009 17:39:04 Lots of people suggest the various art programs out there. Photoshop and such. But there are a few nice mapper programs out there. AutoRealm is a good free one. If you dont mind shelling out some cash, Campaign Cartographer is REALLY nice. Just all depends I guess, haha.
#3
indyjoe
Mar 10, 2009 7:28:30 If you like the hex style maps that were in Dragon magazine and other TSR products I put together a number of brushes for gimp that allow you to "stamp" those hexes into place, then using the other GIMP tools you can draw borders, rivers, trails, etc.

Here's a link to a sample, a map key, and the brush files:
http://www.inkwellideas.com/?page_id=9

If you've never used GIMP, it may take a day to learn (there are some good tutorial out there) but it is a pretty good image editing program. It isn't Photoshop, but it is the closest thing to Photoshop I've seen. But GIMP is free, and Photoshop is a few hundred dollars.
#4
quickleaf_dup
Mar 10, 2009 18:25:57
Hey does anyone know where I can download of use an online program to create a map of my dnd world. I've heard of one where you can drag and drop trees, mountains, and things over a palet and create a decent worldsized map? Anyone know where I could find something like that, or any sites that provide map making tools?

You have tons of options, so I'll suggest the two I'm familiar with.
One is Campaign Cartographer 3. It's a CAD-based program that uses png files to create symbols. Check out their gallery of maps. I'm still an amateur but after watching the tutorial on their website I was able to put together a decent looking map using sheet effects.

The other option is to check out the Cartographer's Guild, where you can find tons of advice on mapping. I've been following the work of pasis (see the link on the homepage) in Photoshop which is absolutely stunning. Of course, this requires that you have access to Photoshop.

Good luck!

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#1 Ilaro Mar 07, 2009 3:12:00	Hey does anyone know where I can download of use an online program to create a map of my dnd world. I've heard of one where you can drag and drop trees, mountains, and things over a palet and create a decent worldsized map? Anyone know where I could find something like that, or any sites that provide map making tools?
#2 Guiltl3ss Mar 07, 2009 17:39:04	Lots of people suggest the various art programs out there. Photoshop and such. But there are a few nice mapper programs out there. AutoRealm is a good free one. If you dont mind shelling out some cash, Campaign Cartographer is REALLY nice. Just all depends I guess, haha.
#3 indyjoe Mar 10, 2009 7:28:30	If you like the hex style maps that were in Dragon magazine and other TSR products I put together a number of brushes for gimp that allow you to "stamp" those hexes into place, then using the other GIMP tools you can draw borders, rivers, trails, etc. Here's a link to a sample, a map key, and the brush files: http://www.inkwellideas.com/?page_id=9 If you've never used GIMP, it may take a day to learn (there are some good tutorial out there) but it is a pretty good image editing program. It isn't Photoshop, but it is the closest thing to Photoshop I've seen. But GIMP is free, and Photoshop is a few hundred dollars.
#4 quickleaf_dup Mar 10, 2009 18:25:57	Hey does anyone know where I can download of use an online program to create a map of my dnd world. I've heard of one where you can drag and drop trees, mountains, and things over a palet and create a decent worldsized map? Anyone know where I could find something like that, or any sites that provide map making tools? You have tons of options, so I'll suggest the two I'm familiar with. One is Campaign Cartographer 3. It's a CAD-based program that uses png files to create symbols. Check out their gallery of maps. I'm still an amateur but after watching the tutorial on their website I was able to put together a decent looking map using sheet effects. The other option is to check out the Cartographer's Guild, where you can find tons of advice on mapping. I've been following the work of pasis (see the link on the homepage) in Photoshop which is absolutely stunning. Of course, this requires that you have access to Photoshop. Good luck!