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{{revdate}}Regardless of your photo-editing software of choice, here are some links to resources useful for map creation. | {{revdate}}Regardless of your photo-editing software of choice, here are some links to resources useful for map creation. | ||
| + | {{#evp:youtube|TLJUVBHLV38?si=dlOi6zEyJI2uIe9y|Real-time mapmaking with '''[https://www.dungeonscrawl.com/ Dungeon Scrawl]''' + Roll20(Sept. 2023)|right|500}} | ||
| + | ==Dungeon Scrawl== | ||
| + | '''[https://www.dungeonscrawl.com/ Dungeon Scrawl]''' is a map tool that became a part of the Roll20 Family in 2023. There are plans of deeper integration between Roll20 and Dungeon Scrawl. | ||
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| + | * [https://app.roll20.net/forum/permalink/11620443/ Announcement + AMA: Dungeon Scrawl is now part of the Roll20 Family!] | ||
== Online Mapmaking Tools == | == Online Mapmaking Tools == | ||
Here are some online map making tools that you can use to make maps for Roll20. <br /> | Here are some online map making tools that you can use to make maps for Roll20. <br /> | ||
| − | * [https:// | + | * '''[https://dungen.app/dungen/ DunGen]''' - free and high resolution Dungeon Generator, creates maps at 70px per tile and under 5mb to import directly into Roll20. Can now automatically generate Dynamic Lighting! |
| − | * [https:// | + | * '''[https://www.dungeonfog.com DungeonFog]''' - Vector-based online mapmaker (free & premium) shareable maps & export for Roll20 |
| − | * [http://davesmapper.com/ Dave's Mapper] - fantasy and sci-fi map creator | + | * '''[http://davesmapper.com/ Dave's Mapper]''' - fantasy and sci-fi map creator |
| − | * [http://donjon.bin.sh Donjon] - both Dungeon map and general stuff generator (encounters, towns, calendars, NPC, traps, treasures...) | + | * '''[http://donjon.bin.sh Donjon]''' - both Dungeon map and general stuff generator (encounters, towns, calendars, NPC, traps, treasures...) |
| − | * | + | * '''[http://pyromancers.com/dungeon-painter-online/ Dungeon Painter Online]''' -by Pyromancer |
| − | + | * '''[http://rhysmakesthings.com/gm_friend GM Friend]''' - Hex Map Making Tool with subhexes and random generation | |
| − | + | * '''[http://hextml.playest.net/ HexTML]''' - hex map maker with submaps | |
| − | * [http://rhysmakesthings.com/gm_friend GM Friend ] - Hex Map Making Tool with subhexes and random generation | + | * '''[https://inkarnate.com/maps/ INKARNATE]''' - Online map making tool |
| − | * [http://hextml.playest.net/ HexTML] - hex map maker with submaps | + | * '''[https://www.maper-rpg.com/ Mapper RPG]''' - Battle map editor with large sprites collection |
| − | * [https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator itch.io Medieval Fantasy City Generator] dynamic city map generator | + | * '''[https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator itch.io Medieval Fantasy City Generator]''' dynamic city map generator by [https://watabou.itch.io watabou] |
| − | * [https://www.mipui.net/app Mipui] - simple and fast grid-based mapper | + | * '''[https://www.mipui.net/app Mipui]''' - simple and fast grid-based mapper |
| − | * [http://deepnight.net/tools/tabletop-rpg-map-editor/ RPG MAP EDITOR II by deepnight | + | * '''[http://deepnight.net/tools/tabletop-rpg-map-editor/ RPG MAP EDITOR II]''' by deepnight |
| − | * [http://www.rpgobjects.com/index.php?c=tiamat Tiamat The Tile Mapper] | + | * [http://www.rpgobjects.com/index.php?c=tiamat Tiamat The Tile Mapper] ''(2023:The site is going away, download your stuff)'' |
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* [https://www.thespruce.com/free-online-room-design-applications-1357750 5 Free Online Room Design Software] - useful for modern games | * [https://www.thespruce.com/free-online-room-design-applications-1357750 5 Free Online Room Design Software] - useful for modern games | ||
== Mapmaking Software == | == Mapmaking Software == | ||
| − | * [https://worldographer.com Worldographer] Generate or create from scratch world/kingdom maps, city/village maps, and dungeon/battlemat maps. | + | * '''[https://worldographer.com Worldographer]''' Generate or create from scratch world/kingdom maps, city/village maps, and dungeon/battlemat maps. |
| − | * [https://secure.profantasy.com/default.asp Campaign Cartographer 3] Windows mapmaking software | + | * '''[https://secure.profantasy.com/default.asp Campaign Cartographer 3]''' Windows mapmaking software |
| − | * [https://www.wonderdraft.net WonderDraft] Beautiful map-making software for any x64 operating system (Windows 10, linux, MacOSX) | + | * '''[https://www.wonderdraft.net WonderDraft]''' Beautiful map-making software for any x64 operating system (Windows 10, linux, MacOSX) |
| − | * [https://store.steampowered.com/app/598180 Arcane Mapper] Steam | + | * '''[https://store.steampowered.com/app/598180 Arcane Mapper]''' Steam |
| − | * [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588530/Dungeon_Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist] Steam | + | * '''[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588530/Dungeon_Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist]''' Create beautiful top-down maps with 3d feel - Steam, |
| − | * [http://store.steampowered.com/app/592260 Dungeon Painter Studio] Steam | + | * '''[http://store.steampowered.com/app/592260 Dungeon Painter Studio]''' Steam |
| − | * [https://store.steampowered.com/app/630900 Illwinter's Floorplan Generator] Steam | + | * '''[https://store.steampowered.com/app/630900 Illwinter's Floorplan Generator]''' Steam |
| − | * [https://www.mapforge-software.com/ MapForge] - Windows/MacOS mapmaking software | + | * '''[https://www.mapforge-software.com/ MapForge]''' - Windows/MacOS mapmaking software |
| − | * | + | * '''[https://www.gimp.org/ GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program]''' - free alternative to PhotoShop |
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** [[Mapping with Gimp]] - Guide for making maps with GIMP | ** [[Mapping with Gimp]] - Guide for making maps with GIMP | ||
| − | + | * [http://rpgvirtualtabletop.wikidot.com/mapping-software misc list of other mapping software] | |
== Paint Brushes == | == Paint Brushes == | ||
* http://www.obsidiandawn.com/category/brushes <br /> | * http://www.obsidiandawn.com/category/brushes <br /> | ||
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== Tokens & such == | == Tokens & such == | ||
| − | * http://www.rpgmapshare.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=564&g2_page=24 | + | * http://www.rpgmapshare.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=564&g2_page=24 |
| − | * http://rpgvirtualtabletop.wikidot.com/tokens | + | * http://rpgvirtualtabletop.wikidot.com/tokens |
== Tutorials == | == Tutorials == | ||
| − | * [https://www.reddit.com/r/battlemaps/comments/4020zy/creating_your_own_battlemaps_a_simple_tutorial_v2/ Creating your own battlemaps – a simple tutorial] | + | * [https://www.reddit.com/r/battlemaps/comments/4020zy/creating_your_own_battlemaps_a_simple_tutorial_v2/ Creating your own battlemaps – a simple tutorial] |
* [http://www.fantasticmaps.com/2015/02/how-to-draw-a-map/ How to draw a map] - excellent site for Painterly maps | * [http://www.fantasticmaps.com/2015/02/how-to-draw-a-map/ How to draw a map] - excellent site for Painterly maps | ||
* [https://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/ Dyson Logos] - amazing sketched maps and [https://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/maps/tutorials-help/ tutorials] | * [https://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/ Dyson Logos] - amazing sketched maps and [https://rpgcharacters.wordpress.com/maps/tutorials-help/ tutorials] | ||
Revision as of 11:52, 23 March 2024
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Real-time mapmaking with Dungeon Scrawl + Roll20(Sept. 2023)
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Dungeon Scrawl
Dungeon Scrawl is a map tool that became a part of the Roll20 Family in 2023. There are plans of deeper integration between Roll20 and Dungeon Scrawl.
Online Mapmaking Tools
Here are some online map making tools that you can use to make maps for Roll20.
- DunGen - free and high resolution Dungeon Generator, creates maps at 70px per tile and under 5mb to import directly into Roll20. Can now automatically generate Dynamic Lighting!
- DungeonFog - Vector-based online mapmaker (free & premium) shareable maps & export for Roll20
- Dave's Mapper - fantasy and sci-fi map creator
- Donjon - both Dungeon map and general stuff generator (encounters, towns, calendars, NPC, traps, treasures...)
- Dungeon Painter Online -by Pyromancer
- GM Friend - Hex Map Making Tool with subhexes and random generation
- HexTML - hex map maker with submaps
- INKARNATE - Online map making tool
- Mapper RPG - Battle map editor with large sprites collection
- itch.io Medieval Fantasy City Generator dynamic city map generator by watabou
- Mipui - simple and fast grid-based mapper
- RPG MAP EDITOR II by deepnight
- Tiamat The Tile Mapper (2023:The site is going away, download your stuff)
- 5 Free Online Room Design Software - useful for modern games
Mapmaking Software
- Worldographer Generate or create from scratch world/kingdom maps, city/village maps, and dungeon/battlemat maps.
- Campaign Cartographer 3 Windows mapmaking software
- WonderDraft Beautiful map-making software for any x64 operating system (Windows 10, linux, MacOSX)
- Arcane Mapper Steam
- Dungeon Alchemist Create beautiful top-down maps with 3d feel - Steam,
- Dungeon Painter Studio Steam
- Illwinter's Floorplan Generator Steam
- MapForge - Windows/MacOS mapmaking software
- GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program - free alternative to PhotoShop
- Mapping with Gimp - Guide for making maps with GIMP
- misc list of other mapping software
Paint Brushes
- http://www.obsidiandawn.com/category/brushes
- http://www.redmondpie.com/download-adobe-photoshop-cs2-for-free-legally-while-you-still-can/
Pre-Made maps
List of pages with free world/dungeon/historical/other maps that could be used in your games
- RPG Map Share
- Dungeon Channel
- Historic City Maps
- Mapsharing on Reddit:
Textures
- http://www.opengameart.org - Graphics, Sound Effects, etc.
- https://www.textures.com
Tokens & such
- http://www.rpgmapshare.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=564&g2_page=24
- http://rpgvirtualtabletop.wikidot.com/tokens
Tutorials
- Creating your own battlemaps – a simple tutorial
- How to draw a map - excellent site for Painterly maps
- Dyson Logos - amazing sketched maps and tutorials
- Plexsoup on Youtube - Blender, Gimp, Inkscape, Roll20
- Mapmaking on Reddit
- Cartographer's Guild
