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Regardless of your photo-editing software of choice, here are some links that you can use for map creation.
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{{revdate}}Regardless of your photo-editing software of choice, here are some links to resources useful for map creation.
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{{#evp:youtube|TLJUVBHLV38?si=dlOi6zEyJI2uIe9y|Real-time mapmaking with '''[https://www.dungeonscrawl.com/ Dungeon Scrawl]''' + Roll20(Sept. 2023)|right|500}}
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==Dungeon Scrawl==
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'''[[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.  
  
== Map Making Online ==
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* [https://dungeonscrawl.com DungeonScrawl.com]
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* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/permalink/11620443/ Announcement + AMA: Dungeon Scrawl is now part of the Roll20 Family!]
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== 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 />
[http://davesmapper.com/ Dave's Mapper] <br />
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* '''[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!
[http://deepnight.net/tools/tabletop-rpg-map-editor/ AnaMap] <br />
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* '''[https://www.dungeonfog.com  DungeonFog]''' - Vector-based online mapmaker (free & premium) shareable maps & export for Roll20
[http://pyromancers.com/dungeon-painter-online/ Dungeon Painter Online] <br />
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* '''[http://davesmapper.com/ Dave's Mapper]''' - fantasy and sci-fi map creator
[http://www.rpgobjects.com/index.php?c=tiamat Tiamat The Tile Mapper] <br />
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* '''[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...) <br />
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* '''[http://pyromancers.com/dungeon-painter-online/ Dungeon Painter Online]''' -by Pyromancer
[https://www.mipui.net/app Mipui] <br />
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* '''[http://rhysmakesthings.com/gm_friend GM Friend]''' - Hex Map Making Tool with subhexes and random generation
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* '''[http://hextml.playest.net/ HexTML]''' - hex map maker with submaps
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* '''[https://inkarnate.com/maps/ INKARNATE]''' - Online map making tool
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* '''[https://www.maper-rpg.com/ Mapper RPG]''' - Battle map editor with large sprites collection
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* '''[https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator itch.io Medieval Fantasy City Generator]''' dynamic city map generator by [https://watabou.itch.io watabou]
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* '''[https://www.mipui.net/app Mipui]''' - simple and fast grid-based mapper
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* '''[http://deepnight.net/tools/tabletop-rpg-map-editor/ RPG MAP EDITOR II]''' by deepnight
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* [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
  
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== Mapmaking Software ==
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* '''[https://worldographer.com Worldographer]''' Generate or create from scratch world/kingdom maps, city/village maps, and dungeon/battlemat maps.
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* '''[https://secure.profantasy.com/default.asp Campaign Cartographer 3]''' Windows mapmaking software
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* '''[https://www.wonderdraft.net WonderDraft]''' Beautiful map-making software for any x64 operating system (Windows 10, linux, MacOSX)
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* '''[https://store.steampowered.com/app/598180 Arcane Mapper]''' Steam
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* '''[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1588530/Dungeon_Alchemist Dungeon Alchemist]''' Create beautiful top-down maps with 3d feel - Steam,
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* '''[http://store.steampowered.com/app/592260 Dungeon Painter Studio]''' Steam
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* '''[https://store.steampowered.com/app/630900 Illwinter's Floorplan Generator]''' Steam
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* '''[https://www.mapforge-software.com/ MapForge]''' - Windows/MacOS mapmaking software
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* '''[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
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* [http://rpgvirtualtabletop.wikidot.com/mapping-software misc list of other mapping software]
 
== Paint Brushes ==
 
== Paint Brushes ==
http://www.obsidiandawn.com/category/brushes <br />
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* http://www.obsidiandawn.com/category/brushes <br />
http://www.redmondpie.com/download-adobe-photoshop-cs2-for-free-legally-while-you-still-can/
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* http://www.redmondpie.com/download-adobe-photoshop-cs2-for-free-legally-while-you-still-can/
  
== Pre-done maps ==
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== Pre-Made maps ==
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List of pages with free world/dungeon/historical/other maps that could be used in your games
 
* [http://rpgmapshare.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=19 RPG Map Share]
 
* [http://rpgmapshare.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=19 RPG Map Share]
 
* [http://dungeonchannel.com/maps/ Dungeon Channel]
 
* [http://dungeonchannel.com/maps/ Dungeon Channel]
 
* [http://historic-cities.huji.ac.il/historic_cities.html Historic City Maps]
 
* [http://historic-cities.huji.ac.il/historic_cities.html Historic City Maps]
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/papertowns Papertowns on Reddit]
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* '''Mapsharing on Reddit:'''
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** [https://www.reddit.com/r/papertowns /r/papertowns]
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** [https://www.reddit.com/r/FantasyMaps /r/FantasyMaps]
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** [https://www.reddit.com/r/battlemaps/ /r/battlemaps]
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** [https://www.reddit.com/r/dndmaps/ /r/dndmaps]
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** [https://www.reddit.com/r/mapmaking/ /r/mapmaking]
  
 
== Textures ==
 
== Textures ==
http://www.texturemate.com/category/image-galleries/asphalt <br />
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* http://www.opengameart.org - Graphics, Sound Effects, etc.
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* https://www.textures.com
  
 
== Tokens & such ==
 
== Tokens & such ==
http://www.rpgmapshare.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=564&g2_page=24 <br />
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* http://www.rpgmapshare.com/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=564&g2_page=24
http://rpgvirtualtabletop.wikidot.com/tokens <br />
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* 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]<br />
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* [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]
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* [http://www.cartographersguild.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48 Cartographer's Guild]
 
* [http://www.cartographersguild.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48 Cartographer's Guild]
  
== Isometric Maps ==
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== See Also ==
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* [[Game Resources]]
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* [[Geomorphic Map Tiles]]
 
* [[Isometric Maps in Roll20]]
 
* [[Isometric Maps in Roll20]]
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* [[Mapping with Gimp]]
  
 
[[Category:Tips]]
 
[[Category:Tips]]
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[[Category:Maps]]
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[[Category:External Tools]]

Latest revision as of 12:34, 3 May 2024

Regardless of your photo-editing software of choice, here are some links to resources useful for map creation.
Real-time mapmaking with Dungeon Scrawl + Roll20(Sept. 2023)

Contents

[edit] 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.

[edit] Online Mapmaking Tools

Here are some online map making tools that you can use to make maps for Roll20.

[edit] Mapmaking Software

[edit] Paint Brushes

[edit] Pre-Made maps

List of pages with free world/dungeon/historical/other maps that could be used in your games

[edit] Textures

[edit] Tokens & such

[edit] Tutorials

[edit] See Also