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So, one of the things I encounter a lot in games I am in is the lack of mapping options. Either no good maps are available, or the GM doesn't have the time/knowledge on how to incorporate them into their game. I don't know that I can do a whole lot about the second part, but maybe I can help in the first.
I enjoy making maps. For some reason, it resonates with me. And, since I am making them for my own campaigns anyways, why not share them with the community?
I made all of these maps in photoshop, and exported them as JPGs for however you want to use them (MapTool, Roll20, Google docs, etc.). The scale is 50 pixels per 5' square. Feel free to use however you like, but NO SELLING! All I ask is that you give me the credit for the initial effort.
I have a set of maps that I use for generic encounters. I tend to just cut out a semi-random portion and use that for a given encounter.
Swamp map - 6000x3000 image
Forest paths - Over 2km of paths through a forest with clearings and almost any kind of trail I could think of (Okay, I got a little carried away) 14200x12300 image (80MB download)
I also have a near-complete set of maps for the first 2 modules of Shattered Star (see the SS subforum).
I'll continue updating as I get new maps to share. I hope you like, and I hope your players do too. I know mine did. Enjoy!
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P.S. I do take requests for specific maps, but you have to take into account that my timeframe is...sporadic. Still, no harm in asking, is there?
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Cool... I'm gonna stash these in my directory and use them the same way you do (cut out pieces as necessary). Thank you!
If you are happy freely sharing your maps, consider uploading them to rpgmapshare.com
I've used some objects there to build up maps to use in my PbP and VTT games. F'rinstance, Reign of Winter has a bunch of "generic" locations they don't have explicit maps for, and I've used this for that.
Thank you for posting your maps!
Wow awesome Bigrin!
In PbP I use pyromancers for a quickly made jpg tile based map. Or I use the published map.
For hosting I use Google Drive, all my usual players have access to Drive and can even view the files on mobile devices.
Hey Bigrin... I don't have a link but I seem to remember Frog God Games was posting somewhere that they need a cartographer to colorize and jazz up their B&W maps for use in VTT and PbP.
Maybe you would be interested.
Thanks all! I appreciate the comments. More maps will be coming soon (some inns and taverns to start with)
GM Niles - I put mine in MapTool for the LoS and lighting, then just take screenshots and host them on Google Drive (See my Shattered Star and Second Darkness campaigns for examples)
DMG - that sounds way too much like work :) In all seriousness, I wasn't able to find any info on that. If you come across it again, feel free to shoot it my way via PM.
Great maps Bigrin. Thanks for making them available. I'm truly envious of those cartography skills.
Hey Bigrin I found it, on the d20pro forum. It was Matt the developer of d20pro who posted the info, he says you should contact skeeter from Frog God if interested.
Col - Thank you, sir! It's a hobby I have truly come to enjoy.
DMG - Thanks for looking. I'll reach out to Skeeter and see what they need.