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Get a copy of the PDF. Using the Select Tool in Adobe Reader, you can Copy/Paste the maps into programs like MSPaint. Because of the layering of the PDFs, the numbers and tags aren't transported along with the image.

The only issue here is that some of the maps don't copy as one complete image. Instead, they come in pieces which you'll have to put back together.

DO NOT USE THE SNAPSHOT TOOL! Doing so will include the numbers and tags in the image.

I have the PDF. And I did just snapshooted it. I had no idea that selecting would leave all the numbers and tags behind. Having the map in pieces is not aproblem, I can always put them back together.

Thank you very much.

Is there a possibility to find (or buy) the maps without the numbers and notes (and if possible at a slightly better resolution).

I play using a screen to display the tactical situation. With the maps without numbers and notes, I could directly use the maps to play upon them. I would certainly be willing to pay for them.

Mercenaries, Spies & Private Eyes should be obscure enough, but still in print and played.

What! There are 11 core classes and 12 Iconics! We need a 12th class!

Which class should it be?

I must say that I don't really even understand what this thread is about. I don't "support" a company. A commercial company is not holding a flag that I should follow. Either it produces stuff that I want to buy or it doesn't.

A company doesn't have to be likeable to sell stuff. I suppose you don't buy things that you don't need just because the vendor is a nice guy.

Now, participation in a forum is something else. If I find that a forum is not enjoyable anymore, I'll leave it. "Help convince me to continue visiting this board" should have been a more logical title to this thread.

But "supporting"has, in my opinion, nothing to do with a commercial transaction. Except if you mean "do has I say or I'll keep my money and you'll go bankrupt...".

But then, whatever decision Paizo takes on the edition they shall choose, the die-hards from the other side are going to leave.

Vic Wertz wrote:

Tensor wrote:

I read that thread too. I thought the "Bunnies did it" theory was the most logical. :-/

Bunnies aren't just cute like everybody supposes

They got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses
And what's with all the carrots?
What do they need such good eyesight for anyway?
Bunnies, bunnies�it must be bunnies!

Or maybe midgets

Or midget bunnies?

I've been using Kloogewerks for a couple years and really like it. It's definitely on the feature-rich side of things: Zoombable battlemap, use any image as a map, any image as a token, customizable (with some programming) character sheets that make dice-rolling easy and automated.

You'll want voice chat if you do this - typing is just way too slow. We've used Ventrilo for a couple years but have recently switched to Skype. Seems to be a bit clearer and you can understand two people talking over each other which you can't in Ventrilo.

I think all Virtual Tabletop Programs can use any image as map or token (at least all those I know) and are zoomable but characters sheets are probably what makes the difference between easy to use, simple programs and more sophisticated ones, generally needing programming, or at least more dedication. I prefer to keep some things on paper, but It depends on how much time you are ready to invest.

I second the choice of Skype instead of Ventrilo (or chat window).

A program that was not mentioned: ScreenMonkey
Advantages: only the GM needs a licence, other players use their browser
Disadvantages: the GM must use Windows, not free

And, wathever program you choose, don't take too much attention about the appearance of the maps or tokens shown on the program website. As all those applications can use any image, the resulting appearance depends on your choice of maps or tokens, not on your choice of program.

Anyone have an opinion? I've heard good things about MapTool, Skype and OpenRPG.

TS

My favorite one is Gametable, which you can use with a VoIP application if, like me, you don't like to type in chat windows.

But it certainly depends on what you are looking for. I prefer a simple thing that does few things but well and easily (don't forget that you'll use it during the most stressing moments in your games and that all those whistles and bells that look so good before the session are going to be in the way when under pressure).

If you prefer more complicated (but more compleat) applications, I would recommend Battlegrounds or Maptool. Forget OpenRPG which is too complicated to really use (if you don't believe me, have a look at the installation's instructions on a Mac).

Gametable is free and run on any system (I am on a Mac, I just had to download and double-click, nothing more).I have made a full presentation of its features here (I am just a mere user, so the presentation is from a user's viewpoint).

How do you guys make your maps? Do you steal them from pre-published adventures, draw them, or use a map software? If you use software, do you know any good free ones? Thanks

Maybe you'll find something interesting here

Skimming through it, I had one small criticism--which might open myself to criticism, but oh well--and that was the picture of Tornulis. Here's the obligatory disclaimer: I'm not a prude. But I thought that picture went beyond cheesecake. I can't speak for any female gamers, b/c I'm not one, but I'd be curious what their reactions would be to it.

I had a look at the illustration. If you find it over the top, I am afraid, that's official: you are prude.

I've never seen a 'mook rules' system that enabled a 1vs1 fight. 'Mook rules' usually mean 1vs10 with the character able to take out all 10 bad guys and still have energy/resources for another round of ten. That may sound exciting on the surface. Until you realize you need a ton more minis (and D&D has long made it increasingly hard to play mini-less). And I can't seem to remember all the excitement I had killing 'grays' in WoW/EQ2/CoH/Etc.

You can play with thousands of minis on a virtual table application if you prefer (in face to face games, you just need your computer and an additional screen).

For the battle maps you can use the maps from Paizo PDFs as they are, and the program and minis are free.

Here is how I use them

Scroll to the bottom to see how to make round tokens or download minis.