BattleMaps and D&D Insider

Nebulous

Legend

• May 23, 2008

• #1

So, i've bought KotS and really like it, and this morning i got the itch to make some maps for it. The middle sections, where we just have the blueprint. So, using trusty old photoshop and a scanner, i've been converting them into tiles, about 6 per map. They come out looking something like this:

But here's my question: this is time consuming, and it takes a little know-how and the right tools to do it. I would LOVE if Wizards made these tiles available for download on their site. It seems like the perfect thing to bundle with D&D Insider. Does anyone know if they plan to do this? Having hi-res printable maps would be a great addition to their service.

 

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Heselbine

Explorer

• May 23, 2008

• #2

It would be great, wouldn't it? Maybe this would be content available to subscribers rather than just the free access?

 

Nebulous

Legend

• May 23, 2008

• #3

Heselbine said:

It would be great, wouldn't it? Maybe this would be content available to subscribers rather than just the free access?

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Yes, i agree that it should be subscribed content only, not free. Realistically, every single map in Dungeon magazine could be downloadable and printable, as a supplement to the shiny big sheets. Maybe there's a hidden reason why they don't or can't make this option available?

 

Ashrem Bayle

Explorer

• May 23, 2008

• #4

Nebulous said:

Yes, i agree that it should be subscribed content only, not free. Realistically, every single map in Dungeon magazine could be downloadable and printable, as a supplement to the shiny big sheets. Maybe there's a hidden reason why they don't or can't make this option available?

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They hate us?



Seriously, I'd LOVE if WOTC would post full scale maps (or tiles) on the site. It's one way to be sure they get my money.

 

Nebulous

Legend

• May 23, 2008

• #5

Ashrem Bayle said:

They hate us?



Seriously, I'd LOVE if WOTC would post full scale maps (or tiles) on the site. It's one way to be sure they get my money.

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Nah, they don't hate us. We're the ones that pay for all their Lamborghini's!

 

Ashrem Bayle

Explorer

• May 23, 2008

• #6

I've been working on my own re-mapping this last week. I don't do tiles. I have a projector setup that I'll be using this for.

What do you think? This is an unfinished bit of Area 5.

 

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Nebulous

Legend

• May 23, 2008

• #7

Yeah, looks good. What do you use to do it?

 

Ashrem Bayle

Explorer

• May 23, 2008

• #8

Nebulous said:

Yeah, looks good. What do you use to do it?

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100% Photoshop

 

Nebulous

Legend

• May 23, 2008

• #9

A projector setup is certainly ideal, but cost prohibitive to most people. Maybe one of these days i'll do that. It makes it a snap to "blackout" areas you don't want the PC's to see.

 

Nebulous

Legend

• May 23, 2008

• #10

Just curious, Ashrem: How much time are you investing in the maps? Scanning one, manipulating the original to erase marks, resizing and printing takes me about an hour per encounter map. Maybe a little less.