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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7035465" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>I have a scanner, GIMP, and various cartography software. But work and life has made it difficult to spend the time on prep that I used to. For me, paying $10 for a map pack, especially one that is print ready, is SO worth it. I was VERY impressed with Kobold Press's map pack for book of lairs. $10 and I have all the maps for all the locations in the Book of Lairs and when I need a battlemap, I just make sure I have enough color ink and card stock and I print it. Still have to trim the white space, but would have to do that anyway. </p><p></p><p>If I want to put the map in a VTT or RealmWorks, even easier. </p><p></p><p>Kobold Press has set the standard for me. </p><p></p><p>If RealmWorks ever gets its Content Market up and running, I'll definitely be looking for adventures in that format. Having most of the prep done for me in terms of maps, hero labs, revealable content, etc. will be so nice. Only issue will be pricing. I still like to have the books for some of the larger APs. Easier and more relaxing for me to read through them and get the big picture, even if I am going to run them from RealmWorks. But then I'll basically be buying the content twice. Same with other tools like Fantasy Grounds with 5e content. Still, the time saved and convenience at table makes it worth it. For shorter adventure modules, I wouldn't bother with printed material at all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7035465, member: 6796661"] I have a scanner, GIMP, and various cartography software. But work and life has made it difficult to spend the time on prep that I used to. For me, paying $10 for a map pack, especially one that is print ready, is SO worth it. I was VERY impressed with Kobold Press's map pack for book of lairs. $10 and I have all the maps for all the locations in the Book of Lairs and when I need a battlemap, I just make sure I have enough color ink and card stock and I print it. Still have to trim the white space, but would have to do that anyway. If I want to put the map in a VTT or RealmWorks, even easier. Kobold Press has set the standard for me. If RealmWorks ever gets its Content Market up and running, I'll definitely be looking for adventures in that format. Having most of the prep done for me in terms of maps, hero labs, revealable content, etc. will be so nice. Only issue will be pricing. I still like to have the books for some of the larger APs. Easier and more relaxing for me to read through them and get the big picture, even if I am going to run them from RealmWorks. But then I'll basically be buying the content twice. Same with other tools like Fantasy Grounds with 5e content. Still, the time saved and convenience at table makes it worth it. For shorter adventure modules, I wouldn't bother with printed material at all. [/QUOTE]
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