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I just added some new functionality this weekend that allows map makers to make maps public. So DM's can now browse maps and snag anything they need. Its the future of stock maps. If that wasn't cool enough, you can also take a map that you like, and pull it into the Map Runner editor and...

I just added some new functionality this weekend that allows map makers to make maps public. So DM's can now browse maps and snag anything they need. Its the future of stock maps. If that wasn't cool enough, you can also take a map that you like, and pull it into the Map Runner editor and...

Introducing Judge #1 for the ongoing mini map/module contest at my blog Not So Random Thoughts. Read Denny's thoughts on ways maps can lead to unexpected encounters!

Contest end date extended to May 20th! I'm seeing some pretty cool maps being created, can't wait to see who's in the top 3!

I'm holding a mini-module contest (3000 words or less) for the Pathfinder rules system. The map (created with my Map Runner online tools) is the central element in the contest. You can read about the contest and rules on my blog: Not so Random Thoughts The contest ends May 13th and the top...

I've added a new print option that turns all the solid black tiles white - this should significantly reduce the wear and tear on your ink-cartridges! I've also improved the "open" tile tool to work a bit more logically.

Map Runner, the online free map making tool from dxContent.com, is 99% ready to move out of beta! It has been updated with cool new text/HTML features. The tile set (geo-morph) library is now complete with variant tiles added monthly. The tile count is at 4064 and growing! Check out the...

I've updated the Magic Effects Generator. I love the idea of schools affecting the ultimate effect description, but I needed to find a happy medium for this first step. I've added a "general appearance" option (Good, Neutral or Evil) that influences the description. So, in Nebten's...

Nebten - I understand where you are coming from. A random description without any "steering" might not be as useful as a response to some initial criteria. My concept for this generator was not to describe "every day" spell effects (magic missile, fireball, etc), but to help the GM come up...

Fooly_Cooly - thanks for the feedback! I've modified some of the noise descriptors to reduce the frequencey of the overused cacaphonic (which I've also corrected to to "cacaphonous"). I'll give some though to your other suggestions.

Hey all, I wanted to tell you about the new Magic Effects generator up in the dxContent random generator library. It produces random descriptions of magical effects to help overworked DM's flesh out descriptions of magical phenomena. Check it out here! ~~~~Overworked DM (Before)~~~~ DM: "You...

I wanted to let people know about the latest updates to Map Runner - my online map making tools (beta). The Save and Load features have been activated, so if you've created your free dxContent account you can save your maps and return to editing them later. Check out Map Runner at dxContent.com

Udalrich - thanks for taking the time to check out Map Runner! Enabeling the save and load features are next on my list. Crossers, yep i definately need to provide better doco on how to make them work - basically you first need to lay down several adjacent low areas, then select the crosser...

Check out the new Map Making tools (beta) that I've made available! I'm looking for feedback on what works for you and what doesn't. No need to register (but if you have the time, please create an account). No gimmicks and it's free like all the tools on dxContent.com! Map Editing Tools...

If you are interested in reading about the new online, cross-browser compatible map making tool I'm building you can check out screen shots and read the short presentation here dxContent is home to a number of popular random generators as seen on d20pfsrd.com

I've added spells from the Pathfinder Ultimate Combat source book to our popular random scroll generator. Other sources include the core rules and Ultimate Magic. Includes options to exclude source books. Check it out here ~From dxContent.com where you can build and share your own random...

Beta Random Dungeon Generator v1.4 The beta random dungeon generator has received some enhancements. It's now version 1.4. The newest feature adds doors to the map! And not just doors, but secret doors, concealed doors and portcullis style doors. I've added a new starting floor plan style...

Beta Random Dungeon Generator updated to v1.3 I've upgraded the Beta-Dungeon Generator to v1.3 - The menu now has an option for cleaning up the map by removing issolated rooms with no path to an exit.

New improvements to the Beta Random Dungeon Generator - Your previously selected options are remembered each time your run the generator allowing for quicker variations to be generated. FYI - the "Complexity" option has been renamed to "Simplicity". A low simplicity score will yield almost...