theoremtank
First Post
I've been dissatisfied in all my campaigns so far concerning map revelation to the player's. I typically make nice computer generated maps although laying it down on the table often reveals more areas than I want to at the time. When I hand draw maps on the spot then it simply takes away from the mood and gaming time. So I had an idea that would make map revalation a lot easier, although I don't know how feasible it actually is. Anyone, please feel free to give your comments, ideas, or input if you have seen something similar to this.
IDEA:
It would be nice if there were a software package that allows the DM to display .bmp, .jpg, etc. file types (computer generated maps) through a digital projector. However the program display should have at least two displays. One would show what the DM sees. The other would show what is sent to the digital projector for player viewing. The DM should be able to control the viewable areas of the map availabe to the PC's as well as possibly have some sort of simple marker placing abilities on the maps to represent characters and enemies.
I don't have a digital projector and I know there prices are somewhat steep, but if a software program similar to what I described above was available I would definitely purchase one. There are so many nicely computer generated maps online that are released officially by dungeon magazine as well as Wizards that such a program would work perfectly for their display.
Any input is welcome.
Thank you
IDEA:
It would be nice if there were a software package that allows the DM to display .bmp, .jpg, etc. file types (computer generated maps) through a digital projector. However the program display should have at least two displays. One would show what the DM sees. The other would show what is sent to the digital projector for player viewing. The DM should be able to control the viewable areas of the map availabe to the PC's as well as possibly have some sort of simple marker placing abilities on the maps to represent characters and enemies.
I don't have a digital projector and I know there prices are somewhat steep, but if a software program similar to what I described above was available I would definitely purchase one. There are so many nicely computer generated maps online that are released officially by dungeon magazine as well as Wizards that such a program would work perfectly for their display.
Any input is welcome.
Thank you