Im a big fan of Fractal Mapper. Have been since ver6(7 is out now). Its a great program. The goblin api is a scripting(vb like) language that works within the mapper to do specialized things. One of the easiest and coolest examples I like is the custon toolset you can make. For instance the city tool. You select city tool then start clicking on the map you are making(continent naturaly) and random city names start apearing. But thats not all, not only are the names random but town size, demihuman populations% listed for elves dwarves etc., rulers name, names of gods whos temples are in the town, weapon carry/law info, taverns, adventure hooks and such are all auto generated for the town. You can then edit any individual town info or open the scenario builder and have an html page of all towns listed along with map area pics and all the generated info ready to go in an instant gazetteer like page. And thats already set up in the program. You can modify it or add your own. Im still learning to do stuff with it, but thats to cool to me.
Check this program out. Its the easiest, fastest, full+ featured map program ive used for the money. Continents, Dungeons, Towns, Caverns etc. etc. etc. all a snap.
If you cant tell by now I love it. And NO I dont work for NBOS Software haha
Here is what you get in the scenario builder( minus the map pics which are sweet) Anyway thats just one small example of what you can do with the GoblinAPI
Enjoy
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C:\Documents and Settings\Chaz\My Documents\Test\Testmap.fmp
Table of Contents
Éllenni
Azntezágszunt
Köznak Asvagvistól
Azzavi
Nemgdíj
Kige Eros
Alott
Alyait
Ertátott
Hakit Elya
Éllenni
Population: 20100 (Elf - 12%, Dwarf - 11%, Halfling - 4%, Gnome - 5%)
Ruler: Lady Azbáli Ertsa
Ruler's God: Ruel
Chief Industry: Agriculture - Herding
Churches: Ruel,Linney,Krath,Vigu,Thule,Thule,Thule,Thule,Thule,Thule
Schools: The Azánúly Academy for Women,Üsüra University,The Lentés Academy for Women
Taverns: The Halfling's Goblin, The Brewing House of Scotch, The Smith's Dog Inn, The Brewing Turtle, The Ivory Spoon Tavern, The Humble Fork
Fees:All transactions within the city must be made with the city's official currency (Money changing fees will exist), Guild fees officially enforced
Weapon Laws: Only land owners and their guards may carry weapons publicly.
Éllenni is a sleepy town, What nightlife there is is very tame by most adventure's standards. Lady Azbáli Ertsa's compassion is well known. In fact, it might be too much. Those who bode ill for the city have in the past been given too much leeway to execute their schemes.
Adventure Hooks:
Lady Azbáli Ertsa has taken an infatuation and wishes the daughter/son of a neighboring ruler to be 'theirs'.
It's rumored that just outside the city is an old dwarven gold mine.
One of the characters is mistaken for an infamous thief!
Azntezágszunt
Population: 2010 (Elf - 2%, Dwarf - 6%, Halfling - 3%, Gnome - 3%)
Ruler: Countess Aghez Azgyegy
Ruler's God: Linney
Chief Industry: Agriculture - Farming
Churches: Linney,Thule
Schools: The Antozet School,The Berdugát Academy
Taverns: No taverns!
Fees:No tolls or fees!
Weapon Laws: No official restrictions or social norms discourage the carrying of arms.
Azntezágszunt is a sleepy town, What nightlife there is is very tame by most adventure's standards. Countess Aghez Azgyegy is a bitter person, who covets the throne. Any challengers are quickly and harshly dealt with.
Adventure Hooks:
The characters are framed for a crime they didn't commit!
Köznak Asvagvistól
Population: 2010 (Elf - 5%, Dwarf - 4%, Halfling - 5%, Gnome - 3%)
Ruler: Baron Ágzett Tado II
Ruler's God: Thule
Chief Industry: Mining
Churches: Thule,Thule
Schools: The Talyijágül Academy for Women,The Ferilelet Academy for Women
Taverns: Scotch and Melody, Steak and Hunger
Fees:Entry toll (per person): 4cp, Guild fees officially enforced
Weapon Laws: No official restrictions or social norms discourage the carrying of arms.
The people of Köznak Asvagvistól are very open minded, and love to meet and exchange ideas with people from other places. Baron Ágzett Tado II is a wise person, and never jumps to action unless a plan has been well thought out.
Adventure Hooks:
The characters are framed for a crime they didn't commit!
Azzavi
Population: 2010 (Elf - 4%, Dwarf - 5%, Halfling - 1%, Gnome - 3%)
Ruler: Baroness Anézó T. Azhet III
Ruler's God: Ruel
Chief Industry: Agriculture - Farming
Churches: Ruel,Krath
Schools: Primary schools only. No institutions of higher learning.
Taverns: The Rusty Spoon, The Prince's House of Good Food, The Halfling's House of Ale
Fees:All transactions within the city must be made with the city's official currency (Money changing fees will exist)
Weapon Laws: No official restrictions, but carrying arms and wearing armor while not on official town duty is not socially acceptable.
Azzavi's population likes to celebrate. Anything. Weddings, anniversaries, lunar events, you name it! Baroness Anézó T. Azhet III's compassion is well known. In fact, it might be too much. Those who bode ill for the city have in the past been given too much leeway to execute their schemes.
Adventure Hooks:
The city has been plagued by a group of bandits.
Nemgdíj
Population: 2010 (Elf - 2%, Dwarf - 4%, Halfling - 4%, Gnome - 3%)
Ruler: Duchess Bílegolesért Hagyek
Ruler's God: Krath
Chief Industry: Agriculture - Farming
Churches: Krath,Krath
Schools: Primary schools only. No institutions of higher learning.
Taverns: The House of Melody
Fees:Entry toll (per person): 4cp
Weapon Laws: Social norms encourage people to carry weapons for their protection.
The population of Nemgdíj is very suspicious of outsiders. It's advised that the characters don't act too familiar with the townsfolk! Duchess Bílegolesért Hagyek is a wise person, and never jumps to action unless a plan has been well thought out.
Adventure Hooks:
The characters are approached by Duchess Bílegolesért Hagyek with a job offer. Escort his/her daughter/son to a nearby city to attend a wedding.
Kige Eros
Population: 2010 (Elf - 7%, Dwarf - 1%, Halfling - 1%, Gnome - 1%)
Ruler: Baroness Kilvédélegyon S. Kület II
Ruler's God: Thule
Chief Industry: Agriculture - Farming
Churches: Thule,Krath
Schools: Primary schools only. No institutions of higher learning.
Taverns: Song and Spirits
Fees:Entry toll (per cart): 7cp
Weapon Laws: No official restrictions or social norms discourage the carrying of arms.
A prosperous and wealthy city. The people of Kige Eros tend to the extravagant in the tastes and styles. While a wise, thoughtful person, Baroness Kilvédélegyon S. Kület II does not take kindly to those who threaten this city.
Adventure Hooks:
A beautiful women runs into the arms of the characters. She hopes he can help her escape a powerful man who wants to marry her.
Alott
Population: 2010 (Dwarf - 5%, Halfling - 3%, Gnome - 1%)
Ruler: Baron Kölés Belyzagi
Ruler's God: Thule
Chief Industry: Agriculture - Poultry
Churches: Thule,Thule
Schools: Primary schools only. No institutions of higher learning.
Taverns: Ale and Melody
Fees:Entry toll (per cart): 7cp
Weapon Laws: No official restrictions or social norms discourage the carrying of arms.
Alott is a sleepy town, What nightlife there is is very tame by most adventure's standards. While a wise, thoughtful person, Baron Kölés Belyzagi does not take kindly to those who threaten this city.
Adventure Hooks:
The characters are approached by Baron Kölés Belyzagi with a job offer. Escort his/her daughter/son to a nearby city to attend a wedding.
Alyait
Population: 10100 (Elf - 10%, Dwarf - 7%, Halfling - 6%, Gnome - 4%)
Ruler: Baroness Gyakkor Szelya
Ruler's God: Thule
Chief Industry: Mining
Churches: Thule,Ruel,Ruel,Ruel,Thule,Thule
Schools: Etélvályzat University,The Szeti Library and Academy,The Azkésízai College of Künénnek
Taverns: The House of Song, The Nail's Mead, The Thirsty Duchess Restaurant
Fees:No tolls or fees!
Weapon Laws: Social norms encourage people to carry weapons for their protection.
Alyait's population likes to celebrate. Anything. Weddings, anniversaries, lunar events, you name it! Baroness Gyakkor Szelya is a wise person, and never jumps to action unless a plan has been well thought out.
Adventure Hooks:
Something stalks the city, and is killing the city's elders.
A plague has been decimating the members of the lower class.
Ertátott
Population: 20100 (Elf - 11%, Dwarf - 11%, Halfling - 7%, Gnome - 5%)
Ruler: Lady Elyt Reti V
Ruler's God: Krath
Chief Industry: Skilled Crafts (Gemcutting, etc)
Churches: Krath,Thule,Thule,Ruel,Thule,Thule,Thule,Linney,Ruel,Thule
Schools: The Egi College of Ehet,The Üban Academy for Women
Taverns: The Green Duchess, The Wife's Halberd Tavern and Inn, The Burning Man-at-arms Tavern, The Humble House of Lamb, Whisky and Eats, The Golden Swordsman Tavern
Fees:Entry toll (per work animal): 6cp, Guild fees officially enforced
Weapon Laws: Penalty for owning or carrying a weapon for anyone but members of the town's highest aristocracy (and guards) is death.
The people of Ertátott are very open minded, and love to meet and exchange ideas with people from other places. While a wise, thoughtful person, Lady Elyt Reti V does not take kindly to those who threaten this city.
Adventure Hooks:
A daughter of a top aid to Lady Elyt Reti V has been kidnapped. Who will help him?
It's rumored that just outside the city is an old dwarven gold mine.
Something stalks the city, and is killing the city's elders.
Hakit Elya
Population: 2010 (Elf - 3%, Dwarf - 2%, Halfling - 5%)
Ruler: Baron Hotagyily II
Ruler's God: Ruel
Chief Industry: Skilled Crafts (Gemcutting, etc)
Churches: Ruel,Thule
Schools: Primary schools only. No institutions of higher learning.
Taverns: No taverns!
Fees:Entry toll (per work animal): 4cp
Weapon Laws: Any man (or adventuring woman) not seen brandishing a wide array of weapons is considered a "sissy", and often beaten up by those who are carrying weapons.
Hakit Elya is a sleepy town, What nightlife there is is very tame by most adventure's standards. Baron Hotagyily II is a wise person, and never jumps to action unless a plan has been well thought out.
Adventure Hooks:
There's some mysterious goings on at the city's largest cemetary.
I am a big CC2 user for the most part but have been playing around with NBOS' Fractral Mapper. I have found I like the images and the way you paint them to screen and it has some powerful options. 
