D&D 5E (2014) How do you use maps with room numbers?

[Imaculata]

Whenever I design a map, I just place letters (A,B,C) at notable locations. And they are merely a reference to a description. But that in itself doesn't tell my players anything. I also cover parts of the map, and gradually reveal areas as they explore the dungeon.

 

[Horwath]

You mean #2 don't you?

well you do #1 also in there.

but, I put the No.1 because it is most important place in the house. You dont want to go in middle of winter doing it in the bushes at -20°C

 

[Hussar]

This thread makes me happy.

If you use GIMP, there is a fantastic little script over at Cartographers Guild that will turn any black and white (or any two color) map into an underground map automatically. Very cool stuff.

https://www.cartographersguild.com/showthread.php?t=2759

That will get rid of the room numbers (mostly, they might show up as bits of bric a brac) and let you have a very pretty map in about 10 seconds.

 

[FormerlyHemlock]

Have the same number in every room and tell them it’s déjà vu.

"Well it probably is​ deja vu--it sounds like it!" -Arnold J. Rimmer