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<blockquote data-quote="Koloth" data-source="post: 6513969" data-attributes="member: 6706231">To attempt to clarify my last random thought:&nbsp; Create a dungeon from&nbsp; a set of 3D tile pieces from a Dwarven Forge type set, then replicate in your pdf maps.&nbsp; That way, someone that has a lot of money in 3D tile sets can use them to replicate some of your maps.&nbsp; Sometimes the physical limitation of the tile sets prevent replicating a paper map layout.&nbsp; On the hexes vs squares:&nbsp; if you are primarily doing constructed dungeon/buildings then squares are the way to go.&nbsp; If you do free form caverns or outdoor areas, add a hex grid option for those maps. On the background shading: dark background is fine, just offer a less dense background that uses less toner.&nbsp; A brown shading vs a solid brown color.&nbsp; On a large map, can make a significant difference in toner usage.&nbsp; The last time I checked, a full set of replacement toners for my color laser was over $500.&nbsp; They last several thousand pages but minimizing toner consumption is still worthwhile.&nbsp; I bought the printer as a referb off the Dell site for $300 and it came with a full set of real toners.&nbsp; Would have been cheaper to buy a second printer, keep the toners and toss the 2nd printer.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Koloth, post: 6513969, member: 6706231"] To attempt to clarify my last random thought: Create a dungeon from a set of 3D tile pieces from a Dwarven Forge type set, then replicate in your pdf maps. That way, someone that has a lot of money in 3D tile sets can use them to replicate some of your maps. Sometimes the physical limitation of the tile sets prevent replicating a paper map layout. On the hexes vs squares: if you are primarily doing constructed dungeon/buildings then squares are the way to go. If you do free form caverns or outdoor areas, add a hex grid option for those maps. On the background shading: dark background is fine, just offer a less dense background that uses less toner. A brown shading vs a solid brown color. On a large map, can make a significant difference in toner usage. The last time I checked, a full set of replacement toners for my color laser was over $500. They last several thousand pages but minimizing toner consumption is still worthwhile. I bought the printer as a referb off the Dell site for $300 and it came with a full set of real toners. Would have been cheaper to buy a second printer, keep the toners and toss the 2nd printer. [/QUOTE]

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