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<blockquote data-quote="bjoernostalos" data-source="post: 9727758" data-attributes="member: 7053603"><p>Greetings fellow GMs and creators,</p><p></p><p>I hope this finds all of you well <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> My partner and I recently acquired a small business that produces digital map-making resources for RPGs - primarily brush and stamp collections for Procreate and Photoshop, covering both fantasy and, to some extent, contemporary settings (modern, western, asian themes, etc.).</p><p></p><p>To not advertise, I wont provide a link here or anything. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Having been active in various RPG communities for years as players and occasional GMs ourselves, we've found ourselves in the unique position of being able to actually influence what tools get developed for our hobby. Rather than simply expanding our catalog with more of the same content, we're genuinely interested in addressing gaps.</p><p></p><p><strong>The fundamental question I am asking myself:</strong> What mapping and visual aid tools would meaningfully improve your actual game preparation workflow, rather than just adding to the pile of "someday I'll use this" resources?</p><p></p><p>We're considering several directions, and I'd greatly appreciate the wisdom of this community:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Comprehensive video masterclass series</strong> on advanced mapping techniques and efficient workflow</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Ready-to-deploy map collections</strong> - complete, publication-ready maps requiring no additional work</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk expansion content</strong> - we've noticed this aesthetic is underserved compared to fantasy</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Modular, colored PNG asset libraries</strong> designed for quick drag-and-drop composition</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Character visualization tools</strong> - something beyond basic token creation</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Contemporary/Urban expansion</strong> - more modern setting resources</li> </ul><p><strong>But here's what I'm really curious about:</strong> What frustrates you most in your current map creation process? What takes disproportionate time compared to the value it adds to your game? Are there tools you wish existed but haven't found?</p><p></p><p>We're committed to contributing meaningfully to this community rather than just adding to the noise. Your honest perspectives - whether positive, critical, or completely different suggestions - would be invaluable for us <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> </p><p></p><p>Thank you for your time and insights. This community has been a tremendous resource over the years and I am happy to be able to ask these questions today <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Best regards</p><p>BjörnosTalos</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bjoernostalos, post: 9727758, member: 7053603"] Greetings fellow GMs and creators, I hope this finds all of you well :) My partner and I recently acquired a small business that produces digital map-making resources for RPGs - primarily brush and stamp collections for Procreate and Photoshop, covering both fantasy and, to some extent, contemporary settings (modern, western, asian themes, etc.). To not advertise, I wont provide a link here or anything. :) Having been active in various RPG communities for years as players and occasional GMs ourselves, we've found ourselves in the unique position of being able to actually influence what tools get developed for our hobby. Rather than simply expanding our catalog with more of the same content, we're genuinely interested in addressing gaps. [B]The fundamental question I am asking myself:[/B] What mapping and visual aid tools would meaningfully improve your actual game preparation workflow, rather than just adding to the pile of "someday I'll use this" resources? We're considering several directions, and I'd greatly appreciate the wisdom of this community: [LIST] [*][B]Comprehensive video masterclass series[/B] on advanced mapping techniques and efficient workflow [*][B]Ready-to-deploy map collections[/B] - complete, publication-ready maps requiring no additional work [*][B]Sci-Fi/Cyberpunk expansion content[/B] - we've noticed this aesthetic is underserved compared to fantasy [*][B]Modular, colored PNG asset libraries[/B] designed for quick drag-and-drop composition [*][B]Character visualization tools[/B] - something beyond basic token creation [*][B]Contemporary/Urban expansion[/B] - more modern setting resources [/LIST] [B]But here's what I'm really curious about:[/B] What frustrates you most in your current map creation process? What takes disproportionate time compared to the value it adds to your game? Are there tools you wish existed but haven't found? We're committed to contributing meaningfully to this community rather than just adding to the noise. Your honest perspectives - whether positive, critical, or completely different suggestions - would be invaluable for us :) Thank you for your time and insights. This community has been a tremendous resource over the years and I am happy to be able to ask these questions today :) Best regards BjörnosTalos [/QUOTE]
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