What's the best online map alternative till D&D Insider?

[tfwoods3]

I need a map that can be updated for players over the net so we can start playing. Don't want to wait on DD Insider.

Anyone have some good suggestions? Ideally would like to be able to update the map with character locations round by round.

 

[LedOrc]

MapTool

My group uses MapTool and quite likes it.

You have to host the server yourself, but its pretty easy to setup. There are even helpful tutorial videos!

We tried OpenRPG but found it didn't work out for us.

Edit: Forum learning curve

 

[Boarstorm]

There are even helpful tutorial videos!

This link is goofy. Fixed it in the quote.

 

[keterys]

I haven't used it yet, but I'm starting a campaign in maptools next week. I've tried some others and maptools looks like the best free options I've seen... and better than many for-pay, too.

 

[IanB]

I think you could use Vassal for something like this.

 

[Vegepygmy]

My group uses MapTool and quite likes it.

Seconded.

 

[tfwoods3]

Thanks, I'll check it out

 

[Harr]

You already know but just let me say once again MapTool, no question our group could not be happier with it.

And I say this as someone who bought and paid for four licenses of another, paid-for, seemingly-higher-quality online tabletop, MT is free, opensource (I think) and in active development and still comes out head and shoulders on top.

OpenRPG I've heard about but never got around to try.

 

[Rowe]

Where do i get resource library that they used in the Demo videos. I downloaded the maptools program and it doesnt come with any of it

 

[Hussar]

Maptool seems to be the program of choice.

I've used OpenRPG to good effect.

Honestly, either one is great. About the only advantage I have of Open over Maptool is familiarity and the ability of Open to play sound files.