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Eslin
2013-03-14, 10:47 PM
We've been playing the world long enough that I'd like to get it mapped out - does anyone know of a program other than ms paint I can use to do it?

Frathe
2013-03-14, 11:02 PM
This thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275319) lists some you might be able to use. If you're just looking for image editing software, GIMP is free to download and has more advanced tools than Paint.

Rhynn
2013-03-15, 04:18 AM
Hexographer (http://www.hexographer.com/) is free and easy to use. It has a brother, Dungeonographer (http://www.dungeonographer.com/).

There's also HexMapper (http://www.mentalwasteland.net/HexMapper/).

If you don't want hexes (although Hexographer, at least, can be used freehand), you'll need Campaign Cartographer 2 or 3 or something, or just learn GIMP or Photoshop.

Gwyn chan 'r Gwyll
2013-03-15, 09:08 AM
AutoRealm maybe?

Vahir
2013-03-15, 09:31 AM
If you know how to use it properly, GIMP can do wonders, I've found.

If you want detailed info on mapmaking, the Cartographer's Guild (http://www.cartographersguild.com/forum.php) is a useful database of tips and tutorials.

OverdrivePrime
2013-03-15, 03:11 PM
If you want detailed info on mapmaking, the Cartographer's Guild (http://www.cartographersguild.com/forum.php) is a useful database of tips and tutorials.
^This.
I've been able to make some absolutely beautiful maps of my game worlds by following the step-by-step tutorials in Cartographer's guild. Then the trick is finding a place that will print a large format map without charging several hundred dollars.