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Campaign Cartographer and Fractal Mapper are somewhat similar in my opinion. I use CC3 right now personally. The learning curve is there as many people have mentioned but the time invested was worth learning it. And it beats drawing many of these maps by hand.
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I repeat for anyone listening, no one has ever, in their life, even considered buying more than 3 pieces of software to aid in GMing. |
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Hero Lab + Realm Works + CC3, looks like I'm a certified nutter!
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Hero lab,Realm works,The Keep,Fractal Mapper, Fractal Terrains, CC3 and CC3+,DD3,CD3,D20pro, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons core rules 2 and expansion. I supported Kickstarters for Mote,D20pro unlimited, Obsidian Portal, and otherworld mapper. I support those people who make tools that make my life as a GM easier I am more than a bit certifiable
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Not to mention some of us have been creating game aids on their computers since before some of their current players were born.
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I'm in the same boat as Aaron. Somehow a game based entirely on imagination has become an extremely expensive hobby!
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Okay, let's see if I can get this right...
CC (the original), DD (the original), The Profantasy Worldbuilder Bundle (because I'm not going to remember everything that comes in it), CC3+, ToUM, Hero Lab (multiple licences, multiple game systems), Realm Works (GM edition kickstarted and a 5-pack of player editions), AD&D Core Rules 2 & Expansion. Can't think of anything else, but I am the current caretaker of the Ultimate Campaign Kingdom Tracking Spreadsheet. Yep, I'm an outright nutter. Chief Calendar Champion Chemlak Join the unofficial Realm Works IRC channel! Join #realm-works |
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Back to the Thread...
for all in general, I think when making a map of any kind there should be some questions asked first.
I'm sure there are more things to consider, but those above would cover most. Once you can define each of those it will help in your selection of the "right tool for the job". Consider also if you intend on printing the map...
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Once that is determined not only does the "tool" have to be considered, but the file format as well. So consider that as you choose your next tool. my 2cp DLG Last edited by Dark Lord Galen; March 26th, 2015 at 10:33 AM. Reason: Added "General Support Considerations" |
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@DLG, i did indeed consider all these things, and ensured my wife signed off on it - she raised the same points as you: If you spend this much on it, are you actually going to use it enough to make it worthwhile?
My answer was yes (hopefully). WIll have to invest in the other symbol sets at some point though. Is it worth getting the annuals though, once i am more acquainted with the program? |
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