Mapping software...

[MADMANMIKE]

..I use FreeHand 3.0.

..Yes, 3.0, published in 1989. It came on 2 800k disks. Does great with vector drawing..

..Here're links to a couple of maps I did with it:

Paola, Kansas
Hillsdale, Kansas

..This one was downloaded and modified with PhotoShop LE:

Topo-Map, KC area

..And here's the deck plans to The Rusty Narb from my old Aliens Unlimited game, done again in FreeHand 3.0:

Deck Plans 1
Deck Plans 2


..Obviously, Freehand 3.0 isn't going to be readily available, but later versions ought to be within your grasp, and surely they still have these capabilities...

-Mike >8]

[Athos]

I like AutoRealm. You can download it off the web.

[Zer0 Kay]

I am looking to find a good mapping software for Rifts.

At GenCon, Liqiud was demo'ing their Dunjinni software, but at that time they only had fantasy mapping, no sci-fi or modern mapping. They said by November they would have a sci-fi pack for sale, but I would like to see what everyone on here uses.

If you play fantasy settings I highly recommend their software. It was extremely user-friendly.

So, anyone have any suggestions?

I've always wanted to find a mapping program for Earth that had variable water level just so I could see where the shore lines really would be. (e.g. along the Mississippi there should be less land).

[PigLickJF]

I've always wanted to find a mapping program for Earth that had variable water level just so I could see where the shore lines really would be. (e.g. along the Mississippi there should be less land).

There's a website around that does exactly that, people have posted links to it here several times, in fact someone did so just recently. Don't remember the title of thread or anything, but some searching should turn it up.

PigLick

[Carl Gleba]

www.profantasy.com sells campaign cartographer. There is a learning curve, but if your willing to practice, it yields some awesome results. There are some maps on my site.

Carl

[MADMANMIKE]

..C'mon, loki, you don't need all that fancy schmancy stuff, get the old Freehand!



-Mike >8]

[Carl Gleba]

..C'mon, loki, you don't need all that fancy schmancy stuff, get the old Freehand!



-Mike >8]

Some of us can't even draw a straight line with graph paper and a ruler

[Carl Gleba]

www.profantasy.com sells campaign cartographer. There is a learning curve, but if your willing to practice, it yields some awesome results. There are some maps on my site.

I also use campaign cartographer 2 for my mapping needs. It works great for fantasy mapping, but it is true, there is a learning curve.

I've designed my own little world and occasionally pick part of it, make a more detailed map, and go from there. I eventually want an online world map with clickable regions and cities that would open more detailed versions. That might take some time...since I play CoH too much.

I like it because it's easy to implement a scale, plus you can figure distance between two points with a few clicks, or trace something like a road and get the distance. You can even make your own graphics to use, but I haven't done that...yet.

I'm seriously thinking about purchasing the city designer add-on. The regular version is great for big maps, but it's more work doing details like cities. Anyone use that or dungeon designer yet?

Yes, DD is very cool especially with the Geomorphs. Basically they are dungeon parts that with a click you can assemble a dungeon in probably an hour and thats a good size one.

I have not done much with City Designer yes, but when I played around with it, it worked pretty good, and had a great selection of symbols to use.

The last thing I picked up was the castle add on. It has 25 castles in pretty good detail including new symbols as well as awesome 3D views. I still need to pick up the module that allows you to do the 3d stuff.

there latest piece is Cosmographer. I want to get that next it looks very cool.

Check out the web site Zylo. You can get all kinds of freebies from symbols to tons of maps. Plus they have a new lab section that allows you to download some beta tested stuff. The last thing I got was an auto dungeon maker, but I'm pretty sure you need DD for it to work.

Carl

[Zer0 Kay]

I've always wanted to find a mapping program for Earth that had variable water level just so I could see where the shore lines really would be. (e.g. along the Mississippi there should be less land).

There's a website around that does exactly that, people have posted links to it here several times, in fact someone did so just recently. Don't remember the title of thread or anything, but some searching should turn it up.

PigLick

Anyone remember how high the books said the water rose?

[Carl Gleba]

That CC program is for fantasy settings, not modern or sci-fi, right?

I understand the cosmographer is for futuristic, but it costs like $40, and doesn't have a shareware version for testing.

It's really a map maker, however the initial product was fantasy themed. Depending on which combination of products you buy, you'll get more than enough symbols for any setting. You can even create your own symbols or modify existing ones if they don't fit the bill. Cosmographer will obviously have more stuff intended for a sci-fi setting. Just to give an example, the city maker comes with a whole range of city symbols. From primitive huts and hovels to futuristic building and domed buildings.

Carl