I am Dming a game and am in desperate need of a free map creation software. The more details i can add the better. Thanks alot!

I've been a long time dm. I really enjoy using maps to help combat scenes. I remember when I started I would draw the maps out on poster board and create whatever details for the map.

Fast forward twenty years, I have found the ability to use online tools to create custom maps from scratch.

I'm currently using inkarnate. It's very user friendly and provides great options to choose from and different styles of maps available. As well as the amount of items for detailing is wonderful.

My question for you is this, what site do you use to create your maps, where do you draw your inspiration and what's your favorite map made so far? Pictures always welcome

I have one map that u have been working on. I putting the finishing touches on it currently however this is what I got.

I’m running campaign in the desert and I’m having trouble finding a good map making software and I don’t want to find a map off the internet, any suggestions?

I need a tool with which I can make maps, but on which I can also move characters. We are playing at my home, so id be casting the app with the map to a TV for everyone to see and play, so I dont really need some online functions or things like that.

First campaign (two shot) I ran a week ago, I drew in Paint and moved pieces around which was annoying. I wanna save myself some trouble of doing the same thing again, and also because of the grid and all of that.

So, id like a tool in which I can create a map, move pieces (PCs, NPCs, enemies) around with everyone being marked a certain way (it can be like a colored square, I dont really care about the aesthetics), I want to be able to copy the map so I can make one for myself which has traps or other things marked and id preferably like it to be an app, which I can download. Also, preferably free, but if its paid with a demo, id be willing to give it a shot and id be willing to pay if I like it enough.

Or perhaps there is an app in which I can import my map and just play with friends. That'd be fine as well.

What would you recommend?

This might not be the best place for this question, but since I'm using OBR for all my games...

I am looking for a map making tool that is decently easy for a beginner and can do maps with a modern look. I am wanting to do the home lodge for a monster hunter group in a game set in current day.

I would prefer free, but inexpensive is not out of the question!!

Thanks for the help, y'all!

I know a lot that generate cities but i would love to know a good battlemap generator if there even is one

I want to pick up map-making as a hobby. In the future I want to run a campaign Ive had in my mind for a while, and currently I'd like to help out two of my friends who are DM's by creating some maps in my free time. However, I have never used programs for it, and I'm also not sure about spending money on programs Im unfamiliar with without feedback.

Ideally I'm looking for a free program to experiment with a bit, but I'm not opposed to spending some money on a program if the general consensus is that it's a solid program.

Userfriendliness is an absolute must though, as I have no experience whatsoever yet on this.

I've been looking around for a while now, since it feels like half of my prep time is spent just finding a good map that I feel like fits what I'm going for, and I think I've got it down to Canvas of Kings, Dungeon Alchemist, and Dungeondraft. Each very clearly have their own style but that aside, all look fairly easy to use(once you get used to it) and customizable. So I'm wondering, what are your guys's favorites, and for those who have tried multiple, pros/cons?

I am trying to make some world, and hex crawl maps. Would prefer something free, but would consider paying for something good.

So I’ve been playing online with my group for a couple years, and when we don’t run off a module I find the biggest problem is obtaining battle maps that are relative to the scene but also look good. We play off roll20 soon to be Foundry, and I’m wondering what good suggestions there are to create our own maps?

I’ve tried things like Flowscape for some nature settings but looking for a more complete package including dungeon building, any prices are fine just fire away!

My group has moved digital and decided to use AboveVTT.

Any suggestions for map creation resources, and why you feel its the best? Hoping to find something to create World, Region, City, and Dungeon/Interior maps. Preferably one program but I'd love to hear your reasoning behind using multiple if you do.