tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post809471143347988490..comments2024-03-01T11:52:44.729-05:00Comments on Bat in the Attic: My Impression of Mapping SoftwareRobert Conleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03863009007381185340noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-50945234134777950132015-11-29T20:16:24.224-05:002015-11-29T20:16:24.224-05:00Given that this post is almost 7 years old, would ...Given that this post is almost 7 years old, would you be willing to post an update with your current opinion on mapping software? Max Kaladinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082956740941126635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-76703064513085267182009-02-11T00:47:00.000-05:002009-02-11T00:47:00.000-05:00I'm a pencil guy, but I notice there are input dev...I'm a pencil guy, but I notice there are input devices meant to work similarly (e.g., when signing for a UPS delivery). Might using something like that make some things easier?<BR/><BR/>Dundjinni looks as if it would be very handy for very specific projects.<BR/><BR/>I haven't looked recently, but my impression was that this sort of program tends to be written only for Windows. My computer these days is a Mac.Dwayanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07388657516129827977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-62086416544940040552009-01-29T17:13:00.000-05:002009-01-29T17:13:00.000-05:00I became a Corel Draw fan after trying various che...I became a Corel Draw fan after trying various cheap draw programs and being very frustrated. Then I had an opportunity to buy Corel Draw for the upgrade price, then later was able to buy full versions for the upgrade price due to a business partner deal with my employer.<BR/><BR/>The first time I drew a spline curve in Corel Draw, I knew why it is worth buying real software instead of toys for this kind of job...<BR/><BR/>I did also buy Campaign Cartographer and then upgraded to CC2. I also bought Dundjinni.<BR/><BR/>In the end though, I almost never make maps on the computer. Ultimately, if you just want a quick map for your gaming group, it's not worth the time. No matter how you do it, drawing a professional looking map will take hours and hours.<BR/><BR/>I've made far more use of Corel Draw for posters and such...<BR/><BR/>FrankFrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855679156477779666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-39226873401346077512009-01-29T14:41:00.000-05:002009-01-29T14:41:00.000-05:00I haven't really looked at CC but as as an archite...I haven't really looked at CC but as as an architect with experience with AutoCad and Microstation the CAD interface can vary quite a bit. I think a CAD based program would be very useful for dungeon maps since you can control the drawing tools so much easier. Of course I normally use pen and paper myself.ligehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00652431558688176341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-77533979085565770412009-01-28T14:04:00.000-05:002009-01-28T14:04:00.000-05:00Honestly, I didn't expect that post to be that liv...Honestly, I didn't expect that post to be that lively. The post was just my lament that I'm not much of an artist and I am more of CAD person. <BR/><BR/>@Badelaire - For most people I do think you are correct. Paper is the best way to go. I'm interested in see what people do for Paizo's open call for Maps.Bonemasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179557302199193741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904133056957353312.post-89918802192667806972009-01-27T16:34:00.000-05:002009-01-27T16:34:00.000-05:00I've used CC for years, but at the end of the day,...I've used CC for years, but at the end of the day, if I'm not using it to whip up a relatively small-scale map (perhaps a village and 20-30 miles in each direction), then it's just too cumbersome. And because I use it sporadically, I have to re-learn about half of everything each time I sit down to use it.<BR/><BR/>In the end, I hate to say it, but paper (graph, hex, or plain) and pencil/pen are sometimes the best way to go.Jack Badelairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10932441028544500024noreply@blogger.com