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Title: Map Making
Post by: Arsenus on 21 June 2011, 10:46:51 PM

Does anyone know a simple stuff to do map for wargames and batreps?

Thanks

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Dickie255 on 22 June 2011, 06:39:03 AM

Hi Arsenus

I had an idea of doing my own solo campaign but in the end I bought a complete software system that includes rules, maps and the ability to import your own maps from Computer Strategies.

I didn't get any further with designing my own campaign but I did have a look at loads of sites on the web that might be of help to you and some of which are free. I believe a system called Berthier might be suitable for your needs http://delyall.tripod.com/berthier/berthier.html (http://delyall.tripod.com/berthier/berthier.html) It is also free!

Unfortunately, most are written in English but I believe there are translation sites on the web that will convert the text for you

Here are some other sites which might help

[urlhttp://grognard.com/aides.html][/url]

http://www.inkwellideas.com/roleplaying_tools/hexographer/index.shtml (http://www.inkwellideas.com/roleplaying_tools/hexographer/index.shtml)

http://autorealm.sourceforge.net/index.php (http://autorealm.sourceforge.net/index.php)

http://www.enworld.org/forum/rpg-industry-forum/255365-hexographer-free-web-based-hex-map-generator-editor-gets-more-updates.html (http://www.enworld.org/forum/rpg-industry-forum/255365-hexographer-free-web-based-hex-map-generator-editor-gets-more-updates.html)

http://www.indiawargamers.com/articles/photoshop1.html (http://www.indiawargamers.com/articles/photoshop1.html)

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: nikharwood on 22 June 2011, 07:18:36 AM

Battle Chronicler might be useful too - have a look here:

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=1092.0

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Arsenus on 22 June 2011, 08:29:18 AM

Thanks to you, guys!

Hexographer and Battle Chronicler are the best stuff, I think!

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Arsenus on 24 June 2011, 01:58:06 PM

Tonight, I will post my first BatRep with Battle Chronicler and I will use later Hexographer for a campaign!

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 24 June 2011, 03:07:53 PM

That is something to look forwards to, tres bien Arsenus.

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Last Hussar on 27 June 2011, 01:31:46 AM

You may have to fiddle around with BattleChronicler: Its really designed for Turn by Turn WD style batreps (Side A's move, then Side B)

Tip - save army lists for future use!

This is what the maps look like
http://lasthussar.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/first-battle-for-my-war-of-spanish-succession-troops/

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Leman on 05 July 2011, 08:50:09 PM

Bit of a bummer that Battle Chronicle only being for PCs and of course I use a map (and even get lost on this sometimes).
DP

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Bertalucci on 18 September 2011, 06:41:20 AM

I haven't tried this (yet) but I see no reason why you shouldn't be able to copy map into paint and then import this into battlechronicler. ;)

Title: Re: Map Making
Post by: Leman on 24 September 2011, 05:26:26 PM

Sorry folks, that should read MAC - I'm actually pretty good with maps, having just negotiated the Lyon transport network.
DP

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