Posts from 2017
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We’re experimenting with a new distribution method by allowing users the ability to download MapTool from DriveThruRPG for free with an optional donation. This is in addition to our traditional Download Page – not a replacement for it. Opening the DriveThruRPG channel does a few things for us.
Devin Night is a freelance artist/illustrator and a long time friend to RPTools. He kindly donated art packs available for download in MapTool. Outside of MapTool, you’ve likely seen his work in products from Rite Publishing, Grey Matter Games, White Haired Man, and many others.-
Community member Bhoritz found some great parchment-style maps by Gogots on Deviantart. The artist also provides all the mapping elements to make your own. Gogots gives the authorization to use the maps and elements to post or publish for non-commercial products. There is an associated YouTube channel with explanations on how to use the resources (if you read French). However, the explanations aren’t really needed since the map building is just copy/paste in either Photoshop or Gimp. Below is an example of what you can create.
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One of the strengths of RPTools is the community of users who take the time to make life easier for others. Another strength of MapTool is its incredible flexibility and the vast number of options open to a gamemaster. However, that flexibility comes at the cost of a learning curve that may seem daunting. We are fortunate to have community members like Thomas Chapman who take the time to produce tutorials which demonstrate the functionality and best practices for MapTool use and adoption.
MapTool 1.4.1.8 is available for download from [rptools.net][maptool-toolbox] by clicking on the Download link in the top toolbar.