MapTool Available on DriveThruRPG

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. It takes some of the burdens off the RPTools.net server. Part of the expense of running an…

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Devin Night’s New Token Packs

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. Devin has his own online VTT token store and recently released six new $5 token packs.…

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Gogots Maps and Mapping Objects

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…

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Thomas Chapman’s Video Tutorials

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…

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MapTool Dev/Test Version 1.4.1.8 Available for Download

MapTool 1.4.1.8 is available for download from rptools.net by clicking on the Download link in the top toolbar. The commit log is available via the GitHub page but many of the changes were related to the build system and automation; I've tried to separate them in the spoiler area, below, but no guarantees. (MapTool 1.4.1.7 was released Jul 2nd, 2016 so…

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