Let’s say you don’t want to spend a penny, don’t want to download any software, that you are in a hurry and you need to generate a fantasy map for your RPG campaign. In this post, we’ll look at a map maker that’s capable of generating an entire fantasy world. There are a few software […]
The other D&D Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica leaks
Wizards of the Coast have now confirmed that Guild Masters’ Guide to Ravnica is the next D&D setting (along with Eberron) but for a while, the RPG community only had rumour and an unexplained listing on Amazon to discuss. During the Sunday of discovery, eagle-eyed gamers found more than just the main core book on […]
Game grids and battle maps to enhance your tabletop RPG
Do you use miniatures in your Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder games? Is it a unique playing map each time or something abstract? Many gamers find that PVC game grids are a good compromise. GMs can scribble down the terrain as and when it is needed in as much detail as necessary. Let’s take a […]
RPG City generator
Do you need to generate a map for a city and do it quickly? A strong recommendation is Oskar Stalbery’s City Generator. [Show me more] You simply click on the grid to start and the city grows before you. Click again and the city grows again, pick the square you want to add more detail […]
Fantasy city map generator
[Show me this!] Here’s a great little tool if you want an instant fantasy city map made for your RPG. The free website will let you create a small town, large town, small city or large city. Hovering over the map lets you see the name given to a particular quarter – like docks, or […]
Middle Earth map annotated by J.R.R. found in a book
This map was found in a book owned by the illustrator Pauline Baynes. Baynes had been tasked with creating illustrations by Tolkien’s publishers Allen & Unwin in 1970. In drawing her own map she worked with J.R.R. Tolkien who suggested edits on the like of city locations, flora and fauna. We get to discover that […]
Winter is Coming poster
I rather like this limited edition print from Antoine Corbineau. For €50 you get a stylised Westeros that’s not too grim and yet feels appropriate to Game of Thrones. Tempted? Check out the product page and more art.
D&D projection map
Redditor and Roll20 developer Silverlight has shared a pretty funky D&D project. Using Roll20, Apple TV and a projector Silverlight was able to project a map onto the gaming table. The project makes great use of Roll20’s “dynamic lighting” which only shows what the PCs can see with their line of sight. In this case […]
Retractable whiteboard for tabletop melee battles
Some gamers use blackboard tablets, plastic covered maps, tiles and other clever adaptations in order to have re-usable surfaces they can draw on and move minis around on. What about an actual whiteboard? Buy at Uncommon Goods. The whiteboard is made from plastic, paper and tyvek and rolls up. The screen is 9.5″ in length […]
Exclusive sneak peak! Inkwell Ideas launch new DungeonMorph campaign
The original DungeonMorph Dice Kickstarter from Inkwell Ideas raised over $20,000 from 379 backers. It funded back in 2011. Years ago. Now the clever RPG design company is back with a campaign that includes cards, PDF and font to support a city and town theme. You can back it here. The premise is simple but […]