Having recently downloaded the WARGAME MAP PROGRAM hex map drawing program, I have managed to start playing around with it. I decided that my starting point would be to produce the sort of map I used for the Operation Barbarossa Mini-campaign that I staged last year at my local game club, Dice on the Hill. It took me a couple of attempts to get it the way I wanted it to look, and the result looked like this:
It is by no means as detailed as I hoped it might be, but for a first attempt I was quite pleased with the result.
A nice start and from what you showed before I expect as you learn more you will polish this up.
ReplyDeleteAre the dark green patches woods or hills?
WEK 3,
DeleteI was pleased with my first effort … and it only took a few minutes to produce.
The dark green areas are supposed to be woods. It does have a forest icon but I have yet to work out how to scale it to fit a single hex.
All the best,
Bob
What did the program cost?
ReplyDeleteQuantrilltoy,
DeleteIt was free!
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob,
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic first effort, especially considering it only took a few minutes to throw together! It captures the layout perfectly for a mini-campaign. Once you get those forest icons scaled, it’s going to look brilliant.
Cheers, Andy
Andrew Bruce (Andy),
DeleteCheers! My next learning exercise will be to try to replicate the maps that I used for my Operation Barbarossa Mini-campaign in 2015. I’m going to see how quickly I can redraw those three maps. This should indicate how easy this program will be to use.
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I have mentioned it before, but have you tried Profantasy Campaign Cartographer? The title is a mouthful, but I have found it by far the best tool for map maping - and I have made a LOT of maps. I have used it for about ten years and never been tempted to try anything else. It is still available and costs £39.95. Really well worth the cost.
regards
Paul
Thistlebarrow (Paul),
DeleteThanks for the suggestion. I've had a look at Profantasy Campaign Cartographer and it certainly looks very interesting. I am a bit put off by the price, but the graphics are first class and I could certainly find a use for it, especially at my local game club.
All the best,
Bob
Hi Bob
DeleteI was also put off by the price and not at all sure that I needed such a complicated map making app. But time has proved, at least in my case, that it was one of the best investments I have made. I am not at all "tech savvy" and I must admit I found it a little difficult to grasp at the start. But the support is very good, and very patient. Even many years after I bought it they were still very helpful. I suspect that I only use a very small percentage of its full potential, but I would be really lost without it now. As always it is a matter of "horses for courses" and no doubt there would be some who might disagree with my view.
regards
Paul
Thistlebarrow (Paul),
DeleteI am giving the purchase of this program very, very serious thought. My concern is that having bought it, I won’t get enough use from it … but if I don’t give it a try, I won’t be able to experience its possibilities. It’s a bit of a conundrum that I need to solve.
All the best,
Bob
Bob -
ReplyDeleteThe 'first pass' map looks promising. But I have found Microsoft Paint produces satisfactory maps upon a 'blank' grid map kept on file for the purpose.
Cheers,
Ion
Archduke Piccolo (Ion),
DeleteI am currently using the program to draw the basic map, which I then ‘tidy up’ with MS Paint. I hope to upload a relevant blog post soon.
All the best,
Bob