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Parody · 06-07-2010, 05:15 AM

I use MultiAd Creator to make maps for SPARK. Creator is a layout program, much like Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress. In general, I'd recommend a layout or vector drawing program (like Illustrator) over a painting program (like Photoshop).

I've found Campaign Cartographer 2 difficult and counter-intuitive, enough that I never got anything useful out of it. I'm sure some of it is due to differences between the CAD and desktop publishing worlds, but not all. At least it runs, which is more than I've been able to do with Dundjinni.

As always, these are my experiences and opinions; YMMV.

You might find these threads useful: Who here make their own maps? - Map software question

Hope this helps.

06-07-2010, 05:15 AM	#3
Parody Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Twin Cities, MN	Re: What's the best program to make an arena map? I use MultiAd Creator to make maps for SPARK. Creator is a layout program, much like Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress. In general, I'd recommend a layout or vector drawing program (like Illustrator) over a painting program (like Photoshop). I've found Campaign Cartographer 2 difficult and counter-intuitive, enough that I never got anything useful out of it. I'm sure some of it is due to differences between the CAD and desktop publishing worlds, but not all. At least it runs, which is more than I've been able to do with Dundjinni. As always, these are my experiences and opinions; YMMV. You might find these threads useful: Who here make their own maps? - Map software question Hope this helps. __________________ Michael Miller St. Paul Area Road Knights ESG Labs - Convention Events