Dungeon Fantasy Mapping

robertsconley · 03-03-2008, 10:27 AM

I am working on a one level DF Dungeon including a map. I have question to the general forum gallery on the map format.

1) Should the map use regular 5' squares

2) Should the map use staggered 5' squares for a pseudo hex layout.

3) Should the map use true 1 yard hexes.

4) Should the map use squashed 1 yard hexes similar to the Cardboard Dungeon by SJ Games

My concern is for GM using miniatures, markers, and hex sheets of various sorts.

Right now I have it drawn with #3 but it is a bit wonky in places for a GM to use marker on a hex map. #2 would work better for square maps.

Given the availability of plotters at Kinko's, OfficeMAX, and Staples I could just provide a 25mm scale PDF of the map in addition to everything else and you could print it out.

So I am interested in hearing opinions.

03-03-2008, 10:27 AM	#1
robertsconley Join Date: Jul 2006	Dungeon Fantasy Mapping I am working on a one level DF Dungeon including a map. I have question to the general forum gallery on the map format. 1) Should the map use regular 5' squares 2) Should the map use staggered 5' squares for a pseudo hex layout. 3) Should the map use true 1 yard hexes. 4) Should the map use squashed 1 yard hexes similar to the Cardboard Dungeon by SJ Games My concern is for GM using miniatures, markers, and hex sheets of various sorts. Right now I have it drawn with #3 but it is a bit wonky in places for a GM to use marker on a hex map. #2 would work better for square maps. Given the availability of plotters at Kinko's, OfficeMAX, and Staples I could just provide a 25mm scale PDF of the map in addition to everything else and you could print it out. So I am interested in hearing opinions.