New Hexographer Feature: Convert Map
Hexographer just got a new feature: Converting a map (or really any PNG image) into a hex map! This is designed to make it a little easier to create a hex map based on another map you’ve created or scanned. …
New Art Sketches for Creature & Encounter Cards Kickstarter
We’ve just posted 2 sketches for each of 10 new creatures for the Creature & Encounter Cards Kickstarter. We’d like to include input on these sketches as artist Matt Bulahao refines them into the final images for the project. Here …
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Less-Known Hexographer/Dungeonographer Features: Military Units/Hex Combat Game
Today we’re starting what I expect/hope will be a regular series of posts on Hexographer & Dungeonographer’s less known features. Although the user interfaces for the tools are designed to make creating maps in particular styles very easy, that means …
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Interesting Kickstarters & Updates
This is just a list of Kickstarters I find interesting and have backed recently as well as statuses of those still outstanding: Tavern Cards: These are by Chaotic Shiny Productions, makers of many cool random generators. Use the cards to …
Creature & Encounter Cards Update: 80% Funded, Pledge Helper Page & More!
There are several pieces of news regarding the Creature and Encounter Cards Kickstarter project. But first a project summary: There are 5 different creature card decks of 54 cards each (plus a cover and license card.) Each creature deck focuses …
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Way to grow the Hobby: Kickstart a Pre-Hobbit Movie Ad
Just an idea… maybe it has been hashed out a number of times and is not viable for many reasons that are not obvious to me. This occurred to me a few days ago after seeing some comments that lamented …
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Ecology of the Cloaker
Knowledge check/ecology info for the Cloaker. Appear to be twisted, evil manta rays. 8 feet from wingtip-to-wingtip an over 100lbs. They live far underground. They have above average intelligence, but they are mistrustful of all creatures, including their own kind. …
Creature & Encounter Cards Sketch Previews
Artist Eric Quigley has refined his overall group sketch for the Creature & Encounter Cards Kickstarter‘s Dragon Turtle, Wyvern, Tengu, Intellect Devourer and Froghemoth! See the samples below. The idea is to use these sketches combined into one compositions as …
35 Tabletop RPG Related SubReddits (Discussion Sites)
I find myself using the forum-like Reddit site more and more. The built-in crowd-sourced moderation is particularly valuable. Here are a bunch of gaming subReddits. First the usual suspects: RPG ADnD DnD Pathfinder Savage Worlds Shadowrun Star Wars RPG (New) …
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13 Free/Open Fantasy Art Sources
For one of my upcoming projects I’ll likely be using some public domain art. So I thought I’d share the list of sites I’ve found through my research. Of course, you need to double check the licenses/terms of use on …