does anyone know a good map-making software for overworld hex maps that doesn't use a subscription model?'n#ttrpg #pf2e #dnd

[risa@dice.camp]

does anyone know a good map-making software for overworld hex maps that doesn't use a subscription model?

#ttrpg #pf2e #dnd

[cradac@dice.camp]

@risa Hey Kit by Cone of Cold is a one-time purchase!

Hex Kit by Cone Of Negative Energy

Hex Mapping tool for table top RPGs

itch.io (cone.itch.io)

[Kichae]

Hex Kit is good, and they have/sell add-on tile sets.

I also like Wonderdraft, which is also a one-time purchase.

[ect@dice.camp]

@risa I've used HexKit in the past; it was included in one of the huge itch.io charity bundles so you may already have it!

[printdevil@dice.camp]

@risa Overworld is quite fun

Mispar Games

BRING your maps TO LIFE GET OVERWORLD

Mispar Games (www.mispargames.com)

[chgowiz@dice.camp]

@risa Worldographer. I've known Joe, the programmer, for almost 15 years now. It started as Hexographer and has grown.

No subscription. Buy a license forever.

Worldographer: RPG Map Software – World, kingdom, city, village, dungeon, & battlemat map maker for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) and other role-playing games (RPGs)

(worldographer.com)

[juergen_hubert@mementomori.social]

@risa

#Inkscape is free vector-based graphics software, and it has a hex grid extension (or possibly several).

It has something of a learning curve and isn't a dedicated cartography tool - but it's flexibility can't be beat.

GitHub - lifelike/hexmapextension: Inkscape extension for creating hex grids suitable for boardgame maps.

Inkscape extension for creating hex grids suitable for boardgame maps. - lifelike/hexmapextension

GitHub (github.com)

[juergen_hubert@mementomori.social]

@risa

Oh, and Inkscape can be used for other types of mapping as well - here is a map I drew:

Jürgen Hubert (@juergen_hubert@pixelfed.de)

Slowly adding minor geographical details to the map as I shift content from my old version of the setting to the new one and figure out how the locations fit into the new geography. #cartography #mapmaking #ttrpg #Urbis #dnd

Pixelfed (pixelfed.de)

[frequentbeef@dice.camp]

@risa @Tim_Eagon there’s a big #HumbleBundle for maps up now. Haven’t used the platform myself, but I imagine it should do hexes https://www.humblebundle.com/software/map-making-mega-bundle-software-encore-2025

[doctormo@floss.social]

@juergen_hubert @risa

I don't believe you need an extension for hex grids, there's an isometric grid you can add which is effectively a hex grid with extra lines.

[juergen_hubert@mementomori.social]

@doctormo @risa

Yeah, but that extension gives you a _numbered_ hex grid, just like #Traveller players would want it!

[risa@dice.camp]

@juergen_hubert
@doctormo i don't necessarily need numbers, but all of this is good to know ^^