
I still use MasterPlan for encounter balancing and plot threads, but for mapping, nothing beats the flexibility of MapTools. A third-party utility called MaPnakotic brings support for iPad and iPhone devices, which is nice when my players want to pass around an iPad to look at the nooks and crannies of a map. I don't think I would use a framework if all of my players were at the table, but because one of my players Skypes in, it is incredibly nice for him to be able to roll his attacks with a few clicks instead of having to type "/roll 1d20+8" over and over for a burst attack. You can install several " frameworks" or collections of scripts which will let you import/export DDI power cards, monsters, and character sheets. Our remote player(s) dial in and see the same map and tokens as everyone else. Another player connects his laptop to a projector and displays the players-only view. So once a map is ready, I set up my PC as a server, and keep a small laptop behind the screen with the DM view. MapTools also works as a virtual tabletop. My approach is to sketch the rough map on graph paper, scan or photograph the sketch to a JPEG, and then use it as the blueprint for the rest of the map.

With Pathfinder Map Pack: Boarding Action, you'll be ready whenever the horizon calls!

Game Masters shouldn't waste their time drawing maps every time adventurers brave the deep blue sea.

Inside, you'll find 18 richly crafted map tiles, including: This Pathfinder Map Pack provides stunningly crafted 5 x 8 map tiles that can be positioned to form a variety of modular, customizable ship decks. Some advice for drawing maps appears on pages 5253. Whether your heroes are investigating mutinous intrigues or setting off for treasure-laden pirate islands, there's no need to sketch every gangway and gunwale. A grid and miniatures can make it easier to visualize combat for players and give a visual centerpiece for the players to focus on.

About This Content Pathfinder RPG - Map Pack - Boarding Actions Batten Down the Hatches!ĭawn breaks over the waters and a salty tang seasons the breeze, promising fair winds and following seas.
