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Do you print out our maps or use them with a VTT? (Patreon)

Published:
2019-04-01 18:20:44
Imported:
2021-08

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Time for another community poll! We've had a lot of questions over the last few weeks about using our maps and if people print them or use them digitally. So we thought we'd ask!

We've had a lot of Americans ask us about where to go to get them printed but we're over here in Europe and have no clue, so if you have some suggestions share them in the comments!

If you use a virtual tabletop (VTT), let us know which. :) 

We were sent the photo below by the awesome Thibaut, showing off how they print out the maps. If you have photos or screenshots, email them to us at czepeku@gmail.com. It'd be great to share different setups with the community.

Comments

Anonymous

Infinitas DM is my VTT of choice

Neale Genereux

I literally spent the weekend sawing a hole in my kitchen table so I could mount a TV underneath for VTT :P

Anonymous

I play exclusively with Roll20, set it up in the living room on a big TV with a laptop as my "GM screen". That being said, I'd very much like to be able to print the maps at some point and play D&D that way.

bewby

I use a VTT for both my online and IRL games.

Anonymous

I use MapTool as a VTT.

Devin Brown

I don't use a VTT so much as I display them on a horizontal 55" television and march the minis around on top of it. Still digital though.

Matt Bond

VTT for displaying on a Tv during in person games, using Roll20 and Dynamic Dungeons player

Anonymous

I print all maps for my home game using the Poster setting in Adobe Acrobat, which tile prints a large image across multiple letter-sized pages. I usually print at around 90% size, doesn't shrink the grid noticeably, but does usually save a few pages. Then I just use a paper trimmer to take off the borders and Scotch tape the sheets together. It's not as pretty as a single large-format print, but it's a LOT cheaper and quicker than going to a print shop.

Anonymous

I've used a VTT on occasion, but my easily distracted younger children are better drawn in by having something physical. I tend to use a mix of paper miniatures from various sources along with a Poster printout of whatever map I'm using.

Anonymous

My party play over skype. When I DM I use photoshop to manipulate my maps. (Cause I'm a zelot and refuse to upgrade).

Anonymous

I use Maptool for VTT for my sessions

Anonymous

Been using Astral TableTop primarily. I LOVE your maps!

Anonymous

I'm printing on a professional Large Format Printer on thick paper. My university offers this for students at very nice prices. Under 2 $ a map. I'd recommend for others to check their local universities and libraries for similar services. Could be way cheaper than a print shop and the quality is so much better than a home printer.

czepeku
>>21389911

Another patron, he posted above. Awesome because he was the first to respond to our request for map photos. Was very happy to see our maps in use for the first time. I'd love to see more home setups, so if you ever get any time to take in-game shots, send them our way. :)

czepeku
>>21386371

Thanks Forrest, that's a great idea, I'll suggest that when people ask in future. Libraries are great for that sort of thing, there's usually one in most towns.

czepeku
>>21379549

How's Astral Tabletop? I've not even heard of it before. Do the maps work fine with it? I should check it out.

czepeku
>>21367586

How is Maptool? Do the maps work well on it? I hear a lot of Roll20/FG complaints, not heard much about Maptool.

czepeku
>>21364275

That's a pretty unique solution. Do you screenshare and just paint over the maps as you go? If so that's really cool, much looser and creative than using a VTT itself.

czepeku
>>21364089

Glad you're sticking to traditional means, you're right, I think children respond to that a lot better. I miss playing with my HeroQuest board and figures as a kid. Just having the physical, tangible paper and cardboard set up made it way cooler. What campaign are you running for them?

czepeku
>>21363093

That's creative and you're right, it sounds a lot cheaper. If anyone asks for a cheap solution I'll send them this idea, thanks James.

czepeku
>>21362378

The VTT/TV mix seems like it is getting really popular. Do you connect it up to a tablet/laptop for each player or do you have all the control as DM?

czepeku
>>21362153

Horizontal TV? Did you make one of those gaming tables with the sunken screen?

czepeku
>>21360993

I'm really glad I asked this question, I hadn't heard of MapTool before but it seems like a great alternative.

czepeku
>>21360921

How many games are you in right now? For the IRL games do you have a TV you gather around? I'm still in the paper and pens age of gaming it seems...

czepeku
>>21360285

Having the physical maps printed out with real models is a lot of fun. I really enjoy the haptic sensation of moving figurines around, but it does require a lot more work and set up. Much easier using laptops when everyone's got one.

czepeku
>>21360035

Oh cool! You should send some photos. I'd love to see how it turned out. Do you have a gaming room specifically for it?

czepeku
>>21360014

Hey Fritz, why Infinitas DM? I think you're the only one to give that as an answer, would love to know why. I hadn't even heard of it before. There's so many up and coming VTTs with new features recently.

Aaron Rogers

Arkenforge VTT because the progress on it is amazing. I've had patches specifically for things that I've asked for within hours, and it loads video (dynamic dungeons etc) maps and is getting patched very regularly and I dont have to have a subscription with it.

czepeku
>>21519642

Sounds awesome, I love when devs actually respond to requests and feedback like that.