Map sizes & printing

[Halaster Blackcloak]

The hard part is finding mint condition maps. Most box set maps have been opened an used, so it's hard to get a really crisp copy. Myself, I've been wanting to get a nice set of Undermountain maps scanned into a crease-less file so I can print them up on high quality paper and frame them.

[McDeath]

Careful examination reveals there are flaws in these maps usually where the most folds are. And of course the option of simply redrawing is there and a challenge for those who want it to be exact.

[McDeath]

Well, ebay was having some sort of discount and I saw the 4 maps for ROU in I guess ok condition. Hard to tell with pics. When iget thrm, I'll compare to my my and decide which set will be cut into easily scanable chunks and then glued & laminated. Here's hoping it goes well.

[Halaster Blackcloak]

Hopefully they're in good shape. Those maps are hard to find in mint condition. Even unfolded once or twice, then stored, the chipping begins.

[McDeath]

Pretty sure map level 1 was taped. Hopefully they suffice for my idea.

[McDeath]

Maps are said to have arrived at post. I'll check later today.

[McDeath]

Level 1 has standard problem spots in a few folds but not too bad.
Level 2 was folded wrong so it looks a little bad in spors
Level 3 N/S looks pretty good.

[garhkal]

What's your go-to software for creating maps? DUngeon specific (or dungeon and caverns)?

I have some made via hand, but i am wondering, if it would be better, to 're-create' them in a dungeon program to make them
A) bigger
B) Better looking?

[Halaster Blackcloak]

I know from speaking with the mappers that a vector program is a huge must have when rendering maps. I spoke with Govi last Friday. He's doing some tweaks we needed to the Level 8 maps. I think he's still using Illustrator for the maps.