List of Mapping Software

[RobA]

Yeah - I use Inkscape a fair bit, but haven't had the time to add it An example you might have seen was my ice pirate cavern challenge entry.

-Rob A>

[Anaerin]

I'm surprised no-one's mentioned it yet, but you can use the Aurora toolset provided free with NWN to make area maps (Though large-scale overview maps aren't possible, that I've seen). The only problem I've come across with it is that there's no simple way to export a shot of a finished map, apart from upping the screen resolution and hitting "Print Screen" (Or using FRAPS).

[Osidax]

I'm surprised no-one's mentioned it yet, but you can use the Aurora toolset provided free with NWN to make area maps (Though large-scale overview maps aren't possible, that I've seen). The only problem I've come across with it is that there's no simple way to export a shot of a finished map, apart from upping the screen resolution and hitting "Print Screen" (Or using FRAPS).

If your video card (or whatever it's called) is a Radeon, you should pick up ATI Tray Tools here http://www.guru3d.com/article/ati-tray-tools-/. It has a good number of features, including a great screenshot feature. I've got mine set up to transfer to a folder on my desktop, with the number pad + as the screenshot key. It's really quite useful...

[RPMiller]

If your video card (or whatever it's called) is a Radeon, you should pick up ATI Tray Tools here http://www.guru3d.com/article/ati-tray-tools-/. It has a good number of features, including a great screenshot feature. I've got mine set up to transfer to a folder on my desktop, with the number pad + as the screenshot key. It's really quite useful...

Congrats! You just earned yourself some rep.

[PhotoComix]

I would add MathMap
http://www.complang.tuwien.ac.at/schani/mathmap/

Is free, available as standalone for MAC
Or in Linux and Windows as a Gimp plugin

As the mame indicate is ideal for mapping several mapping filters are included other available here
http://photocomix-resources.devianta...cript-74832004

and for edit equirectangular images here

http://photocomix-resources.devianta...t-2-1-83507321

other filters may be easily created (well "easy" is subjective, let say easier then write a correspondent C code
or Gimp script).

Linux version is much quicker, while the Windows last build
http://photocomix-resources.devianta...ndows-95950939
included the extra scripts quoted above.

[Rhadiel]

Hello, I`m new here!

Personal thoughts on the Greenfish Editor...

Pluses:
- Custom number of towns to be generated on the map
- Custom town names (from a txt file)
- Custom map size
- Custom water/land ratio
- Nice looking terrain
- Cool staff - nice reply to my feedback & suggestions mail.

Cons:
- Early stage of development, some bugs in rendering town names close to edge of map
- Random seed not allowing much customization of terrain shape / type


(no, I`m not an ad bot, I just like this little app )

[Eidolon]

Title: Genetica Viewer and Wood Workshop
Vendor: Spiral Graphics
Web Site: http://www.spiralgraphics.biz/index.htm
Type: Texture Creation
Focus: Textures
Platform: XP/Vista/Windows 7
Price: Free
Description: Genetica Viewer and Wood Workshop allow for nearly limitless random(ish) textures. Both fantastic utilities for those that like using more organic and varying textures in their maps.

[mirgarr]

I´ve used Aurora toolset in the past and i recommend it

[TheRed]

Thanks for this comprehensive list.

[MarilynA]

Just a note: I was going through the list of programs, and found two invalid links. (DId not check them all.)

It's Full of Stars

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Relief Map Generator by Greenfish

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