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Has anyone used either Astrosynthesis or Cosmographer to create star maps?
I'd like to create a custom map that will be used used to slide an existing campaign into the traveller universe. I've taken an existing BMP map and put it onto hex map. Now, I'd like to transfer this map onto an electronic and editable format.
From what I've been able to gather, the two programs I listed are the most common for this use.
I have a demo version of Astrosynthesis. It's pretty neat but I'm not sure if I can flatten the map and place it on a hex (for ease of use I'f like to print out 2D maps if possible). The one thing I've been able to figure out is this program is pretty easy to use and the 3D feature is cool (even if I prefer printing a flat route chart).
I can't get a demo of Cosmographer at all so I have no idea how easy it is to use. I do know it is used for Traveller, so this means I get the hex map printing. It's also much more expensive.
I guess I'm looking for a general idea on what people here have to say aboout either (or other) program.
Astro synthesis is (I believe) a stand alone product but RPGNow lists Cosmographer as a CC3 addon. If that is the case, it means an 80 dollar buyin ve a $32 for Astrosynthesis. I'd still consider the purchase but it's got to be much better for that much more.
Thanks in advance!
I'd like to create a custom map that will be used used to slide an existing campaign into the traveller universe. I've taken an existing BMP map and put it onto hex map. Now, I'd like to transfer this map onto an electronic and editable format.
From what I've been able to gather, the two programs I listed are the most common for this use.
I have a demo version of Astrosynthesis. It's pretty neat but I'm not sure if I can flatten the map and place it on a hex (for ease of use I'f like to print out 2D maps if possible). The one thing I've been able to figure out is this program is pretty easy to use and the 3D feature is cool (even if I prefer printing a flat route chart).
I can't get a demo of Cosmographer at all so I have no idea how easy it is to use. I do know it is used for Traveller, so this means I get the hex map printing. It's also much more expensive.
I guess I'm looking for a general idea on what people here have to say aboout either (or other) program.
Astro synthesis is (I believe) a stand alone product but RPGNow lists Cosmographer as a CC3 addon. If that is the case, it means an 80 dollar buyin ve a $32 for Astrosynthesis. I'd still consider the purchase but it's got to be much better for that much more.
Thanks in advance!