IS Form 8_9

[Blue Ghost]

Is there a software version of the hex grid planetary map? I'm not talking a PDF, but something where you can insert your stuff via a graphic's program, then convert/print it as a PDF afterwards.

I currently have a couple of planetary maps done, but they're PDFs run through Adobe and Gimp2, and they don't look print worthy.

Thanks much for any reply.

 

[aramis]

Is there a software version of the hex grid planetary map? I'm not talking a PDF, but something where you can insert your stuff via a graphic's program, then convert/print it as a PDF afterwards.

I currently have a couple of planetary maps done, but they're PDFs run through Adobe and Gimp2, and they don't look print worthy.

Thanks much for any reply.

Cosmographer for CC2, coupled to a pdf-printer.

I know there is one for GIMP out there. I don't know where.

 

[BytePro]

Inkscape can import a vector PDF one (or .ps, IIRC) and is a good place to do the editing or compositing. Such as (low quality JPEG):

If you edit and don't use fancy gradient fills, transparency or effects (ala the above), then you can export to PDF as a vector format - which would be best for PDF and print and could easily match the CT color world maps, IIRC. Otherwise a big size is usually in order (150 ~300 DPI minimum depending on how 'smooth' the color transitions are).

Cosmographer/CC approach isn't free, but does have some specific tools geared just for this. There was a thread on this forum that could be of value. However, a learning curve is still probably gonna exist for you regardless of package (and Inkscape is not only free, but more general purpose and runs on numerous platforms).

If expertise and $$$ was not an issue - you could make it in illustrator or even just a text editor (i.e. raw PostScript 3), which support tensor gradients ala:

Or see this for something more 'natural' looking...

Yep, those are full vector images

But, that is all a bit over the top, if you are trying to accomplish a goal (ala hardcopy of a creation), suggest trying to setup the layout so the pages can be replaced/done last. Otherwise, you may loose steam attempting to learn and do things that you've already basically done, just aren't happy with the quality of...

 

[Blue Ghost]

Thanks all.

I'm thinking I'm gong to have to make my own map.

 

[samuelvss]

MS Paint TAS Form 8-9

One solution is a bunch of GIFs I posted:http://www.travellerrpg.com/CotI/Gallery/index.php?n=1324

and its' neighbors.

 

[Ishmael]

blender can do world maps by baking various procedural textures onto an icosahedron and unwrapping it to get the UV map.
Playing with the color ramps and noise types give different terrains.
Then overlay a suitable hex grid over the result.

https://sites.google.com/site/moukotiger/files/worldmap_test2.blend