"Using Campaign Maps" Topic
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 Whirlwind  | 26 Aug 2017 8:16 p.m. PST |
For an ECW campaign I have a nice map of C17 England. It won't be used for the campaign engine, for which I will use a boardgame, but I'd prefer to use the nice map for showing the moves in my blog. What would be the best way of doing that? I'd want to use some symbols for armies, cities under siege, and perhaps battle locations and maybe areas controlled. |
| Whirlwind | 26 Aug 2017 8:20 p.m. PST |
Don't assume any knowledge on my part! I haven't used graphics applications much |
| emckinney | 26 Aug 2017 9:10 p.m. PST |
You can do it with Microsoft Word or PowerPoint with a little effort and creativity. Save as PNG (if possible) or JPEG. Search around for a "medieval" icon font and search images.google.com for appropriate icons. You can use Advanced Search to narrow down to line art or what have you. |
| Mick the Metalsmith | 27 Aug 2017 9:17 a.m. PST |
You sould get a copy of Unhappy King Charles, by GMT. Vassal version would let you screen grab images for export. |
| battleeditor | 27 Aug 2017 3:52 p.m. PST |
OYou can use the free software called GIMP. gimp.org There are lots of instructive sites and videos online. Henry |
| Iztvan | 29 Aug 2017 2:24 a.m. PST |
I handled a Flames of War campaign online using PowerPoint. Would heartily recommend that. I just took screenshot pictures of the map and the different units. As battles and movement was resolved I just moved the pictures/counters around the map. Easy to add arrows and small text blocks also. |
| Whirlwind | 29 Aug 2017 10:09 a.m. PST |
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