Photoshop - H3 Pyramid of Shadows

[Capnned]

Very nice map! I am planning on using it in my campaign since we are just starting Pyramid of Shadows. I have a question on the size of the squares though. You said the link is at 65% reduction. When I try to scale it back to 100% using Photoshop, the squares don't end up 1"x1" (they are slightly larger). Are the squares not 1x1 in your 100% file? If they are not, can you tell me what size they are? Thanks!

[splee]

The maps were not intended for 1"x1" tabletop play, just VT play (hence the reduction). The grid size is 50 pixels.

[splee]

Here's my interpretation of the initial encounter area for H3 - The Clearing in the Forest. Its not included in the official module. Enjoy!

[Gidde]

That looks fantastic. The log, the rocks, the texture of the path, all are just superb. Thanks for posting!

[geamon]

I really like what you have done with these maps. Only issue I have is the resolution even for VTT play, unsure of your reason for the reduction. Hope you keep it up!!

[Kalex the Omen]

I'm not sure if this is verboten, but can you post the original PSD of the clearing encounter? I would love to print it at much higher resolution for tabletop play.

Thanks!

[NeonKnight]

Remember, posting complete maps of Wizard's Products may get you into trouble. Heck I may even get i trouble for my encounter scale maps I have done, but I confident I have not broken any laws by providing clean maps for the encounter areas to aid players. But posting a complete map showing the entire complex may get one in trouble.

[splee]

I am a little reluctant to post up the original PSD, however I am not opposed to uploading increased resolution versions, if anyone wants really wants them. The only reason I didn't post these up at 100px = 1 inch scale is because the maps were only intended for VTT play, where the use of lower resolution maps is generally more beneficial as it drives less of a bandwidth issue when transferring to players. Under Fantasy Grounds the maps are rendered with either a 33px or 50px grid size, in 90% of the time, the 33px grid size is perfectly workable and the quality not to bad.

NeonKnight also makes an interesting point. I have not been approached by anyone with a complaint yet, specifically either from the original cartographer or Wizards however thats not to say its not a possibility and that one day I maybe asked to C&D. I would hope that does not occur as I am not seeking to personally profit from these maps, simply enable D&D play via online with the usual benefits of real world round table play. Its for this reason I will only post up the players versions and not the DM marked up versions, for this I insist users go buy the official modules.

[NeonKnight]

Ditto here. I will make only the 'encounter' maps, not the whole DM Map. Also, if the product comes with a Poster map, I will not do that map either. Only the Encounter maps that are not provided as a play aid.

[Kalex the Omen]

I am a little reluctant to post up the original PSD, however I am not opposed to uploading increased resolution versions, if anyone wants really wants them. The only reason I didn't post these up at 100px = 1 inch scale is because the maps were only intended for VTT play, where the use of lower resolution maps is generally more beneficial as it drives less of a bandwidth issue when transferring to players. Under Fantasy Grounds the maps are rendered with either a 33px or 50px grid size, in 90% of the time, the 33px grid size is perfectly workable and the quality not to bad.

NeonKnight also makes an interesting point. I have not been approached by anyone with a complaint yet, specifically either from the original cartographer or Wizards however thats not to say its not a possibility and that one day I maybe asked to C&D. I would hope that does not occur as I am not seeking to personally profit from these maps, simply enable D&D play via online with the usual benefits of real world round table play. Its for this reason I will only post up the players versions and not the DM marked up versions, for this I insist users go buy the official modules.

Did you ever post the 100px version?