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Mapping a Combat Encounter
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Tue May 23, 2017 2:51 pmby Lady Grace
I am expecting a major combat the next time I GM 7th Sea. Most of the time, I don't bother with maps. But given potential NPC shenanigans (both pro & anti PC), plus the environment (mountains of Castille/cavern) itself PLUS the MacGuffin threat that may unite the sides (a Fire Mountain), I need to keep track of where everyone will be.
My drawing skills SUCK, however. And I probably wouldn't be able to get a backdrop/terrain in time.
Any advice?
Re: Mapping a Combat Encounter
Posted:
Tue May 23, 2017 3:38 pmby Black Jack Rackham
There are dozens of map generators online available for free. I use a couple if I haven't envisioned the environment beforehand. But as I often have the map in mind when I write, I usually know what it looks like where they're going to fight. In that case, I will use Penultimate on my iPad (you've probably seen me drawing on it at the games.)
Re: Mapping a Combat Encounter
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Tue May 23, 2017 6:59 pmby salamanca
grab some minis, a handful of junk to represent terrain and just layout the immediate area when it happens.
if you need them to have an idea of where they are headed, do a bad pirate map drawing of it.
Re: Mapping a Combat Encounter
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Wed May 24, 2017 8:41 amby Black Jack Rackham
Oh and for GOD'S SAKE don't draw a lot of details. Players will inevitably ruin your great idea exploring some inconsequential building or other...
Re: Mapping a Combat Encounter
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Wed May 24, 2017 10:24 amby Rebecca Iavelli
Yes, make sure all your buildings have doors and windows....
Re: Mapping a Combat Encounter
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Wed May 24, 2017 11:06 amby Lady Grace
Fortunately, no buildings. Just cliffs and a cavern...
Re: Mapping a Combat Encounter
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Wed May 24, 2017 2:27 pmby Sister Sonya
Black Jack Rackham wrote:Players will inevitably ruin your great idea exploring some inconsequential building or other...
Ahem... really!?