Dungeondraft Tutorial: Let's build - Dungeon, Layout [PART 1]
Dungeondraft is a standalone map-making software developed by Megasploot (the creator of Wonderdraft). While Wonderdraft focuses on massive world and regional maps, Dungeondraft is built specifically for tactical encounter battlemaps.
Go to the tab. Lower the ambient light to a dark, cozy blue. Switch to the Light Tool , choose a warm orange-yellow color, and place light points over the fireplace and individual tables. Watch as the walls cast dynamic shadows behind the chairs and pillars. 📤 VTT Exporting Best Practices
Maps designed in Dungeondraft 1.0.2.4 are universally compatible with major Virtual Tabletops (VTTs) like , Roll20 , and Fantasy Grounds . Go to the Export Menu panel. Choose the Universal VTT (.dd2vtt) format option. Dungeondraft 1.0.2.4
70 pixels per tile is standard for Roll20; 100 to 130 pixels per tile is ideal for high-definition Foundry VTT campaigns.
: v1.0.2.4 is a refinement build; users looking for massive new tools (like a full-fledged cave generator overhaul) might find it iterative rather than revolutionary. Final Verdict
If you want to tailor your map-making setup further, tell me: What do you plan to use? Dungeondraft Tutorial: Let's build - Dungeon, Layout [PART
Creating organic environments like caves, cliffs, and winding rivers is incredibly smooth. The Cave Tool allows you to dig out tunnels from a solid rock face with realistic, jagged edges. The Terrain Brush lets you blend up to four different textures (such as grass, dirt, sand, and rock) seamlessly using a soft brush opacity. 3. Dynamic Lighting and Shadows
The Building Tool allows creators to draw enclosed structures with a single click, automatically generating floors and matching walls. In version 1.0.2.4, the wall tool features improved snapping mechanics and seamless intersection handling. GMs can choose from dozens of wall styles—ranging from clean stone brick to ruined wood planks—and swap them out dynamically without redrawing the layout. 2. The Smart Cave Tool
1.0.2.4 introduces a , meaning the engine handles large object counts with significantly less lag. Lower the ambient light to a dark, cozy blue
: A long-requested utility for precise map scaling and distance checking during the design phase. Asset Management Added the ability to disable default assets
The foundation of any dungeon or tavern layout. The Building Tool allows you to draw hollow structures or solid rooms seamlessly.
Import the resulting .dd2vtt file into your VTT using an import module (like Universal VTT Importer for Foundry). Your walls, windows, doors, and ambient lights will instantly populate. 🔍 Troubleshooting Common 1.0.2.4 Issues