I thought this would be of interest to many on here, and it was suggested I post over here.
link to project (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inkwellideas/worldographer-hexographer-2-easy-map-world-creator)
I'm guessing many here have seen/used Hexographer. But if not, it is a simplified world/large area (kingdom, continent, etc.) map making program. It specializes in making maps in a couple of styles (1980s TSR RPG maps), which reduces the complexity so you can make a map quickly even the first time.
Worldographer is the updated, upcoming version of it. There is a demo on the linked page. Here are a few of the new features:
- We're adding an entirely new, more realistic icon set to the software.
- A new architecture allows us to have undo/redo functionality.
- Better "child maps." Create a world map and from that same map create a continent level map as well as a kingdom level map. It will remain one file so most changes to one level map will be reflected in the others.
- Hexographer's rather simple "note" functionality can expand to allow you to detail each location as well as things about your world not tied to a location: religions, cultures, important NPCs, etc. It becomes an interactive Gazetteer!
- Polygons, Lines, Ovals, etc. have more options for shadows and textures.
- Easy drag and drop of labels and features: Most apps make this tricky, but we're improving it.
- Icosahedral Maps have been planned into Worldographer from the beginning.
- Configuration of new terrain, features, and textures is much easier. (Just drop files to a specific folder.)
- The new user interface framework gives the software a cleaner look.
- Mini-generators create details for notes about cities, castles, ruins, etc.
- Import Hexographer 1 files.
I really love making this kind of software, so if you like it thank you for your support!