NationStates Jolt Archive


Map Software

imported_Sozy
16-11-2005, 20:23
Hallo,

The question is easy. Does anyone know where I can find a free, simple map making sotware? I don't want any 3d landscapes, just a program which could do a sea, land, borders and maybe some different terrains. But a little better than making one using paint...
Santa Barbara
16-11-2005, 20:41
AutoREALM (http://www.gryc.ws/autorealm.htm) is what you are looking for.
Banduria
16-11-2005, 22:43
Does that work for Macs, by the way?
Pacitalia
16-11-2005, 23:38
I would recommend Microsoft PowerPoint XP or 2003 for map-making. ;)
Tuesday Heights
17-11-2005, 01:31
I've always enjoyed the old-fashioned Paint, but I'll give AutoREALM a chance as it looks pretty nifty.
Santa Barbara
17-11-2005, 10:25
Does that work for Macs, by the way?

I don't think so, sorry. There aren't any dedicated map making software, free, for the mac that I am aware of but I could be wrong.
Czardas
17-11-2005, 18:24
I don't think so, sorry. There aren't any dedicated map making software, free, for the mac that I am aware of but I could be wrong.
Ah, damn it, I'm also a Mac user.... never thought I'd find a fellow maniac around here.

On topic, I made all my maps using regular paint, but everyone thinks they're great...that's just my awesome 1337 skill there though. ;)

So maybe I shouldn't talk.
N Y C
17-11-2005, 18:32
AutoREALM is a fantastic program, too bad It's can be a big download for some.
Banduria
17-11-2005, 21:36
4 MB isn't big *says he who has downloaded 20 MB+ programs in the past for ... certain purposes*
Scamptica Prime
18-11-2005, 03:03
I jsut do not have 2 hours to let this computer sit there on the net (It's a crappy computer, will be replaced this winter).
My other comp i will get this for on monday or tuesday.
Determined cows
18-11-2005, 22:08
I don't want any 3d landscapes

I know that you don't want 3D software, but I just can't get over how awesome Terragen is...
I love the thing.

The map software looks pretty nifty. There's nothing like doing one by hand though... ;)
Shazbotdom
18-11-2005, 22:22
Hmmz....interesting....
DELGRAD
18-11-2005, 22:45
AutoREALM is a fantastic program, too bad It's can be a big download for some.

Even if your connected at 28k it would take just about 20mins to download 4MB.
The Bankers Union
19-11-2005, 03:04
4mb isn't too bad, unless you have a computer that has the quote

"640K ought to be enough for anybody."-Gates

But 4 shouldn't be too bad anyway.
Scamptica Prime
19-11-2005, 04:28
Even if your connected at 28k it would take just about 20mins to download 4MB.

Ah hahahaha!

You're kiding, right? For me 1 meg = approx. 30mins. With 56k. Gah I hate dial up!

And yes i hate my computer but it's all I've git every second week until January.