If you’ve ever wondered how Critical Role’s Matt Mercer constructs his iconic dungeons, we’ve got you covered.
The legendary DM answered a fan’s question on Twitter earlier this week when he was asked what site he used for the “sweet new printed out maps from last night’s @CriticalRole?”
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@matthewmercer, just curious from one DM to another, what site did you use for those sweet new printed out maps from last night’s @CriticalRole?
— Michael Saint Gregory (@Its_Me_MSG) February 26, 2021
Mercer replied back with a quote-retweet directing Michael Saint Gregory (@Its_Me_MSG) and all his other followers towards Dungeon Scrawl, stating that it is a “really awesome tool for rapid map-making I was recently made aware of!”
Dungeon Scrawl! Really awesome tool for rapid map-making I was recently made aware of!https://t.co/OETvGPDa1g https://t.co/CVeXZMO4X9
— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) February 26, 2021
We don’t fault Mercer for only now hearing about Dungeon Scrawl (we’re guilty of that, too) because it’s a somewhat recent addition to any DM’s toolbox — having first launched last spring.
The free-to-use site is in its open beta phase, though from what we’ve seen checking it out ourselves — and what Mercer was able to do with it — it seems to be running quite well.
Dungeon Scrawl allows DMs to create sprawling caverns and terrifying tombs with ease, incorporating style presets, Multi-page PDF exports, VTT compatibility, layers, and even the ability to create isometric maps, among other functions.
This is absolutely crazy!! Thanks so much for the shout out @matthewmercer and @CriticalRole 😍
Seeing Dungeon Scrawl up there is a dream come true, I feel like a proud parent pic.twitter.com/yCuhYXgVgC— Keir (@probabletrain) February 26, 2021
The tool is currently free for anyone who wants to check it out, though if you’re hoping to show your support to its creators you can head over to their Patreon page and drop a few bucks.
$9.50CA per month get a Supporter role on the Dungeon Scrawl Discord and a suggested tagline.
Those who offer up $18.50CA per month will get pre-release features, bonus asset packs, access to an Alpha Tester Discord role, and a download key for a standalone version.
And if you’re willing to pledge $54.50CA a month, you’ll get all those previous benefits, a “Cartographer” Discord role, and your name in the credit section of the mapmaking tool.
Dungeon Scrawl update is out now!
– Layer blend modes
– Rotate selections
– Style presets (watch the end of the video to see a few)
– Dashed line style
– Clipboard between layersYou can use it right now for free at https://t.co/pAfr2CYZqG #dungeonscrawl #dnd #mapmaking #ttrpg pic.twitter.com/QfpV4ozFh6
— Keir (@probabletrain) June 21, 2020
You can check out Dungeon Scrawl’s Discord, Twitter, or subreddit to keep an eye out for updates.
And yes, they can do hex grids.
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