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This is a bit off-topic, but on the other hand, it's right on, so here it goes: I need a map making software for the Mac to mess around with ... what is people's experience with such things? Should I use illustrator, or is there anything prefered? (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) If you had said Windows I would have directed you to Campaign Cartographer. That might still be a good choice if you have a Windows emulator. I have used draw packages before. Illustrator would probably do a fine job. (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) goes: (...) Do you mean a full-fledged GIS / business mapping package or just something to draw maps to your house for a party? There are several mapping packages for Macintosh (ESRI and MapInfo both have packages) but they can be pricey..... (...) (24 years ago, 13-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Could you be more specific, Pawel? What is your goal? -- Hop-Frog (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I worked at MapInfo for several years.... The Mac version hasn't been made for a few years. The Microsoft Map developed by MapInfo was never made for Mac. MapInfo at version 3 (last version I have for Mac) could import (not edit or compute on) (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Now why doesn't that surprise me? I never worked there but knew several folks who did. For those wondering about my comment, Erik and I both attended RPI (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute), and MapInfo is probably one of the best known (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.people)
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(...) Was that the Mac map software outfit in Clearwater FL ? I interviewed there once, but ended up across the bay working for another company. (...) I've used DenebaCad with some success. I have a very large DenebaCad document covering the four (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I want a map for reference for the structures and places in my kingdom. I suppose the Warcraft editor is ok, but I was hoping for something easier to manage ... -- Pawel (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) I wasn't seriously suggesting Warcraft again! Playing with Railroad Tycoon just now, it's possible to do some very nice looking maps, starting with a picture (elevation map) and massaged with elevation tools. (Raise, Lower, Smooth.) It has (...) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Alrighty, I ran with my idea and created these maps of the mythical kingdom of Oakria. See them at (URL) (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Nope, MapInfo is in Troy, NY. (Actually it's in North Greenbush.) (...) I might have to refresh my memory of DenebaCad... (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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(...) -- Pawel (24 years ago, 14-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) What's Campaign Cartographer? I haven't heard of it before and I'm a little interested in seeing what it is. Thanks, ~Nathan =) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Find it here... (URL) a map drawing program written for role playing gamers. It's been around for years. Do a web search for it and you'll see tons of stuff written about it. Amy (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Campaign Cartographer is a map making program that was designed for use with role playing games, such as Dungeons and Dragons and the like. I don't have a link handy though. Mike (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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I used CC years ago. I don't know if theyv'e improved the interface but I found it very difficult to use and bet a satisfactory result (this was a dos based version, theyv'e gone windows now for all I know) Iv'e resorted to photoshop now for maps I (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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CC is an excellent tool. They've done a lot to improve the interface. I use it quite a bit and think the results are outstanding, especially with the City Designer plug in. I wish they could do a little better on the prices though. -Kyle (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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(...) Yes, I think it is improved. It's also Windows 95 based now. It does have some powerful features since it uses a real CAD engine as it's core (I forget what the CAD engine is, but it's normally a $500 product or so). One nice thing about it (...) (24 years ago, 15-Mar-01, to lugnet.castle)
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