Version 0.1

Encounter Mapper is a toolset used for developing tile-based grid maps for role-playing games such as D&D, etc. The program allows for the creation of individual tiles that can be arranged on a grid or map. Also allows for users to place down notes, which can be used to notate details about the particular encounter.

Encounter Builder is developed in Python 3 using PyQT.

• Tile-based map editor
• Editor for individual tiles as well as tile groups
• Palette editor for the tile Foreground and Background (to be refactored in future version)
• Notes Editor to provide additional details regarding the encounter.
• Ability to save and load encounters
• Ability to export encounter map for use in games

• One Tile Mode: fine-detail mode for more complex maps
• Ability to export the encounter grid and notes into a document via LaTex
• Selection of objects, as well as copy/paste functionality
• Object Editor: add basic objects to the grid for more decoration (chairs, etc.)
• History Stack: allow for undo/redo actions
• Replace placeholder graphics with custom images
• More keybindings
• More professional tiles from given data, including:
  • background/foreground textures
  • shading/lighting effects
• Refactor of the Palette Editor for cleaner color pickers
• better error handling and more clear documentation

Mac: In the Downloads directory, download EncounterMapper.app.

Windows/Linux: TBD

All code can be run on a machine with PyQt5 installed. It is suggested to run EMMain.py, though all Editor files can be run to bring up their respective windows in isolation