Maptool version 1.3 Tutorials
The following video tutorials are broken up in two groups. The Step by Step Tutorials are meant to be veiwed in order. They help walk a completely new Maptool user through the features of MapTool, starting with the most basic features and then advancing. The Beyond the Basics Tutorials cover certain topics more in depth or other topics that didn't really fit in the first set of tutorials.
Warning! Read before watching tutorials! With version 1.3 development winding down, I have started updating the final versions of the tutorials. This will take me a while though, so check which build the tutorial you are watching was shot with. If there is no build listed it is the final version.
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Player Quick Start (17.6MB). Do you plan on only being a player when using MapTool? Well then this tutorial was made for you! As a player you don't really need to know much to use MapTool and this ONE tutorial will cover what you need to know. MapTool version 1.3 | 09/28/2009 |
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Starting MapTool (7.02MB). Downloading and starting MapTool. Yes an easy thing, but you may find the memory allocation options useful and those are also covered. A couple simple troubleshooting techniques are also, if you are having problems with MapTool. MapTool version 1.3 | 04/05/2009 |
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Feature Location (5.38MB). Before jumping in and having all the fun with this new program, take a look here. It will probably save you some time. This tutorial covers where you can find various features, settings, and tools. MapTool version 1.3 | 02/21/2009 |
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Resources (4.11MB). Building a large image library will help you a lot in MapTool. Here is where to start and how to add images to MapTool for use. Where to find written documentation for MapTool. Where to find game system specific frameworks for MapTool. MapTool version 1.3 | 06/04/2009 |
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New Map (12.0MB). Getting that first map started. Setting the correct background. Zooming. Moving around the map. Adjusting the grid size, color, and alignment. MapTool version 1.3 | 06/20/2009 |
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Layers (5.22MB). Layers is a basic concept that needs to be understood to make and manipulate maps in MapTool. Also, there are a couple layer specific rules that are helpful to know. MapTool version 1.3 | 06/20/2009 |
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Images (30.0MB). Dragging images onto a map. Resizing. Rotation. Player visibility. Notes. MapTool makes images easy so it goes quickly. MapTool version 1.3 | 09/28/2009 |
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Drawing Tools (29.0MB). The different types of drawing tools and examples of them in use.MapTool version 1.3 | 10/17/2009 |
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Introduction to Tokens (16.4MB). Creating tokens with TokenTool. Circle, square, and topdown tokens. Moving them around. Facing. States and halos. Resizing. Portraits and character sheets.MapTool version 1.3b24 | 02/15/2008 |
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Vision and Light part 1 (25.9MB). General vision settings. How vision and light interact. Fog of War. The topology layer. MapTool version 1.3 | 06/21/2009 |
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Chat Window and Die Roller (3.52MB). How to communicate using the chat window and some of it's basic commands. Also, the basics of how to roll dice in MapTool. MapTool version 1.3 | 11/13/2009 |
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Connecting Computers (8.94MB). Starting a server. Connecting to the server. Forcing players to the GM's current view or map. Firewalls and Routers.MapTool version 1.3b24 | 02/22/2008 |
| Beyond the Basics | ||
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Putting it all Together (18.6MB). Putting together what you have learned so far, to make a nice looking wilderness encounter scene in only a few minutes. MapTool version 1.3b24 | 02/22/2008 |
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File Size (16.2MB). Your images and textures are what add the most to your file size. Here are a couple basic techniques and thoughts on how to best use your images and textures without bloating your file size. MapTool version 1.3b32 | 06/23/2008 |
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Map Navigation (9.80MB). A couple methods of quickly and easily jumping around to different locations on your map. So, you don't have to just zoom out and drag yourself around trying to find the new spot, but can jump right from one encounter location to another. Very useful if your group tends to split up. MapTool version 1.3b32 | 06/23/2008 |
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Properties and Stat Sheet (3.03MB). What are Token Properties. What is the Stat Sheet. How Token Properties impact the Stat Sheet. How Token Properties impact Token Macros. MapTool version 1.3b26 | 02/29/2008 |
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Tables (6.42MB). How to build and use a basic table. How to add images to your table. Nesting tables. Dice rolling and other commands in tables. MapTool version 1.3b32 | 06/25/2008 |