Capped Ends (Default)

This mode creates a (typically) closed map where every tile exits onto another tile in the map (with a few exceptions). This mode is best for most cases as it leaves few loose ends for the user to tie up.

Normal (Classic)

Normal mode creates a map where tiles on the edge of the map exit out into blank space. This mode is good for cases where you want to add more to the map later, or use it as part of a larger map.

This mode is how the Morph Mapper and Monkey Mapper generated maps.

Staggered

Staggered mode creates maps like classic mode maps, but with one tile missing from every other row. Vertical connections still work, and this layout type adds interest to the map generated.

Staggered and Capped

Staggered and Capped mode is just like Staggered mode, but the short rows have edge tiles at the ends to make the map rectangular.

Tile Menu

When you click a tile, a mini menu will appear in the top left corner of the tile allowing you some tile options.

Rotation

Tiles may be rotated 90 degrees using the button in the tile menu, or by double-clicking the tile. Tiles are automatically rotated in a random increment of 90 degrees when the map is first generated. Edge and corner tiles do not rotate.

Not all browsers support this feature. Browsers that do include IE 7 and 8, Firefox 4, Opera 10.5, and modern versions of Chrome and Safari, as well as some others.

Swap Tiles

To swap two tiles, simply click the swap tile button in the tile menu and the first tile will zoom/fade out. Then click the next tile to make it swap with the first tile. Only tiles of the same type may be swapped (e.g. corner for corner, edge for edge).

Replace Tiles

If you don't like a tile, simply click the remove tile button in the tile menu, or hold Ctrl/Cmd and double-click the offending tile to replace it.

Tile Styles

A variety of tile sets are available and are grouped into categories. (Dungeons are the default.) Click to toggle on or off any tile set, or double-click a tile-set to isolate it. You can also double click a category heading (such as "Dungeons") to select all of the tiles in that category.

Grid Lines

Grid lines can be turned on. Each dungeon tile represents a 100 foot square, and you have the option of using 5 or 10 foot grid line spacing for your grid lines. More options may follow in the future.

Room Stocker

You can get random room stocking suggestions using the room stocker. It will generate 5 rooms worth of stock at a time.

You can save your full map as a PNG using the "Export to PNG" button in the View menu panel. This feature currently works with Normal and Capped modes.

Alternately, the mapper uses print stylesheets to hide all the menus when printing, so you can print directly within the app. (There may be issues or limitations depending on your web browsers though.)

A third option is to use a screen capture utility to grab the map. This can be handy with larger maps or modes that don't support export.

All tiles are owned by their respective artists and used here with permission from the artist. By default, they are licensed for personal use only. For sharing and commercial usage, some artists have provided licenses for their tiles in their profiles. For those that don't — or to ask for permission beyond what the default licenses allow — e-mail Dave and he will put you in contact with the appropriate artist(s).

The tiles were made to be used in maps — so use them! But don't be a jerk — if you repost a generated map somewhere, don't claim it as your own work, and think about throwing a backlink here and/or to the tile artist(s).

The app was designed and coded by me, David Millar, with some of the functionality based on the original Morph Mapper and Monkey Mapper written by Rob Lang. If you make tiles and want to include them, let me know. If you like the GUI or the app and you're looking for a UI designer with a wealth of print and web design experience, I'm your guy!