Is the scale still 1x1m instead of 1.5x1.5m?

[deliciouspancakes]

Saw the top helpful review about the scale being off and the devs having no intention to fix this as of April 2022, is this still an issue and still the devs stance?

Thanks!

[Sesu]

The devs haven't made a comment about the grid since then as they were focused on other things to add.
On the suggestion tool, there is this: https://dungeonalchemist.upvoty.com/b/feature-requests/adjustable-grid-size/
There are some suggestions connected to the grid. I guess if the devs would change something, they will do it as a package. We will see what the feature will bring.

[Armandeus]

In real life I'm all for using the metric system exclusively. However that's not what is used in the most popular RPGs. We need 5 foot squares for D&D5E and Pathfinder 2E for this tool to be useful.
What fantasy RPG uses 1m squares? What game were the devs targeting?

[Sesu]

Originally posted by Armandeus:

In real life I'm all for using the metric system exclusively. However that's not what is used in the most popular RPGs. We need 5 foot squares for D&D5E and Pathfinder 2E for this tool to be useful.
What fantasy RPG uses 1m squares? What game were the devs targeting?

European made RPGs like The Dark Eye (just to name one that could be known). There are plenty of small ones, some not even translated to English.

The devs are targeting no specific game, but have in mind that many are playing DnD and PF.

[Armandeus]

I think it's great to support lesser-known RPGs. However, chances are that most of their potential customers are playing D&D5E or PF2E, by market share, so maybe there should be a way to support 5 foot squares (as well as other scales) in the software. I think I will "wait and see" if this is done before considering a purchase. Having to rescale things manually, or having items looking off-scale detracts from the appeal of the software.

[Colonel.EXE]

I would be very interested in buying this, except I am a GM for multiple Pathfinder campagins, not a small European TTRPG... This is really a shame as it looks excellent.

[Sesu]

Originally posted by Colonel.EXE:

I would be very interested in buying this, except I am a GM for multiple Pathfinder campagins, not a small European TTRPG... This is really a shame as it looks excellent.

You can resize all assets, if you are not happy with "oversized" objects. Personally, I think some assets are shown too small and would fit more the 5ft than 1m.

The devs are aware of the idea, and it doesn't seem a big issue for most users.
The corresponding suggestion to change the grid size is to find here: https://dungeonalchemist.upvoty.com/b/feature-requests/adjustable-grid-size (if you compare the number of votes with others on this suggestion tool, you will see it is not a huge topic in the Dungeon Alchemist community).

Additionally: Steam has the option to test software/games and refund it under some circumstances if it is not what you expected, or you can check Youtube and Twitch for people who are using it. And it is safe to say that most users are using it for DnD and PF ;)

[Gordon]

what the devs should do is allow the users to change the grid size and have all the objects resize to that size automatically. also too I think each object should have a size stamped on it. like for beds having them be let's say 6 feet, would mean that it would resize for 6 feet depending on the grid size.

[nzgunner]

If you can export maps without a grid then maybe it doesn't matter?

I use AboveVTT and you can set your own grid on a map at whatever scale you like.

[Armandeus]

It would be helpful if doorways and rooms were in multiples of 5 feet (or whatever your RPG uses) so that movement of tokens doesn't involve fractions of squares. If there is no grid you can line up your grid to the walls for this, but then if the objects (furniture, traps, doors, etc.) are way off scale it might bother some people who want this software because it does more than just generate simple empty rooms.

[Kyde]

For all intents and purposes, each square is 5'. There's a larger discussion on the Discord about the scale used, but it's 5'.

[Armandeus]

When did it change?

[Sesu]

Originally posted by Armandeus:

When did it change?

It didn't changed. The devs said it is 5 feet with oversized furniture (1m / 3,2 feet) for better visuals. Like Kyde said, there is a larger discussion about it where some people said they don't like it this way and want true 5 feet with everything.

[brian.sommers777]

I just bought this several days ago.
I just want to make sure I’m understanding that
1 square is 1 meter by 1 meter?
This is exactly what I want.
I play Harnmaster and yes it does use the 5” square grid for the interior maps
I need/want the 1m square grid for te detail and interior maps of my own.

Btw, where did you find the information that stated what one square grid was in the first place?

[Sesu]

Originally posted by brian.sommers777:

I just bought this several days ago.
I just want to make sure I’m understanding that
1 square is 1 meter by 1 meter?
This is exactly what I want.
I play Harnmaster and yes it does use the 5” square grid for the interior maps
I need/want the 1m square grid for te detail and interior maps of my own.

Btw, where did you find the information that stated what one square grid was in the first place?

This information is from the Discord[discord.gg]. The devs gave that information there.
The info I gave before is still valid, but you can resize everything as you like (someone posted on Discord a whole castle with 1square equal to 10 feet, I think).

[monsterfurby]

Originally posted by Sesu:

Originally posted by Armandeus:

In real life I'm all for using the metric system exclusively. However that's not what is used in the most popular RPGs. We need 5 foot squares for D&D5E and Pathfinder 2E for this tool to be useful.
What fantasy RPG uses 1m squares? What game were the devs targeting?

European made RPGs like The Dark Eye (just to name one that could be known). There are plenty of small ones, some not even translated to English.

The devs are targeting no specific game, but have in mind that many are playing DnD and PF.

DSA uses grids? I've played in a dozen DSA groups in my day, and I have yet to see a single one use miniatures. But then again, that may have to do with the fact that the last time I played DSA, the only reason you'd have DSA miniatures was that then-Fanpro's tabletop skirmish game Armalion was a thing.