Demo Version?

[Axeking]

Any plans to have a demo version? The chance to give it a road test would certainly let me know if this works in a way that would be of value to me. Particularly from the view of using it to map out gridders that don't have built in auto maps.

There just doesn't seem to be much information/screen shots of using to map a game that isn't linked in. And I've tried quite a few different tools - some are great for building campaign maps, but terrible for the simple task of replacing the graph paper (too much work/overhead to use).

So I'd like to try it our to see if manual mapping works for my taste before tossing in 60 bucks... and I'm guessing that a demo (even if limited capabilities) will result in quite a few more purchases. (And I'd prefer not to have to go through the steam refund process - this really doesn't serve the same purpose)

[Alex]

I've used this for a good amount of map making and it felt very intuitive.
https://imgur.com/W0dQlnQ
Here's an imgur link to Boatmurdered, mapped by hand with Grid Cartographer.
This was the first thing I made with the program.
I recommend not making maps of that size but it's a good way to show what is possible.
And no, a map of that size didn't cause lag problems for me.

As for dungeon mapping, you can have the floor above or below overlay on your current floor so you can fit it all together.

I have been pretty happy with it, but if you aren't sure about it, wait for a sale.

[Axeking]

I guess my question on it really is the how it works (user interface) rather than the output. Others I've tried can generate similar output, but the way to do it is too clunky (for me to use while playing a game).

That's why I'd look for a demo trial - so I can try making a map and see how intuitive it is... :-)

Right now, rather than using paper, I just use excel and color squares in as I go to make the map (one color for floor, second for wall, and indicators to mark things like where I need to explore or something is found).

[Axeking]

Did some search for videos and saw a couple showing functionality. They make it look much more likely to fit what I'm looking for :-)

Not sure I need the power of the pro version (I use other apps for creating maps for VTT gaming).

Probably will check out the gamer version and look to upgrade if I see the need for the full tools...