Displayed layers and layers order: Texture Heightmap Biomes Cells Grid. ago Can I ask how you get your map images out of the PDFs. Pull out maps without grids and get it as close as possible with the roll20 grids PokeTrainerKen 4 yr. There’s kinda only 2 options: Get it as close as possible then turn off the roll20 grid. Exact movement and battlefield positioning aren't possible using purely descriptive combat, so I suggest erring on the side of what keeps things moving and fun. Places of interest, Military map, Emblems, Pure landmass, Custom (not saved). You can try using align to grid but it might not work for the full map. One last thing: Don't sweat the small stuff. Mention things that can be useful for cover, or other complications, or else fights tend to feel like going toe to toe in an empty field. Your words will be the only understanding of the battlefield they have, so you'll need to give them a good one. That's just my preference though.Īnother thing to know is that it will be incumbent upon you to describe the environment clearly and effectively.
I prefer it because 'I'll cast fireball into that cluster of enemies' is more immersive to me than using a bird's eye view to count out affected squares in order to achieve optimal placement. This can frustrate players that want that precision. Likewise, getting the exact best placement of area effect spells won't be a thing. Area controllers with reach weapons using attacks of opportunity are almost impossible to pull off effectively without the tactical grid view. It does make certain mechanics less effective/harder to use though. I've found it leads to dynamic combat that's less tactical wargame and more organic. Mapless and sans minis is how I've run since the early days of 3.0.
