Wand & Widgets

It’s finally here: The (very long) MapForge Tutorial! (Patreon)

Published:

2026-01-25 17:37:21

Imported:

2026-10

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Hey guys!

I’ve been teasing this for a while, and it’s finally done. I sat down and recorded my entire process, from a blank canvas to a fully detailed bandit hideout, and it turned out to be a massive 54-minute deep dive.

I really wanted to show you guys not just how to use the buttons, but the "why" behind the design, things like height hierarchy, shadow logic, and how I use the "canonical" angles to make the maps pop.

A quick heads-up: You’ll see me run into a few bugs during the video. As you know, MapForge is still very much in Alpha. It’s a work in progress, and honestly, showing you how I handle those little hiccups is part of the reality of developing this thing.

I’m super proud of where the module is heading, and I couldn't do any of this without your support. Grab a coffee (or a beer), and I hope this helps you build some epic scenes for your players!

Cheers,

Gabú, Wand & Widgets

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From Zero to Pro: Full Battlemap Design Process in MapForge (Foundry VTT)

In this video, I walk you through my complete process for creating a high-quality Battlemap in MapForge, my map-making module for Foundry VTT. We’ll build a bandit hideout from scratch, focusing on real-world design techniques, lighting logic, and height hierarchy. If you enjoy my work and want to support the development of MapForge and my other modules, please consider becoming a patron! Support on Patreon & Download MapForge and the Starter Pack: https://patreon.com/WandAndWidgets Join our community on Discord: https://discord.gg/HABajQuZ6J ⚠️ IMPORTANT ALPHA NOTICE: MapForge is currently in its Alpha stage. Bugs, crashes, and missing features are expected as we continue to polish the tool. Your patience and feedback are vital to our progress! 📍 CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Importing Assets (Starter Pack) 01:59 - Setting the Theme and Tips 02:50 - Selecting Terrain Textures 04:54 - Terrain Blocking: Painting the Base 08:34 - Technique: The Importance of "Flatten" 10:17 - Paths & Lines: Bringing Grass to Life 14:16 - Paths & Lines: Water Details 17:56 - Building a Massive Stone Cliff 24:11 - Vegetation: Trees & Height Hierarchy 29:30 - Natural Details and Environmental Storytelling 33:19 - Architecture: Framing the Bandit Shed 38:16 - Doors & Windows (Canonical Angle) 40:53 - Interior Clutter: Furniture & Details 48:31 - Final Touch: Light & Shadow Tuning 52:16 - Wrap-up & Acknowledgments