Adventure Writer ™ For Windows


Title: Adventure Writer ™ For Windows
Company: Digital Alchemy
Category: Software
Reviewer: Brian Peters

The idea is such a simple one we are surprised that it has not been done already. I don't have a lot of experience writing computer programs but I do create quite a few adventures and the Adventure Writer ™ by Digital Alchemy ™ is something every GM with a Windows Capable PC should get.

Don't let the packaging scare you off! In this slick is world of ours, the Adventure Writer Cover art leaves a little to be desired from a marketing standpoint. But like my mother always told me, it's not what's outside that counts but what you find inside.

Adventure Writer allows you to create highly detailed hex and square maps using a variety of terrain styles and colors. The maps can be printed at a variety of scales including those suitable for 15mm and 25mm miniatures.

The Basic Program Adventure Writer, has 32 build-in-terrain styles available including indoor terrain styles. It is set up so that you can use your mouse to point and click and create maps easily and simply. The program allows you to edit more than one map at once, as well as write out the details your adventure on the document editor while you are working on the map.

Although the Adventure Writer is all you need to put out quality dungeon and terrain maps for your adventures, Digital Alchemy also has a group of support programs that work with and enhance the Adventure Writer Program's abilities. Included in these is a Natural Caverns Terrain Pack which allows you to create detailed Cavern and Catacomb maps with your computer. Also available is the Medieval Arms and Armor pack which allows you to add detailed items to your maps. For those of you who stray from fantasy and modern military is your thing, Digital Alchemy also offers a series of Modern Military Programs for use with the Adventure Writer starting with the Ground Forces Terrain Pack.

Digital Alchemy promises that there are many more terrain packs that will be made available soon. Of course, you know this means the end of those hand drawn and scribbled upon maps, but don't throw all that hard work away. Save it. Someday it may be a collector's item.

System Requirements: IBM Compatible computer with 1 Meg of RAM, a mouse and Microsoft Windows 3.0 or Greater.

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