October 2024 - Monthly Recap

Hey everyone, and welcome to my monthly recap post, where I showcase each map that I made in the previous month. This month was even more spookier than normal in the DM Andy Crypt and I had lots of creepy stuff for you to use in your game.

Additionally, I want to remind everyone there are currently two resources to help you find the maps you need:

• Map Hub page These links below will lead you to every single map I've ever put out. I have this grouped by module/theme but If I made it, it'll show up on the links below.

  • Free Map Hub

  • Champion Tier Map Hub

• Collections page While not perfect, this was Patreon's way of helping creators organize their pages into collections. If you're looking for a particular theme (like snow or coastal) you can find it here group up by collection posts.

  • Collections page link

Let's review the maps I put out in October!

Old Bonegrinder V2.0

A classic! I originally mapped out this location a few years ago and wanted to recreate this iconic location in my updated style and assets. I had both the windmill and iconic onion dome custom commissioned for this map specifically.

I also have some future plans for this location as well, including an "on fire" version, a restored sails version, a parchment version (with all floors on a single parchment page) and a basement to include all the creepy hag stuff that I hid / removed from the windmill proper. So keep an eye on this space for some future updates to support this awesome map!

I made a fun little (and cheesy) trailer here as well in case you'd like to watch.

Download the Public Version Here!

Download the Champion Tier Version Here!

Sinister Secrets of Saltmarsh

I wanted to deviate a bit from mapping out the town of Saltmarsh so I can continue with month's spooky theme. What better map to make than the first adventure listed in the book: The Sinister Secrets of Saltmarsh.

This map features the full abandoned house overlooking the bluffs leading out to the stormy ocean as the waves crash against the rock. I made the exterior, 1st floor, 2nd floor, and the attic of the house so you can explore each of the rooms and uncover the mysteries here.

Below, I created the basement map, which includes the house's basement and the smuggler cavern leading out to the ocean.

Additionally, I created a parchment version of the map, which includes all three of the interior house floors on a single page so you have different ways to interact with the map in your preferred VTT.

Next month I'll be continuing my journey to mapping out each of the named locations in the town of Saltmarsh!

Download the Public Version of the House Here!

Download the Public Version of the Basement / Parchmernt Map Here!

Download the Champion Tier Version of the House Here!

Download the Champion Tier Version of the Basement / Parchmernt Map Here!

Halloween Map: The Stretching Room

Each year I like to create a specially Halloween season map that means something to me personally. Last year I made the Dia de Muertos Graveyard Map and this year I made a map of the Stretching Room inspired by one of my favorite ride attractions.

This map is a multi-phased map so you can "Stretch" the room as your players attempt to solve puzzles or fight off ghostly spirits (I included some story hooks in the post link below).

Additionally, the four portraits were custom commissioned by me from the very talented Caleb is Drawing who really did an incredible job on each one!

I hope this map inspires some creative encounters with this iconic location!

Download the Champion Tier Version Here!

That's it for October! I hope you all enjoyed the spooky maps as much as I enjoyed making them. As we venture into November, I have some fun maps planned, including a re-work of my old Bluto Encounter Map, one (of many) maps to support DragnaCarta's Curse of Strahd: Reloaded, and Winter's Grasp and Saltmarsh maps!

Thank you all for your continued support and allowing me to live my dream of making fun battlemaps for your TTRPG adventures.

Cheers,

DM Andy