Thursday, May 9, 2019

Roll20 Marketplace Review - Quick Encounters Series by Gabriel Pickard





(Author's Note: All reviews on my blog are products I have purchased with my own money. If you see a review here, I have used the product on multiple occasions, for better or worse!)

When I run a game at an actual table we use a wet erase mat from Crystal Caste which makes every sort of encounter fairly easy to setup and execute. On Roll20 I have access to a computer, a screen, and a host of graphics which means I can do more than draw on the digital mat.

For encounter rolls on traveling tables I have found that Gabriel Pickard's Quick Encounter packs have been a great fit. The sets I have used extensively for the past few years are:

 


The biggest allure to these sets are that the maps it comes with are all sized to a 25 x 25 grid (1750 x 1750 px). This means that all you need to do is make a new map in your campaign, drop the map you wish into the game, and set the dimensions of the map to 25x25.  The maps line up with the grid just fine and have a good variety for use. Each bundle you purchase also comes with extra parts such as trees, tents, rocks, etc for free placement at your leisure on any maps you have.

Art quality on all pieces is well done and consistent between each map and item. There is enough detail to look nice, but sparse enough that you don't lose sight of the action as a GM or a player on the mat.

Each set goes for 4.99 on the Roll20 marketplace, and I would suggest picking one or two up if you find yourself dealing with random encounters enough!


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