Re: Eberron Airship Deckplans

On Aug 31, 2004, at 11:57 PM, Thatotherguy wrote:

>>> Ok, but that doesn't tell me what Dundjinni is.  Is it just simple
>>> graphical software with a bunch of pre-print images? is it
>>> cartographic stuff?  is it CAD?
>>
>> This should answer your questions...
>>
>> http://www.dundjinni.com/
>
> It doesn't, which is why I asked.  It looks like a paint program with
> labels in some of the description and other parts make it seem like a
> mapping program such as CC2.  So, which is it?

Were you just trying to be intentionally obtuse? Need your hand to be  
held that you won't explore a website a little? I clicked on one link  
from the program's website given above and found:

> Product Summary
> Dundjinni is a full-featured fantasy map creation program. It allows  
> users to create walls and floors, place objects, insert text, and  
> more.  It boasts an intuitive interface and an impressive selection of  
> art  and textures. It also allows you to author d20 adventures in a  
> simple yet elegant way.
>
> Create Maps
>  All versions of Dundjinni give you the ability to create custom maps   
> with the following toolset:
>       • Paint (freehand, curve, line)
>       • Fill
>       • Marquee (freehand, square, circle, polygon, combine, retract)
>       • Erase (freehand, curve, line)
>       • Move
>       • Rotate (freehand, 45 degree)
>       • Text
>       • Shadows
>       • Bevels
>       • Zoom
>       • Snap to grid
>       • Square and Hex grids
>       • Import PNG objects
>       • Print maps
>       • Export maps to PNG, JPG, and BMP
>       • Much More!
>
> Create Adventures
> With the Gold and Platinum versions you have the ability to create  
> custom adventures with the following toolset:
>       • Character dialog
>       • Monster Dialog
>       • Treasure Dialog
>       • Door Dialog
>       • Pit Dialog
>       • Trap Dialog
>       • Feature Dialog
>       • Story Dialog
>       • Room Dialog
>       • Import stats from eTools
>       • Export adventure to HTML and XML
>       • Much More!
>
> Token Packs
> Tokens represent characters or monsters. They can be printed with  a  
> map or separately (for use as a game-time playing aid). Reaper   
> Characters and Reaper Monsters (both using images from Reaper   
> Miniatures) are included in the Gold and Plantinum versions of   
> Dundjinni respectively. Token  Pack: Reaper Humainoids shipped in   
> July. More Token Packs are in the works.
>
> Stat Packs
> Create adventures more quickly by using stat blocks from various   
> published material. Gold and Platinum include a huge amount of data   
> from leading publishers. More Stat Packs are in the works.
>
> Art Packs
> Expand your palette of objects and textures with Art Packs. Currently   
> available are Castle, Temple,  Village,  Campaign,  and Animals.  
> (NOTE: Dundjinni  Platinum already includes the first three Art Packs  
> listed.)  More Art Packs are in the works.

There is all that and more. Most informative are usually reviews, and  
there are links to reviews as well. Try these:

http://www.gamingreport.com/modules.php? 
op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=1169

http://www.3rdedition.org/reviews/viewer.asp?id=91

http://www.rpgopinions.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&file=detail&de=227

http://www.silven.com/adnd.asp?case=show&id=361

And german review, translated:

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http:// 
drosi.tuts.nu/rezension/flu_dundjinni.htm&prev=/search? 
q=dundjinni&start=10&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&sa=N

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.dnd-gate.de/gate3/ 
page/index.php?id=850&langpair=de|en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF 
-8&prev=/language_tools


Come one now, how tough was that? Don't tell, I don't really want to  
know. ;)


Regards,
Eric Anondson