HexScrawl
HexScrawl is a hex-map drafting program for running and playing hex crawl TTRPG campaigns and Westmarches-style games.
This application is currently in closed alpha, and is not yet released to the public.
Features
Self-Hosted
Your data stays on your machine.Boundless
The map boundaries extend as you add more tiles, only limited by how much map you can fit on your computer.Full Markdown Support
Embed markdown notes on regions, hexes, and point-of-interest markers.External Links
Link directly from the map (e.g. to a wiki or your Obsidian vault).Smart Ruler
A configurable ruler tool to estimate travel distance based on terrain.High-Resolution Exports
Export high-resolution images of your map.Collaborate
Share editing and viewing links with your friends (may require configuring port forwarding).Add-Ons
A simple API for adding custom terrain types and tilesheets.Human Made
No part of this application or website was made with LLMs or generative AI.Art assets were drawn in Inkscape. Tech stack: golang, typescript, html, css.
Support
A solo developer playing TTRPGs and doing her best.
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Open Font Licenses used: Atkinson Hyperlegible and Crimson Text.
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