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This entry is dedicated to claedawg. I hope I make up for the trouble I caused with the hex software from github.

EDITED: As usual, I forgot to add most important info for beginners.

1- The Toolbox has Wilderness Generator

Create an empty map. -> Unlock it. -> Check righthand side menu to see the menu button for hex type / size. It's in the far end from Dice icon.
-> Chose hexagon shape in Grid Type. Enter 100 in Size. You're set.

2- I roll the tables to chat and add tiles into map accordingly

See the righthand side menu and find Grid Snap. Turn it on if it's off. This is important to fit the tiles easily. It's under the menu near "Dice" icon.

Brainstorming: I wonder if making a table directly from the tile pictures themselves to roll them for quick access would worth the effort? hmm.

First Edit:

8- Let's Check Weather: Weather tables are from DMG and they are brutal. Toolbox has better tables.

EDIT: I've played a small hex-crawl demo to figure it out.

Here's the notes: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...Playtest-Notes

### PC's Background Story
EDITED for clarity: Mythic's Event Focus: Action & Even Focus: Meaning tables "create story from scratch "

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Mythic's Event Focus: Action & Even Focus: Meaning tables "to add surprise to your scenes"

EDITED: [nope] Dont bother adding LoS to maps [/nope] ->

• You can quickly add LoS to maps you created https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt2t-YcvCt0 6:46 min

Some Default Behaviors might include:

General:

Search at the beginning -> Research at the end; traps, secret doors, loot, etc...
Loot all -> Never touch a dead enemy's pockets
Always walk with a drawn weapon -> Only draw the weapon if necessary
Marching order (there is an option for this built in FGU)
The party torch PC -> Rely on nightvision

Combat:

Reckless / Tactical
Ranged first -> Then melee
Party Controller / Debuffer
Healer and the Healer's Protector

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This is a very interesting and creative collection of ideas to inspire game masters in building worlds, characters and conflicts for RPGs. Using music as a supporting tool is very unique and can bring unexpected results.
Advantages:
Variety: The list includes many music genres, from rock, metal, folk to classical music https://hocvn.edu.vn/ , suitable for many different styles and races in the game.
Details: Each item in the list has a link to the song on Youtube and sometimes an explanation of the meaning of the lyrics, making it easy for users to access and learn.
Suggestions: Instead of giving specific instructions, the list suggests many interesting questions for game masters to think and be creative.
Suitable for many types of games: The list can be applied to many different types of RPGs, not just limited to a specific genre.
Cons:
Music-oriented: The list focuses mainly on music, which may not be suitable for game masters who like to use other art forms for inspiration.
Requires user initiative: Users need to listen to the music themselves, read the lyrics, and think about how to apply it to their game.
Summary:
This is a very good and useful collection of ideas for game masters. Using music as a supporting tool is a unique idea and can bring unexpected results.

Dang, how can I forget! This part of the guide is dedicated to LordEntrails for solving my map obscuring problem in seconds.

EDIT: I should mention Rob Twohy for I used his pre-gen characters to showcase the pics. Thanks for your generosity and Rest in Peace.

In Hex-Crawling style, themes can be the content of your Hexagons in a map or what your PC will experience in those hexes.

UPDATE for using Line of Sight: It can be done from GM screen: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...l=1#post723669

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OG EDIT -- [nope!]: "but playing from player window could be more immersive." [/nope!]

EDIT: Found it! Randomizing Maps part is my version of Paul Bimler's Solo Adventure Resource: The Dungeon Oracle. It is a complete method to play Published Adventures Solo.

EDIT: I think I learned Randomizing Maps from one of the books I've read. I remember somewhere like Paul Bimler's The Toolbox's but I couldn't find any mention in there. If only pen and paper had ctrl+f function. I have the module, it's not there either.

Added to Resources: Laerun's Solo Player Hexploration with ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-vIDKY931L-solo-hexploration

It is a free (ChatGPT) resource by Laerun to flesh out your hex-crawl maps.

EDIT: There is a limit for ChatGPT usage, though.

EDIT: I finally found the source of this, but the usage is older than the video. Of course, with GreatGM's explanations it's way more enlightening.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwZKD1AWIYM

EDITED x2: Free SRD Rules contains a Bestiary for monsters.

EDITED: I polished this entry up a bit.