Adding Text to Maps/Images

**MaxAstro** · August 14th, 2024, 23:18

Is there an easy way to do this? Either built in or an extension?

Specifically I'm looking for a good way to add GM-visible room labels to a map without needing a stamp or image for each bit of text.

**Zacchaeus** · August 14th, 2024, 23:57

It is not currently possible to add a text layer inside of FG; but it is on the way. Meantime you can create a webp file outside of FG, in Photoshop for example, with whatever text or icons you want and add that as a layer to the map inside FG.

**Broba Fett** · September 15th, 2024, 20:20

Originally Posted by Zacchaeus

It is not currently possible to add a text layer inside of FG; but it is on the way. Meantime you can create a webp file outside of FG, in Photoshop for example, with whatever text or icons you want and add that as a layer to the map inside FG.

Any updates on this becoming a feature? It'd be a fantastic option to have.

**Zacchaeus** · September 15th, 2024, 22:20

Originally Posted by Broba Fett

Any updates on this becoming a feature? It'd be a fantastic option to have.

No update as yet (SW don't usually give out time frames or road maps). The main focus recently has been updating the 5e ruleset for the upcoming new release.

**Honken** · September 17th, 2024, 13:37

I regularly add text to my maps when playing Kingmaker. So it is possible now.

**ddavison** · September 17th, 2024, 15:09

We have a version in our development branch that allows us to draw text of different sizes to a map and then move them around, change them, style them, or resize them. It is still in internal testing and there are a few additional things that need to be worked out for it. We are loosely targeting a release during Q4 of this year.

**Broba Fett** · September 17th, 2024, 17:31

Originally Posted by Honken

I regularly add text to my maps when playing Kingmaker. So it is possible now.

Do you mean pins for story entries and what not? I tried looking for a text option and didn't see it anywhere. Mind you, I'm using the 5e and Shadowdark rulesets, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

**Broba Fett** · September 17th, 2024, 17:31

Originally Posted by ddavison

We have a version in our development branch that allows us to draw text of different sizes to a map and then move them around, change them, style them, or resize them. It is still in internal testing and there are a few additional things that need to be worked out for it. We are loosely targeting a release during Q4 of this year.

Awesome news, thank you very much.

**Honken** · September 17th, 2024, 19:27

Well, i make them as pictures, and stamp them in on a layer.

Link

/Honken

**Broba Fett** · September 18th, 2024, 00:24

Originally Posted by Honken

Well, i make them as pictures, and stamp them in on a layer.

Link

/Honken

Wow, that's something so obvious I that I forgot you can do that. Thank you for reminding me lol.

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