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Subject: Re: Existing mapping tool questions from a gamer
From: argus@see.the.sig (T Raymond)
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David Keller was overheard typing about:

> Hi,
> I hope it won't seem an intrusion for someone who knows nothing
> about programming and such to post here but I want some help
> concerning IF mapping tools and this seems like a place I may be
> able to get it.  Answers will have to be as nontechnical as
> possible for me to understand them.

Hi David. I'll try to be non-technical. Forgive me if I technobabble
ok?

> I'm using a desk top PC with Windows Me.  Don't know what other
> information I should give of this nature.

> Information about any of the existing mapping tools is welcome.
> Ease of installation and use, places containing reviews or
> descriptions of the tools, potential conflicts or problems with
> the computer system, capabilities and limits...


I use Informapper myself. It's actually from the win3.1 days, but it
works on everything up to 98 at least. I don't think there's anything
that would keep it from running on ME.

The original found on the archive is in spanish. It's not too hard to
figure out. Someplace I've got a resource hacked version in english.
When I find it I plan to upload it to the archive.

I use it mostly to help map out IF projects I'm building, not
playing. That's just another quirk though.

It serves the purpose, although I do wish it allowed for room shapes
and such. Ahh well, maybe somebody will take Informapper and EVE and
cram them together.

> Information about any of the mapping tools that might be suitable
> for me would be welcomed including recommendations and warnings.

Hoe that helps some :)

Tom
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