Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms.
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Very Positive (28) - 92% of the 28 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive.
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Very Positive (332) - 93% of the 332 user reviews for this game are positive.
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Aug 3, 2023
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Why Early Access?

“I want to give the user the opportunity to participate in the development process, so that everyone benefits from a better tool.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I plan for Canvas of Kings to leave Early Access in mid-2025.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“I will add more tools and assets and make the application more user-friendly overall.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The application contains all the features listed in the description.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“No”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“I will listen to your feedback and answer your questions, on my Discord, Twitter or on Steam.”
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About This Game




Canvas of Kings is a minimalistic mapmaking tool that focuses on randomness and auto-generated elements on user-definable and interactive paths, plots and rooms.

Use flexible paths and plots

You can define your map with paths and plots that you can adjust at any time. The automatic object placement supports you. In this way, you can directly create a wall with towers or simply an entire forest.

Place lovingly hand-drawn objects

Instead of placing and adjusting individual objects, you can randomly vary the object properties directly and use object categories to create a varied map without extra effort. The objects can also be combined. For example, you can place crates on towers or walls and move them together.

Customise the lighting and weather

Use the built-in lighting and weather system to change the atmosphere of your map the way you like it. Configure different details or simply choose a template.

Export a definable area, with or without a grid

Create an export area and a square or hex grid how and where you want. You can export parts or the whole map for print or digital use. You can also save your settings as a template for future maps.

What you can't do with this tool (yet)
  • Create fully procedurally generated maps
  • Paint the landscape in the classic way
  • Caves and dungeons
  • Insert texts or decorative elements
  • Import custom assets
  • Export to VTT format (except: png/jpg, with/without grid. Map is saved as .json)
  • Create animations
  • There are certainly other things... :)

About the developer and this tool
I'm actually working on a trading simulation called Might of Merchants alongside my family and full-time job. For this I have developed some tools. I was asked if I could publish them. So I put in some work and created this software. It's not perfect and not finished yet, but I would be very happy if you use it and thus support my work.
Your feedback is very welcome!

You can find examples of maps built with Canvas of Kings in the Steam Workshop and on my Discord.

An additional license for the commercial use of maps created with Canvas of Kings is not required.

System Requirements

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macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or later
    • Processor: Intel i5-2500K or similar
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 470 8GB
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requirements may change
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 or later
    • Processor: Better than Intel i5-2500K
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Better than NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 470 8GB
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requirements may change
    Minimum:
    • OS: macOS 10.15 or later
    • Processor: Apple M1
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Apple M1
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requirements may change
    Recommended:
    • OS: macOS 10.15 or later
    • Processor: Better than Apple M1
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Better than Apple M1
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requirements may change
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04.2
    • Processor: Intel i5-2500K or similar
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 470 8GB
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requirements may change
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 22.04.2
    • Processor: Better than Intel i5-2500K
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Better than NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 470 8GB
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Requirements may change

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