The Tome of Ultimate Mapping FAQ

Does the Tome cover Campaign Cartographer 3 and its add-ons?

The Tome was created for CC2 Pro and does not cover any of the new functionality in CC3. It is still very useful as most of the basic functionality has remained the same and many mapping techniques are independent from the exact software used.

What versions of the Tome are available?

• Download version.
• CD version- includes download version.

All versions include the download version which you can get now.

What ProFantasy products does the Tome detail?

The Tome details all of ProFantasy's products pre-Campaign Cartograher 3, i.e. all "Pro" versions of the add-ons.

What does the Tome include?

• A 512-page cross-referenced and bookmarked pdf covering all of the ProFantasy products in detail.
• Style guides to create maps like those created by master mappers.
• Tips, hints techniques on map creation, symbol management and draw tools.
• Complete command reference spreadsheet and tables.
• 50MB Support files

What extra material does the Tome include?

The Tome includes 50MB of support files. These include:

• Tutorial files.
• Sudbury mini-Pack, 12 bitmaps, 1 PDF, 9 templates, 7 drawing tools, 1 symbol catalog
6 other parchment/paper bitmaps.
• 12 templates that use those bitmaps - the templates include all new frames, cartouches, scalebars, and directional indicators.
• Master mapper Ralf Schemmann's drawing template and tools. The tools are built into hotspots on the map key.
• A folder of eight symbol catalogs for use in hand drawn maps on the new templates.
• Three catalogs of symbols.
• A catalog of cartouches
• Assorted drawing tools and symbol catalogs created for, or created from, the tutorials in the Tome
• A big file of example drawings, some never seen before and not available anywhere else. The examples include a grand cave with adventure material.
• The CD version also includes the latest update files for those without a broadband connection.

How much is new material?

About 40% of the tome is brand new material compared to the existing documentation; and of the 60% that isn't brand new, 95% has been updated in some way.

What about the existing documentation?

The production of the Tome has not and will not affect the speed at which we update current documentation. The Cartography Suite, Essentials Guide and help will remain available and will be updated at the usual pace.