Scaling Maps for Fantasy Grounds| 5e Rule Set | FG ver. 4.5.10

Scaling Maps for Fantasy Grounds| 5e Rule Set | FG ver. 4.5.10

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How to Scale Down Large Maps for VTTs Like Fantasy Grounds:

Optimizing maps for smoother performance in Fantasy Grounds is essential for an immersive gaming experience. Here's a complete guide on resizing, scaling, and aligning maps to ensure your virtual tabletop sessions run smoothly.

Why Optimize Maps?
Improved Performance: Reduce load times and ensure smooth gameplay.
Accurate Grid Alignment: Perfectly align tokens and movements.
Recommended Resolution: Stick to under 3840x2160 pixels with file sizes:
Static Maps: ≤2 MB
Animated Maps: ≤10 MB
Steps to Scale Down Large Maps
Analyze Your Map

Determine pixel dimensions (e.g., 9918x6612 for a 20x30 grid map).
Calculate pixels per square (e.g., 495.9 horizontal / 220.4 vertical).
Resize for VTT Optimization

Choose a resolution:
50 PPI: Fast performance.
70 PPI: Standard VTT resolution.
100–140 PPI: Detailed maps.
Resize while preserving the aspect ratio (e.g., scale 9918x6612 to 3840x2560).
Grid or No Grid?

With Grid: Preserve proportions for pre-painted grids.

Without Grid: Remove existing grids and use Fantasy Grounds’ Set Grid tool for flexibility.
Fix Grid Misalignments

Use the Map Align Utility for correcting stretched or uneven grids.
Learn more: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?19813-Map-Align-Utility-to-scale-and-align-map-to-grid&p=160258&viewfull=1#post160258
Save and Optimize

File Formats:
WEBP: High compression, excellent quality.
PNG: Lossless quality, larger sizes.
JPG: Smaller sizes, possible quality loss.
Keep static maps under 2 MB for best performance.
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