SectorMaker

SectorMaker

Traveller5 Star Map Generator

6 ratings
3 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 16, 2018
  • October 25, 2020

Features

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This app generates star charts and world details for a specific role-playing game. It allows for the creation of subsector names, political allegiances, and trade routes, utilizing an external mapping API. Data can be imported for editing and exported for printing.

Sector star chart generation
Subsector naming
World detail creation
Political allegiance mapping
Trade and communication route visualization
Data import and export
Map printing via external tool
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What's New in SectorMaker

1.2

October 25, 2020

New: • Added a major new feature. You can now search a specific era (milieu) on TravellerMap, get a list of defined sectors for that era, and import that sector's data and metadata for reference or editing. Notes on imported data: • If any of a world's characteristics contain question marks for the codes, the characteristic is created with a value of zero instead. • World type is set to "planet" unless the Locked or Satellite remarks exist. In this case, the satellite orbit is set to the median value. Planet orbit is calculated randomly according to the standard rules. • World habitable zone value is set to normal unless the Cold, Hot, Frozen, Tropic, or Tundra remarks exist. • Alien race names and associated population percentage code in the remarks is ignored except in the case of an extinct alien race. • In the case of multiple stars, the second is assumed to be the primary companion, the third is assumed to be close, the fourth is assumed to be the close companion, etc. • Special case stars, BD (brown dwarf), BH (black hole), and NS (neutron star) are imported and displayed properly, but can't be created normally. • Style sheet data is ignored, so some items appearance may vary from TravellerMap, but this can be edited after import. • Indefinite length data such as a world's Name, Bases, or Nobility may be truncated. • Base codes are shown in the system data string on the World view and displayed on maps, but may not be valid for editing on the World view due to T5 rules for valid codes. • Imported data from Travellermap is subject to change at any time. Variations in the import data format may cause a crash or the inability to update maps. If this occurs, let me know what sector and era is causing the problem and I'll update the app. Changes: • Removed the requirement for Cy or Mr trade codes to exist in order to display an O: owner code hex number in the Remarks. • Newly created Allegiances now indicate what sector they belong to. • Deleting a sector now deletes all allegiances created for, or imported with, that sector. Define new allegiances for each sector instead of using an existing one. If you have more than one sector with the same name, deleting one will delete allegiances for all of them.

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User reviews

Excellent Tool

I had a great time entering my custom subsector into this and loved seeing the result both in the app and on Travellermap. Generally very easy to use and I say that as someone pretty technically illiterate. Exactly what I was looking for to convert my hand-drawn map from dice and pencil to something digital for virtual play.
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it’s good, but one flaw

i don’t know how the hex location works

A lot of potential, with one major flaw

Potentially really useful for any Traveller referee or player, at least in theory, but the fact that there’s no way to search by name for a specific world in the world list really limits its usefulness.

It would be nice to be able to sort the list, too, and to be able to jump to a specific world’s entry by tapping on it in the subsector map view.
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FAQ

What is SectorMaker used for?

SectorMaker is a game aid designed to help players and Game Masters of the Traveller5 role-playing game create detailed sector star charts. It assists in generating subsector names, world details, political allegiances, and trade routes.

Does SectorMaker require an internet connection?

Yes, an internet connection is required for SectorMaker's mapping functionality, as it utilizes Joshua Bell’s POSTER API from the Traveller Map website.

Can I import or export data with SectorMaker?

Yes, you can import data for a specific sector and era from Traveller Map for reference or editing. Data can also be exported to print maps using Traveller Map's Poster Maker.

What version of Traveller rules does SectorMaker follow?

SectorMaker's star generation and world creation features adhere to the rules found in the Charting the Stars chapter of the Traveller5 version 5.10 Core Rules, copyrighted by Far Future Enterprises in 2019.

What devices is SectorMaker available on?

SectorMaker is currently supported on iPads, as indicated by its platform compatibility.

How often is SectorMaker updated?

The latest version of SectorMaker is 1.2, and it was last updated on October 25, 2020. Future updates may introduce new features or improvements.

What is the age rating for SectorMaker?

SectorMaker has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does SectorMaker have ads?

No, SectorMaker does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.