Hexlands is a hex map generator and editor. Generate entire regions in seconds, then refine them with an intuitive editing tool.
Procedural Generator:
Create massive, unique hex maps with a single click. The engine uses layered noise maps to produce realistic terrain with natural elevation, water, and vegetation distribution. Every map is different and unique. Generate maps in Circular or Rectangular layouts, with configurable radius and dimensions. 10 Distinct Biomes, each with its own terrain logic and visual identity. Frozen, Tundra, Boreal, Temperate, Jungle, Savanna, Desert, Wasteland, Volcanic, and Tainted.
You have two ways to work with the generator:
- New Seed: Press Randomize, and you get a completely different world using the values in the generator sliders.
- Apply Changes: Tweak the current map. Change the Water Level, Mountain Density, or Vegetation Density sliders and hit Apply. The map updates, but the underlying geography (the seed) stays the same. Raise the water level, and the lakes expand. Crank up mountains and new peaks emerge where the terrain was already hilly. You can even swap biomes, go from Tundra to Desert, and the terrain holds. This means you can dial in the exact look you want with the sliders.
Hex Editor:
Need to tweak a generated map or build one from scratch? The Editor lets you paint individual hexes directly onto the canvas. Select a biome and a tile variant, then drag your mouse to paint. The tool automatically cycles through tile variations to keep the map looking natural and hand-crafted.
Hexlands ships with a hex tile set by David Baumgart, featuring hex tiles with 3-4 visual variations per terrain type. Mountains, forests, deserts, oceans, and more.
Foundry Integration:
- Lightweight Performance: All hexes are placed as native Foundry Tile assets, ensuring smooth performance even for maps with hundreds of tiles.
- Fog of War and Vision: Hexlands automatically configures scene vision and fog of war settings. Drop a token onto the map, and it will reveal the surrounding hexes as your players explore. Perfect for classic hex-crawl gameplay.
- Automatic Scene Configuration: The module handles scene resizing, grid alignment (6 miles per hex by default), and tile placement automatically.
- Dedicated Tool Controls: Access the Generator, Editor, and Inspector from the Augur Tools control group on the left toolbar.
Ideal For:
Hex-Crawl Campaigns: Generate wilderness regions for exploration-driven. Hex-crawls come alive with procedural maps and built-in fog of war.
Worldbuilders: Rapidly prototype continents and regional maps. Use the generator for the broad strokes, then paint in the details with the editor.
Game Masters: Spend less time drawing maps and more time running your game. Generate a map in seconds when your players go off the beaten path.
Solo Players: Pair Hexlands with your favorite oracle or solo engine for procedural exploration.
Use the Generator to create the base geography of your world, then switch to the Editor to add unique landmarks. A volcanic peak in the middle of a frozen tundra, a hidden oasis inside a desert, or a tainted forest spreading across temperate hills.