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Use Maps and Tokens

This guide covers how to use maps and tokens for encounters in SDMT, including uploading maps, placing tokens, and managing visibility.

Goal​

By the end of this guide, you can:

  • upload and display a map
  • add, move, and remove tokens
  • control token visibility (hidden, fogged, visible, defeated)
  • use the grid and scale tools

1. Open the Maps Tab​

  1. Click the Maps tab in the main navigation.

    Screenshot: Maps Tab

2. Upload or Select a Map​

  1. Click 'Upload Map' to add a new map, or select an existing map from the list.

    Screenshot: Upload Map

  2. Adjust the grid and scale as needed for your encounter.

    Screenshot: Grid and Scale

3. Place Tokens on the Map​

  1. Open the token sidebar.

    Screenshot: Token Sidebar

  2. Drag tokens onto the map to represent PCs, NPCs, or monsters.

    Screenshot: Tokens Placed

4. Manage Token Visibility​

  1. Use the sidebar controls to set tokens as hidden, fogged, visible, or defeated.

    Screenshot: Token Visibility Controls

  2. Confirm players only see what they should during the session.

5. Move and Remove Tokens​

  1. Drag tokens to move them on the map.

    Screenshot: Move Token

  2. Remove tokens by dragging them off the map or using the sidebar controls.

    Screenshot: Remove Token

6. Save Encounter Layouts (Optional)​

  1. Save the current token layout as an encounter preset for reuse.

    Screenshot: Save Encounter Preset

Tips​

  • Use the grid tool to align tokens for tactical play.
  • Use fog and hidden states to control what players see.
  • Save time by reusing encounter presets for recurring battles.

Next Steps​