Measuring & distances

The Measure Tool lets anyone at the table check how far it is between points on a world map. Calibrate it once to your world’s scale and every measurement reads in your own units — miles, leagues, days of travel, whatever you like.

Measure a distance

1. Pick the Measure Tool from the toolbar.

2. Click on the map to add points. The Current Length updates as you go — drop several points to measure along a winding route.

3. Click Clear Draft to start a new measurement.

Before you calibrate, lengths show as raw pixels marked (uncalibrated).

Calibrate to your world’s scale

1. In the Measure panel, click Start Calibration.

2. When it says “Click two points on the map to set calibration,” click two spots a known distance apart — a scale bar on your map is perfect.

3. Type that real distance in the number box and the unit beside it (for example 50 and mi).

4. Click Apply.

The panel now shows Calibrated, and every measurement reads in your unit.

On a phone or tablet

The Measure panel opens as a sheet that covers the map, so minimize it first to place your points — swipe it down or tap Minimize to place points. The panel shrinks to a small bar (it stays in Measure mode), you tap your two spots, and it reopens on its own once both points are set so you can type the distance and Apply.

Recalibrate or clear

• Recalibrate — set the scale again with two fresh points.
• Clear — remove the calibration and go back to plain pixel lengths.

Note

The Measure Tool is available to everyone, not just the GM — any player can check the distance to the next town without asking.

Related

• World Map overview — everything on a world-map scene.
• Paths — draw the routes you’re measuring.
• Navigating the map — pan and zoom while you measure.
• World Map in a Room — measure together at the table.