Lots of Mapping Programs out there
So, there are a LOT of mapping programs out there. I own one that I spent a rather decent amount of money on - Campaign Cartographer and its companion programs.
The problem with it is, while powerful, also rather technical and, as such, has a high learning curve in exchange for that power.
Here's the problem: I just don't have the patience for it. I want something relatively quick and easy. I DO need the ability to draw nonstandard maps; my players might be fighting on a cliff or in a forest, not just a dungeon. But with that in mind, I don't want to spend hours drawing a map trying to figure out how to use the tools when the fact is, I just need to get one that doesn't look totally crappy drawn and finished so I can import it into FGU and start creating the encounters.
Or maybe I should just try the in game map creator? I havent looked at it yet.
Anyway, any suggestions?