Modern tactical geomorphs

Create original maps in the GDW Assault format

Choose a preconfigured blank geomorphic setup, then develop an original modern tactical battlefield with the appropriate grid, numbering, map edges, and terrain configuration already in place.

Original GDW Assault-format tactical map in HexDraw 2 with roads, settlements, woods, water, elevation, and numbered hexes — An original Assault-format example combining modern tactical terrain with long roads, settlements, water, elevation, and a numbered grid.

Geomorphic setup

What the blank template preconfigures

The GDW Assault preset supplies the map dimensions, hex grid, numbering, compatible map edges, and a starting modern tactical terrain configuration. The blank board is ready to connect with other maps made to the same format.

Preconfigured board dimensions
Grid and hex numbering
Geomorphic map edges
Modern tactical terrain setup

Map characteristics

Connected modern tactical battlefields

Assault-format maps coordinate their edges while presenting terrain at a tactical scale. Roads can cross from board to board; settlements, woods, water, elevation, and other relevant terrain remain readable within the numbered hex grid.

Relevant tools

Draw routes, settlements, woods, and terrain

Use editable roads and Vector Paint for long routes, then add modern settlements, buildings, woods, water, hills, boundaries, and map-edge features. Urban Strip can place buildings automatically along regular or Vector Paint roads while keeping the roadway clear.

Roads and long vector routes
Settlements and Urban Strip
Woods, water, and elevation
Geomorphic edges and numbering

Geomorphic details

Blank setup, matching edges, and tactical terrain

Planned image: the preconfigured blank Assault-format board.

Planned image: matching tactical terrain across two compatible map edges.

HexDraw 2 placing modern tactical buildings along a curved road while keeping the roadway clear — Urban Strip follows a curved tactical road and distributes buildings without covering the route.

Start configured, stay flexible

Every template setting can be changed

Change dimensions, hex pitch, numbering, edges, terrain definitions, artwork, or output whenever an original project needs to depart from the starting format.

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