Modern tactical geomorphs

Create custom 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 dimensions, grid, numbering, compatible map edges, and a starting tactical terrain configuration. The blank board is ready to connect with other maps made to the same format, while every setting remains editable.

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

Modern tactical terrain

Draw routes, settlements, woods, and terrain

Use editable roads and Vector Paint for long routes, then add settlements, buildings, woods, water, hills, boundaries, and map-edge features. Urban Strip can place buildings 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
HexDraw 2 Urban Strip controls placing modern tactical buildings along a curved Assault-format road while keeping the roadway clear
Urban Strip follows a curved Assault-format road and distributes buildings without covering the route.
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