Level Layout Drawer

How to Use the Level Layout Drawer

The Level Layout Drawer is a lightweight dungeon and map sketching tool designed for tabletop RPG players and Dungeon Masters. It allows you to quickly design simple grid-based layouts for dungeons, towns, battle maps, or exploration areas directly in your browser.

1. Select a Tile Type
   Use the tile palette at the top of the page to choose the terrain or tile type you want to draw with. Each tile represents a different surface such as grass, water, stone, sand, lava, wood, or dirt.
2. Choose the Grid Size
   Use the grid selector to change the map size. Larger grids allow for more complex layouts, while smaller grids are perfect for quick dungeon sketches or encounter maps.
3. Draw Your Layout
   Click on any grid square to place the selected tile. Continue clicking across the grid to build rooms, corridors, terrain features, or entire level layouts.
4. Clear the Map
   Use the Clear button if you want to wipe the grid and start over with a fresh layout.
5. Save Your Map
   Click Save .dware to download your layout file. This custom file format stores your entire grid so you can reopen it later.
6. Load a Saved Map
   Use the Load .dware button to import a previously saved layout and continue editing it.

Benefits of the Level Layout Drawer

This tool is designed to help tabletop players quickly plan and visualize environments without the complexity of full map design software.

• Fast Dungeon Planning
  Quickly sketch dungeon layouts, room connections, and terrain features while planning your next campaign or encounter.
• Perfect for TTRPG Sessions
  Dungeon Masters can design levels ahead of time or build maps live during a session as players explore.
• No Software Installation
  The tool runs directly in your browser, making it accessible from anywhere without downloading additional programs.
• Lightweight and Simple
  Unlike complex map editors, the Level Layout Drawer focuses on speed and simplicity so you can concentrate on storytelling and gameplay.
• Save and Reuse Layouts
  Export your dungeon layouts and reuse them for future sessions, campaigns, or map variations.
• Great for Worldbuilding
  Create layouts for castles, caves, towns, temples, or entire adventure areas as part of your worldbuilding process.

Whether you're planning a quick dungeon crawl or designing a full campaign map, the Level Layout Drawer provides a simple and efficient way to bring your adventure locations to life.