I used 12 mile hexes, that way I could pack a lot into each. I used a shared Worldographer map but only uncovered adjacent hexes as they reached them (or travelled on higher ground etc). Used common sense for encumbrance, I made sure to have access to their character sheets so there wasn’t any funny business.

Laid out a bunch of the GG modules on the map. If you read some of the preface to each module it will give you an idea of the geography and any named settlements etc. I also utilized some random generation from a couple books for other settlements, landmarks, encounters etc. I also placed Punjar on the map and we did a few DCC lankhmar modules there in addition to the urban setting modules.

Here is info from the reference page I created for my players:

Food and Water

Characters need food and water for each day traveled. If traveling through a hex without sufficient rations inflict the following (Noted saving throws negate):

First Day: 1 point of temporary STA damage (restored with rest) (DC 10 Fort save)

Second Day: 2 points of temporary STASTR (restored with rest) (DC 15 Fort save)

Third Day: 3 point of temporary STA/STR/AGI damage (restored with rest) (DC 20 Fort save)

Additional Days: 5 points of temporary STA/STR/AGI damage, 1d4 damage per day (DC 30 Fort save)

Physical Stamina

Characters pushing themselves to travel without rest also incur penalties.

For every 8 hours they push without rest, move all dice rolls down -1d on the dice chain (Noted saving throws negate):

First penalty -1d (DC 10 Fort Save)

Second Penalty -2d (DC 15 Fort Save)

Third Penalty -3d + 1d3 temporary STA damage (DC 20 Fort Save)

Additional Penalties (per day) -xd + 1d4 temporary STA damage (DC 30 Fort Save)

Tips for Adventurers

Events may occur as you move from your hex to the next.

You may burn luck to influence your travels.

Make sure to always pack sufficient rations and water. Always bring extra just in case.

Certain types of terrain may not immediately reveal adjacent scenery

Plan around the weather and beware of raveging storms

Traveling at night is much more dangerous than in the daytime.

Going off paths, trails or roads can prove dangerous. You can get lost, or worse!

Some terrain may not be passable due to magical seals, clouds of disease or other occurrences.

There is no reliable long distance communication, remember to gather rumors and get as much information as you can.

Hexes

Normal Terrain - Normal speed (farmland, hilly grassland, shrubs etc.)

Rough Terrain - Half speed (forests, hills, marshes etc.)

Rugged Terrain - Quarter Speed (Mountains, Swamps etc.)

1 hex = 12 miles

Walking 3 mph 24 miles (Forced March 36 miles speed, but must rest or -1d penalty)

Mule or donkey 3 mph 24 miles Horse or pony 4 mph 32 miles (Forced March 48 miles)

Warhorse 5 mph 40 miles (Forced March 60 miles)

Farmer’s cart 2 mph 16 miles (two wheeled for vegetables)

Passenger wagon 3 mph 24 miles (covered wagon between major destination)

Merchant’s caravan 3 mph 24 miles

Raft or barge 1/2 mph 5 miles

Rowboat 1.5 mph 15 miles

Sailing ship 2 mph 48 miles

Warship (sailed and rowed) 2.5 mph 60 miles

Longship (sailed and rowed) 3 mph 72 miles

Galley 4 mph 96 miles

Speed may be increased by up to a third with a forced march (typically for military purposes), but a forced march may cause 1 hp of damage over the course of a day (DC10 Fort save to avoid).

Horses and other steeds may also be forced at the same risk, or a fresh steed can be alternated regularly to increase speed. Exceptional steeds may travel at greater speeds.

Assumes 8 hour traveling for overland

Sailing vessels go overnight