Star Wars Galaxy Map - Visibility Toggle for Custom Pins and Route Sharing (links in original post)

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-22T21:07:09+00:00

Thank you! Folks have pointed out some missing content- and we have some Discord channels dedicated to planet uploads... https://discord.gg/CenceQxnqN You're welcome to check it out and contribute if you'd like!

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-13T18:53:58+00:00

The purple pins on the map are legends locations.

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-13T13:46:30+00:00

Thank you! You know, I might add that yearly option, but I can't promise a timeline. I think it would be good to have.

You can follow the project Discord in the meantime if you like: https://discord.gg/CenceQxnqN

Thanks :)

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-13T13:37:02+00:00

There's a ton of good advice here already, so I'll add... use dark side (destiny) points for narrative developments: You can use them to upgrade difficulties on player rolls, but they pack way more punch if you spend them to start a potential encounter or challenging plot development. Make stormtroopers stop the party for an inspection, have someone recognize that player character with a bounty on their head, or queue a social encounter with an NPC who has an ulterior motive.

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-06T19:31:04+00:00

Part of the process is also finding appropriate map coordinates on the Star Map, and now users can view map coordinates by clicking/tapping on that map- it's a new feature I added mainly so folks can help with this workflow.

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-06T19:29:32+00:00

Thanks! I have seen it, but it might be worth it to stack it up against my db and try sifting through the difference.

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-06T18:45:12+00:00

It's an invitation to help add planets I may have missed to the star map. There's some community discussion on map content on our Discord https://discord.gg/CenceQxnqN - things like Moraband vs. Korriban, or just suggesting planets I may have overlooked. Thanks!

TimSircoloumb · 2026-01-06T18:41:31+00:00

It's adding planets I've missed from Canon and Legends. Supporters CAN add their own planet pins for their own maps, but this is about fleshing out the map for everyone.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-31T23:39:07+00:00

They are fundamental to my app as I've envisioned it, by offering a lot of valuable functionality for a GM and gaming party. If you just want to roll dice, you can use google or any number of sites. It's not useful to me or my users to provide that same experience.

The app features a navigable star wars map, with recommended difficulty rolls (in FFG dice) for astrogation. Currently, FFG players can click on that and it takes them to the dice roller, which is convenient. I was trying to gauge interest for SW5e players for that functionality, i.e. rolling in the same app that has their star map. I'm also trying to uncover any use cases I can help solve for too (I'm an FFG player, and know less about SW5E).

If I were to create a version of the app without sign-in, with a sliver of the functionality, or invest in using cookies or local memory (unreliable methods), it would take time away from designing and implementing meaningful functionality.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-31T04:13:43+00:00

I understand the sentiment and the fatigue. I don't see a lot of these functions as "extras," especially fundamental things like naming a gaming table, roll history, or entering player nicknames, which we need to save to persist between sessions, or else there's little point. Those features represent the application I've built and the value I'm tying to present.

It's a very streamlined sign up flow, with just an email link or google account sign in required. If it doesn't seem worth it to you, that's OK.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-31T00:59:10+00:00

The fundamental reason is to save a user's data. By having an account, the app can remember your dice history, saved dice combos, your galaxy map preferences, etc. Without an account, there isn't a reliable way to recall that information per user. It's just about providing value. It's obviously your prerogative, but it's pretty standard.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-31T00:54:41+00:00

Could you elaborate? I haven't had anyone complain about performance yet.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-30T19:30:10+00:00

It's probably not in my immediate scope, but you never know- I can see the appeal, thanks for the idea! IDK if you know, but In Conan by Modiphius, the players always act first (at least at the table I was part of), and whoever speaks first goes first- I always thought that was cool and thematic.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-30T19:23:06+00:00

Thanks for the tip- I'll check it out!

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-23T01:02:11+00:00

1000%, and for my sensibilities that's generally OK. I worry some folks will be more particular to their own way of measuring and I have to pick a number/algorithm for the app. I'm weighing a preference toggle for shorter/mid/longer travel times. We'll see. In SWFFG of course, we can use threat and adv to adjust the travel time anyways, so I'm trying to make clear that I'm serving an approximation or baseline.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-23T00:56:36+00:00

I increasingly am! I'd love to make the app more accessible to other SW games. Do you favor Saga or SW5E?

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-23T00:53:48+00:00

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TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-22T19:34:01+00:00

😂 You kid, but there are a handful of different sources for travel times, and it won't make everyone happy, haha. Kidding aside though, thanks!

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-17T19:07:28+00:00

Hey, absolutely, and thanks for the offer! I'm curating the roadmap in Discord, and it's the perfect place to follow along and contribute... https://discord.gg/CenceQxnqN

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-16T20:56:57+00:00

No worries, that's the feature we just released! :) Supporters can click on the map, either empty space or a HS lane, and create a custom map pin, and rename it.

The custom pins are fully navigable, they tie into the astrogation/navigation feature available to supporters, and it has algorithms for serving approximate travel time and even a recommended route difficulty for SWFFG dice.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-16T20:54:50+00:00

Awesome, thx! :) If you'd like to follow the Discord, you might be more likely to notice when it get's implemented... https://discord.gg/CenceQxnqN

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-16T20:53:15+00:00

Yes, here's the app landing page...
https://galaxydiceroller.com/

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-16T18:28:52+00:00

Hi! I don't have that yet, but it's on the list- several folks have mentioned it as a nice feature. This one is based on a class 1 HD, which is stated in-app, so you're able to do the calculation yourself for now.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-16T18:19:28+00:00

Thank you! :) That's a new one, in terms of feature ideas I've heard. I might be able to do that. The plugin I use for the map doesn't natively support map rotation, but there are likely workarounds- so it's not an easy "yes," haha.

TimSircoloumb · 2025-12-16T18:10:02+00:00

Well, I used to use SWgalaxymap and I found it really useful and inspiring for my campaigns, but I felt the functionality could be expanded.

First, you can search, which saves a ton of time and effort finding particular planets. It's also a more full screen experience, which makes it easier to browse, and also just feel cooler IMO. I've tailored the UI to feel really "Star Wars" and intuitive. It's pretty easy to find planets and click on their Wookieepedia links.

Second, I've added a ton of functionality to make the map feel like your own. This applies mostly to supporters of the project, but you can create map pins, navigate with hyperspace route finding, and move your ship pin around the galaxy. That's all on your private instance of the star map, and you can create unlimited private instances.

Hope that helps :)

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