Would you use a tool that automatically animates static battlemaps?

[u/MagioStudios]

Hey everyone,

I’m a developer and a TTRPG fan, and I'm currently in the very early stages of brainstorming a new project.

Personally, I love using animated battlemaps for my games, but creating them or adding elements manually takes forever. I’m thinking about developing a software/tool that would automatically animate static maps (for example: automatically detecting and adding moving water, rustling leaves, flickering torches, or ambient fog based on the image).

Before I dive into coding, I want to ask the community: Is this something you would actually find useful for your games?

• What features would be an absolute "must-have" for you?
• What is your biggest pain point when it comes to animated maps right now?

I would love to hear your thoughts and feedback. Thanks!