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Linking maps and/or tokens that switch maps

Hey Everyone. I need lots of help. I'm taking this platform in a completely new direction.  I'm a high school English teacher who is focused on "gamification" (making class activities more game like). I want to be able to have students click on a token or marker and have it automatically switch to a different map. I don't know if this is possible so any advice you have would be appreciated. I've looked through the add ons and can't seem to see one that would work, unless I've missed it.  Being a TTRPG'er for 40 years, I want to try incorporate these experiences to my class. If you have any ideas on things that would be cool, please feel free to reach out and let me know. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks
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keithcurtis
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Marketplace Creator
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Hi Heath! Although there are some mod scripts that can do this, they would require a Pro subscription to use. If this is something you want to pursue, I (or others) can make some suggestions. Without mod scripts, the interface only allows the GM to switch maps. Can you describe a little bit more about what you are trying to accomplish? This may be an XY Problem.
Thanks for reaching out so quick Keith. Firstly, Yes I have a Pro Sub. Secondly, My idea is to have a map, which I have already created, with various tokens on it representing different characters in the novel we are reading. Students would be able to click on the token and be switched to a personal map from the character with a different path for the students to take. An example would be the new map would show a puzzle for students to solve to get prizes for solving the puzzle.  At first, I am looking to use this for short stories. I have a tavern map that students would make their token and explore to find the story tellers. I have have 30 plus characters on the map, but only 5 tell longer stories. The stories are all tied together to create a broader understanding of a topic we are using throughout the course. (Currently, my Grade 11 class has the theme of death. Every short story, Shakespeare play, novel and movie we watch is about death) Finding the common theme is a challenge I set out on day one...Tuesday.  The novel we are using has several side stories that take the characters to different areas of the world, so when we get to that part, I wanted the students to find the character on the map and be taken into their "dream" on a different map.  I hope this doesn't sound weird or goofy. I teach the kids who are having difficulty engaging in school so finding and keeping their interest is key. On demand writing is based off the "maps" or pictures they would see. Kind of a you are on of four characters, you see this, what would you do thing. Thanks.
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keithcurtis
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Marketplace Creator
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Sounds pretty cool. Since you have a Pro subscription, the Map Change script will work for what you envision. It's available for One Click installation.  !mc help is the command to get the documentation.
Awesome, thank you very much.