Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
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- Millenium Trader
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Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
Just as the title states, I am looking for what people are using to play these games with. I know I could use a regular table or even blue felt from a craft store, but there has to be something better out there? I found one company that made an ocean one for $150, and I have looked at Hotz mats...as for Hotz, I was hoping someone on here has one and could tell me if they are worth it. Any other ideas? Even homebrew ideas are cool. Just looking for a nice playing area for Dystopian Wars (and transportable).
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
I have one of these for naval games http://www.thewarstore.com/battlefieldseascapemat.html
as for Hotz I hear they are nice but there is a wait to get them( I hear any where from a month to more then three)
as for Hotz I hear they are nice but there is a wait to get them( I hear any where from a month to more then three)
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
I hadn't seen that one Imp, of course it is out of stock presently. I will put myself on the email me when this is available list. There's one option, anyone got anymore?
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
If you got lots of cash I recently saw a GW realm of battle game board painted to look like an ocean, Hills were islands on the sides, the rocky bits in the middle were smaller islands. Also double served as a frozen/ice table for 40k. Thought it was a good use of the product but pricey
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
Some of the people who used to play the WizKids pirate game used 2x2 pieces of plexiglass that had been painted/tinted blue. Seemed fairly cheap, lightweight and easy to transport. 6 pieces gets you a 6x4 table.
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
I think there was some discussion about how to build a good board on one of the D6 Generation podcasts- don't remember which one, though; I think it was done with plexiglass, blue felt, and some frosted pieces for clouds. I'll dig through the old episodes and see if I can find out!
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
the blue 'map' from the link is back instock.
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
i use a 6 x 4 piece of material used for tonneau covers in estate cars...google that & see if you have a supplier near you...or order online. Cost about £20 all in...needs no painting! although you could always do some dry brushing of waves etc,
Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
I've seen the Dreadfleet map on feebay going for about 25 bucks. They look nice and are huge.
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
How much? the the game was running $50 at one point.
I have the 'map
it is nice, but it's rayon.. and mine has a small cigarette burn in it now from some hot ash.
I have the 'map
it is nice, but it's rayon.. and mine has a small cigarette burn in it now from some hot ash.
Heh, I was called a Grognard.
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Re: Playing field for Dystopian Wars or Uncharted Seas?
Buy the textured light covers the 2x4' size ones and paint them various shades of blue. They look great.
You can even cut pieces out and put them on a regular board for lakes or even frozen ponds/rivers, etc.
You can even cut pieces out and put them on a regular board for lakes or even frozen ponds/rivers, etc.
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