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LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 22, 2017 18:05:13 GMT

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Post by triggermike on May 22, 2017 18:05:13 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am looking for some advice on making a new map for W@S. I have already done a large 4x8 with plywood, but I was looking for something more portable. I was considering felt or some other cloth. I am sure somebody out there has done something along those lines. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

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LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 22, 2017 18:24:09 GMT

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May 22, 2017 18:05:13 GMT triggermike said:

Hi everyone,

I am looking for some advice on making a new map for W@S. I have already done a large 4x8 with plywood, but I was looking for something more portable. I was considering felt or some other cloth. I am sure somebody out there has done something along those lines. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

I don't have the links to post atm, but I know that there is a very good thread on Boardgamegeek about alternate WAS maps and how to make/where to buy them. I don't recall the name but there is an online store that offers high-quality hex maps (with hex sizes from 4-5 inches) in various sizes.

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LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 22, 2017 18:35:11 GMT

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Post by waratsea4 on May 22, 2017 18:35:11 GMT

I made a 6 section map made of 30'"by 20" by 1/4" white covered foam sheets you can find at most craft shops.
Taped them together so they would fold into one 30 by 20 stack; easy to store or carry that way.
Got idea from old Avalon Bookcase game maps and how they fold. just paint and grid it the way you want.
Mine opens to a nice 90 by 40 map

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LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 23, 2017 1:57:11 GMT

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Post by stealth7 on May 23, 2017 1:57:11 GMT

Go to a fabric store and get the sheets of rubber-vinyl. I had a 1x4" board I used to draw the sectors with a Sharpie. It can withstand drinks and pretty severe abuse. I've had mine since the game launched and its still going. Rolls up around a 1" PVC pipe. Total cost, maybe $20 for all materials, vinyl, sharpie, board, and pipe.

sirmagnusfrydsen Forumini Ensign Lord of Scandinavian Units Posts: 311	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 23, 2017 21:36:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sirmagnusfrydsen on May 23, 2017 21:36:43 GMT Vinyl is a nice material.
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flakstruk Deck E developer Posts: 8,316	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 24, 2017 1:31:17 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by flakstruk on May 24, 2017 1:31:17 GMT I cropped and scaled hexes to a 6x4" segment and printed them off at kmart as photos, then taped them together

triggermike Forumini Ensign Posts: 366	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 29, 2017 3:11:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by triggermike on May 29, 2017 3:11:00 GMT Thanks for all the help and great ideas!

gaz01 Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 558	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP May 30, 2017 12:16:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gaz01 on May 30, 2017 12:16:16 GMT Plain wallpaper is good for durability, colour shades and size options. Put it on hardboard or something lighter if your looking to transport it and then pencil in the grids at whatever scale you want.
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LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP Jun 15, 2017 1:53:53 GMT

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Post by brikabraka on Jun 15, 2017 1:53:53 GMT

I went to a fabric store and had a large cut of blue fabric with an ocean type pattern. I then used a silver sharpie and a five inch hexagon to trace out the hexes. I lay it all out for large battles and fold it in half for regular battles.

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mdauben Forumini Ensign Posts: 24	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP Jun 18, 2017 5:33:30 GMT via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mdauben on Jun 18, 2017 5:33:30 GMT There is also a company that makes mats with the original off set, square grid in a couple sizes. www.historicalboardgaming.com/ Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk
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nagato01 Forumini Lieutenant Posts: 969	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP Jun 19, 2017 11:05:30 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nagato01 on Jun 19, 2017 11:05:30 GMT I made my own game mat buying fabric for 10 dollars from Wal-Mart and drawing hexes on in sharpie. Very cost efficient.
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LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP Jun 21, 2017 16:23:44 GMT

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Post by triggermike on Jun 21, 2017 16:23:44 GMT

Thanks for all the input guys. I decided to go with the foam boards. I created 4 separate panels, so the board size can be adjusted to fit the size of battle desired. In hindsight I should have applied a little more paint, but for a total cost of $12, I can always redo it. Here is a couple pics.

triggermike Forumini Ensign Posts: 366	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP Jun 21, 2017 16:29:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by triggermike on Jun 21, 2017 16:29:51 GMT having some technical difficulties.......

triggermike Forumini Ensign Posts: 366	LOOKING FOR ADVICE ON HOME-MADE W@S MAP Jun 21, 2017 16:47:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by triggermike on Jun 21, 2017 16:47:17 GMT ya, I aint happening. I will try again later

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Post by triggermike on May 22, 2017 18:05:13 GMT

Post by Fear God & Dreadnought! on May 22, 2017 18:24:09 GMT

Post by waratsea4 on May 22, 2017 18:35:11 GMT

Post by stealth7 on May 23, 2017 1:57:11 GMT

Post by sirmagnusfrydsen on May 23, 2017 21:36:43 GMT

Post by flakstruk on May 24, 2017 1:31:17 GMT

Post by triggermike on May 29, 2017 3:11:00 GMT

Post by gaz01 on May 30, 2017 12:16:16 GMT

Post by brikabraka on Jun 15, 2017 1:53:53 GMT

Post by mdauben on Jun 18, 2017 5:33:30 GMT

Post by nagato01 on Jun 19, 2017 11:05:30 GMT

Post by triggermike on Jun 21, 2017 16:23:44 GMT

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