 March 27, 2008 - 5:44am | Hi guys. I am buying a large format printer to do custom maps for games. What size do you think are optimal for maps? This will determine what size of printer I get. My choices are 17" wide and 24" wide. The price difference is double ($1600 versus $3200). Thanks for your feedback! pm me for help with custom 3d, 2d, and video graphics, specifically of a sci-fi, fantasy, or comic nature, and any other kind you want help with. |
 March 27, 2008 - 6:20am | For RPG's, you definitely shouldn't need to get larger than 17". If you are looking to make some money from it, though, go for the 24". |
 March 27, 2008 - 6:50pm | My optimal map size is 17 x (22, 33, 44). Why? Because they fold neatly down to 8.5x11 (quarters, sixths, eigths), and thus are easily stored (and shipped) flat. Your mileage may vary. |
 March 27, 2008 - 9:51pm | Ya I would say for sure 17".For personal use or gaming.Unless price is of no concern then go 24" as anything you wanted printed out on 17 you could trim and still have the option of 24 if need be. |
 March 27, 2008 - 10:24pm | At half the price, I'd get the 17". You could always print out two halves of a map and put them together if you need something as large as 34". If it's for producing professional/commercial product, the 24" will give you more options and suit a large clientele base. |
