Battle Map Ideas

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Anonymous
April 9, 2009 - 1:13pm
I've been thinking about paper chits/models & battle maps without using squares, hexes or measuring tapes.
This is for the tactile engagements and would be optional.

Here is one idea;

Map 30"x 20"
Battle Map


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Will
April 11, 2009 - 5:03pm
Looks good.

You can also used ruled paper as well for a map.

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jedion357
April 12, 2009 - 5:25am
Idea: for the finish product of you battle mat- I was at a nasa web site last year and copied whole sale their images they had from the Hubble or another source of other galazies and nebulae one of those would make a great back drop for your finished product and i dont think they're copyrighted- pretty sure since one of the nebula pics was used by the Jehovah Ws for artwork on or in their magazine they like to leave at my dentist office.


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Will
April 12, 2009 - 7:47am
Hubble images are public domain, yes.

"You're everything that's base in humanity," Cochrane continued. "Drawing up strict, senseless rules for the sole reason of putting you at the top and excluding anyone you say doesn't belong or fit in, for no other reason than just because you say so."


—Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stephens, Federation

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w00t (not verified)
April 12, 2009 - 9:55am
Very cool idea. Send them. :-)

I thought of something else for the Battle Map. Anyone play HeroClix's? At the start of the game you and your opponent get to place obstacles on the map. I was thinking about having nebula and other items each player could place on the map that could be a hindrance or assistance.


"Oh ya, I love it when a map comes together."

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jedion357
April 12, 2009 - 12:49pm
w00t wrote:
Very cool idea. Send them. :-)

I thought of something else for the Battle Map. Anyone play HeroClix's? At the start of the game you and your opponent get to place obstacles on the map. I was thinking about having nebula and other items each player could place on the map that could be a hindrance or assistance.


"Oh ya, I love it when a map comes together."


Intriquing idea.... though I think you'll run out of practical space terrain/ obstacles right quick.

I might not be a dralasite, vrusk or yazirian but I do play one in Star Frontiers!