RPG Evolution: Clear Gaming Paper Tiles

There are two types of DMs: the kind who like to print their maps and the kind who use dry- or wet-erase maps.

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The problem is that if say, you have a valuable map you need to markup that isn't made for markers, the DM has to mark up the map permanently or not touch it at all. These Gaming Paper Clear Tiles split the difference.

The interlocking design makes it easy to connect these 8” x 11” tiles to create a smooth, seamless gaming surface. Need a bigger map? Just add more tiles. It's like LEGO for your tabletop. The fact that they're sized to match an RPG book is a nice touch, making them easy to store and transport. At 11 x 8 x 0.75 inches for the pack, they fit right into your gaming bag.

The dry-erase surface is another big plus. You can draw your maps, mark your battle grids, and erase everything when you're done. No more wasting paper or struggling with messy markers. And the fact that the grid is built into the pieces, rather than overlaid, makes it easy to print custom maps and have them show through naturally. The marks are spaced on a 1-inch base (standard for most RPGs).

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Durability is key for any gaming accessory, and these tiles are built to last. They're made from high-strength polycarbonate and scratch-resistant, which is a big plus. Each tile comes with a protective coating. Just peel it off, and you're ready to go.

If you love doodling on your maps but don't want to make permanent marks on your treasured possession, these tiles are a great compromise.

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Michael Tresca

Michael Tresca

I could see where these would be handy for some maps. I'm not sure how many times I wanted/needed to write on a map to show something though. There are templates for spell effects and such, or I might just use glass beads to show the outline of something, so it might not have come up.
 

We started using clear acrylic/plexi in the early 90's and never went back. Cheap sheet from the local big box over a battlemat or map...invaluable compared to the single sheet of looseleaf that we turned into swiss cheese with erasers previously.
 






The advantages of this over clear acrylic/plexi is that this stuff is strong and scratch resistant, really useful for puzzle tiles! The other advantage is that it's portable and can store easily, I suspect that it fits in most backpacks you use to lug your RPG books around in.

With four tiles (@$35) 16"x22" You can easily cover an A3+ print (13"x19") or almost an A2 print (16.5"x23.4"). Nine tiles would cover an A1 print (23.4" x 33.1").

It's just that maybe once per year we play in person 'offsite', so the transportability isn't that great of a bonus anymore (for me).
 

Started with battle mats and mega mats from Chessex. Had access to a large format plotter and printed out a 3'x5' square and hex grid that we covered with acrylic plastic. Have and still use the Loke Battlemap books. A ready to go Loke map beats having to hand draw something out on plastic or a battle mat.

We are experimenting with using a computer monitor or TV laid flat on the table, covered with thin acrylic and having the map show up on that. The KS Loke books came with a VTT file option that has been useful several times.

I can see these plastic tiles being useful on maps that don't have a grid. Display on the monitor(or lay print map out on the table), scale until it looks good then lay the tiles on top to define the grid.
 

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