Help with finding playmat

[JoeGKushner]

I went out to Steel Sqwire's site today and they are releasing a product called "Flip-Mats." I have their templates, which are awesome. It looks like a cool product for the DM-on-the-go,

http://www.steelsqwire.com/prod01.htm

Oops. I didn't see you were looking for a dry-erase mat. I'm not sure this is what you're looking for.

You are supposed to be able to use wet erase, dry erase, and permanent markers on the Steel Sqwire template.

It's a full colpr piece and has hexes on one side and squares on the other.

It's foldable, not rolled.

Looks pretty keen and I'll be testing it out tonight in my group with a review soon to follow. I'll see how you erase from it, if it involves towels or just wiping.

But yeah, Tac Tiles are awesome. I'm thinking this might be great for those smaller encounters or don't want to lug the tiles around.

 

[JoeGKushner]

BTW, can you use wet-erase markers on Tact-Tiles, or is it dry-erase only?

From my experience, and this includes the stamps as well, you can use wet-erase, but they bead up. The stamps, from Green Dragon Design Stuido I think, are fine if you let them dry for about 30 seconds before applying them to the tile. They're also messier to clean up and don't necessarily wipe away.

 

[Bastoche]

And whatever you decide to use, make a mini-table for it to raise it six to eight inches off the main table. It is still central and easy to see and use, but having the mat on a mini-table opens up all the space underneath for dice, papers, books, snacks, etc. The mini-table was the best D&D accessory my group ever added and it was homemade for about $2 (four one-inch dowels screwed into the chalkboard material we use for a battlemat).

-Dave

I'll second that even if we hadn't done that yet...

 

[Ashrem Bayle]

Tact-Tiles are freakin awesome. I simply wouldn't run a game if a mat were my only choice...seriously... I'm that spoiled.

 

[reveal]

Well, I bought the 12-tile set with the case this morning. I should have it by Thursday and use it this weekend. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

 

[The_Universe]

Well, I bought the 12-tile set with the case this morning. I should have it by Thursday and use it this weekend. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

Lucky bastard!

I just have to wait a little bit longer...

 

[reveal]

Lucky bastard!

I just have to wait a little bit longer...

Ya well, at least you're going to GenCon.

 

[The_Universe]

Ya well, at least you're going to GenCon.

Fair enough!

 

[IronWolf]

Well, I bought the 12-tile set with the case this morning. I should have it by Thursday and use it this weekend. I'll let y'all know how it goes.

Congrats on your purchase! Looking forward to hearing about your playtest!

 

[Darth K'Trava]

Ya well, at least you're going to GenCon.

Feh. I'm going to the better con (and closer one!): DRAGONCON!!!