Looking for Clear Plastic Rods for Battlemap Use...

[Ogrork the Mighty]

I'm looking for clear plastic rods, about 1" in diameter and long enough that I can cut to desired lengths.

Anyone know where I can find something like that?

 

[sjmiller]

I'm looking for clear plastic rods, about 1" in diameter and long enough that I can cut to desired lengths.

Anyone know where I can find something like that?

Might one ask what you need them for? I may have a source, but that bit of knowledge would be useful in determining if they are the right fit for you.

 

[Ogrork the Mighty]

I'm going to use them for pillars, traps, altitude markers, etc.

And no, I don't want to (over)pay for those retail altitude markers.

 

[Ogrork the Mighty]

Why was this moved????

My question was for a prop used in RPGs. That's not off-topic!

Can a mod please move me back.

 

[Kristian Serrano]

Why was this moved????

My question was for a prop used in RPGs. That's not off-topic!

Can a mod please move me back.

Probably because you didn't make it clear in the OP. I would edit it to clarify.

 

[sjmiller]

I'm going to use them for pillars, traps, altitude markers, etc.

And no, I don't want to (over)pay for those retail altitude markers.

Well, as one of the prototype testers for Doctor Wizard's Patented Elevation Indicators, I would first recommend them. I do not feel they are overpriced, and they will do what you want quite handily. Now, for just making pillars and the like, I would suggest wooden dowels, as they are much cheaper than plastic rods.

 

[Kristian Serrano]

Well, as one of the prototype testers for Doctor Wizard's Patented Elevation Indicators, I would first recommend them. I do not feel they are overpriced, and they will do what you want quite handily. Now, for just making pillars and the like, I would suggest wooden dowels, as they are much cheaper than plastic rods.

They are overpriced. A clear plastic object with a wet erase marker does the same thing.

 

[Ogrork the Mighty]

I do not feel they are overpriced...

That's fine. But I think they are. Quite.

So back to the original question...

 

[Pbartender]

They are overpriced. A clear plastic object with a wet erase marker does the same thing.

I agree.... just use one of those clear plastic dice boxes, a permanent marker and two rubber bands.


What I'd like to see are sets of clear plastic stackable blocks (or pillars) 1" high... Each block would represent 5' of height, and multiple blocks could be stacked to increase altitude. Plus, it'd give a better representation of relative altitudes, for gamers who want that sort of detail.

 

[Kristian Serrano]

I agree.... just use one of those clear plastic dice boxes, a permanent marker and two rubber bands.

Or just write the altitude with a wet erase marker.