Rate Tact-Tiles

[Mercule]

So, I'm thinking about getting these puppies. I've heard a few people talking about them and the feedback seems to be pretty positive. I wanted to grab some specific feedback, though.

What I've currently got is a 30"x40" dry-erase board that I've Exacto-ed a 1" grid into. Works pretty well other than occasionally needing to scroll (roadside encounters are a bear) or an extra-large or oddly shaped room. It gets beaten up around the edges and stored behind a bookshelf where stuff gets rubbed off between sessions. Plus, the scoring from the knife seem to be a bit tough on markers.

What I want to know is how you'd rate Tact-Tiles, overall (poll forthcoming), and any comments anyone has about 'em. At ~$60, I don't mind dropping the money, but I'm not sanguine about doing it blindly.

 

[Hjorimir]

Hands down one of the best gaming investments I've ever made. I cannot stress how much I love the ability to just add on tiles and shift the map around without having to redraw anything.

 

[Crothian]

I'm not a fan of minis. I don't own tact tiles, but the guys I game with do. Damn they are cool. It really helps visualize certain aspects of the gaming sessions. I don't use them all the time, but I can see how useful they are and have gotten a lot more use out of them in the last year then I ever thought.

 

[Hawklord]

Hands down one of the best gaming investments I've ever made. I cannot stress how much I love the ability to just add on tiles and shift the map around without having to redraw anything.

Quoted for tuth.

The flexibilty they give is just awesome.

 

[el-remmen]

I refer you to this thread in regards to my opinion. . .

 

[shaylon]

I have a set and we use them weekly. They work great, storage is easy, and they are interchangable so that you can always buy more if you need a larger area. I highly recommend them.

If you travel they can add bulk and weight though. Keep that in mind.

-Shay

 

[WayneLigon]

For a couple years now, I've been lpaying in a game with a guy who uses them. They are very well made, and have not chipped, dented, faded. It has not retained marker traces even after leaving it on for a week. It's still smooth and shiny. The only possible negative is the weight, but that's not a real problem.

 

[barsoomcore]

My players got together and bought me a set when my Barsoom campaign finished up.

Awesome. I don't use minis that much, but these things kick butt. Super useful in all kinds of ways.

 

[Brottor Dankil]

Tact-Tiles

If you are drawing your battlefield, dry-erase is the way to go. If you want to use a dry-erase playing surface, IMO there is no better solution than Tact-Tiles.

As far as the price, you definitely get your money's worth.

They do have some weight, about 6 lbs. But since they stack into a roughly 10" x 10" x 2" volume, they do transport well.

The 12 tile set makes a 30" x 40" playing surface if configured into a rectangle.

The latest version (gray gridlines, alternating dashed and solid) is fantastic. The grid doesn't stand out too much but is still clearly visible.

- Brottor

 

[Quasqueton]

I have used the Chessex wet-erase grid, but we switched to the Tact-Tiles a couple years ago.

I like:

- Dry erase
- When going off the map, pick up a far piece and place it where you’re going


I dislike:

- The grid has thick lines for 10’ squares and thin lines for 5’ squares. I would prefer all the lines be the same.
- Hitting a seam when drawing gets annoying (and it happens all the time).


The dislikes have started to wear on me over time.

Quasqueton