I have been playing around with different configurations for a custom table and wanted to note some things I’ve landed on that I really like. A main one thing is having the map mounted so that it can slide around as needed on top of a bigger playing area. My table is 65” x 95” in total with a 5.5” arm rest around the outside and the middle is a recessed neoprene surface. I have the OOB Global map mounted on 1/2” rigid foam with a 1/2” aluminum frame around it. This allows the map to slide up close to whoever’s turn it is, but then be in the middle so both players can roll dice In front of them without disturbing the map and in easy view of the other player. (Plus we like lots of room to roll the bones). This ability to adjust the surface along with a standing height, makes it comfortable for long uses because you can move around more and don’t feel as tied down.
Things I’ve learned and changed from original design - I originally used too big of a frame for the map and mounted it on too high of a foam block (you can see these pictures at the bottom) - it made it hard to see the other player’s dice and the big frame took up too much real estate. My global map is mounted on much thinner foam (the framing is bad, you can see if you look closely) but I also used much thinner aluminum angle for the frame. This gives just enough grip when needing to move the map around (I use furniture slides on the bottom, which glide very nicely on the neoprene) but doesn’t make the whole thing too bulky. Having it an inch or so off the surface keeps the dice off, but isn’t so heigh that you can’t see the other player’s dice rolls. When playing other versions (such as Zombies) the board is much smaller, but it can easily swap in and out on the same table since it can move around where ever it is needed or be pushed aside.
I originally made it normal table height, but found long reaches while sitting were harder and it just felt cramped. Standing height with a bar stool is a great way to have the best of both worlds.
The 5.5” rim around the table itself gives you a nice arm rest that doesn’t interfere with the gaming surface. I’m playing with how to best add some cushion to this part - open to suggestions. Sometimes I just lay a piece of leftover neoprene on it.
Dice bounce nice on the neoprene and stay off the floor. It also feels nice and has enough give to allow things to slide but be picked up easily. Wouldn’t definitely go with neoprene again as a surface covering.
I made the drawers open to the inside of the table so you can stay hunched over the action while accessing and stowing stuff away. 50/50 on whether I would keep this if I were to do it again. If I were doing it again, I might try to build customer drawers form scratch using actual drawer glides, but that was beyond my ability when I first did this, so I just used clear plexiglass boxes with aluminum pulls mounted on them. It’s nice having them clear, and I was happy with how the pulls came out, but without glides they can be a little fussy sliding in and out of their slots.
I originally designed the table so that I could put a cover surface back on top when not in use, but find I don’t really ever do that, so if I were to do it again, I might not mess with that part (I never even finished staining those as you can see in the pictures).
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Sired's Map project - Updated- 4/16 - files available see first post
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Here is a vid of the map, hope it comes out well… my first vid with my new camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdolnzSyWrw&feature=youtu.be
Excellent work. I can’t imagine how many hours it took you. I am in awe how far guys go for this hobby. I appreciate seeing all the great things on this site. Keep it up.
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Amazing! Will you be offering this up to the community to print and play on?
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Amazing! Will you be offering this up to the community to print and play on?
Yes, I have a few minor tweeks I want to do, which ill do over this week…. nothing major, just playing on it yesterday, I saw a few things id like to adjust… stuff no one would notice but me… but my OCD cant let it go lol.
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Good job on that map brother! Bravo.
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Nice to see the map on your table. I really like how the colors match the wooden wash of your table. Well done.
And I really like your convoy and especially your kamikaze tokens on your map.
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Can’t wait to see it up close and personal….brother…amazing job
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so to varify we tried to scratch one of their demos… he was surprised how easily it scratched
Have them print next time on “showfloor” material, a printable flooring they use for plays and opera.
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Thanks tjoek, I wanted to keep the theme as the standing army.
Thanks imperious, wasn’t sure you approved, you went dark on the topic haha… I knew the IPC changes wouldn’t be popular, but I feel where they were made has little impact, as if japan takes Sydney, they will get Victoria anyway, japan often takes soviet Far East while Germany snags up Ukraine… so same IPC loss, and Egypt exchanges hands quite often.
On the flip side, I’ve had games where Anzac was chocked out even with a minor in Queensland… would be better to just upgrade Sydney.
Also… floor huh? One of my guys is going to bring me a sample on mousepad material, wonder if that’s the sane thing.
@ Leatherneck, ya bro, we’ll set a date soon… little busy at work now to take a Friday off, but soon for sure, within a month.
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https://www.pnh.ca/en/product/show-floor/
I believe this is what IL is referring too. He may have a better company. I cant find his post of the place he said to get at or what.
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Thanks for the link, the clear coat seems to be fine, played several times now, and nothing.
I made another vid, this time showing the setup with the new territory sizes…. I gotta few more mods I want to do now after playing a few times.
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Once again great job man. Nice to see the map with full setup.
Looking forward to see the last changes.
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Once again great job man. Nice to see the map with full setup.
Looking forward to see the last changes.
Thanks brother! Im getting my new map tomorrow with the changes mentioned in the my last vid, I also have 2 files, mine, with the IPC changes and cavalry, and OOB. Ill make a new vid of the actual file tomorrow/wed.
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Map files are ready, see video for details.
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Thanks tjoek, I wanted to keep the theme as the standing army.
Thanks imperious, wasn�t sure you approved, you went dark on the topic haha… I knew the IPC changes wouldn�t be popular, but I feel where they were made has little impact, as if japan takes Sydney, they will get Victoria anyway, japan often takes soviet Far East while Germany snags up Ukraine… so same IPC loss, and Egypt exchanges hands quite often.
On the flip side, I�ve had games where Anzac was chocked out even with a minor in Queensland… would be better to just upgrade Sydney.
Also… floor huh? One of my guys is going to bring me a sample on mousepad material, wonder if that�s the sane thing.
@ Leatherneck, ya bro, we�ll set a date soon… little busy at work now to take a Friday off, but soon for sure, within a month.
Printing this on mouse pad material would actually be really great for me. I have done some searching around my area but haven’t found a place that prints on it. :(
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One of my guys is printing on mouse pad, his place only has it in 4x4… so he’s getting it in 2 pcs… I’ll ask him where and cost.
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Found a website, inkedplaymats.com. Looks like they have a size that will work. Cost would be $160 plus shipping I am sure. I haven’t checked it out yet fully.
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My mat came in last week and it looks amazing! Unfortunately I can’t seem to get images uploaded. I found a place overseas that I went with since it is one large playmat, not two like it would have been if I went with Inked Playmats. Simply amazing the detail and how it looks. Thanks sired, you did a great job on this!! Currently have a game planned with a buddy in two weeks. :)
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You gotta post it brother! At least email me some pics!
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My mat came in last week and it looks amazing! Unfortunately I can’t seem to get images uploaded. I found a place overseas that I went with since it is one large playmat, not two like it would have been if I went with Inked Playmats. Simply amazing the detail and how it looks. Thanks sired, you did a great job on this!! Currently have a game planned with a buddy in two weeks. :)
You have only 5 posts. You need 10 posts before u can upload pics.
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Files have been updated, current versions are 1.1 (mine) and 1.6 (oob). Remember to varify version on lower right of map. You should receive an updated link for your files shortly.
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