I saw your post sitting so long I registered to give you a few pointers on maps. Most if not all the WotC map packs are themed in some way. Originally they were 2" hexes but were changed some time ago. The map packs you mentioned are themed as follows: North Africa - 3 Desert maps and on reverse side 3 jungle maps. Eastern Front - 3 town/factory maps and on the reverse side 3 Russian steppes maps. There are two starters, the one in the cardboard box is the old one and contains 12mm mini’s and 2" hex maps. the new starter is in a blister pack and has 15mm mini’s and 3" hex maps. The maps in the new starter are mixed forest/hills/clear. The rules and revised cards are downloadable through the WotC site.
3-Inch Hex Maps
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BLUF: I’m looking for 3-inch hex maps of high quality to mount onto gatorboard or similar material. Must be either uncreased/folded or a file from which to print.
Hi, it’s my understanding that the earlier maps that came with sets, as well as the pdf maps for free download from WoTC, are 2-inch hex maps. When they decided to standardize the vehicles to 15mm and increase the stacking to 3 units, they decided it was best to increase the hex size to 3-inches. I was thinking of getting these mounted to gatorboard or something similar, but it looks like they come creased and folded. Is that correct, and is there any source to download the 3-inch hex maps to print onto an unfolded sheet? Or possibly a program that would allow us to make our own hex maps of the same detail and quality as the ones that are sold? Thanks in advance!
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The only way to get unfolded maps is to print your own. If you download 2" maps it shouldn’t be a problem to print at 150% if you want 3". Here are the pdf’s http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=ah/article/ah20051121c
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Thanks, I already thought of that! But I guess I’m selfish and want as many as possible. Hopefully if they’re ever available someone will post the info here.
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I found the motherload! Including how to make new maps.