robm
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Post by robm on May 6, 2013 13:35:19 GMT -5
What is the best type of material to pick up to help keep the tiles in place (to use as a table cloth under the tiles)? Having completed my first 2.5D dungeon, I laid the tiles out to take a photo, and was surprised how easily they slid around on my dining room table.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Rob
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Post by juvenihilist on May 6, 2013 14:30:12 GMT -5
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Post by danielc on May 6, 2013 15:37:53 GMT -5
i found felt is a good one if you have a yardage shop near by. Just have one cut to the size you need.
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Post by dm1scotty on May 6, 2013 22:36:15 GMT -5
I just use several yards of non-slippery fabric as a table top cover.
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griffonwing
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Post by griffonwing on May 7, 2013 3:01:04 GMT -5
Cheaply? This idea just now entered my brainpan, so it's not 100% thought out, but I see no fault with it yet.
Rubber erasers. Either old pencil erasers, or pink art erasers, or whatever. Heck, even rubber soles from wornout shoes. Run them through a grater process to create little tiny pieces/powders... like pink bouncy rubber construction sand.
Simply put a bit of white glue in a few areas under the tile, sprinkle the rubber mixture,let it dry.. and the tile shouldnt move too easily. Take care not to use too much. You shouldnt need much at all. I would think that 1 pencil eraser should be able to cover the needs of half a dozen tiles.
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robm
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Post by robm on May 7, 2013 5:00:48 GMT -5
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Post by ashrothedm on May 7, 2013 9:04:02 GMT -5
This is not a cheap answer, but the best in my opinion is: www.boardsandbits.com/product_info.php?products_id=24576I use it for board gaming as well. It makes it easier to pick up chits, cards, and tokens. My tiles did not slide around on it, and die rolls tend to be less irritating since there is little clicking and clattering. I purchased a 48"x48" black section a few years ago with the intent of permanently affixing it to my gaming table. Unfortunately, it is really nice to roll it up and take it with me so that any table top turns into a nicely finished gaming surface. This gaming surface has me so spoiled that I get frustrated on any other table now. In short: It's amazing and excellent for nearly all table top games.
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Post by belatucadras on May 8, 2013 7:58:02 GMT -5
Instead of grinding erasers or using rubber cement, and if a tablecloth is not what you want, just put a dab of hot glue in the corners. Your gun is already fired up during the build, just flip the tile over and tap it a few times.
I think a tablecloth is the way to go, however.
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Post by evilolle on May 20, 2013 16:06:15 GMT -5
I thought on solving the same issue with my table also. I use both at tablecloth and have glued sandpaper under some of my more moving tiles! The sandpaper is thin enough to not raise the tiles and still keeps them in place, and if you use them where there is no tablecloth, I am very shure they will not scratch the table!
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robm
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Post by robm on May 24, 2013 13:12:23 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your thoughts. I used to use a regular table cloth (pre DM's Craft days) but found players would accidently get caught on it and drag it around. I had two rolls of drawer liner (Dollar Store) in the garage, so I cut them to fit the table but still leave space for dice, books and food. The liner kept the tiles nicely in place. Attached are photos of using the drawer liner with the "Elwyne's Sanctuary" adventure (Dungeons and Dragons - In Search of Adventure). Rob Troglodyte cave: imgur.com/9uI7fWMThe Sanctuary: imgur.com/kDbxlvS(I realize this is the wrong place for tile photos, but wanted to show the drawer liner underneath.)
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Post by chrisfitz71 on May 26, 2013 11:51:52 GMT -5
It was handy that you has so much drawer liner on hand. I imagine smaller pieces in squares or triangles could be used potholder style.
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robm
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Post by robm on May 26, 2013 13:21:26 GMT -5
It was handy that you has so much drawer liner on hand. I imagine smaller pieces in squares or triangles could be used potholder style. Definitely! But the original rolls were only $2.00 each (Dollar Store) and are 40" X 20" in size. So easily affordable. Two full rolls are used under the Sanctuary maze photo ( i.imgur.com/kDbxlvS.jpg ). I did cut the 40" lengths in half, ending up with two 20" X 20" pieces (per roll). This gave me more flexibility when placing them out. AND as you guessed, " smaller pieces in squares or triangles could be used potholder style" worked great! Rob
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Post by gnomezrule on May 27, 2013 17:51:56 GMT -5
The drawer liner or tool box liner is what I have seen referenced in many places. You can also get flannel from the fabric store by the yard. If you went to Sunday School in the 70's its how you learned about Jesus. It is great for not sliding can also look like grass.
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robm
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Post by robm on May 28, 2013 9:31:46 GMT -5
If you went to Sunday School in the 70's its how you learned about Jesus. It is great for not sliding can also look like grass. LOL, yes I did go to Sunday School in the 70's and totally remember those felt banners. Thanks for the suggestion and the memory! Rob
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snowman
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Post by snowman on Jun 30, 2013 8:23:16 GMT -5
This is not a cheap answer, but the best in my opinion is: www.boardsandbits.com/product_info.php?products_id=24576I use it for board gaming as well. It makes it easier to pick up chits, cards, and tokens. My tiles did not slide around on it, and die rolls tend to be less irritating since there is little clicking and clattering. I purchased a 48"x48" black section a few years ago with the intent of permanently affixing it to my gaming table. Unfortunately, it is really nice to roll it up and take it with me so that any table top turns into a nicely finished gaming surface. This gaming surface has me so spoiled that I get frustrated on any other table now. In short: It's amazing and excellent for nearly all table top games. I'm new here and I know that this thread is a little old but just thought that I would add that you can get mouse pad material for much cheaper. It's not quite as big at 54" x 36" but it is a fraction of the cost. 1/8" thick - www.dyetrans.com/detail.php?item_no=MP0021/4" thick - www.dyetrans.com/detail.php?item_no=MP003Only downside might be is that is has a white surface as it is designed for sublimation so it might show dirt. But you could decorate it or use it white side down and it should be fine.
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thedmg
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Post by thedmg on Jun 30, 2013 8:50:44 GMT -5
I use a poker table to play on. It has cup holders! (You can see it in some of my videos as I craft on it as well). The felt is good as the tiles do not slide easilly on it. It makes for a nice playing surface and is comfortable to sit around. Poker tables are quite cheap (relatively - mine is a cheap pine construction with feux leather edging), but you dont have to go that far as you can get poker "mats" or "cloths" that have the same felt surface that go onto a normal table. You can usually get these very cheap. If they have poker stuff printed on them, just flip it over and use the other side. (I also love poker and my brother plays for a living, so two Goblins one arrow!)
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