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1 year ago ::
Feb 19, 2012 - 3:43PM
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Am I the only one who isn't buying the map packs because I own so many of the old battle maps?
The "formula" for map packs seems to be 6 recycled from out of print sources rangin from the Fantastic Locations Maps to the H-P-E series, to 2 new maps.
I love the idea of the product but this kills it for me.
Any chance of rejiggering that formula to give us long time battle map collectors some love?
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1 year ago ::
Feb 20, 2012 - 9:10AM
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Date Joined:
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Am I the only one who isn't buying the map packs because I own so many of the old battle maps? The "formula" for map packs seems to be 6 recycled from out of print sources rangin from the Fantastic Locations Maps to the H-P-E series, to 2 new maps. I love the idea of the product but this kills it for me. Any chance of rejiggering that formula to give us long time battle map collectors some love?
I agree with you totally, but I love battlemaps so much I bought the first product even though I already had the non-new maps. Was it worth it? The new cathedral/chapel maps are spectacular so yes, it was worth it for me. But the new maps in the next pack had better be just as good or I'll be steering clear of it. I only have so much disposable money and these map packs are just on the tipping point of what I can justify spending money on.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 20, 2012 - 12:08PM
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Feb 25, 2010
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I'd prefer if going forward the map packs join into 1 or 2 large encounter areas per sides of the the 3 maps.
Also, a lot of wasted white space on the inside covers. Adding suggested encounters for the 3 tiers would have added extra value at little cost.
If you're reading this there's a good chance you should be wearing a helmet, consequently I really can't bring myself to care about your opinion.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 20, 2012 - 1:45PM
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I guess if you already own a lot of them then there isn't much point, but for people newer to the game it's a great opportunity to own some previously out of print poster maps. :-)
I wish they'd re-issue some older dungeon tiles as well!
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1 year ago ::
Feb 21, 2012 - 11:37AM
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I guess if you already own a lot of them then there isn't much point, but for people newer to the game it's a great opportunity to own some previously out of print poster maps. :-)
I wish they'd re-issue some older dungeon tiles as well!
That's my position.
But dungeon tiles are far more versatile than the battle maps. For quick and dirty encounters I might be interested in the maps.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 24, 2012 - 2:29PM
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Am I the only one who isn't buying the map packs because I own so many of the old battle maps?
I have the same problem. The two new maps that Chris Perkins designed for the first pack are truly awesome, but I'm reluctant to buy the whole pack to get them.
I'm kinda hoping to them for sale separately on EBay.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 25, 2012 - 10:21AM
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Why didn't they pack the new maps in a separate map pack and the reprints in another one? I won't buy any because I already have the old ones.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 25, 2012 - 3:51PM
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I bought the map pack but it's annoying 4 of the 6 are reprints.
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1 year ago ::
Feb 25, 2012 - 4:53PM
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Anyone have any ideas for modding the reprints? Say, colour-photocopying dungeon tiles onto them, or cutting them up and pasting them onto thin cardboard to make your own dungeon tiles?
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1 year ago ::
Mar 22, 2012 - 3:43AM
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Apr 25, 2004
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I just been 'modding' them by folding them in various ways and putting dungeon tiles on top of them. That worked well enough for my purposes.
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