Ship Mats

[Panzer_Leader]

I appreciate this may not be a directly related topic, and I already have an Ares mat and quite like it (though I never really use the lines, except perhaps subconsciously), but found a new mat via the #SailsofGlory hashtag on Twitter that appears on another level for realism: http://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel...r-440-4x6-plus



I was so impressed I ordered it on the spot, despite the price tag. It’s probably too large for my needs at 6’ x 4’ but I definitely shouldn’t need anything larger! I’m now wondering if anyone here has a Cigar Box Battle ‘Cold Water’ (or ‘Caribbean Waters’) mat and what you think? I’m excited to receive mine and start playing. If no one has one, I’ll definitely post some shots.

[Bligh]

I have not seen these mats before Rhys, both my mats for Sails are non Ares types. One which is a large one for shows and one cut down to fit my games table. Please do let us see yours in action when it arrives.

Rob.

[Panzer_Leader]

Hi Folks

My Cigar Box Battle 'Cold Water' map (http://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel...r-440-4x6-plus) arrived yesterday. Here are a couple of initial pictures:

Mahonesa at distance


Mahonesa up close


At 6' x 4' it is a vast playing surface which will suit running battles well (less risk of "dogfighting" and/or sailing off the map as there is with the Ares original). The realistic ocean effect of the printed surface is very appealing.

A couple of downsides I've noticed: i) it came folded and creased so will need to be ironed to flatten it; ii) as it's 100% polyester ironing is not recommended so I will need to experiment with low temperature settings to ensure I don't melt it(!); iii) it doesn't come with storage, so I have had to buy something to store and transport it in good condition. I've elected to order a 6' x 4' 'Gaming mat storage and carrying bag' from Deep-Cut Studio (https://www.deepcutstudio.com/produc...te_pa_size=4x6) for an additional NZD 36.50 for this purpose.

I'm excited to play some scenarios on this mat and am now looking at my options for a Caribbean (doubles as Indian Ocean) mat to cover all eventualities.

[Bligh]

My Deepcut mat came in one od those cases Rhys. They are very good.

Your cold water mat looks just like the North sea in winter. I think it would even do for the Baltic.
What do you think Jonas?

Rob.

[Dobbs]

Hi Folks

My Cigar Box Battle 'Cold Water' map (http://cigarboxbattlestore.bigcartel...r-440-4x6-plus) arrived yesterday. Here are a couple of initial pictures:

Mahonesa at distance


Mahonesa up close


At 6' x 4' it is a vast playing surface which will suit running battles well (less risk of "dogfighting" and/or sailing off the map as there is with the Ares original). The realistic ocean effect of the printed surface is very appealing.

A couple of downsides I've noticed: i) it came folded and creased so will need to be ironed to flatten it; ii) as it's 100% polyester ironing is not recommended so I will need to experiment with low temperature settings to ensure I don't melt it(!); iii) it doesn't come with storage, so I have had to buy something to store and transport it in good condition. I've elected to order a 6' x 4' 'Gaming mat storage and carrying bag' from Deep-Cut Studio (https://www.deepcutstudio.com/produc...te_pa_size=4x6) for an additional NZD 36.50 for this purpose.

I'm excited to play some scenarios on this mat and am now looking at my options for a Caribbean (doubles as Indian Ocean) mat to cover all eventualities.

I store my ocean rolled up in a cardboard shipping tube. Rolling it may even take care of the wrinkles without ironing.

[Bligh]

My big mat for shows is in a cardboard tube and if you roll it with the playing side in it helps the edges to bend down and grip the table instead of curling up Rhys.

Rob.