Updated Combat Ruler

[The Royal Hajj]

I wanted to show you guys the new Combat Rulers. These were made to replace the incorrect ones that were sent out via the KS and a few to those that order some directly from me.











Ares is handling the replacement for the KS backers and will send out information on that process sometime in the future. In the mean time, I'll be engraving and cutting the ones they need to fill those KS orders. If you ordered one from me in the past, I'll be going through my orders and sending out replacements in the next week or so. I apologize again for the issue with the first rulers. Hopefully the added details on these new ones will help make up for some of that.

[Coog]

They look nice!

[GrouperKicker]

The updated ruler looks great! (Mind you...so did the old ruler!)

[Nightmoss]

Very, very nice!! I ordered two from you, which I know you'll get to eventually. I do plan on keeping the old ones as backups because they're still nicely done as well.

[The Royal Hajj]

Glad you like them guys. When you compare the old ones to these new ones side by side, the old ones just look "unfinished".

[Avi]

I guess its the same wood?
Now I can train on the old ones with all the nice varnish ideas that where floating around...

[The Royal Hajj]

Yes, same type of wood.

[csadn]

So I can use the old one as a disciplinary tool now? >;)

[Shoot@Me]

The design looks great, Keith. Thanks for the extra effort!

[Moideeb]

The new rulers look great. I'm impressed this has been identified and they are replacing all the old rulers. I tried to ink in some of my rulers and stain them, buggering them up a little. I've got the hang of it now and will get some brand new ones to try on.

[Jack Aubrey]

Looks great. My one that I get with the KS-option is not very nice, and has different dimensions than the original one out from the box.

[KeithS]

I notice that these are listed as being out of stock on your site, will they eventually become available as a new purchase (i.e. for those who haven't pre-ordered)?

[Andy Blozinski]

I guess its the same wood?
Now I can train on the old ones with all the nice varnish ideas that where floating around...

That's a brilliant idea! I'm going to use stain and markers and stuff on mine too. Now I have some guinea pigs to play with.

[Shoot@Me]

I notice that these are listed as being out of stock on your site, will they eventually become available as a new purchase (i.e. for those who haven't pre-ordered)?

I suspect that Keith marked them "out of stock" to avoid selling from the batch that was incorrect and so he can catch up on replacing the ones that were sold. Once the KS and his other orders are filled, I am sure he'll have them for sale again.

[tmon]

I suspect that Keith marked them "out of stock" to avoid selling from the batch that was incorrect and so he can catch up on replacing the ones that were sold. Once the KS and his other orders are filled, I am sure he'll have them for sale again.

Undoubtedly you are correct. I do know he's making them since he had a couple when we played SOG Saturday before last. So it shouldn't be long.

[The Royal Hajj]

I notice that these are listed as being out of stock on your site, will they eventually become available as a new purchase (i.e. for those who haven't pre-ordered)?

What Steven said....

I suspect that Keith marked them "out of stock" to avoid selling from the batch that was incorrect and so he can catch up on replacing the ones that were sold. Once the KS and his other orders are filled, I am sure he'll have them for sale again.

[Tommy Z]

Looking Good, Keith!

[Berthier]

Been playing around with one of the rulers to see if they would take colour. Well don't use a felt tip as the colour bleeds along the grain of the wood making it difficult to restrict it to the right sections. But you all probably knew that anyway but weren' t going to tell me

[GreenLaborMike]

They look great Keith! I liked the ones in my package, but these are definitely a step up.

[Nightmoss]

Been playing around with one of the rulers to see if they would take colour. Well don't use a felt tip as the colour bleeds along the grain of the wood making it difficult to restrict it to the right sections. But you all probably knew that anyway but weren' t going to tell me

I did mention it in the thread comments I made here. http://www.sailsofglory.org/showthre...ed-to-the-site That was quite a while back though?

[Berthier]

I wasn't really put out, just a heads up to others. And I had forgotten this thread from last year....too many threads not enough knots to keep it all together in my head.

[Naharaht]

I am glad that the incorrect ruler problem is being resolved with such an excellent looking product.

[Cool Breeze]

I am glad that the incorrect ruler problem is being resolved with such an excellent looking product.

Couldn't have said it better, so I'll just say...

QFT!

And Thank You Kieth!

[The Royal Hajj]

Thanks guys, just trying to make it right.

[Andy Blozinski]

I need to order both extra smoke markers as well as extra rulers. Since the rulers aren't out yet..uh what's their rough estimate on availability so I'll know when to order everything?

[Andy Blozinski]

What's the status on these?

[The Royal Hajj]

I should have some CR up for sale this coming week.

[Diamondback]

Anyone heard anything from Ares about KS replacements?

[The Royal Hajj]

Last I heard they were looking to send them out along with the "replacement" Wave 2 ships... or at least in that time frame. That was back before the delay though, so I'm not sure... other than they have not contacted me about changing the date they need them by.

[Andy Blozinski]

Last I heard they were looking to send them out along with the "replacement" Wave 2 ships... or at least in that time frame. That was back before the delay though, so I'm not sure... other than they have not contacted me about changing the date they need them by.

Sooo, like everything else on the kickstarter, I could have bought it retail and got it earlier.

[The Royal Hajj]

All orders placed directly with AA have had replacement Combat Rulers shipped out as of now. All CR ordered through 12-7 games have also had replacements shipped out. If you got your CR from any other store, Ares is handling those at a later date (I don't know when that will be).

Also, I've got a limited number of CR for sale up on the AA site if anyone is looking to pick some up.

[AlyssaFaden]

The KS ones were incorrect???

[Coog]

The KS ones were incorrect???

http://sailsofglory.org/showthread.p...ghlight=rulers

[AlyssaFaden]

Coog, you got my back man tonight, thank you!

[KeithS]

I know it sounds a bit sacrilegious but I was thinking of buying a couple of these and cutting one between B and C/D to give a long, medium and short rulers, as I find the full length ruler a bit cumbersome when trying to measure between 2 ships close together. Has anyone done this and can anyone think of any downsides to doing so?

[Cmmdre]

I know it sounds a bit sacrilegious but I was thinking of buying a couple of these and cutting one between B and C/D to give a long, medium and short rulers, as I find the full length ruler a bit cumbersome when trying to measure between 2 ships close together. Has anyone done this and can anyone think of any downsides to doing so?

Sounds like a good idea to me. No bumbling between fleets knocking ships around.

[Gunner]

I know it sounds a bit sacrilegious but I was thinking of buying a couple of these and cutting one between B and C/D to give a long, medium and short rulers, as I find the full length ruler a bit cumbersome when trying to measure between 2 ships close together. Has anyone done this and can anyone think of any downsides to doing so?

I'm already using cut down wire shirt hangers for my combat ruler.

[7eat51]

I know it sounds a bit sacrilegious but I was thinking of buying a couple of these and cutting one between B and C/D to give a long, medium and short rulers, as I find the full length ruler a bit cumbersome when trying to measure between 2 ships close together. Has anyone done this and can anyone think of any downsides to doing so?

It doesn't sound sacrilegious at all. If it aids your gameplay, go for it. I suggested this on another thread a day or two ago, and will do so with a couple of the card stock rulers that come with the Starter Sets and Extra Counters.

On the Aerodrome, one member uses what looks like a ruler split in half down the length, making an thinner ruler, and it works great. What he actually did was cut some length along the card stock frame that outlines the ruler, but has the markings of the regular ruler on it; it was an ingenious move.

[KeithS]

What he actually did was cut some length along the card stock frame that outlines the ruler, but has the markings of the regular ruler on it; it was an ingenious move.

Curses! I sent the card stock frame for recycling just a couple of days ago, otherwise I would have given it a try.

[7eat51]

Curses! I sent the card stock frame for recycling just a couple of days ago, otherwise I would have given it a try.

I did the same with WoG. When I saw him using them in an AAR, and he stated what they were, I gave myself a little kick. There might be someone in your area who has them.

Ed's idea is pretty good, too, given their thinness. With the size of my hands, any help with the rulers is appreciated.

[Andy Blozinski]

Chopsticks.

[Gunner]

Chopsticks.

Good idea but, my chopsticks only 8" long. (no wisecracks please)

[Wartrain]

I cut down some of the extra cardboard rulers and it works great

[The Royal Hajj]

Maybe I should offer some three part rulers. That way you guys could get nice edges with out any work. Thinner rulers messes up the musket range though right?

[Diamondback]

Not if you add a "Musket" range band inside the C/D range mark.

BTW, cutting off all the botches at C/D and selling them as a special "Close Quarters Battle Ruler" might help recover some of the costs...

[Gunner]

I was thinking about using a 1/8" wood dowel with different colors for the long, short, chain/double shot and musket ranges, though I'm not sure if they would warp in time.

[KeithS]

Maybe I should offer some three part rulers. That way you guys could get nice edges with out any work. Thinner rulers messes up the musket range though right?

Sounds like a good idea to me, you could sell them as a 3 pack.

[The Royal Hajj]

Not if you add a "Musket" range band inside the C/D range mark.

BTW, cutting off all the botches at C/D and selling them as a special "Close Quarters Battle Ruler" might help recover some of the costs...

All the old CR have been trashed... but the mistake was the range on the C/D, so that end would not have been useable anyway.