What do you want to see on game mats?

[RichardPF]

I'm not sure I understand the reasoning for multiple shades of blue.
Would the idea be to more accurately reflect the color of a particular ocean vs just using a generic blue that could represent anywhere?

[7eat51]

I'm not sure I understand the reasoning for multiple shades of blue.
Would the idea be to more accurately reflect the color of a particular ocean vs just using a generic blue that could represent anywhere?

When desired, the different shades would represent different depths. One could ignore the shades easily when depth is not an issue.

[OmegaLazarus]

I like plain blue so I can decide where anything that affects gameplay can go. I am very glad they included a light grid as that is the main reason I will buy a mat. Without a game aid and since I don't want inborn terrain, a blank mat would be a costly version of a roll of felt that I could use otherwise.

Luckily for me, the did exactly what I would have asked for.