"DIY Space Gaming board" Topic

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Skinflint Games	13 Jan 2021 5:18 p.m. PST
When the going gets tough, the tough get retro, it was only a matter of time! skinflintgames.wordpress.com/2021/01/13/new-year-new-project-diy-space-gaming-board
PaulCollins	13 Jan 2021 6:42 p.m. PST
I think that looks better than many of the commercial space mats I have seen. Very well done.
Oberlindes Sol LIC	13 Jan 2021 8:43 p.m. PST
I agree with PaulCollins.
Thresher01	13 Jan 2021 9:20 p.m. PST
The overall design looks good, though I find the overly visible grid distracting. Better to make that a very dark black if the rest of the board isn't, or a slightly lighter, dark gray, etc., so you can better enjoy the stars, nebulae, etc..
Editor in Chief Bill	13 Jan 2021 9:53 p.m. PST
I wonder if it would be possible to use a wire or plastic mesh as the grid?
etotheipi	14 Jan 2021 12:01 a.m. PST
Chicken wire will work. You will probably have to put a couple strips side by side to get the size you want. Also, you will likely have to press it and store it flat so it's ready to go when you want it.
paul liddle	14 Jan 2021 1:23 p.m. PST
There is nothing the matter with the board as it is Skinflint. It looks like GWs Space Fleet boards, well done.
Parzival	14 Jan 2021 5:56 p.m. PST
I've used a pegboard as a stencil to put dots at the corners— no grid lines, just dots. Another approach is small + signs for a more distinct corner look. But that's not a criticism, just an addition to the discussion. Nice board!