Re: [DL] Drawing out grid maps

[Harry Canyon <harrycanyon@mac.com>]

I'm glad you confirmed my suspicions since I've not checked any of the
stores I mentioned.  D'oh!!  :-D

Derek

> On 1/15/03 9:26 PM, "bruce boragine" <gamr4evr@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> i know you can. i picked 1 up at office depot to use when i ran the SW
> 'terror' adventure. that way i had the entire house pre-drawn out.. just had
> to add the furnishings..
> 
> marshal kt
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Harry Canyon
> To: deadlands@gamerz.net
> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:32 PM
> Subject: Re: [DL] Drawing out grid maps
> 
> 
> 
> Ya know this reminds me...  Once upon a time you could get large
> (presentation sized 3'x4?) pads of 1" grid paper from office supply stores.
> I wonder if you still can?
> 
> I think this would be ideal for this situation.
> 
> (Who's now going to search Staples, Office Depot, and Office Max's
> websites... :-) I'll report back when I have some data.)
> 
> Take care,
> 
> Derek
> 
>> On 1/15/03 1:28 PM, "mmdeforrest@worldnet.att.net"
> <mmdeforrest@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>> Mike,
>> 
>> When I use a grid map, I tend to use 1" squares (although I prefer
> straight
>> mini measurement or hex grids).  One great suggestion someone once made
> was
>> to get a large 1" grid paper from an office supply store (The kind used in
>> tablets for presentations) and get a sheet laminated.
>> 
>> If you have a lot of time, once you get a grid in a gif or jpg format, you
>> can import it to paint and draw your maps on the computer.
>> 
>> Two quick thoughts before a meeting.  I hope they help.
>> 
>> Matt
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> Does anyone draw out their own grid maps?  If so, what
>> dimensions do you use per square?
>> I don't have my Boomtowns boxset handy... so I don't
>> have that luxury at the moment.
>> 
>> I'm just looking for what's good to use to make a
>> blank grid for "on the fly" map making during games.
>> 
>> Thanks in advance,
>> 
>> "Iron Marshal" Mike
> 
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