Ogre Playmat M2?

Cat · 09-06-2018, 09:31 AM

Considering that the first playmat has sod well, I trust there will likely be more offerings in the future.

Here's a thought, if the next mat is designed with an eye towards flexibility, it could be printed in two versions. If the two are reversed images of the same design, that would give a lot of geomorphic fliexibility in lining them up in different patterns.

I can easily live with the little rounded scallops at the joining corners.

offsides · 09-06-2018, 10:27 AM

I have as feeling that printing 2 versions will be cost prohibitive, as each version has its own costs. However, you made me think of a better option. The north and south sides are the ones that seem to be best for geomorphing, as they seem like the ones that give the closest to even hex sizes at the edge. So how about making one side of M2 so that it geomorphs with the top (or bottom) of M1, and make the other side of M2 geomorph with itself. Yes, it may not line up perfectly, but it would allow 2 M2 playmats to be linked up relatively easily like Cat is requesting, and you could even add 2 M1 playmats on either side of that if you like to get a single long strip.

Not that I know what the plans for M2 are, so who knows how crazy an idea that is, but there you go :)

Cat · 09-06-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by offsides

The north and south sides are the ones that seem to be best for geomorphing, as they seem like the ones that give the closest to even hex sizes at the edge. So how about making one side of M2 so that it geomorphs with the top (or bottom) of M1, and make the other side of M2 geomorph with itself.

Any flexible modularosity is a good plan!

philreed · 09-06-2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cat

Here's a thought, if the next mat is designed with an eye towards flexibility, it could be printed in two versions.

There is not enough demand for us to print two different versions at once (following the Warehouse 23 preorder model we used for the first mat).

TexPoec · 09-10-2018, 07:39 PM

The mats seem to be a different animal. They represent a potentially good way to standardize some relatively small games, somewhat like the Orange map.

At some point, the mats could be reissued in less-expensive versions (like paper or card stock) to support tournaments or introductions to the game.

Don't know if that is the long-term plan, but it lines up neatly that way.

Misplaced Buckeye · 09-13-2018, 09:31 AM

Personally I'd rather see the mat combined with some scenarios. Something beyond ODE standard. The mat could be created and while waiting for the delivery a scenario promotion could be run to be sent out to mat purchasers as a PDF. With enough of these for future and current mats the could be combined into the next Ogre Book.

philreed · 09-13-2018, 04:20 PM

Speaking of Ogre Playmat M2:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-ogre-magazine

ianargent · 09-13-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by philreed

Speaking of Ogre Playmat M2:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-ogre-magazine

Out of idle curiosity (because I'm already in for the zine + M2) will M2 be run with its own KS later, or is this the only KS for it?

Will there be WH23 preorders after or during?

Will you have to send a Mk.VI over to my house after telling me?

philreed · 09-13-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ianargent

Out of idle curiosity (because I'm already in for the zine + M2) will M2 be run with its own KS later, or is this the only KS for it?

Will there be WH23 preorders after or during?

Will you have to send a Mk.VI over to my house after telling me?

There are no plans to run a separate Kickstarter for just the playmat.

If there are any excess playmats after the Kickstarter is fulfilled, they will be offered on Warehouse 23. There are no Warehouse 23 preorders for Ogre Playmat M2 at this time. There will be a BackerKit survey stage, so I am sure we'll offer preorders then.

DSumner · 09-13-2018, 09:58 PM

Pledged at the $28 level, as I want to make sure I don't forget to order my mat this time.

09-06-2018, 09:31 AM	#1
Cat Join Date: Dec 2016	Ogre Playmat M2? Considering that the first playmat has sod well, I trust there will likely be more offerings in the future. Here's a thought, if the next mat is designed with an eye towards flexibility, it could be printed in two versions. If the two are reversed images of the same design, that would give a lot of geomorphic fliexibility in lining them up in different patterns. I can easily live with the little rounded scallops at the joining corners. __________________ All-Purpose Gaming Blog: Goblinhall

09-06-2018, 10:27 AM	#2
offsides Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cheltenham, PA	Re: Ogre Playmat M2? I have as feeling that printing 2 versions will be cost prohibitive, as each version has its own costs. However, you made me think of a better option. The north and south sides are the ones that seem to be best for geomorphing, as they seem like the ones that give the closest to even hex sizes at the edge. So how about making one side of M2 so that it geomorphs with the top (or bottom) of M1, and make the other side of M2 geomorph with itself. Yes, it may not line up perfectly, but it would allow 2 M2 playmats to be linked up relatively easily like Cat is requesting, and you could even add 2 M1 playmats on either side of that if you like to get a single long strip. Not that I know what the plans for M2 are, so who knows how crazy an idea that is, but there you go :) __________________ Joshua Megerman, SJGames MIB #5273 - Ogre AI Testing Division

09-10-2018, 07:39 PM	#5
TexPoec Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas	Re: Ogre Playmat M2? The mats seem to be a different animal. They represent a potentially good way to standardize some relatively small games, somewhat like the Orange map. At some point, the mats could be reissued in less-expensive versions (like paper or card stock) to support tournaments or introductions to the game. Don't know if that is the long-term plan, but it lines up neatly that way.

09-13-2018, 09:31 AM	#6
Misplaced Buckeye Join Date: May 2015	Re: Ogre Playmat M2? Personally I'd rather see the mat combined with some scenarios. Something beyond ODE standard. The mat could be created and while waiting for the delivery a scenario promotion could be run to be sent out to mat purchasers as a PDF. With enough of these for future and current mats the could be combined into the next Ogre Book. Last edited by Misplaced Buckeye; 09-13-2018 at 09:35 AM.

09-13-2018, 04:20 PM	#7
philreed I do stuff and things. Join Date: Aug 2004	Re: Ogre Playmat M2? Speaking of Ogre Playmat M2: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...-ogre-magazine __________________ Battlegrip.com, my blog about toys.

09-13-2018, 09:58 PM	#10
DSumner Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The North American Combine	Re: Ogre Playmat M2? Pledged at the $28 level, as I want to make sure I don't forget to order my mat this time. __________________ "There is no such thing as a dangerous weapon, only dangerous men." "Death is certain, life is not." "No one assails me without punishment"