Working with new components

[larsdangly]

I understand the character cards are intended to have dry-erase marker on them, and perhaps the MH tiles as well. But before I started experimenting I wanted to make sure I've got it right. Are both these items dry-erase compatible? How about the figure markers (chits)? How about wet erase markers, like the ones people use on Chessex mats?

[ColBosch]

I used the markers from SJ Games's edition of Triplanetary on the cards and they cleaned up just fine. I didn't try the megahexes or counters.

[ParadoxGames]

Originally Posted by ColBosch

I used the markers from SJ Games's edition of Triplanetary on the cards and they cleaned up just fine. I didn't try the megahexes or counters.

I think the megahexes are dry-erase compatible, but get a quote from someone from SJG first, to be sure. I do not think the counters are made to be.

[ColBosch]

I can test them in about 90 minutes.

[JLV]

If memory serves, if you read the "Read This First" insert in your Legacy edition, you should get some advice on what to use on the Megahexes...

[ColBosch]

The generic dry-erase markers from Triplanetary went on and wiped off the character cards, counters, and megahexes with no problems.

[the1weasel]

Originally Posted by larsdangly

How about wet erase markers, like the ones people use on Chessex mats?

Did anyone ever answer this? If we jack up our megahexes or cards, will there be opportunity to purchase replacements? I can put the cards in card sleeves and mark on those instead, but dry erase wipes off with a touch and is not the best method for this kind of thing IMHO.

[larsdangly]

I am interested to experiment with what happens when a character marker chit touches one of the dry-erase lines; it is possible the lines will smear and/or transfer to the chits. We'll just have to see how that works out.

[ColBosch]

Originally Posted by larsdangly

I am interested to experiment with what happens when a character marker chit touches one of the dry-erase lines; it is possible the lines will smear and/or transfer to the chits. We'll just have to see how that works out.

Any temporary marking system has the chance to smudge or transfer when contacted. From my experiments, if a bit of dry-erase gets on the counters, it should wipe right off. If you're concerned about ink transfer ruining your pieces, don't use markers in the first place.

Personally, I don't care if some marks get on my playing pieces. I'm here to play games, not preserve them in time capsules.

[the1weasel]

Originally Posted by the1weasel

Did anyone ever answer this? If we jack up our megahexes or cards, will there be opportunity to purchase replacements? I can put the cards in card sleeves and mark on those instead, but dry erase wipes off with a touch and is not the best method for this kind of thing IMHO.

The cards have text that states we can use dry or wet erase. Wet erase should be all you need to prevent smudge getting on your counters if some care is taken.