Re: [DL] Drawing out grid maps

["bruce boragine" <gamr4evr@bellsouth.net>]

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