X-Wing's unique movement rules make slight bumps even more of a problem then in other mini games I have played.  A slight difference of only a degree or so could mean the difference between a collision (losing your action) or not.

RockSoldier said:

Yeah, I was looking for the same type of star fabric too.  That's why I ended up with the glitter one and it looks great!

The felt on the bottom of the models sounds good, but I would be worried about them not being legal for tournaments since the rules say that while bases can be modified by adding weight, the dimensions including verticle can not be altered.  I can't remember if this is in the regular rules or the tournament rules though.

Highball said:

Im not sure that this is a good idea… In my experience of using velcro on felt, the felt always tugs away from the surface slightly when removing the velcro'd item. this would likely cause nearby models to move and the play surface to become stretched and unusable… I would think a hard surface and taking care not to knock models is proabbly better…

Highball said:

Highball said:

Im not sure that this is a good idea… In my experience of using velcro on felt, the felt always tugs away from the surface slightly when removing the velcro'd item. this would likely cause nearby models to move and the play surface to become stretched and unusable… I would think a hard surface and taking care not to knock models is probably better…

 Joanna had a Labor Day sale of 50% off felt.  My wife got me a 54" x 54" piece of black and some cloth markers/paints.  I figure I will line out a 3'x3' area for a base game, but have the larger piece of felt if I want more space.

Thanks,

Duncan

Joann Fabric actually had two very cool fabric with stars on it (see below -- I especially like the black one).  But, it was not as heavy as the felt and tended to bunch up when I tested it, so I went with simple black felt instead.  I thought about the black with glitter on it, but the glitter seemed to fall off and I didn't want to deal with the mess. It might get better after a little time, though (in which case I agree that is a better option as the glitter makes it look a little more like stars in space).

 There's just something about grown men looking for glittery fabric that makes me laugh. It's nice to see that we'll do anything for our games.

Budgernaut said:

Even worse: I was the only guy in the store when I was there, standing with a group of women at the fabric cutting desk.  I got a ton of odd looks.

Worse yet: When the cutting lady asked me what I was using this for I lied and told her it was for a craft project for my son.  The reason this is a lie is that my son is 1 year old, but she didn't need to know that. 

Highball said:

haha….  I got those looks too.  Walmart has some awesome fabric for this.  I'll try to get a pic and post it up tonight.

On the same topic, I had to do this several times in both fabric stores, hardware stores and radio shack when I was constructing my Stormtrooper armor.  There's just something silly about needing assistance from the nice ladies in those stores, and then having to tell them you're making a costume!

I hit craft stores all the time for my terrain building supplies.  Most folks don't ask, but occasionally they do.  Telling them you're making a table cover would probably get you the least odd looks though.

I'll probably just buy a piece of black felt and lay it across my dinning room table.  Spritz it with some white paint on a tooth brush to make a star scape and call it good.

-DavicusPrime

R2D2 said:

Ok.  Thanks for the advice

 One of my friends bought a felt mat from here in preparation for our gaming session. I was thinking of getting a 3x3 sheet of metal and putting it under the mat. Then I was also thinking of getting some peel and stick magnet sheets and putting them on the bottom of the bases. That way if someone bumps the table, the minis shouldn't move (in theory) because of the magnets.

My only question is to those that have the game, is there space on the bottom of the bases that would allow us to use use a peel and stick magnet system or is the base hollow except for the edges?

FarkonGnome said:

wow, great idea.  that made me think of these.  They are cheap, thin so they dont add much bulk to the base, and can be cut to the exact shape of the base.  The only question is if they would be strong enough to stick through the felt mat.

RockSoldier said:

I was thinking if the peel and stick don't work, I can always modify the bases to use stronger magnets… Or get flat square magnets and glue the bases to the top of them. I know it'll be trial and error until I find something but that's half the fun

I got a 3x3 start field from Mondey Knight, I am pretty happy with it

my gaming tables going together here

http://www.wargamerau.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=141793