Noxnoctis22 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm looking for a resource where I could print my gaming mat. Something where I could print the complete map on a standard printer then assemble together in MDF boards. So I could have 2-3 sections of board with a map already on them instead of rolling one solid map on top. All I was able to find was the map here. It's what I'm looking for but not the style of map, no more urban city scapes please... Thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 That's a heck of an idea. With a high-quality print shop you could get the main pieces on thick paper, than use some kind of decoupage glue to paste them to the boards? Something like Mod Podge would probably work a treat. You would want one with a matte or, at the most, a satin finish. I think it could really work! Were you looking for a resource for the artwork? That might be harder. You don't really want something too photo-real, because it would look incongruous I think. The other textures that come to mind are probably all copyrighted from the makers of other game mats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxnoctis22 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 You've basically got my idea. I'm just trying to "slim-down" what I would need to for a table to play one. If done correctly you could do 3 panels 2' x 4' and have them double sided even. A thick enough base with a high quality paper protected/covered in the right way would work great. I could use a simple textured pattern I guess, just wouldn't want something too basic where it looks cheap. If done on standard letter size paper (8.5" x 11") you would need a total of 42 sheets of paper to cover the 4' x 6' area. You'd have extra to trim as well. The big question is making sure the quality of the image used for mat is good enough. Enlarging something to 4' x 6' is better big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffTibbetts Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 Yeah, if it looks pixelated that would kill it. It's an interesting thought. Some game mats look like photography of actual, physical game boards. Most are simple digital 'paintings' from what I can tell. Know anyone who's good with Photoshop? Might be best to have them custom-made for the project if you can find it on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxnoctis22 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm a graphic designer by trade, I'm just a lazy one. I was looking for the resources already done. All I'd have to do it assemble it all. So the search continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Truckin Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 You could look for a local company to print directly on the mdf.http://www.directcolorsystems.com/applications/wood-printing/Its trendy with interior designers right now. Full color even white uv ink jet. Should be easy to find companies doing 2x2 or even 2x4 sections in NY. There are shops printing on full sheets of plywood.Its a fantastic idea. Could even router the edges and have the boards dovetail together. Edit: Ok maybe not so cost effective! The online "custom" shops charge an arm and half a leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxnoctis22 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 I work for a promotional product company so I'm going to tap my resources there to see what I can get. All comes down to finding decent artwork for the gaming mat/table itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormxlr Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I work for a promotional product company so I'm going to tap my resources there to see what I can get. All comes down to finding decent artwork for the gaming mat/table itself. I doubt it would be easy to find the right image at proper resolution. What kind of resolution the picture would need to be anyways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxnoctis22 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 I work for a promotional product company so I'm going to tap my resources there to see what I can get. All comes down to finding decent artwork for the gaming mat/table itself. I doubt it would be easy to find the right image at proper resolution. What kind of resolution the picture would need to be anyways? With an output size of 48 x 72 @ 300 dpi this is what would work... Standard Quality -Document Size - 12 x 18 -Pixels - 3600 x 5400 High Quality -Document Size - 24 x 36 -Pixels - 7200 x 10800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dono1979 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Are you still looking for places? I know of a couple suppliers both in Australia and Overseas who will print on lay flat vinyl and neoprene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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