I reject the approach of inherent fences; I think ASL terrain should try to be as naturalistic as possible within ASL conventions.I think in season grain replicates the effect of the fence's movement reduction and LOS hindrance well enough not to need further rules.
Just assume that each field has an inherent fence.
Some fence artwork would look pretty nice, however.
Forgive me for preferring a point/counter-point approach to debate, as opposed to point/random-discussion-of-something-else-not-related. If that makes me "anal", I prefer it to sounding like an idjit who can't pay attention to the topic being addressed. YMMV, clearly.And here we go again with the typical Gamesquad ASL 'correctness/anal retentive' approach to life, I give up with this place, I truly do.
<sigh>Same image with fences.
Yes, obstinately preferring terrain depictions that don't go out of their way to cause potential confusion. Obstinately reading what the rules say, not interpreting them to give me license to dump any old shit onto a canvas and declare it to be a "mapboard". If that's "just being obstinate", than I own it and I'm proud of it.You're just being obstinate.
So are you saying you liked what I proposed as a sample?It is absolutely possible (though not necessarily easy) to design a new ASL mapboard that is completely functional, completely attractive, reasonably authentic to real life and doesn't require writing new rules, breaking existing ones or requiring any suspension of disbelief. Anyone wanting to design a new board and yet doesn't care about any of those conditions is wasting their time and ours.
Oh dear, how was my point random? I just pointed out that Bridges do indeed go over Marshes, but as you say, what do I know eh, crack on sweetheart.Forgive me for preferring a point/counter-point approach to debate, as opposed to point/random-discussion-of-something-else-not-related. If that makes me "anal", I prefer it to sounding like an idjit who can't pay attention to the topic being addressed. YMMV, clearly.
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Yes, obstinately preferring terrain depictions that don't go out of their way to cause potential confusion. Obstinately reading what the rules say, not interpreting them to give me license to dump any old shit onto a canvas and declare it to be a "mapboard". If that's "just being obstinate", than I own it and I'm proud of it.
It is absolutely possible (though not necessarily easy) to design a new ASL mapboard that is completely functional, completely attractive, reasonably authentic to real life and doesn't require writing new rules, breaking existing ones or requiring any suspension of disbelief. Anyone wanting to design a new board and yet doesn't care about any of those conditions is wasting their time and ours.
Perry, just put him on ignore like the rest of us have done.Oh dear, how was my point random? I just pointed out that Bridges do indeed go over Marshes, but as you say, what do I know eh, crack on sweetheart.
There is no interpretation required. I'll re-quote for you although you clearly will ignore the rulebook for your personal agenda:Obstinately reading what the rules say, not interpreting them to give me license to dump any old shit onto a canvas and declare it to be a "mapboard".
Again, why?Why? Because I look at the pictures in the original post and they seem pretty straight. So straight that nothing seems to interfere with LOS down them. To design for that effect, the road should run down a hexgrain. The lack of cover also means crossing the street would perilous. Far more perilous than a Snap Shot. To design for that effect, the roads should be in their own hex.
That's why.
Seems like you couldn't address any of my points? Sure, the maps are fine. They just aren't representative of the images in the OP nor do they represent a design that achieves their effect. By all means, the more geoboards the better.Again, why?
There are 50+ mapboards where you can place firelanes to your hearts content. It's nice to see one that forces you to think differently or use a new tactic or two... It's unique with no firelanes. And with hedges every hex between the grainfields LOS is limited left to right.
Overcome and adapt.
Change is good.
Step outside the box.
I'm outta cliches...
And done.Perry, just put him on ignore like the rest of us have done.
Translate them from what to what? I've got PhotoShop and Illustrator over here and a wife that knows how to wield them.to find someone to translate them via Adobe or similar
From my pencil sketch to a computerized version.Translate them from what to what? I've got PhotoShop and Illustrator over here and a wife that knows how to wield them.
Ah, not what I thought. Different skills.From my pencil sketch to a computerized version.
You can scan them in with a good smartphone or tablet.From my pencil sketch to a computerized version.
In addition, there a number of good all in one scanner/printers. I bought my wife an HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Color Wide Format printer for Christmas they are not particularly expensive and have good quality.From my pencil sketch to a computerized version.