As I write this Tablescapes, Secret Weapon’s modular table
Kickstarter, approaches its next stretch goal.
So why do an article before they reach it, well there were a bunch of
announcements for these tables that we just haven’t gotten to talk about. So on to the tension clamps, storage tabs,
and bags… oh my!
I don’t think I’ve covered this yet, but the solution Secret
Weapon has for attaching all these 1’x1’ pieces is a really nice move. Every corner of these tiles has a gap that
looks something like a lolli-pop. In
this gap goes either an “X” or “V” shaped tension clamp. Using the “X” shaped clamp keeps the interior
corners of the tiles together, preventing them from shifting away from each other. The “V” shaped ones are used on the outside
edges of the tiles. I’m fairly certain
that this solution will prove more convenient and capable then the competition from
other gaming companies.
The pictures to the left and right show the level of thought that has
gone into these tiles. The competition
has a problem with the storage of their tiles.
If you aren’t careful the tiles will rub together while stored and rub
the paint off. Secret Weapon will ship their
tile system with a set of these storage tabs, that will keep a safe gap between
the tiles and prevent the paint rub off.
These tabs clamp into the same lolli-pop shaped corner gaps, so you know
they are secure. And as if that wasn’t
enough, Secret Weapon has made sure they have the proper amount of space for their
deeper tiles by creating 3 different sized tabs.
Last but not least, once the Kickstarter is done, Secret
Weapon and Battlefoam have come together to create storage bags for each of
the sets unlocked. These bags will be
customized to the correct size needed for each theme. So themes like the open fields will require
less space, and thus a smaller bag, than one like Scrap Yard or Trench Works
(if we get there). I imagine there will be
addons for these as soon as pricing is finalized. These bags will also be available after the
Kickstarter ends from Battlefoam.
Ok, so there you have it, there is a lot more to these
modular tables then just some cool tiles.
Secret Weapon has spent a good deal of time and effort to make sure that
these tiles make a table you “want” to play on, while keeping them
convenient. Odinfellhammer, 2CE, and I
are very excited to be a part of this project, and we were wondering… Why aren’t
you? Please leave comments below. Until next time…
Belgarath97
I'm waiting for urban street to be unlocked and see what it's look like in reality. If I found that good, I buy a full set. but their prices are anyway very good.
ReplyDeletePhillippe, here is a link to 4 renders of the urban street tiles. And concept for the damaged tiles. Just in case you hadn't seen them.
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