Sipex
2010-12-22, 09:39 AM
So I thought I'd rave a bit about a product I just purchased from my local game shop. First off, this is only something recommended for those who like miniature, square grid based games (ie D&D 4th edition for example).
Recently, wizards has released several tile sets entitled the D&D Master Tile sets. Each set provides most if not all the tiles you'll ever need for a particular section. My chosen section was Wilderness (because getting outdoor tiles not set in the city is pretty difficult considering the amount of time the players spend in the wild).
First of all, the tiles all come packaged in a a thick, sturdy, wax box which has room for excess tiles as well (so, if you're like me, you'll have a place for all your tiles). Printed on the lid and bottom of this box are wilderness grids, so even the lid and bottom are playable pieces. The lid is about 1 inch high allowing you to represent elevation if you wish while the bottom is about 2-3inches high.
Inside are several double sided sheets of grid tiles waiting to be popped out and used. I don't have an exact count but I can almost guarantee, you will not need another wilderness based tile after this (unless you really need a rock of a particular shape or something).
Inside are three 8x8 grids to start things off. These grids have various things on them, most of them open field with a tree or two placed around but a couple allow for more. One has the entrance to an old tower complete with steps which could circle up to the next area; from what I understand this works with the tower based tile sets. In additon there are also large tiles for a cabin out in the wilderness, a camp site (with two tents and a fire) and a path going to a bridge which crosses over a small river.
Next we get to the smaller, yet still large tiles. I don't have sizes on hand (I'm at work and my tiles are at home) but there are various pieces from small ponds, cliffs (for terrain advantage), rock formations, forested area, steps leading down into a dungeon and more open field (if you need different sizes).
There's also more path tiles which fit together (straight shot, turns, rocky road), river tiles (straight and turns) and long trenches (on the back of roads and rivers).
From there you have some specialised tiles, like forest fire areas (of varying sizes which fit all the tree tiles if you wanted to run a fire type situaton) which are versatile enough that you can use them indoors too (if...say, you had a fire dungeon you were planning). There's also a 4x4 compass tile if you like specifying which way is which. It's double sided so you can have a straight NSEW axis or an angled one.
Finally there are a bunch of little detail tiles for extra use, additional trees of various sizes, a chest, horses, skeletons of horses (and one of a hill giant, oddly situational), more rocks, a wagon, a campfire and camping gear (for if your players get attacked at camp).
I'm very excited, no more home made, flimsy outdoor tiles for me :)
edit: Has anyone picked up any of the other sets? If so, how did you find them?
Recently, wizards has released several tile sets entitled the D&D Master Tile sets. Each set provides most if not all the tiles you'll ever need for a particular section. My chosen section was Wilderness (because getting outdoor tiles not set in the city is pretty difficult considering the amount of time the players spend in the wild).
First of all, the tiles all come packaged in a a thick, sturdy, wax box which has room for excess tiles as well (so, if you're like me, you'll have a place for all your tiles). Printed on the lid and bottom of this box are wilderness grids, so even the lid and bottom are playable pieces. The lid is about 1 inch high allowing you to represent elevation if you wish while the bottom is about 2-3inches high.
Inside are several double sided sheets of grid tiles waiting to be popped out and used. I don't have an exact count but I can almost guarantee, you will not need another wilderness based tile after this (unless you really need a rock of a particular shape or something).
Inside are three 8x8 grids to start things off. These grids have various things on them, most of them open field with a tree or two placed around but a couple allow for more. One has the entrance to an old tower complete with steps which could circle up to the next area; from what I understand this works with the tower based tile sets. In additon there are also large tiles for a cabin out in the wilderness, a camp site (with two tents and a fire) and a path going to a bridge which crosses over a small river.
Next we get to the smaller, yet still large tiles. I don't have sizes on hand (I'm at work and my tiles are at home) but there are various pieces from small ponds, cliffs (for terrain advantage), rock formations, forested area, steps leading down into a dungeon and more open field (if you need different sizes).
There's also more path tiles which fit together (straight shot, turns, rocky road), river tiles (straight and turns) and long trenches (on the back of roads and rivers).
From there you have some specialised tiles, like forest fire areas (of varying sizes which fit all the tree tiles if you wanted to run a fire type situaton) which are versatile enough that you can use them indoors too (if...say, you had a fire dungeon you were planning). There's also a 4x4 compass tile if you like specifying which way is which. It's double sided so you can have a straight NSEW axis or an angled one.
Finally there are a bunch of little detail tiles for extra use, additional trees of various sizes, a chest, horses, skeletons of horses (and one of a hill giant, oddly situational), more rocks, a wagon, a campfire and camping gear (for if your players get attacked at camp).
I'm very excited, no more home made, flimsy outdoor tiles for me :)
edit: Has anyone picked up any of the other sets? If so, how did you find them?