twopounder Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) I just received a couple of mats from Table War. I pulled one out and wasn't impressed with the coloring. It was very dark, almost washed out. I recall others I've seen at gaming stores being more vibrant. I haven't pulled out the other map to compare yet, but was just surprised at how dark it was. I tried to get decent pictures, but my phone is too good (it actually allows in more light and brightens photos. A blessing and a curse). You can kind of get a sense for how washed out it is though. Has anyone else had a similar experience or is this a potentially bad run? Edited January 30 by twopounder Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I am afraid your photos haven't uploaded properly so I cannot comment on your mat. I got mine from Deepcut Studios and was impressed with the quality. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6019908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopounder Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 56 minutes ago, Karhedron said: I am afraid your photos haven't uploaded properly so I cannot comment on your mat. I got mine from Deepcut Studios and was impressed with the quality. Sorry, images should work now. Karhedron 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6019934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LameBeard Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I feel like it looks good in the photos - yes it’s not “vibrant”, it’s subdued, it’s letting the models be the centre of attention - what I’m saying is it might be deliberate rather than a bad run? Things you buy online often look more vibrant because they are displayed on a screen literally firing light into your eyes. I have been caught that way with RPG maps. I feel your pain. Firedrake Cordova, DemonGSides and andes 3 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6019936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Ming Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Game Matt Eu if your looking for recommendations Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6019942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Looks OK to me Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6019961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopounder Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Thanks everyone. I'll check out the other sites when I'm ready to grab more styles. This one isn't terrible, I was just expecting a bit brighter, sharper details. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6020000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firedrake Cordova Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I'm sure you've already thought about this, but it might be worth finding some reviews with high-resolution photos (or YouTube videos with close-ups)? From the reviews I've seen, printed mats seem to be slightly desaturated (it could be the way the ink and material interact?), and not 100% sharp when viewed close-up (I think this is a combination of material weave and also needing a giant file - the conventional yardstick of "300dpi" works out about 21k x 14k pixels for a 6'x4'), e.g. this Deepcut one (click on the image to enlarge and look just below the blue plane), or this one Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6020011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noserenda Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I know a frater had similar issues somewhere a while back, but im far too sleep deprived to make any judgement myself, so heres a link: Firedrake Cordova 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/382219-battlemat-quality/#findComment-6020045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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