Brother Glacius Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Would like to get a couple of gaming mats. I need a good ocean mat for Dystopian wars, and a then a good general fields/grassy terrain mat for fantasy. Would be great to get people's reviews of the various materials too that are out there (mouse pad, PVC, cloth). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 I would recommend rubber backed. 1. Have: Bought a Desert battle mat from GG and that was better than any other battle mat I had. http://store.frontlinegaming.org/fat-mats This is officially a "Wastelands" mat but looked useful to depict a brown desert.Have one. Love it. Lays flat. Mouspad-like material. Spendy. 4x6 runs $75-95Smaller ones more reasonably priced.2. HaveMonday Knight ProductionsFlocked Mats (Green and Desert)http://www.mondayknight.com/Index-Mats.htmlGot mine from TheWarStore for $42Disappointed. Fabric backing slides on table. Flocking rubs off.They have unflocked mats, but have not tried those. 3. Have Woodland Scenics 50"x 100" Grass Mat$33.00 directhttp://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/item/1RGVM-GG/page/1 Good, not great. Tough, but a little stiff. Good texture, but that same texture means that small bits and fibers get stuck in it. Have not tried cleaning it with lint roller but that might work. 4. No opinion, have not used, but looking:Gale Force9 Space Gaming Matshttp://www.gf9.com/Default.aspx?tabid=348&art_id=4160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Brother G, I have different Mat companies listed in the Infinity Resources Section... Cheers, RD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Here is at Dakka article http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/605753.page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Glacius Posted March 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Well the FAT mats definitely seem like the best quality and extras for the money. Anyone carry them locally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raindog Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 Dice Age and Guardian does. I own one. They are great. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrad Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Gamat.eu has some very nice quality mats that are slightly thinner than the fat mats. This does not reduce the quality by any means and even has the added benefit of being easier to roll up. Shipping cost around $30 and takes under a month. I own both fat mats and gamemats and I have a hard time deciding which is better. I would choose the one you like the look of the best since quality is the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgosaurusrex Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 I only have experience with the Frontline Gaming FAT mats, and I own 3 of them. I think they are of fantastic quality and well worth the money. I'm not sure where "local" is to you, Bro G, but OCC in Lacey and Game Matrix in Tacoma both carry FAT mats. Buying locally is recommended as I think they charge $17 to ship the things. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyfangs Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I have the snowy fat mat it's good I plan to buy another in a few months 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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