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Saipan 1944
11-17-2012, 11:21 PM,
RE: Saipan 1944
(11-17-2012, 03:15 PM)JayTownsend Wrote: But I admit some of the Jungle hexes are a bit dark on the hexes lines and number but I can live with it.

There lies the issue, the open hexes and the villages and towns look good as well as the overall graphics style. The problem was with production, the jungles are dark and the choice of color for the grid lines and hex numbers is bad. It is funny that in pictures and scans they look a little better. Possibly the bright lights from flash or scan is just what you need to see them. Playing at night or low light will be problematic. So no more playing by flashlight after bedtime. Big Grin
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11-17-2012, 11:23 PM, (This post was last modified: 11-17-2012, 11:26 PM by campsawyer.)
RE: Saipan 1944
(11-17-2012, 05:30 PM)vince hughes Wrote: Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzz

Did I see a bleedin 11-2-2 officer in one of those pictures !

Hate those high rated things (on either side btw)

I warned you. BTW it comes with an automatic Lt Col. 10-1-2 always one hex away Tongue
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11-18-2012, 12:17 AM,
RE: Saipan 1944
Jay, I pulled out my board for your photo in post number #325 imagine that board viewed in a room at sunset illuminated only by twilight coming though one window. That the difference in darkness of the board.

Still, with a goose neck lamp, no problem.
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11-18-2012, 01:37 AM,
RE: Saipan 1944
(11-17-2012, 11:21 PM)campsawyer Wrote: There lies the issue, the open hexes and the villages and towns look good as well as the overall graphics style. The problem was with production, the jungles are dark and the choice of color for the grid lines and hex numbers is bad. It is funny that in pictures and scans they look a little better. Possibly the bright lights from flash or scan is just what you need to see them. Playing at night or low light will be problematic. So no more playing by flashlight after bedtime. Big Grin
The problem is also noticeable on some of the Elsenborn maps.

It's a hard balancing act. On the one hand, the realism of the maps helps with immersion; on the other hand, they do make it more difficult to play. I once saw an image on BGG of a realistic using white lines and numbering and I felt it would seriously annoy me.
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11-18-2012, 02:21 AM,
RE: Saipan 1944
(11-17-2012, 05:30 PM)vince hughes Wrote: Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezzzz

Did I see a bleedin 11-2-2 officer in one of those pictures !

Hate those high rated things (on either side btw)

But he is my favorite leader counter of the whole bunch also the strongest! Smile
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11-18-2012, 09:01 AM,
RE: Saipan 1944
(11-18-2012, 01:37 AM)Hugmenot Wrote: I once saw an image on BGG of a realistic using white lines and numbering and I felt it would seriously annoy me.

Lock 'n Load started like this - dark dark maps with "halo" white hexes. It was an odd controversy. Some people really liked it but the majority hated it, and in the end M. Walker gave in and went to a more usual motif.
...came for the cardboard, stayed for the camaraderie...
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11-18-2012, 11:50 AM,
RE: Saipan 1944
Attached is the errata I have found so far!


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11-18-2012, 01:12 PM,
RE: Saipan 1944
Shad, any idea when you will be ready to add Saipan scenarios to PG-HQ?
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11-18-2012, 01:19 PM,
RE: Saipan 1944
(11-18-2012, 01:12 PM)campsawyer Wrote: Shad, any idea when you will be ready to add Saipan scenarios to PG-HQ?

I will make every effort to prime the database for scenario entry tonight.
...came for the cardboard, stayed for the camaraderie...
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11-18-2012, 01:34 PM,
RE: Saipan 1944
(11-18-2012, 01:19 PM)Shad Wrote:
(11-18-2012, 01:12 PM)campsawyer Wrote: Shad, any idea when you will be ready to add Saipan scenarios to PG-HQ?

I will make every effort to prime the database for scenario entry tonight.

I have some time this coming "short" week to get started on the scenarios.
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