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Its exclusively a 40k table]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160395.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160395.page GMT Re:give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.

Beer-Holder. The most definitely most important detail on a gaming table.


On a serious note:
I really prefer tables that have the possibility to store dead or reserved units and an area where you can safely roll dice.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160408.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160408.page GMT Re:give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
- Craters and/or patches of grass and GW-style trees. Either works (I like craters personally) to break up what is otherwise boring gaming mat/baseboard.

- Folding legs. That way, you can park it against a wall by itself, and you don't need another table to put it on.

All my humble opinion, of course.

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At least one shelf beneath it. For storage or either unused terrain, or cases. If you are going all-out some drawers would be nice. Or pull-out, felt lined, rolling boxes, extra surfaces to hold books, lists, or drinks, etc.

Not strictly part of the table, but some nice bar stools. Not all of us have young knees anymore. Just one game is fine, but if I'm doing a tournament and don't get enough time sitting down, I'll feel it for the rest of the week.

If you are doing a theme board, make sure it is balanced with features that you build in, and leave enough room to swap some extras around to liven things up.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160444.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160444.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
No, more than that. Unless you're playing on an Agri-World there is no reason to make that table positively thick with terrain. It makes for much more balanced and better games in general that way.

It doesn't have to be Cities of Death level, but it does need to keep you from draw clear line of sight without some kind of cover all the way across the table in any direction I find.

That said some "gutter space" for books, drinks, food, models, ect on the sides is very handy.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160491.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160491.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
Somewhere to roll the metric fuckton of dice I have to use as a Tyranid player is nice, too...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160511.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160511.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
majendie wrote:
Definitely space around the table, and space underneath (doesn't have to be shelves) to put bags and boxes and cases and whatnot.

Somewhere to roll the metric fuckton of dice I have to use as a Tyranid player is nice, too...

This... My half strength reflagging squad fires 45 shots a turn.


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majendie wrote:
Definitely space around the table, and space underneath (doesn't have to be shelves) to put bags and boxes and cases and whatnot.

Somewhere to roll the metric fuckton of dice I have to use as a Tyranid player is nice, too...

This... My half strength gaunt squad fires 45 shots a turn. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160550.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160550.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160616.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160616.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
 ClockworkZion wrote:
Terrain.

No, more than that. Unless you're playing on an Agri-World there is no reason to make that table positively thick with terrain. It makes for much more balanced and better games in general that way.

It doesn't have to be Cities of Death level, but it does need to keep you from draw clear line of sight without some kind of cover all the way across the table in any direction I find.

That said some "gutter space" for books, drinks, food, models, ect on the sides is very handy.


On terrain density:
The rules tell us each 2x2 section should have 1-3 pieces. So to outfit a 4x6 table, you should have 18 pieces to terrain to choose from. Now the odds of maxing out every section is low, but by having the max amount of themed terrain you offer choices when setting up. And max terrain for a 4x6 is still above average for a 4x8, so if you go for a larger table, your should still get good coverage.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160626.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160626.page GMT Re:give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
1) The cup holders is somewhat not a joke, anything to cut down on coffee rings and spills is worthwhile: any spills on a graveled surface would need painting... So tables on the side or actual cup holders hanging off the side.

2) A friend jazzed up some dice towers to look like buildings and processing plants so contained the ungodly number of Ork dice and kept the stray dice in check. Good for the "natural rolling" problems and makes it all look nice for pictures.

3) The surface to be prepared to work with the terrain you plan to use: flat surface or uneven in select spots and where?, graveled, some painted pattern or cloth?, good for 40k and X-wing? My table is painted with terrain patterns (40k) so I can still slap down some felt to play X-wing for instance.

4) (I know 3...) Lighting. Then more over the table. Good for pictures and less eyestrain especially when the experimental stealth black primed army is fielded.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160746.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160746.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. 2. Stripper Poles.
3. Gaming stuff.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160783.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160783.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160792.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160792.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
 Nevelon wrote:
 ClockworkZion wrote:
Terrain.

No, more than that. Unless you're playing on an Agri-World there is no reason to make that table positively thick with terrain. It makes for much more balanced and better games in general that way.

It doesn't have to be Cities of Death level, but it does need to keep you from draw clear line of sight without some kind of cover all the way across the table in any direction I find.

That said some "gutter space" for books, drinks, food, models, ect on the sides is very handy.


On terrain density:
The rules tell us each 2x2 section should have 1-3 pieces. So to outfit a 4x6 table, you should have 18 pieces to terrain to choose from. Now the odds of maxing out every section is low, but by having the max amount of themed terrain you offer choices when setting up. And max terrain for a 4x6 is still above average for a 4x8, so if you go for a larger table, your should still get good coverage.


Exactly. The problem I see is people only putting 1 small peice of terrain in a location. If you only roll a "1" for a square you should be putting something fairly sizable down to make up for it. Like a multi-story ruins.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160826.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160826.page GMT Re:give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
 Mywik wrote:

On a serious note
Beer-Holder. The most definitely most important detail on a gaming table.
]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160830.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160830.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160845.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160845.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
http://geekchichq.com/]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160928.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160928.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
 Farseer Faenyin wrote:
All the goodies this company provides:

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Having played on one of their tables that a friend owns, I must agree with this statement. Kick ass table.

However, the delivery time is inexcusable. 11 months (or longer) is far too long. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160953.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160953.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. 2. Lots of dice.
3. The Doom of Malan'tai.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160966.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160966.page GMT Re:give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160995.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6160995.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. LOS blocking terrain, storage, cup holders, proper lighting, and a designated flat surface to roll dice. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161006.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161006.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. FW goodness, terrain(Preferably the stuff I have at home) opponet ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161021.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161021.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
 Trondheim wrote:
My FW goodness, terrain(Preferably the stuff I have at home) opponet


You put your opponent on the table?

I generally only require he put his army down, but to each his own...]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161762.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161762.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
 Happyjew wrote:
 Trondheim wrote:
My FW goodness, terrain(Preferably the stuff I have at home) opponet


You put your opponent on the table?

I generally only require he put his army down, but to each his own...


You don't put your opponent on the table, you table your opponent!

Jokes aside, I get what he's saying though. Without an opponent, a table is useless. I've got a 4x8 in my basement that gets more use for wrapping Christmas presents then wargaming on.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161782.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161782.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161860.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6161860.page GMT Re:give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. 2) Good terrain is a big thing, weather it's cardboard houses or plastic kits.
3) Chairs.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6162172.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6162172.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. 2) Pretzels/Peanuts/Chips (Crisps, if you prefer...)
3) Shotglasses for the pre-battle Jameson. The mid-battle Jameson. The wow-Im-really-losing-bad Jameson. The holy-gak-Im-kicking-ass Jameson. The post-battle Jameson.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6162240.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6162240.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. HQ.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6162372.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6162372.page GMT Re:give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
Different set's/types of stuff.

Line of sight blocking terrain.. both large and small.
ruins of (old factory's/ buildings) or intact buildings (my brother has made a table like a old farm with farm house,big shed, out house,wind mill, fences and crops etc..
area terrain stuff like swamps/crops or rocky ground...
small themed stuff ...(outhouse)

After having a quick look through my box's I think i'm going to build a "mining" themed table.

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 Nevelon wrote:
 Happyjew wrote:
 Trondheim wrote:
My FW goodness, terrain(Preferably the stuff I have at home) opponet


You put your opponent on the table?

I generally only require he put his army down, but to each his own...


You don't put your opponent on the table, you table your opponent!

Jokes aside, I get what he's saying though. Without an opponent, a table is useless. I've got a 4x8 in my basement that gets more use for wrapping Christmas presents then wargaming on.


Aha! In Soviet Russia, Table opposes YOU!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6163623.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6163623.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. 2. Hookers.
3. Chicken Wings.
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3: (a forgotten one, but hey) Chairs, sucks waiting for Orks/Guard turns can get a bit long]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6164334.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6164334.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6164410.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6164410.page GMT give me your top 3 things that are auto include on a gaming table.
 kronk wrote:
1. Beer
2. Stripper Poles.
3. Gaming stuff.


The room my table is going in has a mini bar and a stripper pole must haves for a night of gaming. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6164433.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/558433/6164433.page GMT