Questions tagged [battle-map]

For questions about maps used for visualising a battlefield during combat, often with grids and used in combination with miniatures or tiles. Not to be confused with the [maps] tag, which is for maps of larger areas, like city or world maps.

For questions about maps used for visualising a battlefield during combat, often with square or hex grids and used in combination with miniatures or tiles.

For questions about informational maps of larger areas, such as cities, worlds, or star clusters, use the tag instead.

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Could a "Fog of war" prop break a game in any way?

I'm going to run the Pathfinder's Beginners Box scripted adventure that has a dungeon map printed. This is not only the first time GMing, it's my first time playing an RPG. All of the party are new to RPGs too, To keep the layout of the dungeon…
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What model railroad scale is closest to my 1-inch grid?

I play my tabletop games on a 1-inch grid, where each square represents a 5-foot square. I am looking for some stock scenery I can purchase to make my games a little more interesting and varied. Some of the best sources for pre-made scenery are…
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How to use Paizo-style module flip-mats without spoilering the players?

How does a GM use Paizo-style module flip-mats at the table without giving away the entire layout of the level? Take, for instance, Paizo's Emerald Spire Flip-Mat Mega-Pack… wouldn't putting one of these mats down spoil the sense of exploration for…
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How to represent multiple stories of a building on a battle mat?

How do you set up a two-story battle map when both stories can interact with the same areas or characters? For example: An outpost with a guard tower with archers on the top floor and melee fighters guarding the door on the ground floor. Both the…
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