Custom cut tiles

[millermixture]

Looking for input and comments.

Laser cut - Custom tiles - Mirror and black matte
Tar pits or oil for the black and Wellsprings for the mirror tiles. Only did single tiles as an experiment. Next time I will do larger tile sections.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_custom_tile.jpg



Other colors to come.... swamp, swamp lands, bogs, quicksand, etc...

Update 09-10-08:
Looking for photos form people that have purchased these tiles for www.millermixture.com (http://www.millermixture.com)
:) Working on a dice box idea with LiefKicker and hoping to get some of his product up son on my site too.

[Kahrma]

I'd like to see your work, but it seems the link is incorrect...

[millermixture]

Sorry. I editted the post and inserted the photo.

[CupidsArt]

Looking for input and comments.

Laser cut - Custom tiles - Mirror and black matte
Tar pits or oil for the black and Wellsprings for the mirror tiles. Only did single tiles as an experiment. Next time I will do larger tile sections.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_custom_tile.jpg



Other colors to come.... swamp, swamp lands, bogs, quicksand, etc...

Nice work, what model lazer do you use?

[millermixture]

Not sure. I work for a company that laser cuts graphics for license tags and frames. I am new to the company and just learn to use my skills as a graphic artist to apply in to CAD to send to laser cutter. This was an experiment using Flash as the drawing program. To make more of these I will have to invest lots of cash into cutting a 2 ft. x 2 ft. sheet of 1/8 in. acrylic. I have created the sheet to get it done now need the money to cut it. Laser time and acrylic plastic = BIG $$$. Need to find other people to invest in the same interest to cut the cost.

[Kahrma]

Pretty cool! I like the idea of a tar pit - although we'd need some new rules to go along with the tiles.

[millermixture]

We played with a push and knockback house rules. To get out of tar you had to roll a 15 or higher. Also we could set fire to the tar with successful attack.

PUSH:
In lieu of a normal attack, a figure may attempt to push an adj enemy over an edge. To push, make a successful attack. That figure is pushed over the edge and takes no damage from the push, but takes falling damage according to the Heroscape official 2nd Edition rules.

KNOCK-BACK:
Whenever a defending figure rolls 0 shields (not counting bonus shields) he is knocked back1 space. The attacker places a knock-backed figure 1 space from where the figure was. If this sends them over an edge, falling rules apply. Leaving engagement strikes do not apply.

Found these house rules somewhere on this site.

[millermixture]

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_tile_set_sheet_000.jpg

Cost will run me $90.00 to run one 2ft x 2ft Sheet. Lots of colors to choose from as well.

[Ted]

If you make tar pieces you would really need tar monsters that can move through tar with out a problem. They would be able to throw tar which would require a roll of a d20 to escape but they can't injure ranged. to move out of tar you would need a 15+, but to unstick yourself from thrown tar it would be like 12+.

Those are my suggestions.

[millermixture]

I was thinking of repainting Obsidian Guards black with similar powers for tar.

[zanter]

wow! looks good! welcome to the fourms.

[millermixture]

Anyone interested in helping split cost???

BTW: Thanks Zanter!

[Will T]

They look great. But they sound too expensive. Sorry.

[hextr1p]

I agree that those tar tiles are friggin' sick looking. And great tar pit rules to truly compliment the pieces would be a must.

However, as others have mentioned, the cost would certainly be the bane of this project. Do you have numbers you could post so as to get some sort of sense of the cost required to make this project happen?

Also, if at all possible, I would try to go for a gloss black tile. However, that's nothing a little Krylon spray gloss can't fix. And a mix of gloss and matte on a tile might even make them look more 'tar pit'ish.

What other colors are there to choose from?

Something else: you mentioned swamp tiles to come. I might stay away from doing those, only because Hasbro is coming out with them. Unless you're doing them for yourself personally. Otherwise, I wouldn't promote them as being something you're willing to give to folks should they offer to help pay for the creation of the tiles. Just a thought. :D Though the quick sand would be pretty cool. If you could match the same beige as the sand tiles have on them.

Overall though, very cool.

EDIT: I just saw the price you listed above. That's not horrible. But getting someone to share the costs would most certainly be the way to go.

[millermixture]

I figure if enough people where interested for example 9 people @ $10 each (plus S&H) would get 20 tiles. And the sheet is set up for groups of tiles but can be modified for more or less grouped tiles. So everyone would get equal tile sets.

187 tiles will fit on the 2ft x 2ft sheet.

BTW: I did do some with glossy just not shown. Found it easy to do matte black so it would be easier to recognize the top and bottom. That was before I added the etched hex on top.

Colors Available: (NOTE: NON MATTE finish is glossy on both sides & MATTE finish is only on one side)
Gold Mirror
Gold Matte Mirror
Red Mirror
Mirror
Matte Mirror
D. Blue Mirror
L. Blue Mirror
L. Blue Matte Mirror
Orange Mirror
Orange Matte Mirror
Yellow Mirror
L. Green Mirror
D. Green Mirror
D. Smoke Mirror
D. Smoke Matte Mirror
Pink Mirror
Pink Matte Mirror
Turquoise Mirror
Purple Mirror
Burgundy Mirror
L. Smoke Mirror
Red Opaque
White Opaque
D. Blue Opaque
L. Blue Opaque
Orange Opaque
Yellow Opaque
Green Opaque
D. Green Opaque
Black Opaque
Black Matte Opaque
Grey Opaque
Brown Opaque
Diamond Plate Mirror
Green Camouflage Opaque
Pink Camouflage Opaque

As for what these colors can be used for I will leave to the imagination of the users rather then say they are tar pits, quicksand, swamp or whatever. These were just ideas I was throwing out as example uses. You are right I don't what to get in trouble with Hasbro, which without them we would not have our game.

[hextr1p]

I figure if enough people where interested for example 9 people @ $10 each (plus S&H) would get 20 tiles. And the sheet is set up for groups of tiles but can be modified for more or less grouped tiles. So everyone would get equal tile sets.
Okay, yeah, I'd go in with $10 for 20 tiles. That's not bad at all.

187 tiles will fit on the 2ft x 2ft sheet.
In the sheet template image you showed above, there looked to be different size tiles (i.e., 7 hex, 1 hex, etc.). Can this be changed so that all the tiles cut are single hex? Like all the other liquid type tiles (water, lava, ice)?

BTW: I did do some with glossy just not shown. Found it easy to do matte black so it would be easier to recognize the top and bottom.
Gotcha. Though for those interested in glossy, I'm sure they could place a marking on the face-down side.

Colors Available: (NOTE: NON MATTE finish is glossy on both sides & MATTE finish is on only on one side)
Gold Mirror
Gold Matte Mirror
Red Mirror
Mirror
Matte Mirror
D. Blue Mirror
L. Blue Mirror
L. Blue Matte Mirror
Orange Mirror
Orange Matte Mirror
Yellow Mirror
L. Green Mirror
D. Green Mirror
D. Smoke Mirror
D. Smoke Matte Mirror
Pink Mirror
Pink Matte Mirror
Turquoise Mirror
Purple Mirror
Burgundy Mirror
L. Smoke Mirror
Red Opaque
White Opaque
D. Blue Opaque
L. Blue Opaque
Orange Opaque
Yellow Opaque
Green Opaque
D. Green Opaque
Black Opaque
Black Matte Opaque
Grey Opaque
Brown Opaque
Diamond Plate Mirror
Green Camouflage Opaque
Pink Camouflage Opaque
It would be cool if there were a way to post images of these... albeit, time consuming. It's just that colors like these need to be seen so folks interested in them aren't disappointed in the final product.

The mirror tiles would certainly add a crazy looking effect to a map. Especially if placed in a large "pool" orientation.

Though the color that stands out the most to me, for some odd reason: Pink Camoflauge! *LoL* I'm not even sure what tiles that color would be used for. But I could see showing up to a tourney and busting out some pink camo tiles and people just looking at me like...

:wtf:

[CupidsArt]

Count me in, I'd love to be a part of this. Talk about a custom maker's wet dream. I'll say that I'm willing to go in on the Black Matte Opaque, anyone interested in going in on the Brown Opaque?


The Mirror seems cool but I couldn't think of anything I'd want to use it for.

[srmalloy]

I have to agree with hextr1p; having them all as one-hex tiles would make them more generally useful, but either way, I'd be interested in going in for a set of 20 of the matte-black tiles, and if CupidsArt gets enough people to go in with him, a set of 20 of the brown opaque tiles.

[hextr1p]

Count me in, I'd love to be a part of this. Talk about a custom maker's wet dream. I'll say that I'm willing to go in on the Black Matte Opaque, anyone interested in going in on the Brown Opaque?


The Mirror seems cool but I couldn't think of anything I'd want to use it for.
I'd go in on the black matte opaque, as well.

And the mirror tiles... I think that would be like, 'AcidtripScape', or something. Or, on a more serious note, possibly even Wellsprings, if used in moderation. The light blue mirror sounds like it would be awesome for that.

[sodtiwaz]

I'm interested in some blacks and a "quicksand" looking one. see if you can get color samples of that list you posted so we can all take a look at the other possibilities. I'd be most interested in single tiles (which seems to be the majority vote) and i'd probably be in for more than just 20 tiles, 40 of each sounds better to me. Hit me up with a PM if this idea comes to fruition.

edit: may be interested in some other colors if you can get pictures of the various available materials.

[millermixture]

Near as I can come to anyway. Colors may vary slighty.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_colors.jpg

And yes I could do all single tiles.

[Onacara]

DIAMOND PLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lotus]

I might be interested, but as others, seeing the colors would greatly help, even if they are just scans of the bare material.

[sodtiwaz]

white opaque would work for ice
L. Blue opaque would work for water
Red opaque would work for lava
Green Opaque would work for swamp water (soon to be out)

but all of those can be purchased already and unless you want copyright issues i would stay away from those.

the L. Blue Matte Mirror might work as an accent tile for wellsprings as was said before

the Black Opaque or Black Matte Opaque would both work as tar (forgot which was which but one of those probably has both types one on each side that would be my vote for best tar as people could decide which finish they liked better)

nothing really matches up with the "sand" color the gold matte mirror or gold mirror is probably the closest match and its mirrored...

the diamond plate mirror is flippin sweet....though i'm not sure what it could possibly be used for.

edit: probably only interested in the black (preferably with different textures on each side) but still interested in 40-47 tiles since you'll have 7 extras :P

[Lotus]

Diamond Plate could be used for Marvel games as the interior of some structure.

I am mostly interested in the Green Opaque and Brown Opaque.

[millermixture]

Varations of blue could also represent depth of water.

[sodtiwaz]

Varations of blue could also represent depth of water.

awesome idea...

unfortunately for me I made my solid water tiles sparkle

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b211/sodtiwaz/Picture7.jpg

horrible picture which doesn't even come close to showing how much shimmer they have. crappy webcam ftw.

[hextr1p]

Varations of blue could also represent depth of water.
This is true. Folks who have both the sparkly water tiles and the flat blue water tiles have done this in the past.

Also, someone brought up the Marvel game. This would be a great option for that game right now as there aren't any true Marvel liquid tiles yet available. The light or dark green mirror could be used as toxic/radioactive goo!

:shock:

[millermixture]

Oh I forgot to mention that mirror is only on one side.

sodtiwaz - There is a top and a bottom to a tile you can't flip them over and use the other side and have it fit right into the other tiles.

Example the matte finish black I have shown in the first picture is glossy on the bottom if I use the glossy side as the top it will not fit in with the other tiles on the map.

Edit: I like the idea of radioactive goo. I have the Marvel set too!!

[django]

dark blue mirror for me.
$10 for 20 tiles you say?

[hextr1p]

Edit: I like the idea of radioactive goo. I have the Marvel set too!!
I'd be willing to go in with folks who want tiles of the dark green mirror. I think this would be an excellent custom addition to the Marvel set. :D

dark blue mirror for me.
$10 for 20 tiles you say?
That is if you can find 8 other people to go in with you to pay for the same tile color.

Something else as I look at the black matte tiles:

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/custom_tile.jpg

They look like they could also be used as custom asphalt tiles. Albeit, you'd need a LOT of them. But they certainly have the texture, judging from this image.

[millermixture]

This is what I will do. I need at least 18 people for this to happen (more or less {just in case some cop out}), after all I want some tiles too. Just post that you you want in before I do this.

I will put 9-18 sets of 20 (Matte Black) tiles on eBay with a Buy Now (depending interest). I will add $3.00 handling and whatever the shipping cost is to you and charge $10 for the set as soon as a can (or if I can) get enough people interested. I will post the link here as well for the purchase. If and when I get enough people, try them out send feedback to me on ebay and on this forum.

Does this work for you guys?

AOL InstMess: MillerMixture

[Lotus]

Well, I'd do the Dark Green Mirror tiles. I would pay up front if that helps.

Matte Black I have no interest in.

[millermixture]

Lotus,

What I am gonna try and do is get some others, misc. colors, made on scrap pieces and put them in those orders (cracker jack prizes if you will). But right now I personally can maybe cover the cost of only 1 or 2 sheets. However if you would be willing to buy a whole sheet at $80 and I keep 32 of the 187 total we can work something out. The matte black is more of a test to generate interest. Unless you can find other people willing to cut cost of dark green mirror. I will do the same ebay scenario.

For those interested in other colors though send me a PM with colors of your choice, you too, Lotus. This way I can start totaling things up and see the cost effectivness for different colors and get estimates on this.

[Lotus]

I only said I'd take the Mirror Dark Green because others expressed interest in it as well, I figured we could see who all would want them.

[hextr1p]

Does this work for you guys?

AOL InstMess: MillerMixture
Yeah, I'm good with that. :D

And I also have interest in the dark green mirror... so once we get more people with interest in those, I'm ready.

As far as the eBay auction, I assume these will be 'Buy It Now' auctions?

[rdhight]

I don't think I would put up that kind of money for 20 tiles if those tiles are going to go at ground level. But with 2 RttFF and 2 castle, I still run out of upper stories pretty quick. You might offer better value if you cut some of the 5x1 bridges from the road set and some of the larger overhang pieces from the castle and tried selling them to the Marvel crowd for city maps. Are they sturdy enough to use as elevated platforms?

[allskulls]

The dark green mirror sounds good to me too. Good stuff!

The black seems like something we can do cheaper by just painting some water tiles. The specialty of the mirror effect is where it is. Bring on the radioactive goo :D

[Lotus]

So what, that is 3 of us for Dark Green Mirror.

How many sets would you guys want?
I am thinking I might go all out and grab 2 sets. But not really sure. I see a lot of uses for tiles like that, mystical portals, poisonous water, radioactive goo, TMNT slime, etc.

allskulls, hextr1p and I, so we need 6 more technically, less if any of us get more than 1 set.

[Firemaster]

How much would be the Shipping and handling to southern Ontario? This definately interests me, $10 for 20 tiles sounds like an excellent deal, provided Shipping isn't too bad.

[Grifniheim]

Millermixture is a friend of mine, and we used his tiles in our last game. I wanted to use the mirror piece as a wellspring ( his idea) and millermixture agred,half way through the game I thought it would cool to have another as a mirror portall. a few of these placed stratigically placed and distances or defence would work out great. The tar worked well for Joton and his throw special. Anyways all Im saying is evey one that wants some of each set,I am in for 20 on all. The possibillities are endless. :lol:

[millermixture]

Last night I layed out a 2ft x 2ft sheet with all singles and no center etched hex. Seems that most of you folks would be willing to go with Dark Green Mirror. Would like to reach of goal of at least 8 people pre-sheet to before cutting.

This will be the list and I will try to keep it updated.

Dark Green Mirror
1. Lotus
2. allskulls
3. hextr1p
4. Grifniheim
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Black Matte
1. srmalloy
2. CupidsArt
3. sodtiwaz
4. Grifnihei
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Dark Blue Mirror
1. django
2. Grifnihei
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

BTW:
Unknown Color Choice(s) - Firemaster shipping to Canada - Oshawa, ONT = $5.56 give or take I estimated the weight.
Unknown Color Choice(s) - Onacara IM me we can chat about your needs.
Unknown Color Choice(s) - Ted
Unknown Color Choice(s) - Will T

[TexHex]

Diamond plate. From cat-walks, station steps, superhero terrain to Utgar's Fortress. Diamond plate would be an incredible addition.

If you place it on ebay, let me know!

[Firemaster]

Ok, one more question. If I were to order more than one set, would the shipping be roughly the same, or would it be like $11.

[hextr1p]

millermixture, you can put me down for the black matte, as well. I'm interested in both. :D

You might also want to post the list of interested members in the first post of this thread. Might be easier to keep track of things that way, as well as an easy way for others to see who all is interested in what.

Just a suggestion.

[Draconious]

I have access to a laser cutter too part of a class program I am taking...

I was thinking of cutting foam tiles, foam-poster board is much cheaper. And blue foam would be sparkly by default ;).

I asume it is just going to be a flat 2D cut, and your not going to hollow out the tile? This will make it hard to use the same tile on the table top, or right on top of a hex and have it still lie flush with the adjacent tiles.

[Onacara]

You can put me down for 2 sets of the matte black

[millermixture]

List as of 08-14-07.

Sorry been away from my computer most of the day those whom tried to IM me today. Work is building me a new office and things are crazy there moving things around. BLAH BLAH BLAH. Again Sorry.

Dark Green Mirror
1. Lotus
2. allskulls
3. hextr1p
4. Grifniheim
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Black Matte
1. srmalloy
2. CupidsArt
3. sodtiwaz
4. Grifnihei
5. Onacara - Set 1
6. Onacara - Set 2
7. hextr1p
8.
9.

Dark Blue Mirror
1. django
2. Grifnihei
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

BTW:
Draconious the tiles will be just like in the first posted photo. Acrylic plastic 1/8 inch in height with the standard hex interlock just other colors. I opted not to etched the center hex as it would weaken the structure of the tiles. Though the foam sounds like a great idea too, specially for maybe doing large landscape pieces. I had seen someone also experimenting with fiberglass resin, hmmmmmm. I may have to look in to that. It is a lot cheaper then Alumilite which their site has many ideas on usability of and which a friend showed me to use in my Heroclix days. Very cool stuff.

[Firemaster]

Ah, put me down for 2 sets of the Matte black, provided the shipping would not be over $8. I'm assuming this is in US funds and that you take paypal, right?

Edit: on second thought, put me down for one of the Black matte and one Dark Blue mirror, again provided shipping's not over $8.

[sodtiwaz]

As I said before I'm in for 40-47 black tiles...which is 2 sets not 1 ;)

think that puts you at enough to manufacture a sheet.

[srmalloy]

As I said before I'm in for 40-47 black tiles...which is 2 sets not 1 ;)

think that puts you at enough to manufacture a sheet.
From the interest in the black tiles, it should be possible for him to get enough people for two sheets, since I'd go in for a second set if it wouldn't be leaving him with a partial sheet unallocated.

[Annerios]

I am definitely interested in a set of the black tiles.

The Diamond Plate looks really interesting.

[Retlaw]

I could go for a set of the black.

[Gabbi]

very interested in the project. how much would be p&p to Italy for 10 tiles?

[cold_fuzion]

I'd be down for a set of black.

[Aldin]

Welcome to the boards, millermixture!

On behalf of our tile crafting and laser wielding community I extend to you a laurel and a hearty handshake.

As a new member, you can begin your journey on the path to the fellowship, praise and respect of your Heroscapers peers by checking out this announcement: http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=6970

~Aldin, impressed

[millermixture]

Well I have cut 1 sheet of Black Matte and 1 sheet of Dark Green Mirror hopefully tonight, I can get them photograghed and put up relatively soon and post the link to them here.

List as of 08-16-07.

Dark Green Mirror
1. Lotus
2. allskulls
3. hextr1p
4. Grifniheim
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Black Matte
1. srmalloy
2. CupidsArt
3. sodtiwaz
4. Grifnihei
5. Onacara - Set 1
6. Onacara - Set 2
7. Firemaster
8. cold_fuzion
9. Retlaw
10. Annerios

Dark Blue Mirror
1. django
2. Grifnihei
3. Firemaster
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

WORD OF MENTION:
I did not take into the account of the price of some of the packaging prices (padded envelopes, bubble wrap & tape). My boss also gave me a heads up if this gets big he with have to charge regular price for the plastic and cutting, not employee pricing, which is only $20 more. These first two sheets I will honor the quote of $10 for 20 tiles however in the future I may need to reduce the number to 12 or 15 tiles for $10, I will have to run the numbers after this first venture is finalized. I apologize in advance for this.

Thanks Aldin for the welcome, please let me know if I am in the wrong on any of the boards.

Gabbi as for shipping to Italy I am not so sure. Depends on the weight of the number of sets, one set of 20 runs roughly 1 lb. Type of shipping though UPS or United States Postal and ground, express, etc... I have shipped to Italy before the package was 4.5 lbs. (give or take) and shipped regular ground USPS and it was $35 just for shipping and took almost a month to get there. Hope this is helpful. I live in Daytona Beach, FL so you can do some research.

[sodtiwaz]

And again I'll say I've been in for 2 sets since my first post, not one set which you currently have me down for ;)

[g1shark]

I'd be willing to buy some of the Black Matte, (Although you'd have to wait until the end of august for me to buy anything.) I could do 2 sets depending apone shipping, if its lower than $7-$8(shipping) than I could buy 2, if not, just 1.

[millermixture]

Sorry sodtiwaz, my bad.

Camera battery dead need to charge, ebay will happen friday night or saturday morning. Sorry for the hold up.

List as of 08-17-07.

Dark Green Mirror
1. Lotus
2. allskulls
3. hextr1p
4. Grifniheim
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Black Matte
1. srmalloy
2. CupidsArt
3. sodtiwaz
4. Grifnihei
5. Onacara - Set 1
6. Onacara - Set 2
7. Firemaster
8. cold_fuzion
9. Retlaw
10. Annerios
11. sodtiwaz
12. g1shark

Dark Blue Mirror
1. django
2. Grifnihei
3. Firemaster
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

[Aldin]

Welcome to the boards, Grifniheim!

On behalf of our dragonishly named and friend supporting community I extend to you a laurel and a hearty handshake.

As a new member, you can begin your journey on the path to the fellowship, praise and respect of your Heroscapers peers by checking out this announcement: http://heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=6970

~Aldin, diecut

[hextr1p]

Camera battery dead need to charge, ebay will happen friday night or saturday morning. Sorry for the hold up.
Not a problem. Thanks for being as proactive with this project as you have. Definitely looking forward to getting my hands on some! :D

[millermixture]

Listed as: 20 Interlocking Hexagonal Terrain Map Tiles

Black Matte: http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Interlocking-Hexagonal-Terrain-Map-Tiles_W0QQitemZ290151600837QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2544QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Dark Green Mirror: http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Interlocking-Hexagonal-Terrain-Map-Tiles_W0QQitemZ290151601205QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2544QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Please use your UserName in the mesage so I can track. Thanx!

[hextr1p]

Quick question: is it really $12+ for S/H?

[D-OOSH]

i wasn't that into at first but i think i might get some.

[millermixture]

hextr1p: They are $10.00 plus a additional package and handling fee of $3.00 added to actual shipping rates, which depend on where you live based on wieght. Although if there is a problem please let me know I will have a friend login with their account and varify everything is alright with the setup. (Never did a Buy Now on ebay AKA: newbieonbuynowebay)

[Grifniheim]

Thanks for the welcome Aldin,awsome stuff here. Millermixture keep it up buddy,cant wait for my sets. See ya in the next game.

[TexHex]

Not only is the shipping extremely high (more expensive than the tiles), but you are also adding an additional packaging and handling fee?!

Twenty acrylic tiles are not that heavy.

Jeez...

[sodtiwaz]

The total on the item is currently almost 23 dollars for 20 tiles, way outa my range. Assuming this is a mistake and shipping is only 2.15 (I'll still take two sets, I'll check tomorrow morning when I get home from work)

Shipping costs should be set to 3 dollars or so as the buy it now is 10. That will give a total checkout cost of 13ish per set.

[Lotus]

Fix your shipping and I'll be buying, otherwise yeah, that's messed up.

[millermixture]

Was using an older template for an auction I did around christmas SORRY see if it works out now.

[Lotus]

Shipping is showing for 7.50 for me, which is way more than I would be willing to pay, I would love a set, but the shipping is quite a lot. I can get a Master Set shipped to my house for less.

[millermixture]

$10 + $3 (handling) + $4.5 (your shipping) @ 1 lb., which is the lowest weight, is the rate sorry. Wish I could do better.

[TexHex]

$10.00 for twenty single piece acrylic tiles...

$10.50 for shipping and handling...

WTF?!

I'm only upset because I was actually interested in some of your tiles, but for twenty plus dollars?

Heck, you can buy the Tundra packs for $12.99 and paint the 21 ice tiles black, green, yellow, or whatever tickles your fancy...

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?ID=17601&BR=746

6 Glacier Mountains
6 Glacier Bases
12 Double-hex Snow Tiles
12 Single-Hex Snow Tiles
21 Ice Tiles
1 Army Card
3 Painted Figures
Game and Scenario Guide


Subtotal $12.99
Shipping $5.69
Total $18.68 (Shipped!)

I don't mean to rain on your "profit parade" but I'm just looking out for my fellow Scapers...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/TexHex_bucket/gunaim.jpg

[Annerios]

$10 + $3 (handling) + $4.5 (your shipping) @ 1 lb., which is the lowest weight, is the rate sorry. Wish I could do better.

So, the listed shipping cost already includes the $3.00 handling fee built into it?

My shipping shows $7.50. That is high for something that costs just $4.50 to send priority mail or even less via parcel post, but I can pay it.

If it is going to be the listed $7.50, plus another $3.00 on top of that, then I'm out. That is way too much shipping.

Shouldn't it read $4.50 shipping costs to Texas?

[Doc_Savage]

All you Texans get together and have him fill up a flat rate ship box for $8.95. 10 of you could get the shipping down to .89 a piece.

Or use priority envelope - its not like they're gonna break - for $4.60.

[millermixture]

Ok if you would like me to wrap it in a paper bag with masking tape and put a few stamps on it may get there it one piece - I SERIOUSLY DOUBT IT.

But I purchased padded envelopes, bubble warp and tape costing me another $25, to make sure they weren't damaged in shipping and I will have to drive across town to the post office (gas - $), so i don't think $3 handling is so bad. I have explain the price of the cutting and laser time all ready which I am charging $10 for. So if this is unreasonable for you guys I am truly sorry. The eBay post will be up a week if you decide to change your mind. If not I eat the cost and don't make anymore, which I will have to live with.

[sodtiwaz]

Sorry but I'm not willing to drop $29.15 for 40 black tiles If shipping drops to a reasonable rate I'll reconsider.

A padded envelope or even a flat mailer from USPS would have been more than sufficient for 20-40 tiles.

Free Mailers from USPS with postage (http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10152&storeId=10001&categoryId=15602&productId=29861&langId=-1)

Edit: Oh usps also offers free boxes for the $4.60 if you go in and ask them.
Flip this inside out for the 4.60 flat rate (http://shop.usps.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10152&storeId=10001&categoryId=13354&productId=11645&langId=-1) Pretty sure thats the one I use to use anyway.

[Grifniheim]

Come on guys. Your dog'n Mixture for something you knew before you all put your orders in. Do you honestly expect him to pay for your shipping? He's handleing over 180 tiles. Counting 20 tiles per order and putting them into padded envelopes so they dont get ruined in our lovely postal system. Would any of you do any diffrent? I know none of you are going to send a self addressed box or envelope to Mixture so he can ship this to you. Truth is I guess I'll be buying all the sets you dont. So all your crying helps me. As some of you know Mixture is a personal friend and I do know him to be straight up guy. Check out his fedback on ebay. He is not out to make a killing, he's trying to offer something the creators of our awesome game haven't come up with yet. If these sets sell he wants to make more, but this might be it if he cant sell these to bring out the next sets. Some what dissapointing!

[Annerios]

What is being asked here is if the USPS shipping on the auction is correct.


millermixture wrote:
$10 + $3 (handling) + $4.5 (your shipping) @ 1 lb., which is the lowest weight, is the rate sorry. Wish I could do better.

I have no problem with that, as I stated earlier, but as listed in the auction shipping section (which states $7.50 shipping and then the auction text discusses the shipping and handling of $3.00) it sounds like $10.50 shipping, not what millermixture broke down above.

I just want to make sure that when I Buy It Now, the cost is only going to be $7.50 as stated. If you can confirm that, I have no problem buying them.


The USPS jacking up prices all the time is bad enough, but e-Bay sellers in turn jacking up prices on shipping is even worse. It is one of the reasons e-Bay often sucks so much these days. I've been selling stuff there since around 1997/1998, so I've been around for a long time. That is why people react this way to high shipping.

As one seller to another: USPS offers a lot of options to make your life easier. They will deliver priority mail shipping supplies to you for free, so you don't have to buy them (even the tape). So, all you need is packing material. That can be done with newspapers and other materials. You only need to use bubble wrap for fragile stuff. IF you are lucky enough to work somewhere with a shipping dept, they often toss out packing peanuts, boxes and bubble wrap every day! I have a whole section of my garage devoted to packing supplies. Most of which I never paid 1 cent for!

In addition, USPS will come to your location to pick up packages. If they are priority mail, they come and get them. If you only have parcel post, then you have to wait until you have at least one priority mail (or express mail, I think; something that costs $$ in their eyes :P) for them to come by. However, in a remote location like mine, they come to my house, knock on the door and take the hordes of packages away. I hardly ever have to go to the post office anymore (even for international packages with customs forms) and it saves me gallons of gas, because the nearest post office is not close to my house.

Explore those options, if possible, and it will make your e-Bay life easier.

[millermixture]

$3.00 has been added to the shipping for handling.

QUOTE FROM THE EBAY LISTING

"SHIPPING AND HANDLING: Shipping through United States Postal Service (USPS) or United Parcel Service (UPS), upon receipt and confirmation of payment. PayPal preferred and recommended, but I will accept United States Postal Money Order or Cashier's Check. Any questions please feel free to email me. There is additional package and handling fee of $3.00 added to actual shipping rates. Please if mailing payment do it within 2 days of purchase and email me if doing so."

QUOTE MY FORUM POST

"I will put 9-18 sets of 20 (Matte Black) tiles on eBay with a Buy Now (depending interest). I will add $3.00 handling and whatever the shipping cost is to you and charge $10 for the set as soon as a can (or if I can) get enough people interested. I will post the link here as well for the purchase. If and when I get enough people, try them out send feedback to me on ebay and on this forum."


NOT $3.00 FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING!

What the charged is and will be: $10 (THE TILES) + $3.00 (HANDLING) + ?? (WHATEVER IS THE COST TO SHIP VIA USPS OR UPS TO YOUR ADDRESS FROM MINE.)

So this is a problem I did not expect. That being said the tiles will stay on eBay the rest of the week or until sold out, whatever comes first. I will no longer offer this to anyone. I like the game Heroscape and playing it with my friends. I thought this would be a good place share an idea that I had & shared with with my friends whom I play the game. I am truly sorry I was wrong and didn't mean to create such a commotion.

EDIT: I did not intentionally mean to mislead anyone the only thing I even was gonna get out or profit was the 7 remaining tiles of the 187 tile produced form one sheet (9 x 20 = 180). Again I am sorry!

[Annerios]

EDIT: I did not intentionally mean to mislead anyone the only thing I even was gonna get out or profit was the 7 remaining tiles of the 187 tile produced form one sheet (9 x 20 = 180). Again I am sorry!

I don't think you were trying to mislead anyone, I just think the auction posting was a bit confusing. The fact that the $3.00 is already lumped into the shipping price was not readily apparent and with Buy It Now you can't see the true shipping price before you commit to buy (another genius feature from e-Bay :roll: )

Anyway, I thank you for offering these, as it is something that most of us do not have the means to create. :bowdown:

I submitted my payment via Paypal and look forward to seeing these firsthand.

[CandyMakingMaster]

Colors Available:
Gold Mirror
Gold Matte Mirror
Red Mirror
Mirror
Matte Mirror
D. Blue Mirror
L. Blue Mirror
L. Blue Matte Mirror
Orange Mirror
Orange Matte Mirror
Yellow Mirror
L. Green Mirror
D. Green Mirror
D. Smoke Mirror
D. Smoke Matte Mirror
Pink Mirror
Pink Matte Mirror
Turquoise Mirror
Purple Mirror
Burgundy Mirror
L. Smoke Mirror
Red Opaque
White Opaque
D. Blue Opaque
L. Blue Opaque
Orange Opaque
Yellow Opaque
Green Opaque
D. Green Opaque
Black Opaque
Black Matte Opaque
Grey Opaque
Brown Opaque
Diamond Plate Mirror
Green Camouflage Opaque
Pink Camouflage Opaque

Sounds cool. You can use it for flooring. :lol:

"No, I mean it."

[millermixture]

CandyMakingMaster: I was thing the matte mirror would be good for the floor interior of a lab or secret base, using the Maverl Set.

Green Camo as maybe brush cover you would have to roll to see that figure, even though it maybe in clear line of site.

[Draconious]

100% clear could be used for custom figure bases... for those that keep wishing the bases were invisible. Infact that might be what I work on with the laser machine I have access too... while you do the hex tiles ;)

[srmalloy]

A fair proportion of the available casting resins come out clear, so the traveling base molds can be used to make clear bases, although if you'd rather use what you have to make bases, more power to you; I did a loosely-similar proof-of-concept project that I'm going to work on more today, with postings on the results if they turn out well.

[d3athkiller]

dark mirror blue for me

[nonexistantnonexister]

arent there copyright issues.

[NecroBlade]

arent there copyright issues.I was definitely wondering the same thing.

[D-OOSH]

wait the total price is 10 +7.50 right. sow with s&h

its 17.50 right?

[Schulzy]

I really would get some, but I can't think of any creative way to use them. I really want a set of Pink Camo...

EDIT: Burgandy Mirrior...Blood Pools anyone?

[millermixture]

Please read previous forum post I have explained the shipping handling thing already.

The equation is simple: What the charged is and will be: $10 (THE TILES) + [$3.00 (HANDLING) + ?? (WHATEVER IS THE COST TO SHIP VIA USPS OR UPS TO YOUR ADDRESS FROM MINE.)]

NO MORE TO BE SAID ABOUT THIS PLEASE.

As for copyright I don't no these are no more or less different then anybody else's custom 'widgets'. But so far I have only sold 4 sets so if this continue's it will not be happening again and that will be the end of it. Although I will still participate in these forums. I did this because people were interested and now are NOT. Even though I explained everything up front before doing this venture and now it looks like I will be putting more into this then I really have or wanted to. I don't mean to be a bad guy about this but it's hard when you trying to help fellow gamers out and they don't in return. That is not to say that everyone is out to mess with you I have made a few sales (for them THANK YOU VERY MUCH) on them but hardly enough to warrent doing anymore.

[Lotus]

I think the problem is people did not expect shipping and such to be so high. I understand where your costs and such are coming from, but when you can buy a much heavier package and have it shipped for less, that makes us leery. Note, that I am still thinking about ordering a set of the Green, but I have to wait till payday at the earliest (Thursday) and by then I think they'll be gone. I didn't expect you to have them up so quickly to be honest.

[millermixture]

Thanx Lotus, I welcome everyones input and concerns.

I also understand peoples concerns but I am not a major company that ships everyday 100's of packages, that has a business account with those shipping companies (loose term) with a discount on shipping. But I did explain this before doing the cutting as so everyone had an understanding, but apparently was not understood now I am suffer the consequences wallet wise. Not to come down on anyone involved with this but I have read the posts that I made in the pasts I found no errors in what was said (Spelling not included). Perhaps I should have just sold them for $13.00 plus just the shipping. Didn't realize that handling & shipping issues would be a hard concept for people to understand, considering the game, and even how the cards should be even carefully read.

I am sorry to be so offensive but feel I may get trapped (engaged) between Major Q9 & Mimring. (Trying to be funny and keep a smile)

[Lotus]

One thing I do when selling stuff through a forum environment is to include shipping and handling with my price. If I say I want to sell 20 Custom Water tiles for $16 including shipping, no one gets confused. Shipping is a very easy oversight.

[millermixture]

I will remember and never forget that in the future.

[millermixture]

For Pink Camo get those love dice at Spencer Gift, roll and obey. LOL

[Grifniheim]

Stuck between Q9 and Mimring, I wouldn't worry about it I've got an army to get u out. Besides they dont stand a chance againt Jotun and Charos! If that dont work I'll bring in Nilfheim!!

[hextr1p]

EDIT: Burgandy Mirrior...Blood Pools anyone?
:shock:

How cool of a castle with a moat of blood be for the Essenwein clan!?

Too many possibilities! Man, I need to start saving some cash... *LoL*

[millermixture]

That would be cool as hell with a custom character like Charon, the ferryman of Hades and a map of the rivers of hades:
Acheron - the river of woe
Cocytus - the river of lamentation;
Phlegethon - the river of fire;
Lethe - the river of forgetfulness;
Styx - the river of hate.

[Annerios]

That would be cool as hell with a custom character like Charon, the ferryman of Hades and a map of the rivers of hades:
Acheron - the river of woe
Cocytus - the river of lamentation;
Phlegethon - the river of fire;
Lethe - the river of forgetfulness;
Styx - the river of hate.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10013/IMG_1446.JPG

[millermixture]

I had seen that earlier this week and that's what made me think of it after the the blood moat comment. It would be a very cool map & scenario.

[millermixture]

Some images of a game my buddy and I had earlier with black matte as tar & dark green mirror tiles.

We played Marvel and used it as a Radioactive Goo (got the idea here from hextr1p). We played with Push and KnockBack rule but you could just jump in too.

Once in Goo roll 1d20 1-10 receives a wound marker 11-20 radio active boost +1 defence & +1 Attack while on it for that turn around. If remaining on the tile reroll. Loosing if you recieve wound or gaining nothing more. Upon leaving tile you gain the +1 DEF & +1 ATT to use once each after. Used markers to knoe which was which. Kinda still a work in progress but it's a start. Need to work out a few things but was cool.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_Image_001.jpg

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_Image_002.jpg

[Lotus]

Wow, that looks really cool, though a clearer picture would help a lot, can I suggest a good desk lamp.

[Firemaster]

I still intend on buying the sets I had said I was interested in (though I can't do it just yet since I need to replenish my Paypal), but I'm not so sure I want to go by E-bay. Since I am in Canada, and I was wanting 2 different sets, what I was hoping is that rather than buying them seperately, that I could buy them and have them both shipped off in the same package. In my case at least, that should go a long way to reduce the shipping costs.

[Retlaw]

Just saw you had these on e-bay (got caught up in the GenCon threads and hadn't checked here for a while). I ordered the black set I committed to.

My son doesn't know these are coming, so he will be surprised -- we'll have to work out something for these. Maybe similar to the new "pit" glyph from SotM. Or maybe just double movement penalty like heavy snow.

I hope all the fuss over the shipping/handling doesn't turn you off of making more of these. I really wasn't interested in the mirrorred tiles, but if you have other sets (besides the Black I ordered), I may be interested. Obviously we have: blue (water), red (lava), green (swamp), and white/clear (ice) from the official sets and now the black and green/mirror that you have made. I would suggest maybe brown -- could fit in with swamp theme -- or even as quicksand or mud.

Thanks again for doing this.

[Grifniheim]

I too hope this works out. The possibillities are endless. Cant wait to see how this plays out cause I would like the camo idea. Its all good stuff.

[millermixture]

*************************
*** IMPORTANT UPDATE! ***
*************************

I have shipped out the first orders today, unfortunately eBay's smallest option for shipping was a (Large Envelope - 1 lb. or less) and a package of 21 tiles weighed 5.5oz. Postage was only $1.65. I now realize that the shipping calculator on eBay is not the greatest and calculates a bit high. In the future this will be rectified into the cost.

As for the customers that I have mailed to I have notified you through your eBay account. If you order from me in the future please let me know that you are a returning customer, I have started a list of these first customers and will remember your name, and will throw some extra tiles in the next order for nothing. I apologize for this inconvenience and you should be receiving your packages soon. Hope you enjoy your tiles.

As for those who have not ordered tiles yet and plan on doing so I will be throwing extra tiles in the package for this major inconvenience to you. I AM DEEPLY SORRY! Because of purchases already done I can not revise the eBay listing, I tried.

Michael Miller (MillerMixture)

[Lotus]

Yeah, I will be ordering my set of green tiles this coming weekend. Already planned on it, but this makes it much easier to convince the wife.

[allskulls]

I'll be ordering mine soon also. Haven't done Ebay in a long while...I owe some dues :shock:

[Grifniheim]

Mixture thanks for the update. You havn't seen my order yet but you will, in the next day or so. Keep working the bugs out, maybe you can offer more tile sets soon. I'll be your biggest buyer, Mixture, my supplier, (of tiles of course). :jandar:

[cold_fuzion]

I'll be buying mine shortly as well.

[millermixture]

Less then an hour left - Still have lots of green mirror and 4 sets of black matte if I don't sell it - I DON'T MAKE ANYMORE - unless I do preordering. Any comments on preordering welcome.

[srmalloy]

Mine showed up yesterday. I think for future runs, you might want to look at cutting them the same way the game's water tiles are, with the rectangular interlock tabs, rather than dovetailed ones; the tiles all interlocked with each other without a problem, but all the ones I checked would stick when slotted into regular terrain pieces; hitting all the tabs on all the pieces with a file is going to be tedious if I can't dig up my bar clamps and clamp them all together to hit all the tabs at once with a file.

But beyond the minor problem of having to take additional care to get them put into a map, they're excellent; I've already started thinking about ways to use them in maps, and the special rules to go with them.

[hextr1p]

GAH!!! I didn't make it home in time to order the green mirror!!

:brickwall:

[millermixture]

I am going to try prefecting the next batch I hope. May take some trial/error this is the third generation of tiles. I did measure just like the water tiles exactly. Just the laser burns along a the line kinda thowing things off a bit. Cost $$ eveytime I try it. BTW: ended up w/ 4 set of Matte Blk and 8 sets of D. green mirror left over. The total earned on this first venture will cover cost of one sheet. leaving me the cost of the other (D Green Mirror) which I was semi opposed to do... May put them back up see what happens. Other thought is I am try to get my site back up and going prehaps I will put them on there instead and do preorder... STILL NEED FEEDBACK ON THAT.

[hextr1p]

I am going to try prefecting the next batch I hope. May take some trial/error this is the third generation of tiles. I did measure just like the water tiles exactly. Just the laser burns along a the line kinda thowing things off a bit. Cost $$ eveytime I try it. BTW: ended up w/ 4 set of Matte Blk and 8 sets of D. green mirror left over. The total earned on this first venture will cover cost of one sheet. leaving me the cost of the other (D Green Mirror) which I was semi opposed to do... May put them back up see what happens. Other thought is I am try to get my site back up and going prehaps I will put them on there instead and do preorder... STILL NEED FEEDBACK ON THAT.
Yeah, I think pre-orders would be good for you to try and start doing. That way, you know the orders will be filled, and you won't be having to spend money you didn't intend to.

And I still want a set of the dark green mirror...

[Fl0ydski]

Hi millermixture:

If you do intend to sell more sets...

I'd like to be added to the pre-order list for :

1 set matte black
1 set green mirror

(considering tiles with a scifi slant as well...embossed for example)

(Is/Was there combined shipping?)

And will these be lots of 12 hexes now, as opposed to 20?

Thanks for taking the *time to create some very cool
and unique additions for us Heroscapers!

Floyd

* - I'm sure you put more in than can be measured monetarily.

[Jim]

If you are doing this again, I too would like to be included for (at minimum) 1 matte black and 1 green mirror. Prepayment is definately something I am open to, or if you do the ebay route again to gain feedback, I don't mind that either.

Jim

[Annerios]

Mine showed up yesterday. I think for future runs, you might want to look at cutting them the same way the game's water tiles are, with the rectangular interlock tabs, rather than dovetailed ones; the tiles all interlocked with each other without a problem, but all the ones I checked would stick when slotted into regular terrain pieces;


I got mine yesterday as well and have to echo srmalloy's sentiment.

I was using them with the marvel asphalt terrain and the fit was really tight. In fact, to remove them you have to push the tiles back up to get them out safely, unlike the HS tiles which often you can just push down on to remove.
One of the small tabs broke off due to the tight fight.

They do interlock together nicely with each other and look great, though.
It i also nice to have a good bunch of them to be able to make two large 7 hex areas and have some left over.

One neat use for them is just as a simple pit (bottomless?) As dark pit for all sorts of horrible creatures to emerge from. :twisted:

I'll try to post some photos here later, so you guys can see what the tiles look like next to the HS stuff.

Thanks for tossing the green mirror sample tile in there millermixture. It almost looks like a pool of chlorophyll or something.

I would really like to see what that embossed mirror looks like for sci-fi flooring, etc

[Annerios]

Here they are:

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/Black_Matte_tiles.jpg

The tiles have a nice surface texture.

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/Black_Matte_tiles_%281%29.JPG

Hulk and Abomination have opened a crack in the concrete!

[Lotus]

I just got my order of Green Mirror tiles in today, at first I thought they were all scuffed up, but there is a clear plastic protecting them, which is nice. After peeling that away, I must say I am impressed, they have a lot of heft, which must be due to the material. They are super neat, though I have no idea what I'll use this many of them for.

He tossed in a black matte one, which looks perfect for asphalt, so if you are a Marvel person, I would say buy the black ones, and maybe the green if you like radioactivity.

They are much too snug though, I suggest making them a bit looser, then they'll be great.

[Grifniheim]

Recieved my sets Sat. and didnt get to a game untill Sun. , but I must say how cool is it to have something for this game only a few have. Green mirror makes for good polluted water. We played it if you stayed more than one turn, roll for damage. ( Worked great as defence, and knock back). A good twist on the black tiles, Vipers can " travel" under ground from one pool to another. All in all great addition! Thanks Millermixture!!

[Hex_Enduction_Hour]

Wow, nice! I want in on the next batch!

[Schulzy]

Wow, nice! I want in on the next batch!

Yeah, I really want some burgandy mirror tiles :)

Blood Pool Sacrifice: You may distroy any one of your figures standing on a blood pool tile to remove one wound from all friendly figures standing in the same pool. Sacrificed figures cannot return to the game in any way.

[millermixture]

More tiles up on eBay!

10 Dark Green & 10 Matte Black

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Black-Dark-Green-Mirrror-Custom-Heroscape-Tiles_W0QQitemZ290155497236QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2544QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

MillerMixture

BTW: I inlcuded all the packing, shipping and handling into the price. Sorry Canada had to add $4.00 for international (so say eBay's calculator {see how that goes over soon enough...})

[Fl0ydski]

Ordered mine this morning!

Looking forward to getting my hands on these...


~Floyd

[Puuka]

Even at $19, it's not too bad. The dollar is good here for now. Just emptied my income from my paypal today, otherwise I would have had some of those Black/Green on their way to me.

How are they shipped? (I'm thinking a small card box or a padded envelope with cardboard inserts.

[Puuka]

$10.00 for twenty single piece acrylic tiles...

$10.50 for shipping and handling...

WTF?!

I'm only upset because I was actually interested in some of your tiles, but for twenty plus dollars?

Heck, you can buy the Tundra packs for $12.99 and paint the 21 ice tiles black, green, yellow, or whatever tickles your fancy...

http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com/ProductsByBrand.htm?ID=17601&BR=746

6 Glacier Mountains
6 Glacier Bases
12 Double-hex Snow Tiles
12 Single-Hex Snow Tiles
21 Ice Tiles
1 Army Card
3 Painted Figures
Game and Scenario Guide


Subtotal $12.99
Shipping $5.69
Total $18.68 (Shipped!)

I don't mean to rain on your "profit parade" but I'm just looking out for my fellow Scapers...

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa49/TexHex_bucket/gunaim.jpg

Problem for Canadians is we can't order from the US Hasbro site and I can't find a Canadian one. And house mouse is selling that set for $25 + Shipping before you go suggesting them.

[millermixture]

Do you guys like the tiles? What kinda things are you using them for. Looking for ideas on uses? (general house rules maybe)

BTW: Found out today that the company I work for is out of burgandy mirror and not getting anymore and as we run out of the other matte mirror colors we are not restocking it. Sorry. I will try to get more info on matte mirror colors left and post update ASAP.

[Gidian]

What does the buttom of these tiles look like? Is it plan or can you stick it on other tiles?

And one more question: Aren't there any legal issues with the sale of these custom cut tiles?

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

[Puuka]

What does the buttom of these tiles look like? Is it plan or can you stick it on other tiles?

And one more question: Aren't there any legal issues with the sale of these custom cut tiles?

Greetings from Germany

Gidian

There is no law against making interlocking hex tiles. In my oppinion, they are different enough HS molds that there shouldn't be a problem. The fact that they are designed to work with HS is no different that Megablocks and Lego being compatible.

If he had taken a mold of one of their blocks and started casting them, then I could see it being a issue though.

[NecroBlade]

There is no law against making interlocking hex tiles.Do you know that for a fact? Hasbro could very easily have a copyright on the interlocking design. Let's get a real answer, not just an opinion.

[Chuckrock]

That is a point, the legality of things. I would check on that one to find out the truth.

I always need water. It would be cool to purchase some blue, but like was mentioned above, just buy a set for a little more.

The black, on the other hand, could be worth 15-20 bucks. Either way, it's a cool idea and they look totally cool.

Tar pits would be an excellent scenario.

[Jim]

Just grabbed, and paid for, two sets. Thanks for doing this again!

Jim

[Puuka]

Just grabbed, and paid for, two sets. Thanks for doing this again!

Jim

Same. Figured it would be better to have too much than not enough.

[millermixture]

Any request for colors?

[Fl0ydski]

A big thanks MM!

Received my 10 Radioactive Green reflector hex's & my 10 matte black hexes. Plus the freebie Brown glossy hex. Which is pretty cool and could make for a nice muddy area along with the swamp tiles in the SotM set.

I've going to be making a few maps centered around a factory featuring some leaking & combustible fluids...

A question about the tile coverings... I noticed that each tile has a protective layer of either sticky adhesive paper or clear acetate like sheets. And this got me wondering... are you able to determine what type of material is used to cover the sheet of acrylics? Or (for example) could you lie a sheet of say Avery's inkjet sticker sheets and then laser cut the tiles? The reason I ask, is because it might be cool to have some really detailed printed texture patterns or flooring designs to be used for say SciFi settings, or metal gantries. Tiles interior floor coverings, etc.

~Floyd

[millermixture]

Fl0ydski,
Yes and no. Funny I had thought the same thing and I have already started inquiring about this. The company I work for does stick a 3M adhesive to one side normally to stick it to other surfaces. However they do not do the invert idea. That is not to say if I could find a source that could print on a 2ftx2ft sticker sheet that it would not be impossible but very cool. But the expense would be very extreme. In the past I have inquired just on printing custom RISK maps on a poster size sheet ($25 - that was the cheapest local printer). I imagine that sticker form would be even more. Another though was clear acrylic and do print outs underneath but the lex mats are a good sub. Clear tiles would just give a little more flexibility to what ever you would like to put under it. My buddies and I use to do this with Heroclix maps. Other idea is to self adhere sticker yourself. Also saw online during heroclix research these: http://www.gf9.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=107 Force Field Markers, Ice Effect Markers ,Mystic Energy Effect Markers, Fire Effect Markers (wall forms of are available too) which I found to be really nice idea for heroscape as well.

Hope you like your tiles and would like to see the map and rules you come up with for the tiles. If you or your friends are interested in more you have my contact info. I am looking to make more but need more interested parties involved. At the sametime trying to get a website up to support the idea rather then do the ebay route.

[srmalloy]

As an alternative to adhesive sticker sheet, will the equipment that you use to cut out the tiles also do engraving (i.e., partial-depth cutting)? If so, it would be possible to carve a surface pattern into the sheet before it's cut into individual tiles, which could be used for different surfaces. But it would take more time in the cutter, which would probably raise the price.

[nyys]

millermixture,

I am definetly interested now that there's been plenty of positive
feedback on those who took the first chance (not implying anything).

Another possible option (since you accept paypal) is to allow those who want to purchse some tiles to just send the $$ directly to your paypal account and cut ebay out completely. You may even be able to save folks a couple more dollars since you wouldn't have to pay the auction posting or final value fees... and you can use the shipping calculator on USPS.com to give a shipping quote.

Looks like you've even sold enough sets to get a rough idea of what the average shipping cost is in the US. Taking those sales into account you could come up with a flat shipping fee for one set (based on the average on those that have already been shipped) and then one set price (including shipping/handling) would be easy.

Just some friendly suggetions. It's a lot easier to give suggestions when you're not the one putting them into practice. 8)

[LilNewbie]

Just received to 20 Black and 20 Mirror Green hexes and I have to say they look awesome!! I also love the brown hexes. Excellent work!!

Newb.

[Chuckrock]

Anybody asked for sparkly water?

[Schulzy]

Do you guys like the tiles? What kinda things are you using them for. Looking for ideas on uses? (general house rules maybe)

BTW: Found out today that the company I work for is out of burgandy mirror and not getting anymore and as we run out of the other matte mirror colors we are not restocking it. Sorry. I will try to get more info on matte mirror colors left and post update ASAP.

Well, that really is a bummer. I was getting worked up about moats of blood, and was prepared to order some when I got paid. Monkeynuts.

[millermixture]

More tiles up on eBay!

(20) Brown Opaque
-Good as deep/thick mud or quicksand.

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Brown-Custom-Hex-Interlocking-Heroscape-Tiles_W0QQitemZ290160722019QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2544QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

MillerMixture

BTW: I inlcuded all the packing, shipping and handling into the price. Sorry Canada had to add $4.00 for international.

[Will T]

More tiles up on eBay!

(20) Brown Opaque
-Good as deep/thick mud or quicksand.

http://cgi.ebay.com/20-Brown-Custom-Hex-Interlocking-Heroscape-Tiles_W0QQitemZ290160722019QQihZ019QQcategoryZ2544QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

MillerMixture

BTW: I inlcuded all the packing, shipping and handling into the price. Sorry Canada had to add $4.00 for international.

You left "There is additional package, shipping and handling fee of $5.00 added to actual price." in the shipping and handling description.

[millermixture]

Thanks Will T,
All fixed.

[LilNewbie]

Nice! Picked up some mud tiles. Thanks!

Newb.

[millermixture]

LilNewbie,
Thanks, I hope you like. We have been playing them as Thick Mud cost a double move to move on.

[LilNewbie]

LilNewbie,
Thanks, I hope you like. We have been playing them as Thick Mud cost a double move to move on.

Cool! That's exactly the rule I was going to use for them. The Black and Mirror Green tiles that you had earlier are very nice. Any chance of more Black tiles being made available?

Newb.

[millermixture]

I hope to do more soon. I am also trying to get a web site togehter. To avoid doing the ebay thing but so I can also do pre orders. Thank you everyone for the positive feedback.

[nyys]

I think I remember a post in the middle of this thread somewhere where you said the company you work for will no longer be getting the 'blood colored' sheets (or something to that effect). In case that's incorrect you can add me to the list of people who would like those.

[millermixture]

My company is no longer carrying the matte mirror acrylic. However they are still going to stock mirror acrylic. Only difference is the matte has a dull finish. The solution to this is a power sander and/or sand paper. but I have not experimented with that yet.

BTW: Still have brown tiles, 4 days left.

[Puuka]

I know I had ordered some a bit back, still waiting for them to arrive

[LilNewbie]

Just received the brown tiles and they look great!! The extras were nice but the backing was pulled off on the wrong side...it's not big deal as I pull both sides off anyway. It just struck me as funny. :D

Thanks again!

Newb.

[millermixture]

I have been so busy lately. Been work 2 jobs.
1. Because of the holidays
2. We just bought a house

Hardly even have played Heroscape maybe once a month if I am lucky. I have got a few IMs. I have been leaving it on at night @ day work. Normally you can catch me between 8:30am-4:45pm weekdays on AOL IM. I do have a few sheets made up (Brown, Matte Black & and Red Mirror) just hav't had time to post them hopefully soon.

[bad_calvin]

You should put all the information in your front thread.
pictures, colors, etc.

[millermixture]

I added a poll to see if there is still interest in this. I have made some up and would like to share.

COLORS AVAILABLE:
• Red Mirror
• Black Matte
• Dark Green Opaque
• Dark Blue Opaque
• Light Blue Opaque
• Brown Opaque
• White Opaque
• Gray Opaque

bad_calvin - How do I put all the information in front of this thread??

[Cavalier]

I added a poll to see if there is still interest in this. I have made some up and would like to share.

COLORS AVAILABLE:
• Red Mirror
• Black Matte
• Dark Green Opaque
• Dark Blue Opaque
• Light Blue Opaque
• Brown Opaque
• White Opaque
• Gray Opaque

bad_calvin - How do I put all the information in front of this thread??
Edit your first post.

[Onacara]

welcome back MM...I definitely am intetersted in getting some of these :thumbsup:

[robbdaman]

What, no pink camouflage? :p The Black sounds cool for tar, I'll have to look through the rest of this thread to really get a feel for rules though. These look pretty cool, I wish there were more cost effective and easier ways to do custom stuff like this.

R~

[millermixture]

Should I mix the tiles 10x10 colors or 20 of the same tiles. I will sell at the same price as b4. $15 get u 20 tiles I am working a site but probably will not be up until next month, I am switching hosting, but could put some on eBay for now. Any opinions??? Pay throught paypal or money order blah blah blah... Also what colors are people interested in (read my last input COLOR AVAILABLE (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=10950&page=14))???

[Mr Migraine]

Mirror sound the coolest, IMO.

[millermixture]

Semi unrelated - I have printed tiles on card stock, taped them together an lyed them under clear plexy. Some photos:

http://www.millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/gameTable_001.jpg
http://www.millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/gameTable_002.jpg
http://www.millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/gameTable_003.jpg

BTW: Kids are 3 & 5 (My boys, both love playing) Older one plays advance though he can't read all Special Powers. But with younger one we play the 1d6 which decides everything with no special powers or special atteacks, etc... Makes for quick fun father_sons games. Good times and fun.

[millermixture]

They also love the custom card on this site, it bring new life to my old Heroclix and has spawned a venture into buying newer ones at the local comic shop (Cloak and Dagger (http://www.popshoponline.com/stores/splash/splash.asp?StoreID=3&Cat=Comics&Week=200831)) which I have started buying some at. Thanks Paul, owner I think, whom went out of his way to help me at the last minute. My youngest loved the Batman collection he got for his birthday. He uses them all the time.

[King of the Marro]

Semi unrelated - I have printed tiles on card stock, taped them together an lyed them under clear plexy. Some photos:

http://www.millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/gameTable_001.jpg
http://www.millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/gameTable_002.jpg
http://www.millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/gameTable_003.jpg

BTW: Kids are 3 & 5 (My boys, both love playing) Older one plays advance though he can't read all Special Powers. But with younger one we play the 1d6 which decides everything with no special powers or special atteacks, etc... Makes for quick fun father_sons games. Good times and fun.

I play advanced with my five year old brother and he can't read either. He just play's with his favorite cards until he has memorized their abilities by heart. One of his favorites...Q9.

On the subject of your tiles they look interesting, a pretty cool idea.

[RobertDD]

Can these tiles be placed on top of terrain tiles? I would be very interested in a selectioon of clear opaque ones, in that case, to test out my starting zone tiles idea.

[nyys]

Great to see you back in business millermixture, I'm still very much interested in the 'blood' red tiles (are those the red mirros ones?).

Brown too for some house quicksand rules... oh and black... and... :D

10 x 10 may be the best way to go, though the colors you put together will play a factor.

To start I would like 20 of the blood red tiles, and 10 each of the black and brown. When you get around to putting stuff back up on ebay let us know.

[Onacara]

Can these tiles be placed on top of terrain tiles? I would be very interested in a selectioon of clear opaque ones, in that case, to test out my starting zone tiles idea.

Robert: From what I recall these are solid plastic without any recess so they would not work for your purposes.

[scottishlad5]

Nice map dude!

[RobertDD]

Can these tiles be placed on top of terrain tiles? I would be very interested in a selectioon of clear opaque ones, in that case, to test out my starting zone tiles idea.

Robert: From what I recall these are solid plastic without any recess so they would not work for your purposes.

That's what I thought. Too bad. Is there a way to make these with a recess?

[Onacara]

Can these tiles be placed on top of terrain tiles? I would be very interested in a selectioon of clear opaque ones, in that case, to test out my starting zone tiles idea.

Robert: From what I recall these are solid plastic without any recess so they would not work for your purposes.

That's what I thought. Too bad. Is there a way to make these with a recess?


You can probably do it with a router if you build a jig for the tiles...

If you happen to know someone who can make the recessed area (the hole would be the size of a glyph) template for you out of metal (i.e. DiscoStu :wink:) Then you would need to make a jig that will hold the tile in place (you can epoxy 3 single hex tiles face down to achieve this so the water tile being routed will be held on 3 of its 6 sides)

[RobertDD]

Can these tiles be placed on top of terrain tiles? I would be very interested in a selectioon of clear opaque ones, in that case, to test out my starting zone tiles idea.

Robert: From what I recall these are solid plastic without any recess so they would not work for your purposes.

That's what I thought. Too bad. Is there a way to make these with a recess?


You can probably do it with a router if you build a jig for the tiles...

If you happen to know someone who can make the recessed area (the hole would be the size of a glyph) template for you out of metal (i.e. DiscoStu :wink:) Then you would need to make a jig that will hold the tile in place (you can epoxy 3 single hex tiles face down to achieve this so the water tile being routed will be held on 3 of its 6 sides)

I actually had an interesting idea. Can these be made with a hole (just all the way through) in the middle so the higher part of an underlaying tile just sticks through? (In effect you'd be making a hex shaped "frame" (like a frame for a photo)) I would like pieces like that in a solid color (like red and blue) as starting grid markers. That would work very well....

[Onacara]

I actually had an interesting idea. Can these be made with a hole (just all the way through) in the middle so the higher part of an underlaying tile just sticks through? (In effect you'd be making a hex shaped "frame" (like a frame for a photo)) I would like pieces like that in a solid color (like red and blue) as starting grid markers. That would work very well....


You mean like those color rings you put around kets to tell one apart fromt he other? Could you do that with small colored rubberbands?

[millermixture]

RobertDD: I don't have clear plastic to cut. Although I could pick that up a Lowes or Home Depot. No I can't curve out the bottom. You can set them on top of tiles but work better if recessed between other tiles. Also on the my printed map of pavement/road, I use the man holes from the Roads and Crosswalks in the download section, the man holes went to a second map (underground) which I used the custom tiles to mark entrance/exit points that matched the bigger map.

[RobertDD]

I actually had an interesting idea. Can these be made with a hole (just all the way through) in the middle so the higher part of an underlaying tile just sticks through? (In effect you'd be making a hex shaped "frame" (like a frame for a photo)) I would like pieces like that in a solid color (like red and blue) as starting grid markers. That would work very well....


You mean like those color rings you put around kets to tell one apart fromt he other? Could you do that with small colored rubberbands?
I don't know what kets are, or what color rings are used, but small rubber bands won't really work for the reason that the high area on a tile is not high enough for an elastic band to stay around.

What I am talking about is the same tile millermixture is making now, but with the center cut out, removed completely. I do wonder if he structure would get too weak...

RobertDD: I don't have clear plastic to cut. Although I could pick that up a Lowes or Home Depot. No I can't curve out the bottom.
Hwo about the above described idea? Is that possible?

[Onacara]

damm typo...I meant keys

[RobertDD]

damm typo...I meant keys
Ah, OK, makes much more sense. So, yeah, kind of like that. Really the goal is to "mark" a hex (well, a number of hexes, most likely 24) without obscuring what terrain it is or interfering with its ability to connect to other hexes.

[millermixture]

If you look at through the thread there are some pics. I will get some pics before the weekend with some of the colors I have currently, on a map. That way you can get a better idea of them. People on this site (some of them HSCodex writters and artists) have purchased in the past, they can give you some insite too. My friends and I have a blast with them.

NOTE: Set the rules of how you are gonna use them before the game and write them down. Else people will argue about them. Any ideas during game should be written down for later consideration. Also post the ideas of use here for people to read.

This weekend I will put some up on eBay, and notify people here that I posted them up. I do PayPal, money orders and cashiers checks.

[insomnimaniac]

millermixture,

Do you only go through ebay?

[millermixture]

insomnimaniac: Hoping to get my site work next month, have to renew and switch hosting. Current site is a work in progress www.millermixture.com hope to have it going soon eBay is a pain but an easy out now. Been busy with real work, new house and family business.

Here are some sample shots I took this evening, (X on Blue tile marks original tile):

http://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_004.jpghttp://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_005.jpg
http://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_006.jpghttp://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_007.jpg
http://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_008.jpghttp://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_009.jpg
http://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_010.jpghttp://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_011.jpg
http://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_012.jpghttp://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_013.jpg
http://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_014.jpghttp://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_015.jpg
http://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_016.jpghttp://millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/TileSamples/gameTable_017.jpg

[ReverendBayes]

millermixture,

I just came across your tiles and am really impressed. And thanks for the recent pictures; I'm looking forward to buying some. I have a couple of questions, though:

1) Do the reflective tiles have 'sharp' edges? I'm wondering if kids would be in any danger of cutting their fingers when handling the edges.

2) Are you still planning on listing some for sale on e-bay this weekend? (I'll keep checking e-bay, but am not sure what title you are using to list these.)


Thanks for providing this great addition to Heroscape!

[Onacara]

RevBay..The reflective tiles are made (I Believe of the same acryilic material they use to make those engraveable key chains you see that flea markets and fairs so there is no glass which could result in a sharp enough edge to cut. I am sure millier can verify this for us though.

[southwest ninja]

OOOH shiny! I am definately interested in grabbing a couple different colors.

[millermixture]

ReverendBayes: Not sharp at all.

SW ninja: Very cool and shiny!

ADMIN (Truth): Love the site! Please extended the logout automatic to a longer period of time more then 5 minutes or maybe turn it off if possible. Wrote long message - submitted. Had to log back in and lost message. (and going back in browser didn't keep the message.)

[Cavalier]

ReverendBayes: Not sharp at all.

SW ninja: Very cool and shiny!

ADMIN (Truth): Love the site! Please extended the logout automatic to a longer period of time more then 5 minutes or maybe turn it off if possible. Wrote long message - submitted. Had to log back in and lost message. (and going back in browser didn't keep the message.)
In your user control panel, set it to keep you logged on.

[millermixture]

Cavalier: Thanks would that be the Remember Me option? I could find anything else in the Control Panel.

[MI_Tiger]

Is there a top and bottom to your tiles, or will they work either side up? If they are "flippable", it would allow someone to custom paint one side without permanently changing the tile. If your don't want to use the painted side, just flip it over.

[Onacara]

They cannot be "reversable" since the current tiles do not match up when flipped over. They would only be reversable if you made the entire map out of his tiles.

[Cavalier]

Cavalier: Thanks would that be the Remember Me option? I could find anything else in the Control Panel.
That's the one.8)

[millermixture]

Custom Cut - Interlocking Hexagonal Terrain Map Tiles

eBay Links

20 Interlocking Hexagonal Terrain Map Tiles - Black Matte & Brown Opaque (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290250476652)

20 Interlocking Hexagonal Terrain Map Tiles - Gray Opaque & Red Mirror (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290250478108)

20 Interlocking Hexagonal Terrain Map Tiles - Dark Green Opaque & Dark Blue Opaque (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290250478807)

20 Interlocking Hexagonal Terrain Map Tiles - White Opaque & Black Matte (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290250479919)

This sale ends Saturday Aug. 9, 2008. PM, email, or eBay message me with any questions.

[ReverendBayes]

Hi Mike,

Those tiles look great. Any chance you could do single color auctions?

I know it helps move less-popular colors, but I'm not crazy about buying 20 tiles when only 10 are the color I want. (I'll send a PM too.)

[millermixture]

Thanx Rev.
I will try and get them in tommorows mail. Packed the extras we talked about and something special (Cracker-Jack prize) that I have been experimenting with. Hope u like.

[ReverendBayes]

Mike's customer service is outstanding. He helped me work out a deal to combine two colors of tiles that were not paired together in his most recent auctions! I'm sure his ability to be so accommodating varies upon request, but by all means shoot him a PM if you have any requests/concerns.

Although I've not received the tiles yet, I can say thus far that dealing with Mike has been awesome. I'll be sure to post again (with pics and opinion) when mine arrive.

Can't wait for the tiles!

[Usurper]

Hmm. I'd buy 40 blue mirror if they ever become available. I think that'd be enough tiles to sufficiently wow my crew.

[TheNowhereMan]

Perhaps a clearish gray to put over existing map spaces for like Fog.
Fog Rules: (Just made up now)
Range cut in half
Roll free disengages for everyone
For every space in to the middle you are in Fog you get 1 extra Defence die.

If there is such a color you can make these with please let me know I wantto try this now.

[FatherFireFly]

I have also purchased these tiles and I am very pleased.
But I also think 20 of the same color is Better than 10 and 10.

[Onacara]

I have also purchased these tiles and I am very pleased.
But I also think 20 of the same color is Better than 10 and 10.

Cool...welcome to the site :thumbsup:

[millermixture]

Well i have tried both ways. 20 of one color didn't sell well at all. 10 x 10 seemed to do better last couple of times. Not this time Rev.Bay. is only buyer currently. So let know the colors you would like.
CURRENT COLORS AVAILABLE:
• Red Mirror
• Black Matte
• Dark Green Opaque
• Dark Blue Opaque
• Light Blue Opaque
• Brown Opaque
• White Opaque
• Gray Opaque

I can arange things on a case to case basis. Using the current auctions I have up. Send me a PM notifying me what you would like and I will tell you which auctions to buy from then get you the tiles you need. Most of them I have a bunch of except the red mirror tiles which are all tied up in the ebay. Meaning that I have 40 of them left. I can't make more until I sell these. I use the money to buy and cut more.

[ReverendBayes]

My tiles arrived today...some pictures and opinion are below:


All tiles come with a protective coating that can be peeled off easily. Below are the black matte and red mirror tiles:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles009.jpg


Since I have several pictures of two scenarios, I'll continue my report in the next post.

[ReverendBayes]

Scene: Cyprien's castle, the blood chamber. Or something. Cyprien's sacrifice has created a river of blood:

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles010.jpg

Iskra's sacrificial blood river merges with that from Cyprien's sacrifice:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles012.jpg

And Sonya's sacrifice completes the confluence of the three blood rivers:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles011.jpg

Now, what exactly have they sacrificed? I haven't the first clue. The cameras arrived late. Here's a picture from behind Cy:


http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles013.jpg

With the tri-sacrifice complete, the vampires have successfully summoned...Marcu?
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles001.jpg


New scene: Sir Denrick is trapped in the blood chamber of the, uh, evil castle. Zombies are coming from everywhere, even from the blood pools:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles002.jpg

Denrick tries desperately to escape, as his owner tries desperately to rotate figures:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles003.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles004.jpg

New scenario featuring the black matte in the next post.

[ReverendBayes]

The samuri has infiltrated the Druid's keep, only to be trapped over the bottomless pit by the shades:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles005.jpg

Some other views:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles006.jpg

http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles007.jpg

http://http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles008.jpghttp://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles008.jpg

[RobertDD]

How hard would it be to make waterfall widgets with this technique?

[ReverendBayes]

Observations about the tiles:

They are very nice looking. They do, however, fit snugly with regular game tiles. So much so that it is better to shimmy them on to the regular tiles only from the bottom. Or equivalently, design the pattern using the specialty tiles first, then interlock the adjacent regular tiles after.

They are slightly *thinner* than a water/swamp/ice/lava tile.

There are endless rules variations that can go along with them...I haven't experimented with that side of things yet though. I'm interested in using a few mirror tiles as "teleport" stations for a large map.

I will say that the mirror tiles are way, way cool. Sign me up for the next mirror batch!!

Looking forward to showing these off...

[millermixture]

ReverendBayes: Great photos and maps. I am very glad you like them. Show & tell your friends.

[Carrion Crow]

Millermixture: Although I was tempted by your tiles, I didn't get around to asking the all important question, do you ship to the UK?

I know your auction said you only ship to the US, but both me and a friend of mine would be interested if you're prepared to mail the tiles to the UK.

Let me know what the shipping cost would be and what colours you've got left? Ta

[millermixture]

Sorry folks that I have been out of touch. But for good reason. I have been working on getting my site going to sell the tiles, as well as other stuff. Still is a work in progress but the tiles are on there and can be ordered now. http://www.millermixture.com

I use PayPal as always but will take US Postal Money Order or Cashier's Check.

Just place the order and send me an email notifying me that you are sending the US Postal Money Order or Cashier's Check. My address and contact info is on the About page. It will stay in a Order Pending until payment is confirmed.

Thanks
MillerMixture

[millermixture]

UPDATE: hoping to add some photos soon. With big storm coming our way I have been a bit busy getting ready for that as well as normal life stuff. The Light Blue Mirror and Red Mirror seem to be very popular. But don't forget the other colors have lots of uses too.

• Black Matte (oil, tar, deep dark bottomless pits, paved road)
• Dark Green Opaque (bogs, heavy sludge)
• Dark Blue Opaque (deep water - GREAT FOT BOATS)
• Brown Opaque (deep thick mud)
• White Opaque (tricky crusty snow - sink with dice roll to slow movement)
• Gray Opaque (sidewalks, building bases)

[Usurper]

Just got my first batch of light blue mirror today, and it's awesome. As soon as I'm sure I don't have to replace my car's alternator, I'll be putting another order in.

Has anyone out there tried painting on these?

[millermixture]

What colors are you guys and/or gals looking for??

I can help.

[millermixture]

Onacara,
Hope you recieved your tiles. Not recieved mine yet ;(

[KCU Master 2007]

Just wanted to let you know. Got my tiles today (black matte and mirror red) and they look AWESOME! I have to work all this week so I won't get to try them out until Sunday or Monday. If all goes well and everyone in my play group likes em I'll probably order some more within a month or two (gotta pay for school to you know).

Keep up the great work.

[millermixture]

Sorry i have been out of touch Dad was in town for the week and kept me busy. Please look through the thread are there colors people are intersested in or would like to see 1 or 2 picture samples of???

BTW: Anyone in the Daytona Beach, FL area????

[millermixture]

I will be going to Orlando Sc-Fi City (Florida Frenzy 2: Oct. 18th ) http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=20088 and I will be bring Custom Cut tile for those of you interested.

$5.00 for 10 tiles (SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE EVENT ONLY!)

Colors that will be available and example uses:
• Black Matte (oil, tar, deep dark bottomless pits, paved road)
• Dark Green Opaque (bogs, heavy sludge)
• Dark Blue Opaque (deep water - GREAT FOT BOATS)
• Brown Opaque (deep thick mud)
• White Opaque (tricky crusty snow - sink with dice roll to slow movement)
• Gray Opaque (sidewalks, building bases)
• Light Blue Mirror (well-springs, mystical water)
• Red Mirror (blood river or pools)
• Green Mirror (cursed swamp, radioactive goo)

[Onacara]

I will have a sampling of millermixtures tiles as NESA's NHSD for you to check out in person too.

[millermixture]

I will also have a dice tower kit made with the same material on display at Sci-Fi City (Orlando) on Oct. 18th. It is only a 1 of 2 prototypes. Which I will auction off to the highest bidder!

http://www.millermixture.com/heroscapers_photos/dice_box_SAMPLE.jpg

The other was traded with Leif Kicker for some customs. He uses it as a template for some of his custom Resin Dice Towers.

[millermixture]

Tiles are back up on www.millermixture.com for sale - Had troubles with site.

[nicktheant]

Bought some of the sparkly green tiles a while ago and I'm very happy! I call them toxic waste and use the rules of lava for them. +rep

[Onacara]

I have a set of each and 2-3 sets of some. They are pretty awesome. We even used them on a few maps at NHSD.

[Usurper]

I think I've got 50 of the blue mirror so far, and I'm glad they're back on the site...because I'll probably need more.

[1Mmirg]

I was able to pick some of these up (thanks to himsati for being middle man, since I missed FF2.0). These are excellent! Much thanks, millermixture!

[millermixture]

Christmas Special

Until Dec. 31 2008 I will be offering my tiles for $5.5 for 10.

If you wish to buy more then $50 worth let me know and I can work out a special deal.

[dablue2]

Near as I can come to anyway. Colors may vary slighty.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/normal_colors.jpg

And yes I could do all single tiles.

The Diamond Plate tiles could be used for a Vydar fortress!!

[millermixture]

I have lots of tiles left and have extended the $5.50 past Dec. 31 2008. Had one sale in the last 3 months. And not making up for cost. Any one interested buying the rest of may inventory? Reply on my contact page on my website. Monty 'Let's make a deal!'

[GreyOwl]

I just ordered 1 set each of the mirrored green, blue, and red tiles. If they work out, I may order some more.

[Coffin]

I was interested in this but I couldn't find out about the postage and package costs.

For an order of 10 how much P&P to USA?

For an order of 10 how much P&P to Canada?

For an order of 10 how much P&P to U.K?

Which blue is closest to the regular water from the master set two?
Also do you do water tiles with the sparkle like from master set one?

Cheers

Coffin

[Onacara]

I was interested in this but I couldn't find out about the postage and package costs.

For an order of 10 how much P&P to USA?

For an order of 10 how much P&P to Canada?

For an order of 10 how much P&P to U.K?

Which blue is closest to the regular water from the master set two?
Also do you do water tiles with the sparkle like from master set one?

Cheers

Coffin



The blue opaque is closest to the water that comes with SOTM and 2nd edition ROTV. The shiny blue is mirrored and looks really cool on ice/snow maps IMHO

[Onacara]

Hit quote instead of edit :grumble:

[whitestuff]

I was interested in this but I couldn't find out about the postage and package costs.

For an order of 10 how much P&P to USA?

For an order of 10 how much P&P to Canada?

For an order of 10 how much P&P to U.K?

Which blue is closest to the regular water from the master set two?
Also do you do water tiles with the sparkle like from master set one?

Cheers

Coffin
For an order of 10, how much P&P to Australia?

[millermixture]

I do International Shipping via USPS. There is a USPS calculator build into the site based on your address and the weight. I recommend adding them to the shopping cart go to the checkout. If the price for shipping is not agreeable just cancel the order before confirming the order.

[millermixture]

The closest to the real blue water is Light Blue Opaque - almost exact color. The Drak Blue Opaque is great for deeper water (no crossing or for boats only.) Light Mirror is very cool to and works well with ice maps, well springs or mystical water.

[millermixture]

I just ordered 1 set each of the mirrored green, blue, and red tiles. If they work out, I may order some more.

GreyOwl - I hope you recieved your tiles by now. Post some pics, I would like to see them in use.

Also anyone else that has been using my tiles I would love to see some more photos and how you use them as well.

[skyknight]

Someday I am going to have to break down and buy some of these..these are really nice looking.

[millermixture]

Someday I am going to have to break down and buy some of these..these are really nice looking.

I am still running them for $5.50 for a set of 10 which I will be running until the end of February 2009.

[skyknight]

Someday I am going to have to break down and buy some of these..these are really nice looking.

I am still running them for $5.50 for a set of 10 which I will be running until the end of February 2009.Any color or is there certain ones that need to move?

[millermixture]

All the one on my site are currently 5.50

[Marro_Maniac]

My tiles arrived today...some pictures and opinion are below:


All tiles come with a protective coating that can be peeled off easily. Below are the black matte and red mirror tiles:
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd351/ReverendBayes/HStiles009.jpg


Since I have several pictures of two scenarios, I'll continue my report in the next post.

were these per chance cut using a laser engraver on acrylic?

[odbo255]

Are these still available?

[Fedex worker]

This thread is over two years old...

[odbo255]

Yeah, I saw that the last active post was 18 mos ago, but I thought I would ask just in case...

I take that as no. :(

[winonavampire]

I too am curious if these are still available... Just saw the blood tiles (assuming mirrored red) and am VERY interested in some. Millermixer... Still there?

[marroking1]

I too am curious if these are still available... Just saw the blood tiles (assuming mirrored red) and am VERY interested in some. Millermixer... Still there?
I think he has a link on his signature. You might want to check there.

[Robber]

Oil tiles = prereleased shadow tiles?

:lol:

[Games R Us]

Wow this is awsome i did the same thing but i used foam board wich didnt turn out so great i think your idea is awsome

[winonavampire]

I too am curious if these are still available... Just saw the blood tiles (assuming mirrored red) and am VERY interested in some. Millermixer... Still there?
I think he has a link on his signature. You might want to check there.

:duh: Wow... Well, thanks. I checked out his website, and I didn't find any tiles. I sent him an email, so lets hope he still has some laying around!

[millermixture]

Just got the email from Winonavampire. Yes I do have alot still available havn't played HS in sometime. I can check the colors and amount and get back to you, if people are interested. I did stop cutting them cause no one was buying and had to soak up the cost of the investment.

[millermixture]

Also have sample cuts of colors that I didn't do full sheets of. I'll get some pics of them a post as well. Examples Camo-Green, Camo-Pink, pink mirror to name a few - kinda wanted to see how they would look. They do have 3M Adhesive on one side though cause I used scap material laying around.

[odbo255]

Count me as EXTREMELY interested!

[winonavampire]

Also have sample cuts of colors that I didn't do full sheets of. I'll get some pics of them a post as well. Examples Camo-Green, Camo-Pink, pink mirror to name a few - kinda wanted to see how they would look. They do have 3M Adhesive on one side though cause I used scap material laying around.

Are they "sticky" where the adhesive is?

[odbo255]

I see that you posted a sampler of available colors at the beginning of the thread.

Can you post a larger image of the colors that are currently available?

EDIT: If you have a variety sample of different colors/options - then maybe I could buy one of each to determine what I'd like to buy in bulk? Even if it is on scrap, it would be useful as a "swatch."