I saw your post sitting so long I registered to give you a few pointers on maps. Most if not all the WotC map packs are themed in some way. Originally they were 2" hexes but were changed some time ago. The map packs you mentioned are themed as follows: North Africa - 3 Desert maps and on reverse side 3 jungle maps. Eastern Front - 3 town/factory maps and on the reverse side 3 Russian steppes maps. There are two starters, the one in the cardboard box is the old one and contains 12mm mini’s and 2" hex maps. the new starter is in a blister pack and has 15mm mini’s and 3" hex maps. The maps in the new starter are mixed forest/hills/clear. The rules and revised cards are downloadable through the WotC site.
Terrain and Hex maps
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For new maps I’m going to buy an oversized Hex Blanket. Four by four feet seems good to me. What about terrain features though? I was thinking about getting the Memoir '44 terrain pack but it only covers so much, and to get more I would have to buy the actual game. I don’t know if I want to invest in that for a game I’m not going to play.
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Whoa, I didn’t know they actually sold hex blankets. I was this close to buying green felt and frickin’ stencilling in hexes. Man, the time you just saved me… where do they sell these things?
As for terrain, why not go the 3d route? They make tons of 15mm WWII terrain out there.
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I’m going to buy one next weekend but when I go to play, I’ll try and find out what it’s officially called. Till then……
What are the 15mm terrain pieces that you are talking about? Any links for purchase?
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Sure thing dude. My three favorite sites for it are:
The War Store: These guys are my numero uno.
JR Miniatures: Also a favorite, especially the Stalingrad stuff.
Miniature Building Authority: Yep. More good stuff.
I hope these start you off on the right track.
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Whoa that’s more advanced than I was thinking, but thanks anyways. Are there any other one dimensional hex markers that fit A&A besides the Memoir '44 ones?
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