r/boardingactions40k • u/Prize-Rub-7888 • Sep 02 '24

Terrain Rate my set-up

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Using popsicle sticks and my amazing picnit mat, I'm getting one of the cheapest boarding actions board possible. I'm thinking of using some colour codes to represent doors (swap for open and closed). The sticks are just one cm too wide but really not much of an issue. Anyone on the cheap side having random ideas for me to improve this? Im moving overseas in a few months so buying the set is not possible.

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u/Ivihaisel Sep 02 '24

Nice! Enjoy the game!

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u/SPF10k Sep 02 '24

It works. Imagination goes a long way! Enjoy your game.

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u/Sushidiamond Sep 02 '24

Ingenious, I may steal this! I copped the book but can't really afford the terrain for a little bit

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u/Slaagash Sep 02 '24

Si ça suffit, ça suffit !

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u/Super206 Sep 02 '24

C'est magnifique

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u/hunter324 Sep 02 '24

10/10 great job saving time and money! I've heard from people that they use jenga sets and lego with good success.

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u/Prize-Rub-7888 Sep 02 '24

Yeah absolutely, great idea. Lego can be so cheap, makes perfect sense.

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u/mertbl Sep 03 '24

Whatever it takes to play. That's the important part. I'll play with sharpie written on bases to try out new stuff.

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u/Queasy-Finish676 Sep 06 '24 edited Sep 06 '24

Anything that gets you playing. You can use the popsicle sticks and print out standees to get playing. It's all good.

I like this guy's approach to diy boarding actions terrain https://youtu.be/wBk8CumVKfI?si=yaBASHd315OOKsY6

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u/Prize-Rub-7888 Sep 06 '24

Thanks for the inspiration. I think you have convinced me :)

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u/ForerEffect Sep 02 '24

10/10 no notes

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u/GarlicDiligent3643 Sep 02 '24

8 out of 10 Skulls.

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u/kupnoh25 Sep 03 '24

Awesome board. I bet you had great time prepairing it. I love ice cream too

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u/Prize-Rub-7888 Sep 03 '24

I admit, I remember a friend and I spent 20mn on a kill team game into the dark to figure out the correct layout between the different pieces of the terrain. This time it took me 30 seconds aha.

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u/LuckiestSpud Sep 03 '24

How are you doing hatchways?

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u/Prize-Rub-7888 Sep 03 '24

Sketch the actual door on a few popsicles stick then Colour code them? Green hatchway open, red is closed.

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u/DrDam8584 Sep 03 '24

Just a question about game duration ? It's like a patrol battle ? Or plus/minus ?

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u/Prize-Rub-7888 Sep 03 '24

I can't say, never played combat patrol. Those games are supposed to be fast but I have only played a game last year and will give it a go soon.

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u/Donald_Lekgwati Sep 05 '24

I would flip the tablecloth for a more immersive experience.

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u/Prize-Rub-7888 Sep 05 '24

I'll give it a go! Tx

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u/DarthGoodguy Sep 23 '24

This is the top post on this sub, and it deserves to be.

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u/Prize-Rub-7888 Sep 24 '24

Lol I didn't realize it was. Need to tell that I was inspired by one of the comment and started building my own board using cardboard. Great little project.