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Hex Kit: Fantasyland Tileset $7.50
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Hex Kit: Fantasyland Tileset
Publisher: cone of negative energy
by Jonathan S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/06/2021 16:42:34

this is a great and obvious expansion to an essential product! Works like a cahrm and the tiles are pleasntly designed while being generic enough to use lots of places



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Hex Kit: Fantasyland Tileset
Publisher: cone of negative energy
by A customer [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/19/2016 10:39:19

A very consistent product, given that it's hand-drawn, with enough variation in common tile types that I don't feel I'm repeating too often. Coasts are just bonkers, I've had to use three monitors to transcribe a map-- one with the new map, one with the old, and one with all the coast tiles! There are a few things I would've liked out of this edition and a few more that I'm looking forward to in the next.

I'll start with the next-edition territory first. I think it goes without saying that the dynamic coast tiles are the most interesting part of this pack. I would be very interested to see that system extended to the Mountains and Hill tilesets especially, but Mushroom, Crystal, and Volcano tilesets as well. I'd also like to see road tiles in the same vein as this edition's river tiles. Multiple styles -- cobblestone, dirt, asphalt, major, minor, etc. would greatly enhance the usability of the existing tilesets.

In this edition, my complaints are almost entirely related to the consistency of tileset construction. While some tilesets incorporate bare-background tiles, some of the more complex tilesets like forests, hills, and mountains do not include these tiles. For some of the more complex coastal tiles, it's essentially impossible to attractively represent a coastal forest. Riparian forests are similarly affected, as are rivers in hilly areas. Coastal jungles are right out, except on the most simple coastal tiles.

But those are really my only gripes with what is, taken in its totality, a fantastic tileset which absolutely exceeds my (admittedly measured) expectations. It's an absolute steal for $10. Here's hoping the next edition is as fantastic.

As a side note for Roll20 users, these tiles are 2 units wide so you'll need to adjust your grid spacing accordingly to get them to line up properly.



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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Creator Reply:
This is a great review! I\'ve jotted down some notes from your review on things to include in the first \"booster\" pack to this kit. Roads are coming in a free \"utility pack\" any day in one style, but further styles could definitely be included in the future. This upcoming utility pack also includes a handful of blank (color only) hexes that you can use to bolster those coastal situations. Thanks again!
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Hex Kit: Fantasyland Tileset
Publisher: cone of negative energy
by A customer [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/17/2016 19:27:04

Do you want to make cool maps that look like you drew them yourself? Would you like it to be about as easy as playing with Legos? This is the product for you. The recommendation is to use GIMP, but I got pretty good results in MapTool (turned off "Snap to Grid" and just laid things in the Background free-hand). This is worth every penny and then some.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Hex Kit: Fantasyland Tileset
Publisher: cone of negative energy
by A customer [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/16/2016 12:26:50

Every single hex is lovingly crafted in a delightful art style. It's hard to make a map that's not beautiful with these.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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Hex Kit: Fantasyland Tileset
Publisher: cone of negative energy
by Richard G. J. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/08/2016 21:10:13

Great kit! Exactly what it says on the tin. A little fiddly to work with, but I have very limited graphic skills and in less than half an hour I can throw together hexes that look great.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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