... It's ... or ... (in ... in this ... companies ... Steve is quite correct in his description of how typically Atlanta's "green" period is rather...
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John David Galt
john_david_galt
Aug 20, 2007 9:28 pm
... In my games the green tile never gets played until it is fairly certain that the brown one can be played very soon after it. This would be more of a...
19559
jordangf
Aug 21, 2007 1:20 am
Hello everyone, I was very recently introduced to the 18xx series through 18FL and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I have to go back to school soon and will...
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Chris Shaffer
chris_shaffer
Aug 21, 2007 1:39 am
Hi Jordan. Were you one of the 18FL players at GenCon on Saturday? If so, that was my copy of the game. I'm in four 18xx pbem now, so too busy to play at the...
19561
jordangf
Aug 21, 2007 3:24 am
Thanks for the fast reply. I'll definately keep my eyes open then....
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Ross Jefferson
ross92021
Aug 23, 2007 7:52 pm
Hello, I've played about half-dozen 1830 games over the past ten years. Would like to play more. Any games forming for 1830?? RJ...
19563
the_excalabur
Aug 23, 2007 9:54 pm
Dear 18xxers, I am trying to learn to make or improve cyberboard boxes for various 18xx games. Is anyone here who can either a) point me at a useful how-to...
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Chris Shaffer
chris_shaffer
Aug 23, 2007 11:21 pm
I suggest joining ConsimWorld and asking questions in the CyberBoard forum there. They are very helpful. ...
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Joe Miller
swsparkscreator
Aug 24, 2007 12:33 am
Well Gen Con is over and now it is time to focus on ConCeption. Yes it really is only 5 weeks away now. We already have a great mix of 18xx and rail games but...
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Ed Holzman
edholzman
Aug 24, 2007 11:44 am
The best "How To" guide for Cyberboard gamebox design that I have seen is the one written by Gary Christiansen for his Strategy I gamebox. You can find it in...
19567
uberboardgamer
Aug 24, 2007 1:25 pm
I have downloaded and printed the files to create a copy of 18AL. I have also purchased a heated lamination machine and laminate pouches. My question is about...
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John A. Tamplin
john_a_tamplin
Aug 24, 2007 1:40 pm
... You definitely want to laminate and then cut. You don't need to spray anything on the cardstock, as the laminate film is actually more than half glue that...
19569
uberboardgamer
Aug 24, 2007 2:16 pm
Oooops. I think that I got clear instead of matte. :( 5 mil was the thickest that the office supply store had. Should I look for thicker? And can you...
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John A. Tamplin
john_a_tamplin
Aug 24, 2007 2:20 pm
... 5mil is fine (plus your laminator almost certainly can't handle thicker unless you got an expensive one), and you will have difficulty finding matte/satin...
19571
Tim Franklin
timfranklinuk
Aug 24, 2007 3:20 pm
... This really works with regular, office-supplies laminators and pouches? I've seen a lot of postings claiming that you really need a cold laminator and...
19572
John A. Tamplin
john_a_tamplin
Aug 24, 2007 3:45 pm
... That's what I did until it became harder to find matte pouch film. ... When I use the die-cutter, I need to run the cut tiles back through the laminator to...
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Tom M
starfury_42
Aug 24, 2007 4:17 pm
For my 18AL and 18GA kits I used self-adhesive laminating sheets on the maps, charters, stock market, certificates, and trains. I did not laminate the track...
19574
Dave Boyd
boydda1
Aug 24, 2007 4:38 pm
... You may want to experiment with some steel wool to turn the glossy into matte... -- Dave Boyd "If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominoes will fall ...
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Bill Parker
hodjiii
Aug 24, 2007 5:02 pm
... I'm going to be mounting my 18AL board soon so this seems like a good chance to ask for advice. When framing answers, please bear in mind that I have no...
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Maisnestce@...
maisnestce
Aug 24, 2007 5:49 pm
... If you laminate the map, even with matte laminate, the coefficient of friction between the map and the tiles will be too close to zero for comfort. If you...
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Maisnestce@...
maisnestce
Aug 24, 2007 5:51 pm
... Yes. When Chris Lawson was active, pretty much all the stuff he laminated was laminated with a standard hot laminator and pouches. (Well, the laminator ...
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John A. Tamplin
john_a_tamplin
Aug 24, 2007 6:13 pm
... I think it depends on the laminate film. In fact, I get complaints that the current film I use makes tiles stick too well to the map, and both are satin...
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David G.D. Hecht
dhecht05
Aug 24, 2007 6:28 pm
... From: "John A. Tamplin" <jat@...> To: <18xx@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2007 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [18xx] 18AL Board Mounting ... John, I...
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Chris Shaffer
chris_shaffer
Aug 24, 2007 7:09 pm
... Yes. I've done 3 mil and 5 mil laminating, always with standard glossy pouches in a cheap heat laminator. 5 mil is definitely better. I cut with ...
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Tom M
starfury_42
Aug 24, 2007 7:25 pm
You want to prep the map sheets before you mount them. What I do: 1. Use self adhesive laminate on the maps 2. Trim the map sheets so they don't overlap 3....
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Chris Shaffer
chris_shaffer
Aug 24, 2007 9:44 pm
... I took mine to an art supply store (Dick Blick) and bought sticky foamcore - it has a peel-off sheet and the foamcore itself is already sticky. They ...
19583
icemancu83
Aug 25, 2007 12:15 am
I'd highly recommend using a spray fixer to set the colors of the map before mounting. You can find fixer in the charcoal area of an art store. I attempted...
19584
John A. Tamplin
john_a_tamplin
Aug 25, 2007 1:57 am
... I've never had any problem, but I use heavy paper and spray onto what it will be mounted on not the back of the printed sheet. -- John A. Tamplin...
19585
uberboardgamer
Aug 27, 2007 12:43 pm
I realize that most of the true train gamers will be at RailCon, but for us wannabees, I'll be running a session of 18GA at DragonCon on 8/31 at 1:00 p.m. New...
19586
scottmc94
Aug 27, 2007 5:29 pm
I have played 1861 a few times now and have been trying different minors to open and really can't find a combo that works well for me. I have made mistakes in...
