August 20th,
2010 : Sea Blue-Grey
Game Mats: We have added a new felt color to our inventory: Sea Blue-Grey. We have had a number of customer request that we stock
another sea color. The Sea Blue-Grey game mat is a great match for any naval game. It looks and feels right! To see photos of the new
game mat color Click Here
May 31st,
2010 : Deep Space
Game Mats: Since we created the Deep Space game mat, over
three years ago, we have had a number of customers send us emails
exclaiming that Red Nebulas are impossible as there are no gases
in space that can reproduce this color. Yesterday, we were sent
a photo taken from the Hubble Telescope showing a Red Nebula (NGC 2237: The Rosette Nebula)
that looks strikingly similar to our regular Deep Space game
mat. It turns our we were right -- who needs Hubble?
March
4th, 2010 : Custom Game Mats:
Recently, we have had a few problems arise from custom game mats that were created for two customers. Because of
these, we have decided to change the way we handle custom game mat orders.
From now on, all custom work must be approved first, before we will start work. To get approval, be prepared to
supply a JPG or GIF file or hand rendered drawing/printout detailing exactly what you want. We have
had problems with customers giving vague "ideas" only to be disappointed because we have
misunderstood their vague instructions. Therefore, for custom game mats that are unusual, we require
detailed diagrams. We just want to ensure that what we create, is what YOU want.
March
1st, 2010 : Hotz
ArtWorks: Our production schedule has been effected by this
winter's cold temperatures. In our area, Vancouver, British Columbia,
we rarely see snow or cold weather, although we do get a lot
of rain. This winter has been the exception with a substantial
amount of snow and lower than usual temperatures. However, it started to warm
up again starting last Saturday and the forecast is for warmer temperatures
for the rest of the week. This means we can clean our print
screens outside again which is quicker and easier than having
to clean them indoors. It also means we do not have to wear heavy
winter gear to air brush the game mats. Freezing temperatures also caused the paint
to freeze before it could be applied to the game mats -- not a good thing, which
caused a slow down with the production of European Fields and Deep Space game mats. Having
to come indoors to warm up every 30 minutes, and having to warm
up the paint to prevent freezing doesn't help with production.
With that said, we should have all the game mats that have been ordered up to March 1st, 2010, completed
and shipped by mid-month. This week will see more large shipments followed again by more shipments next week. |
