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Chad the DragonLordofAiur
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1085 Posts

Southeast PA

01/26/2006 7:30 AM
Why can't WoTC make all the maps consistent and put start area A on the left and B on the right? It would be much easier to follow the tournament reports and discussions about maps if I can just remember which side is which. If I knew that A was always on the left then I could follow the discussions without having to consult my own maps and/or vassal. Anyone else agree with me?

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ChristopherGroves
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6093 Posts

01/26/2006 8:21 AM
One bad thing about the maps is the playing perspective. Before nationals I made a point of playing with me sitting at the top edge just because I didn't want to get used to looking at it all from one side. The alternating side A and B have me instead referring to the the areas by description instead of A/B. "The long start area on the fane" "If you're looking at the top of mushroom w/ the shared victory area up at the top, I'm talking about the one on the right."

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Tactician
Sergeant

888 Posts

01/26/2006 8:46 AM
I think that is what makes each map unique. Making all maps alike (even a little bit as you state) would be; IMHO, a setback.

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rhane
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1412 Posts

01/26/2006 9:27 AM
quote: Originally posted by Chad the DragonLordofAiur Anyone else agree with me? Yes. I don't think its a huge deal, but I certainly can't see a reason not to do it, and I think it would have made more sense.

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Phrank
Warrior
Warrior

235 Posts

01/26/2006 10:17 AM
quote: Originally posted by Chad the DragonLordofAiur Why can't WoTC make all the maps consistent and put start area A on the left and B on the right? It would be much easier to follow the tournament reports and discussions about maps if I can just remember which side is which. If I knew that A was always on the left then I could follow the discussions without having to consult my own maps and/or vassal. Anyone else agree with me? Still left or right depend on wich side of the table you sit... :p, but seriously yeah i do agree that it can be a lost of time to try to found from wich side is he talking about when they consitenly alternate between one and another

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PatEllis15
Commander

4463 Posts

01/26/2006 12:12 PM
It does seem to make common sense that A and B be on specific sides of the map, when your looking at the map, and able to read the map title. I'll make note of this one and ask Shoe about it at WF. Pat E

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muselindeman
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Sneak

133 Posts

USA

01/26/2006 12:31 PM
quote: Originally posted by Chad the DragonLordofAiur Why can't WoTC make all the maps consistent and put start area A on the left and B on the right? It would be much easier to follow the tournament reports and discussions about maps if I can just remember which side is which. If I knew that A was always on the left then I could follow the discussions without having to consult my own maps and/or vassal. Anyone else agree with me? If Start area A is on the right and B is on the left, just turn the map around.[:D]

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