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Was considering to get a grid mat, large- at least A2 or so - of those you can write and erase. After searching online I found few options, and they're a bit pricey.

Any recommendations? I don't need anything fancy. Just a large laminated grid that can be rolled up. Thanks

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[–] slyflourish@ttrpg.network 4 points 2 months ago

I love the Pathfinder basic flip mat and bigger basic flip mat. You can use wet and dry erase on them. They’ll last forever. They’re really easy to care for. And they’re inexpensive.

They fold up instead of rolling up but they’re great.

I’ve been using two chessex battle maps for a few months now and they’re great too but dry erase only, more expensive, and need more special care like not leaving anything on them, not folding them, and using the right colors.

If I had to pick one, it would be the Pathfinder basic flip mat.

https://paizo.com/products/btq02eip?Pathfinder-FlipMat-Basic

[–] gazter@aussie.zone 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Your friendly local office supplies shop would be happy to print and laminate any image at any size you wish.

[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 1 points 2 months ago

Nice I'll have a look

[–] Apepollo11@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If you don't mind a one-use option, lots of wrapping paper has 1 inch squares printed on the back. Just buy a cheap roll and use the other side.

It rolls up and the marks don't accidentally rub off. Once you're done with it, just pop it in the recycling.

[–] adhocfungus@midwest.social 2 points 2 months ago

I like this idea for reusing wrapping paper with my kid. I'll have to try it after my kid's birthday.

[–] Maestro@fedia.io 2 points 2 months ago

I made my own using board, markers and that transparent sticky laminating foil. The reason Iis that we use Lego minifigs so I wanted the squares to be 4x4 Lego studs (32mm) instead of 1 inch (25mm)