Bristol Big'Uns / suggestion for club to buy

**Posted by Magwr** 11/1/2019 4:02 PM

One thing we are missing in the club terrain is a 6' x 4' sea mat.

As cruel seas is out and Mike and I have discussed playing WW1 naval, plus we have been using green mats for sails of glory games, i thought it was time we got a proper mat.

Would we be able to get one for the club from the funds?

Nige

**Posted by MikeW** 11/1/2019 10:57 PM

It could also be used for Trafalgar napoleonic naval and Victory at Sea WW2 rules.

Wayland Games are currently showing a 6 x 4 Deep Cut Studio Waterworld mat in stock at 5% off - £58.37.

It would be good to have one!

Mike

**Posted by Magwr** 12/1/2019 10:26 AM

Well spotted mike, I’m sure the club would go for that.

The usage the mat would get would be endless possibilities.

Could use it for seaborne landings in bolt action, ideal for US marines Vs Japs dug in like ticks on a dog. 15mm/20mm Normandy campaign games. The ancient gamers could use it for splendid roman Galleys against Greeks, Battle of Britain over the channel, cruel seas, ACW ironclads, Viking raids in saga etc etc.

A sea mat increases our appeal to new gamers as it’s something unusual to play.

At £58 that’s a snip.

Nige

**Posted by robb** 12/1/2019 1:56 PM

I have a load of tiny greek and roman ships somewhere, plus a number of larger vessels

I would have thought the mat would have some use

**Posted by Lurkus Spleen** 12/1/2019 7:43 PM

Hi all,
I can’t see a problem with picking a sea mat up if it’s what the member want.
The deep cut one on Wayland games looks fine but do remember that there will be a postage charge of over £6 for this item.
Cheers,Steve.

**Posted by robb** 13/1/2019 11:23 AM

Perhaps it can be added to a shopping list for a show if it is required?

On that subject, Penarth show is in a couple of weeks!

**Posted by Lurkus Spleen** 06/3/2019 7:09 PM

The new sea mat has arrived,will bring along on Sunday.
Cheers,Steve.

**Posted by Magwr** 06/3/2019 9:20 PM

Ta Steve,

Alan & I are playing cruel seas so will give the sea mat it’s first go.

Nige