I just learned of this playmat and was wondering what it was like. Thanks for the review-straight and to the point. Putting the original game board on to for comparison was a great touch.
I hear you it was definitely a long wait eh but definitely makes the game better and worth the wait. now they just need to finally release the kings of middle earth expansion
@@fatherofgames9239 Not 100% but think that was dust balled a long time ago. Recall reading/hearing that they stopped that and the expansion for Hunt of Rings last year. Turned focus toward a card game, to compete with Fantasy Flight. Maybe wrong, as said was something I heard but struggle to remember when or where. Maybe worth looking into.
@@BreezingThrou yes their card game just came out for sure and you definitely could be right about the expansion being cancelled especially since it’s been so long since it was announced, but it sounded like it may still happen just who knows when. At least the base game of war of the ring is so good that it doesn’t have to have expansions.
13months preordered... Since day one preorder was up, I ordered and paid... Still waiting, and to be told it maybe another year maybe.... Not getting anything Ares again, too much a limited company to sell internationally. They should start considering KS or GameFounding their games... they feel like one when buying there products.
Another year? That’s brutal They shouldn’t be able to make you wait that long since it is already available from secondary markets, I got mine through 401 games.
@@fatherofgames9239 Sadly wrong side of the pond. In EU some reason or another, it has been pushed back again. Seems too many preorders were placed and Ares did not track stock sold. Sold too many preorders for amount made, need to wait for next batch prediction of about 11 months... but who knows what really happened. It is just the reason given to me from my preordered company, who to be fair, can be covering their arses. That said Ares has said since June (I ask every 2-3months via there support page) and say "it will be next month so." Have about 5 emails like this. So \shrug/
@@fatherofgames9239 Ok perfect. Weird question does the image showing the strongholds on the board the same size in both? I want to get to 3d models but not sure if I need to account for the scaling if I get this deluxe mat
Sorry to hear you didn’t like it, the lack of stitched edges and how thin it was was disappointing for sure, it was nice it was quite a bit bigger than the boards though at least.
I like how you put the board on top so we could see the difference. Great video.
Thanks so much for your feedback, glad you liked the video 😊
Duce rolling on mat would been nice to have, see if bounces and if sound is improved.
I just learned of this playmat and was wondering what it was like. Thanks for the review-straight and to the point. Putting the original game board on to for comparison was a great touch.
Awesome, glad to hear it was helpful for you, thanks for the positive feedback :)
Had this on pre-order for ages looks good
I hear you it was definitely a long wait eh but definitely makes the game better and worth the wait. now they just need to finally release the kings of middle earth expansion
@@fatherofgames9239 Not 100% but think that was dust balled a long time ago. Recall reading/hearing that they stopped that and the expansion for Hunt of Rings last year. Turned focus toward a card game, to compete with Fantasy Flight. Maybe wrong, as said was something I heard but struggle to remember when or where.
Maybe worth looking into.
@@BreezingThrou yes their card game just came out for sure and you definitely could be right about the expansion being cancelled especially since it’s been so long since it was announced, but it sounded like it may still happen just who knows when. At least the base game of war of the ring is so good that it doesn’t have to have expansions.
is there anything to refer to about this not being stitched? I dont really know if it is a massive drawback it seems like it is for some
13months preordered... Since day one preorder was up, I ordered and paid... Still waiting, and to be told it maybe another year maybe.... Not getting anything Ares again, too much a limited company to sell internationally. They should start considering KS or GameFounding their games... they feel like one when buying there products.
Another year? That’s brutal They shouldn’t be able to make you wait that long since it is already available from secondary markets, I got mine through 401 games.
@@fatherofgames9239 Sadly wrong side of the pond. In EU some reason or another, it has been pushed back again. Seems too many preorders were placed and Ares did not track stock sold. Sold too many preorders for amount made, need to wait for next batch prediction of about 11 months... but who knows what really happened. It is just the reason given to me from my preordered company, who to be fair, can be covering their arses.
That said Ares has said since June (I ask every 2-3months via there support page) and say "it will be next month so." Have about 5 emails like this.
So \shrug/
@@BreezingThrou that’s so frustrating I’m sorry to hear that, hopefully it’s worth the wait for you when it finally arrives.
Is this compatible to fate of erebor update?
I believe it would work the same way as the original boards
@@fatherofgames9239 Ok perfect. Weird question does the image showing the strongholds on the board the same size in both? I want to get to 3d models but not sure if I need to account for the scaling if I get this deluxe mat
@@tothepanels the images for the strongholds is slightly larger on the playmat, maybe 20% bigger.
That playmat is not worth the money, at this price point stitched edges are a must. It just looks and feels cheap so I send it back when it arrived.
Sorry to hear you didn’t like it, the lack of stitched edges and how thin it was was disappointing for sure, it was nice it was quite a bit bigger than the boards though at least.
Agreed, was about to pull the trigger, glad I came here first. It's worth about half what they are charging for it. £30.. sure. £70.. no way.
@@madquest8 holy £70 ? I didn’t realize they were charging that much I got it for $59.95 CAD I wouldn’t pay more than that for sure.
Any examples of a stitched playmat or maybe get it stitched once you get it or not possible?