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Miniatures Adventure => Adventures in the Far East => Topic started by: Sir Barnaby Hammond-Rye on March 11, 2017, 02:29:43 PM

Title: Thematic Measuring Sticks!
Post by: Sir Barnaby Hammond-Rye on March 11, 2017, 02:29:43 PM

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I like to use these to measure Speed and Distance in some of my games. There is DS1 to DS5.

DS1 uses to top two(2) small "knuckles" of the chopstick. This is used to represent crawling speed or something very slow like a giant slug or Gelatinous Cube. Actual measurement: 32mm (1.25"). It is the distance one can strike with a polearm such as a naginata or yari.

DS2 uses the top four(4) "knuckles". This is used to represent a cautious advance or perhaps the pace of an elder walking with a cane. Actual measurement: 65mm (slightly over 2.5").

DS3 uses the long, straight section at the bottom. This is typical walking speed and easy throwing distance for something like a baseball. Actual measurement: 140mm (5.5").

DS4 uses the full length of the chopstick. This is running speed and the range I use for throwing things like javelins. It is short range for archery. Actual measurement: 237mm (9-5/16"). I apply a -1 shooting penalty for every DS4 increment beyond the first, out to the range of the weapon.

DS5 is actually the same as DS1 in terms of distance but very fast in terms of speed. This represents the strike of a venomous serpent or skilled martial artist.

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Title: Re: Thematic Measuring Sticks!
Post by: Codsticker on March 11, 2017, 04:11:22 PM

Looks like you could hack them up and use them to make trees too. :D

Title: Re: Thematic Measuring Sticks!
Post by: lostpict on March 29, 2017, 02:32:15 AM

I bought some, great idea.  Watched Hero, drank sake, ate Chinese American takeout, and temporarily mis-appropriated new measuring sticks for original purpose.  Number one daughter observed measuring sticks were nice; Honorable father re-appropriated these to gaming studio....