Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Product Review: Dungeon Tiles Master Set

So there I was, standing in my friendly local game store (FLGS)...on pay day, no less. Funny how that always seems to happen. I my eyes panned across the bookshelf, my eyes were caught by the glimmer of light off a shrink-wrapped box off to the side. Yes! Today, the Dungeon Tiles Master Set - The Dungeon: An Essential Dungeons & Dragons Accessory (4th Edition D&D) would be mine!





I love dungeon tiles, grid maps, gaming paper, printed maps, purchasable 3d terrain, and even homemade 3d terrain. No matter what it is, I feel the tiles and terrain can always help increase the fun factor of the game. Now, just because I enjoy those things doesn't mean I'm willing to just throw money away on lots of low quality gaming aids. I became excited as I read the promotional material plastered around the Dungeon Tiles Master Set box: "This accessory contains 10 double-sided sheets of illustrated, die-cut terrain tiles printed on heavy cardstock, allowing you to create dungeon rooms, corridors, and outdoor locales. The product box is designed for tile storage and can be used as a terrain element in the game!" Sounds like a match made in heaven!

Overall Product






PROs

  • Price


  • The Box


    • It is nice to have an actual container for the dungeon tiles for a change.

    • The box is made in such a way that it can be used as terrain as well.




CONs

  • The Box


    • The box is big but only comes with 10 sheets of tiles and a cardboard insert that takes up half the box.


      • Of course, this could be a PRO since it is bigger than the tiles and other tiles can be stored in the box as well.






The Tiles






PROs

  • There is a nice selection of different sizes.

  • Most tiles are reprints of older set that are not available anymore.

  • The tiles are made of thick, durable material and not just thin sheets of paper.



CONs

  • No real CONs here.




The Art






PROs

  • The art is nicely illustrated, as expected from WoTC when it comes to tiles.

  • Several varying pieces including rough terrain, doors, stairs, and prison bars.

  • All large pieces and most smaller pieces have just empty, stone floor squares on the back.



CONs

  • All large pieces and most smaller pieces have just empty, stone floor squares on the back.


    • Yes, I listed this as a PRO, but it seems like the easy way out of providing more detailed pieces.


  • A handful of tiles are just blank on the back, even more empty, stone floor squares are better than nothing.


    • 2 of 14 2x4s are just black on one side

    • 3 of 12 2x2s are just black on one side

    • 1 of 10 2x1s is just black on one side

    • 2 of 8 single square tiles are just black on one side



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