Paizo did make this map a little too dark (thus 4 stars instead of 5), but I still find it usable. I can easily see the marker on this map.

In addition the darkness can add to the setting.

The reason this is a good map is because both sides are useful and are excellent variants. I use this map a lot.

The map is not only much darker than on the product images (which are already kind of dark in this case), not only too dark for dry erase markers to be of any use, but its actually so dark that its really hard to discern the details of the pictured forest scenery AT ALL.

Ok, that last statement was a slight hyperbole - the map is certainly somewhat useable, but you'll need good lighting, and as I said - forget about dry erase markers.

Disappointing!

I get regular use out of this, especially the forest clearing side. Color and detail seems fine to me.

I hardly ever need to run a wilderness scene, but, since I have a difficult time drawing a convincing forest, I felt like one or two maps like this one would be handy to have around.

I have no complaints at all about it: I'm sure this will work just fine for some of the few wilderness scenes my group ever do end up in, and the Swamp flip mat will work great for the rest, in combination with one or two map packs and Dungeon Tiles sets.

I think this will be quite suitable for any purposes I'll need it for.

(And, now that I think of it, why couldn't it double as a cave?)

The title is what a player said when I held up the map from about five feet away, while commenting on the fact the flip mat was too dark. "But it should be dark, that's a cave, right?"

No. No, it's not a cave.

I know the other reviewers have already noted this issue, but I want to be clear just how dark this thing is. Dry erase markers barely show up, negating much of the point of having a flip mat. This has been an increasing problem with flip mats; the "dark" side of the cathedral mat is also too dark to draw on and see the details well, for example.

The sample art on the Web page is deceptive--my print of the map at least is darker than the sample image, and is so dark a green to be nearly brown, so it's not very pretty to look at, either. Maybe I just got a bad copy, but based on what I've read here, that is unlikely.

This is especially disappointing as the Forest flip mat was to replace, thematically speaking, the much vaunted "Woodlands" flip-mat, now out of print (which I never got a chance to buy). I imagine you'd still be better off buying, begging, or stealing the OOP mat than buying this one. (Disclaimer: I do not actually advocate theft of any product.)

This flip-mat depicts a very useful forest scene. The art is amazing; on par with the line since Paizo started doing the art.

However, as others have noted, it is simply too dark -- it looks like a very stormy day or moon-lit night. I would also suggest that if you don't already own a few flip-mats, start with one that is "blank" on one side. (***--)

This and the theater are my first flip mats. I proudly showed them off to one of my players and she remarked, "This must be the forest at night."

Indeed, it must be.

I've got the other on order, and while it will be slightly annoying to not have the three match up perfectly visually, this is a very good map with lots of potential, even if it looks like a night time scene or day with a very strong overcast.

I have bought most of the flipmats, using them (or hoping to use them) for my games.

Thus, as wilderness flipmats, I already own the "river crossing", the forest form "treasure chest" (woodlands) and the swamp (for the "green" ones ; I also own the desert & mountain pass).

I like this one, but I regret that the green used is too dark compared to the green used on the other maps.

I would have liked to put a 2 1/2 stars, but decided to round up because I like those products.

I was a little bit disappointed however !
Use a lighter green for your next flipmats, please...