As mentioned before I am creating my own world. The world map is complete and framed. I am doing several enlargement maps of the kingdoms and not sure how to display and use them.
1. I will have the maps on the computer but I hate using a computer when I game, so I know I want to take the map to the printers and have them on my desk when I play.
2. I can laminate the enlargement maps and then also write on them using a wet erase pen.
3. Having them laminated would require having a edge of about a 1/2 inch all the way around, plus with the added weight I'm not sure how well they would sit in the frame...they might be just fine.
4. Having them laminated means I need to print them smaller than the frame size to accommodate the lamination edge. I would rather have the maps as large as possible which is 24 x 36 inches.
5. If I laminate the maps but do not put them in frames they are still protected but now I will have several (10-15) maps rolled up or lying around creating a mess.
6. If I don't laminate the maps they can be framed like the world map but then I can't have them on my desk when I play because they will get ruined.
Does anyone have any cost effective ideas of how to display the maps on the wall or elsewhere in the gaming room that will look nice? They need to be protected and I would like them to be displayed if possible. A lot of money is going into these maps and I hate to have them just sit there, rolled up, etc.
How can I use them on the desk, display them when not in use and still keep them protected?
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I frame the world maps (as well as poster-sized local maps) I use with inexpensive poster-frames that can be purchased in stores like Target and Wal-Mart. They look really nice IMO...
If I need to refer to them during play, I remain seated and just use a laser-pointer to indicate to the players where their characters are or where some specific site is located on the map. And like Usual Suspect said, I only display small local maps on the table when/where needed.
I framed the world map in a good frame with the intent to keep it there. The local area map I blew up poster size and laminated and will keep in front of me on my desk while playing. When I need a different local map for play I will switch it out with another one that is framed. This will keep all but one map framed at all times and protect those that see regular play.