Quick Answer
Choose the Double-Sided Sidewalk Templates for urban and cyberpunk scenes, and the Rivers & Roads set for wilderness and river crossings. Both are double-sided neoprene mats, but they serve different tabletop needs.
Urban vs. Natural Terrain
The Double-Sided Sidewalk Templates are designed to complement Metropolis buildings, making them ideal for city streets, sidewalks, and cyberpunk alleyways. They offer highly detailed sidewalk layouts on both sides, giving you variety for urban encounters.
The Rivers & Roads set brings natural terrain to your table, with stony pathways and fast-flowing rivers that end in rounded ponds. These features add difficult ground and can lead to mysterious treasures, perfect for forest or wilderness adventures.
Flexibility and Coverage
Both products are double-sided, but the Rivers & Roads set includes five rugged neoprene templates, offering more pieces for larger or more varied boards. The Sidewalk Templates are a single double-sided mat, so you get two designs in one product.
If you need to cover a large table with diverse terrain, the multiple templates in Rivers & Roads give you more layout options. For a focused urban board, the Sidewalk Templates provide consistent street coverage.
Price and Value
The Double-Sided Sidewalk Templates are priced at USD 5.28, making them a budget-friendly way to add urban terrain. The Rivers & Roads set is USD 21.60, but you get five templates, which is a good value per piece.
Consider your budget and the number of pieces you need. If you're just starting an urban board, the Sidewalk Templates are a low-cost entry. For a full wilderness setup, the Rivers & Roads set is worth the investment.
Trade-offs at a Glance
- Urban Detail vs. Natural Variety: The Sidewalk Templates excel at detailed urban sidewalks, while Rivers & Roads offer varied natural terrain. Choose based on your campaign setting.
- Single Mat vs. Five Pieces: Sidewalk Templates give you two designs on one mat, but Rivers & Roads provide five templates for more layout flexibility. If you need to cover a large board, the five-piece set is more versatile. Check your table size and how much terrain you need to cover.
- Budget vs. Investment: At USD 5.28, the Sidewalk Templates are a low-cost way to add urban terrain. Rivers & Roads cost more but include multiple pieces, offering better value per template. Weigh your budget against the number of pieces you'll actually use.
Product Facts
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Double-Sided Sidewalk Templates: Double-sided sidewalk template maps with highly detailed layouts on both sides, designed to compliment Metropolis buildings. You can flip the mat to change the street design, giving you two urban scenes in one product.
Double-Sided Sidewalk Templates
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Rivers & Roads: Rivers & Roads set contains 5 double-sided rugged neoprene templates, each showing a stony pathway or a fast-flowing river ending in a rounded pond. The multiple templates let you create winding paths and water features that add tactical challenges to your games.
Rivers & Roads
Which Should You Choose?
Best for
- Players building a cyberpunk or modern city board who want detailed sidewalks at a low cost
- Gamers who need a quick, compact urban terrain mat that's easy to store
Not for
- Players who need extensive natural terrain or water features, as the Sidewalk Templates lack rivers and paths
- Those looking for a multi-piece set to cover a large table, since it's a single mat
