Dungeon Distometer Research

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Timmee

Dec 05, 2014 5:48:03

 

Hi All,

 

 

This thread is more for players that use minis and mats, but all opinions are welcome.

 

I am researching the viability of a specialized tape measure that reads 5 feet on 1 inch scale for the purpose of speeding up play using minis and mats. Simply measure the distance and know the footage without counting or math.

 

While any tape measure would do for this task, I'm researching the viability of the novelty. In the years I have been thinking about this item, all that I have asked say they would buy a Distometer if it was reasonably priced.

 

One version is a simple 3 foot length tape measure with the above mentioned scale and decals of DnD imagery. This would be a cheaper item, likely in a plastic bucket on the sales counter.

 

Another version is more of a collectable novelty wherein the casing of the tape measure would be in the shape of an iconic dragon with the tape itself reflecting the breath type.

 

Part of my research is gathering numbers on players, existing products, etc.

 

I would greatly appreciate any thoughts or additional info you can throw my way.

 

Thanks for reading.