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#1 snerfu Jul 09, 2010 14:57:23	Our D&D group has these two tables pushed together and the map rests in the center. Often when I am leaning over it to move my character I knock all sorts of things off onto the floor. I am looking to make some sort of unobtrusive implement to gently push and prod my character around the board. Must be small and agile enough to push single miniatures when nearly surrounded and not really anger other players. What kind of things do you use?
#2 thebeach0 Jul 09, 2010 15:40:19	I have never run into this problem but a ruler or baton(seinfeld fans?) would work probably. Depending on how far you are reaching a sturdy pen might even do the trick. EDIT:  Buying a small dowel rod and cutting it up into manageable pieces might also work
#3 kenlar Jul 09, 2010 16:24:09	Our Hands, mainly because we always play around a table where everyone can reach every tile or mini.
#4 Bandikoot Jul 09, 2010 17:17:12	My hands... or I just tell the person that's sitting closer to the mini where to move it.
#5 jetshield Jul 09, 2010 17:56:59	I don't use minis, but one of those wooden back-scratchers seems like it'd do nicely, and it has the advantage of reaching those itches you just can't scratch ;)
#6 oldguygaming Jul 09, 2010 19:56:13	If you are having trouble then your players probably are to. It sounds to me that what you need is a better table arrangement. Possibly two narrower tables pushed together.
#7 CPNuke Jul 09, 2010 21:30:18	A cheap foam sword. Because weapliments are better. >_> Seriously though, my groups typically will ask someone to move a mini if they cannot (or are feeling lazy). If you must move it yourself, the backscratcher mentioned by jet will work fairly well. As a joke I brought my "+2 Backscratcher" to a couple games, and did use it a few times to move my mini like a croupier at a craps table. (Old timers will get the +2 backscratcher reference ... i hope)
#8 FlashbackJon Jul 12, 2010 16:41:54	I use my hands or the hands of whomever is closest to the mini in question. However I can't help but suggest this or this.
#9 balogthefierce Jul 12, 2010 17:09:34	@FlashbackJon LoL. Wow, yeah that just adds a whole new level to the dork sterotype that typically goes along with playing D&D already. The added bonus though is you can use it to easily grab the Cheetos and other snacks after moving your mini.
#10 sheard33 Jul 14, 2010 10:27:26	From behind the screen I use a laser pointer to show where I want them, and whomever is closest is the winner:-)
#11 Nyarlathotep Jul 14, 2010 15:00:51	I usually use a wand.  I was using a Heavy Blade for a while, but The Incident convinced me that doing so was a bad idea... Actually, the implement I use is usually my hand.  Unless I can't reach, then its my voice ("Hey, could you move that guy three squares forward?  Not that one, the one with the blue tunic.  Thanks.").
#12 DwarfFighter Jul 15, 2010 6:07:17	If the gaming environment requires you to bring in more tools then you should probably fix the table. Other than that: If you can't reach your character then somebody else probably can. -DF
#13 barr91 Jul 15, 2010 18:55:36	I've used a pencil, pen, eraser pencile thing or whatever seems good at the time. We have the same problem with 2 plastic tables pushed together and the minis tend to get knocked over when you get up and hit the table.
#14 tsukinousagi Jul 16, 2010 9:49:27	Wouldn't getting a cheap piece of panelling that covers both tables be simpler better and over all more reliable? Oh like you think your push thingy will make our dex score rise
#15 pnxer Jul 25, 2010 14:39:02	I play a wizard, my chopstick is a great token mover as well as a fun prop for when I announce that I am invoking the Wand of Accuracy.
#16 magniloquent Jul 25, 2010 18:04:52	I use my mouse, but my party uses an online tabletop. Something you may wish to consider as it not only reduces clutter, but it is also impossible to knock stuff over on this desktop.
#17 lordfeint Aug 04, 2010 12:39:12	My hand. Even when I play WFB and the very occasional game of FoW, the tables are never so huge that I couldn't stand up and move my figure/troops/units without worrying that I might knock something over. I'd imagine that if I were so clumsy that I'm already knocking over a half-dozen things just reaching for a figure 3 feet away that trying to slide the figure with a makeshift crook would only add to the problem.
#18 SegadorDAlmas Aug 08, 2010 1:57:45	Seems like it would work and they're pretty common. I have one with a hand on it which personally works a little better. This is just an idea mind you as our table is small enough to wear you can reach the mini from almost any position.
#19 oxybe Aug 08, 2010 3:43:20	phalanges, baby. phalanges.
#20 Breadley Aug 15, 2010 19:46:27	phalanges, baby. phalanges. DID SOMEBODY SAY PHALANXES? OH. CARRY ON.
#21 damixmastermike Aug 20, 2010 12:27:53	Segador: hilarious. When I DM I use a bamboo stick as it holds two purposes: (1) moving minitures around and (2) hitting/poking insulant PCs.