Re: Greatest. Gaming. Table. Ever.

CS Renegade wrote:
> Nah, they've mounted the projector _over_ the
> table. Each time you reach to move a figure...
> shadow puppets.
> 
> Put the projector _under_ the table and back-
> project onto a glass surface. Use periscope
> methods to fold the beam if necessary.

	They hashed that out in the various
	discussion groups.

	[a] In practice, the shadows are not
	noticeable. In fact, it makes your hands
	"transparent", instead of obscuring the map.
	The people who actually have this set up
	think it isn't a problem.
	
	[b] With rear projection, the image rapidly
	dims unless you are on the axis of the
	projection.  For full brightness you have
	to be right over the map, it is very dim
	if you are sitting at the table looking
	at the map from the side.
	
	[c] You do need to fold the beam.  Most
	projectors have a minimum throw distance	
	of five feet.  If the projector was
	on the floor the table top would have to
	be five feet off the ground.
	Once you start folding the beam, you have
	to start worrying about people's feet
	kicking the mirror.