Paper vs Cloth map : V

» Tue May 08, 2012 3:49 am

Hi all,

This is going to sound like a weird question, but I was wondering how i can tell whether i have the paper or the cloth map. As I've pre-ordered the game through a webstore and I should have gotten the cloth map. However, the map in the case feels somewhat like firm paper with some relief on it, so it could be a firm kind of cloth. My assumption was, however, that the cloth map wouldn't be this firm and would be more flexible. Can someone help me out plz, because if I've gotten the wrong version I want to contact the store quickly. Thanks.

» Mon May 07, 2012 10:16 pm

Sip some water on it. If the Map′s alright, it′s the cloth one, if it′s ruined it′s paper.

» Mon May 07, 2012 9:41 pm

LOL, I'm pretty sure its gonna be ruined if I do that!

» Tue May 08, 2012 11:27 am

Hi all,

This is going to sound like a weird question, but I was wondering how i can tell whether i have the paper or the cloth map. As I've pre-ordered the game through a webstore and I should have gotten the cloth map. However, the map in the case feels somewhat like firm paper with some relief on it, so it could be a firm kind of cloth. My assumption was, however, that the cloth map wouldn't be this firm and would be more flexible. Can someone help me out plz, because if I've gotten the wrong version I want to contact the store quickly. Thanks.

Listen,YOU GOT THE RIGHT ONE, IT WAS NEVER A CLOTH MAP, BURLAP-LIKE PAPER,or CLOTH- LIKE, as it was call, ok got that?

» Tue May 08, 2012 11:35 am

Listen,YOU GOT THE RIGHT ONE, IT WAS NEVER A CLOTH MAP, BURLAP-LIKE PAPER,or CLOTH- LIKE, as it was call, ok got that?

Hey no need to be crabby. :angry:

The 'cloth' map is a bit of a misnomer. It's actually high density paper made to finish like a higher strength map.

» Tue May 08, 2012 11:14 am

Ok, I guess I've gotten the right one then.

It is misleading though as the webstore clearly states a cloth map and not cloth-like (in dutch). But hey doesn't matter as much as steam not letting me play yet.. Grrr... :banghead:

» Tue May 08, 2012 9:40 am

Yeah, some retailers mislabeled the maps as being cloth when Bethesda stated it was made of burlap paper

» Tue May 08, 2012 12:38 am

The difference is that the paper map exists and the cloth map does not

Do I win a sweetroll?

» Tue May 08, 2012 1:39 am

I still see cloth map written all over e tailer websites. I posted on ones forum directly to the staff who also use the forum 'Its not a cloth map, its Burlap paper'.

The next post he makes 'Yes all our pre orders will include the cloth map'.

Jokers.

» Mon May 07, 2012 10:45 pm

Hey no need to be crabby. :angry:

The 'cloth' map is a bit of a misnomer. It's actually high density paper made to finish like a higher strength map.

I wasn't trying to be crappy, I am just upset with all this misunderstanding over a bloody map.

» Tue May 08, 2012 6:35 am

I wasn't trying to be crappy,
I am just upset with all this misunderstanding over a bloody map.

We already established the map was paper, don't confuse even more people by adding blood to the equation. :teehee:

» Mon May 07, 2012 8:35 pm

I dont know about you guys but I am going to hunt an animal down. Kill it, skin it, cure its hide, and use that for my map. :ninja:

» Tue May 08, 2012 4:01 am

I dont know about you guys but I am going to hunt an animal down. Kill it, skin it, cure its hide, and use that for my map. :ninja:

Wait, you're using human skin for your map?! :tongue:

» Tue May 08, 2012 9:50 am

The difference is that the paper map exists and the cloth map does not

Do I win a sweetroll?

Only a cookie I'm afraid.

Sorry, better luck next time.

» Tue May 08, 2012 8:14 am

Hi all,

This is going to sound like a weird question, but I was wondering how i can tell whether i have the paper or the cloth map. As I've pre-ordered the game through a webstore and I should have gotten the cloth map. However, the map in the case feels somewhat like firm paper with some relief on it, so it could be a firm kind of cloth. My assumption was, however, that the cloth map wouldn't be this firm and would be more flexible. Can someone help me out plz, because if I've gotten the wrong version I want to contact the store quickly. Thanks.

one is made of paper

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/paper

the other is made of cloth

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cloth

» Tue May 08, 2012 1:27 am

Yeah I've got mine too.. they should have said it was like a paint canvas but paper, though I guess that doesnt sound as great as "burlap" texture. :lol:

Hopefully Bethesda pays attention to the appeal of a burlap map next time around. I have a bag of rice in a burlap bag, so I compared it with the map just for kicks. Yeaaaah, would have been nice.

» Tue May 08, 2012 7:58 am

You should be glad it wasn't a napkin!
Retail packaging gets cheaper and cheaper..

» Tue May 08, 2012 6:42 am

There is no true cloth map. Just a regular cloth map for no preorder, and then a burlap map for preorder.

» Mon May 07, 2012 9:08 pm

The 'cloth' map is a bit of a misnomer. It's actually high density paper made to finish like a higher strength map.

I had no idea till I just read through this thread. Guess I'm guilty of not paying close enough attention then.

It makes me very sad because a cloth map would have been wonderful.

» Mon May 07, 2012 11:04 pm

Just to clarify:

This is burlap:

[img]http://media.merchantcircle.com/29481826/burlap_bags_450_full.jpeg[/img]

And this is parchment:

[img]http://www.instructables.com/image/FQVD72RGMFIQBR0/Tea-paper-or-Parchment-paper.jpg[/img]

I'm betting that the map is parchment, and not burlap.

Edit: Yes, they have printed maps on burlap in the past, but it doesn't retain ink as long as parchment does.

» Tue May 08, 2012 1:00 pm

Well the map i got is neither burlap nor parchment. Its just fairly thick paper with a relief pressed in it, which makes it feel (and look a little bit) like burlap.

By the way:

There is no true cloth map. Just a regular cloth map for no preorder, and then a burlap map for preorder.

To me this is one of the weirdest sentences ever... In your view what is the difference between a true cloth map and a regular cloth map? And what you state is incorrect in any case as we've now established that the preorder contains a high density paper map which feels like burlap. And therefore it is not a burlap map.