Lowtown Water Current Overlays: Table Setup Guide

Quick answer

Set up Lowtown Water Current Overlays by placing breaker overlays on your water tiles to create directional currents and adding turbulent wake overlays near docks or ships for realistic water movement.

Step-by-step setup

1. Prepare your water tiles: Clean the surface of your Dwarven Forge water tiles with a dry microfiber cloth. Dust or debris can lift the overlay and ruin the illusion. Static charge can attract dust; wipe tiles just before placing overlays.
2. Position the breaker overlays: Lay a 6x6 breaker overlay on the water tile where you want a current line. Align the acetate's pattern so the ripples flow in the direction of your river or stream. Press gently from the center outward to remove air bubbles. Overlap multiple breakers end-to-end for long rivers; avoid overlapping edges more than 1/4 inch to keep the current pattern consistent.
3. Add turbulent wake overlays: Place the 3x4 wake overlays behind a dock, ship, or rock feature. Angle them outward from the object to simulate water displacement. These work best when the object is already glued or weighted down so it doesn't shift. If the overlay curls at the edges, let it sit under a book for 10 minutes before applying.
4. Secure the overlays: For permanent setups, use a few tiny drops of water or clear tack at the corners. For temporary setups, the weight of miniatures and terrain pieces will hold them in place during play. Avoid double-sided tape—it can leave residue on your painted water tiles.

Product details

• Lowtown Water Current Overlays: Eight 6x6 breaker overlays and six 3x4 turbulent wake overlays in one pack. The larger breakers cover wide river sections, while the smaller wakes fit tightly around docks or ship bases for precise water effects.