Geek Chiq Emissary Table Review - with Tom Vasel
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
- Tom Vasel takes a look at the Emissary Table from Geekchic
00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Table overview
09:16 - Final thoughts
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No component drop?
This review has inspired me. I will soon review my chair.
I've been hoping you reviewed the table since I saw it pop up on you show! I now I want one but know I am definitely getting it! Your review went beyond what I was expecting, great work.
I clicked on the video thinking "table? Nah, I'll watch it for 30 sec just to see the verdict" and I watched the whole thing. Man, Tom is an amazing reviewer. Nice diction, no stuttering, keeps you interested.
I'd been looking forward to the full review and overview of the table ... it did not disappoint. And I am glad you waited until you could do it justice. Your thoughts on what you would do differently were helpful. I also think the table adds a lot to your reviews and the overall Dice Tower content. Good decision.
I visited the Geek Chic HQ last summer and had a very similar tour of their tables. This review is very truthful. Their furniture is incredibly high quality and is an investment. I would love to see The Dice Tower review of their 8 Hour Chair, it looks hard to believe, but I have sat in it and it is unbelievably comfortable.
Hey! I know you! I also went to the Geek Chic Office and production area and I was super impressed. It was very worth getting a tour from them. Im shooting for an Emissary table been saving up for one, but have had other house expenses to take care of first, Going to visit their booth at PAX in a few weeks to help solidify my decision on what configuration I want. And yes I also could not believe how comfortable their chairs were after sitting in them.
Lovin the 2 camera setup!
I really like the new multi camera video style, keep it coming!
Hooray for 2-camera setup!
Hey Tom, is it possible to place the plexiglass piece over the felt board in order to prevent any leaks from damaging the felt while it's in dining table mode?
Thanks for the review. Very nice table and I do love the accessories and flexibility of the table.
Some getting used to having two cameras to look at.. :) But great setup you have now! Congrats!
Thanks for this review.....I love this table!
The two camera setup is nice!
Tom what size is your table? And what size would you get if you could get another table?
As always late to the party. Hi Tom, I have a question about that insert. It seems kinda light for plywood. What its that made of and has it held up? Thanks!
nice new set up!
Which wood color is the table in this video?
Beech?
These tables are so nice it makes want to get my own place so I can have one!
Hey Tom, whats the size of your table?
double camera! We could see you were checking in both ways at some time!
Very nice review! Greetings from the future!
I know I'm late to the party. That felt insert looks kinda light, What;s it made of and has it withstood wear?
I had wondered if you were able to have gotten this magnificent table for free or not.
Cool idea for a review.
My concern with a table like this is if when using it for dining purposes with all the top slats in, how does it (or does it at all) prevent spilled liquids from seeping through the gaps and onto the gaming surfaces below?
they do sell waterproof table cloth's to put over them when you plan to eat on it.
I wouldn't mind upgrading my dining room table to something like this but my concern would be a liquid spill on the table top if there was a game left set up underneath.
"Nice game. Why are half the cards and counters coffee stained and the other half smell like beer?"
Fun review, although I'm not nearly at the stage of needing one of those! Plus - looks like someone got his 2nd camera up and running :)
Are you sure that red top is poker speed cloth tom? Looks like their velvet material also.
They have 2 fabric options, a speed cloth or the felt. His is the latter, though I imagine it's still a preferable surface for cards as compared to a hard surface.
hopefully you'll be able to get 2 cameras of equal quality (or same lighting for each)
Only available through wifi? That's new from the Dice tower..
Great Review!!!!!!
12 dislikes? are those accidents? this is pretty good stuff right here
Looks like all the various accessories themselves would take up a LOT of storage space; do you have a dedicated closet, Tom? :)
What are the 2 types of fabric you got on your insert?
It sounds like the red side is speed cloth and the blue side appears to be velvet. The former provides a low-friction surface, while the other provides a high-friction surface.
Tom calls it felt, but it's worth noting that felt is not a suitable material for gaming. Felt sheds and balls up quickly. I'm not sure what Geek Chiq offers, but it appears to be some kind of microfiber/microsuede, a man-made polyester fabric used in upholstery. Anyone know for sure?
Steve Gale
Yeah, I wasn't sure if the red side was the Stretch Velveteen or the Speed Cloth, but it does sound more like the Speed Cloth. It sounds like a side with the Stretch and Speed would be better then getting the Velvet at all. Or maybe 2 sides with the Speed Cloth would be better. I figure having 2 colors would be better.
Sean F On the Geek Chic website, they say the three fabrics they use are plush velvet, stretch velveteen, and speed cloth. It may well be as Mackerachi suggests, that one side is plush velvet and the other stretch velveteen.
+Steve Gale is correct. The side with the logo on it is the plush velvet. The other side is the stretch velveteen.
Now we wait for the TOP 10 of Gaming Furniture!
Do you trade Trains?
You make me want one even more so now. Great review though.
Does Tom ever provide dimensions?
Yeah, sort of. He didn't say the dimensions of the one he owns but he did say they sell tables at different dimensions.
Looking around 1:00 you see the boards that go inside leaning against the Expedit shelves. Applying those measurements and guessing he picked even measurements the inside boards should yield to about 2,00 m x 1,00 m. At 10:28 he explains he would make it even a little bit longer.
It is 3'2"x6' interior. I asked Tom about the length and he said it was 6' long. For the width there are 3 widths and the largest has 5 leaves and 3'2" has 4 leaves as in this video. There is an even thinner version available with just 3 leaves.
I was severely disappointed by the lack of component drop :(
Glorified pool table. I understand the high cost, being a cabinetmaker by trade, it has very little to do with the martial cost, it is because it is a custom, speciality product. Not very many people are going to buy it, so if you are going to only sell a few hundred a year, you need to sell it for a lot to keep up with operation costs.
Ugh the cover planks aren't the same length
That would drive me insane
CURSE YOU for reminding me of how poor I am :P
Anyway, great and really informative video, as always.
Any spill on the wood surface is going to seep around the edges or through the tongue-and-groove and straight onto the felt. Yay!
And the ability to cut off part of the table is an AMAZING idea combined with a TERRIBLE implementation. You need to be able to cut off the end ACROSS the WIDTH of the table - for games with a small number of people gathered around one end of the table so everyone can reach the board, for for a GM to set up equipment and screens on.
Agreed. If I'm going to spend this much money for a table it's going to have a full blown top, not insert boards that let debris get through them.
Actually, if it is anything like the one Zee reviewed, it has a sistem so that if any liquid gets between the boards it doesn't fall through but goes to the edge of the table and falls to the floor.
1) The fabric is a replaceable component. Still would be preferable not to damage it, but its not like you're whole investment is ruined if someone spills on it.
2) When you order you have the choice to have the leaves run widthwise or lengthwise.
3) If you know you're going to be playing D&D on it, they offer a special GM station that pulls out like a drawer and folds out into a hard surface with screen.
The first time I heard of geek chic I had the same reaction most of the commenters here have, "Wow, that'd would be nice to have if I was rich. So overpriced!". But since that time, I've actually ordered one for myself. I came to realize that most people have some sort of hobby that they are willing to drop money on, and if playing games with your friends is one of your primary hobbies, then spending this amount of money isn't really that unreasonable (assuming you're an employed adult with regular income). Some people are into cars and spend more money than that buying multiple vehicles. Some people spend more than that much money on season tickets for a single year of sports games.
Did you get your table? Or were you one of the unfortunate ones...
Is he saying 'accessorary'?
Some day....
I enjoy my emissary. It's not perfect but it's rather nice.
any alternatives to Geekchic?
geeksnson. Personally I prefer Geek Chic- they are more expensive, but I feel like their tables offer more style for that money.
its crazy how much u hAVE TO SPEND to get a table to play 40k and other tabletops on.
Try getting a really good bed.
Furniture is crazy expensive.
7:14 solved!
I recently made a table very similar to this. It takes allot of time, expensive materials and experience in cabinet making. I wouldn't take less than $8K for it. No, I'm not making an ad for myself, I have no interest in starting another business. Just giving my two cent opinion as to the value of Tom's new table.
Well they are out of business now so umm yeah.......
Wow those boards aren't all the same length.
They are the same length. They do not extend end to end exactly due to wood expanding and contracting with the weather. If they made it to fit exactly you would not be able to remove them if the wood expanded from an increase in temperature.
I can build one.
You should get your money back for the gaps between the top (or bottom of the table, depending on your perspective) of the table and the end of the boards. Looks tacky for a dining table if you entertain.
goodness it's expensive, something to save up for i suppose
These tables are for people with a lot of money. Even the chairs are around 800. You can get over a 60" flat screen and a nice couch to watch it on for the price of this table. It runs about 4k, and the Sultan runs 14k to 20k. You can have several very nice things for that amount of money. I'd need to have a really padded bank account to sink this much money into something for my hobby that I already do on tables running 100-1000 bucks at various places. With no difficulty or lack of comfort I might add. If you can afford it, let me know if it is worth it. My guess is no.
Looking up the costs for this thing, wow... I like games, but I'd rather make a (substantial) dent in my mortgage with that much change.
Please line up your shelves. It's driving me crazy!
They are out of business. No wonder I can’t find this table anymore.
You may want to check out bandpass. Some of the former geek chic staff went there.
I know this is an old video, and GeekChic has gone out of business, but you might want to remove the link. Their old website has been taken over and the new site looks like it could possibly be a cyber threat.
Quality is expensive. Treat yo'self!
Quit moving back and forth. Jesus.
just make one yourself
This is waaaaaayyyyy too expensive for what you get
Do you have any custom hand made solid wood furniture?
LOL. Spoiler: A favorable review of Geek Chic tables, brought to you by Dice Tower, sponsored by Geek Chic. Shocking, right? Favorite moment: listening to Tom paraphrase the "not for everybody, think of it as an investment, price is in line with high-end furniture" sales pitch I've heard for the last six or seven GenCons from the Geek Chic sales associates. Hey, congratulations, Dice Tower Kickstarter supporters...your first two-camera video is an advertisement.
+Quijanoth He admitted that he got a discount from them, its not like he is hiding anything that would make him biased to give it higher praise.
+mrbiofan12 Aye. Its possible to support a product you believe in even if they have had some sort of sponsor relationship.
so its is promoting it. whas ur problem ?
u dont have to buy it