argiope
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Post by argiope on Nov 2, 2014 1:53:17 GMT
I love the new DM Scotty 2.5 Next modular system. My basement shelves are full of cardboard tiles that I have made over the year which have been great but the upcoming chapter of my game is in a series of mansions and buildings so it seemed a perfect time to switch to the modular system. I bought the IKEA cork mats, 4 for $4. Great value and followed DM Scotty's method for making those base floor tiles. However I thought the walls were too time intensive. Cutting cardboard, cutting foam core, scoring foam core and the various stages of hot glue gun seemed to be too much a time investment for me. Instead I bought 1" x 1.5" wood strips at the neighborhood big box home improvement store - 15 feet for ~ $15. I quickly chopped them into 3", 6" and 12" pieces and painted them matte black.
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Post by argiope on Nov 2, 2014 1:54:32 GMT
Use the same stamp method for the floors for the walls.
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Post by argiope on Nov 2, 2014 1:56:31 GMT
Painted the top edges a gray to make the walls look distinct from the floors. I made all the wall you see and more in about 40 minutes. I imagine I will use the glass beads to mark door placements. I made up a scene using my horde of Bones Gauths I painted and mentioned in a previous post.
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Post by argiope on Nov 2, 2014 1:58:35 GMT
Here is a link to more pictures of the set up in case you are interested. I realize the beauty of the DM Scotty method is that is using free materials but sometimes time is more valuable so I don't mind spending a little cash to get the job done. The wood walls also have a nice weight so they stay up well. imgur.com/a/1RUpq
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Post by ReliantLion on Nov 2, 2014 2:13:04 GMT
I like your system. I have to agree that sometimes you have to balance cost vs time. Particularly small pieces, it would take me forever to make them as quality as I would want, so buying something like doors is a big boost. If you did it again, would you use the same size wood pieces?
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Post by argiope on Nov 2, 2014 2:56:49 GMT
Yes, the 1x1.5 inch wood strips are perfect. They come in 9-10 feet sections so if you have access to a way to cut them quickly then it is a great value.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Nov 2, 2014 5:40:41 GMT
If i do go for that method it will be to make wooden house walls. as i already have everything else.
but i do love the idea of buying wood to make wood wall.
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Post by sgtslag on Nov 3, 2014 20:40:24 GMT
Now that is brilliant! I love the fact that you retained the modularity, but you solved the issue of making the walls look better, more durable, and faster, simpler, and easier. Now that is something to be proud of. Cheers!
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Post by Sleepy Hollow Mike on Nov 3, 2014 23:27:34 GMT
I love it! I was working on a modification to the 2.5 Next walls that involved above ground walls that are actual wooden walls. They would need to be thinner for one thing! I think your version is great and sooo easy /fast!
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Post by DMScotty on Nov 4, 2014 6:51:31 GMT
Look great, quick and effective!
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Post by Jason on Nov 4, 2014 8:28:40 GMT
I love how this community takes a great idea and builds on it giving their own personal touches. The walls look fantastic. I would just walk out of that dungeon and move to a different region in your game world. Too many beholders!
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Post by argiope on Nov 5, 2014 0:14:28 GMT
Thank you all for the kind words and positive feedback. Jason is right that this is a wonderfully creative community that I enjoy being a part of. Look forward to contributing more ideas to the 2.5 Next Modular system.
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Post by dungeonmistress on Nov 5, 2014 16:30:00 GMT
What a wonderful idea! I may have to put my own spin on that one. Thank you for the inspiration, argiope.
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Post by sgtslag on Nov 6, 2014 17:05:37 GMT
Looking at this again, I realized that it would also be possible to take the 2D paper dungeon print-outs, and glue them to these same square wooden rods, to achieve similar results. It would take the Fat Dragon Games 2D dungeon printouts up to 2.5D, or even 3D, for those who want to go that route. The advantage is that they would match, perfectly, the printed floor tiles in color and texture. Personally, not interested, but thought I would share for anyone who might be. Cheers!
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Post by voodoo on Nov 9, 2014 8:55:25 GMT
great idea with using the wood. I may try this. kudos.
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Post by voodoo on Nov 9, 2014 8:57:50 GMT
Oops...forgot to ask What kind of wood is that?
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Post by argiope on Nov 9, 2014 16:23:46 GMT
It was basic pine molding that Home Depot has in the wood molding section. The pieces run up to 10' long at about $0.70/ft, I think all the big box home improvement stores will have them.
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Post by argiope on Jan 17, 2015 21:07:15 GMT
I realized that with the new 2.5 tiles, painted cork Ikea placemats, you can quickly draw in complex walls with chalk that can be easily removed with a damp paper towel. It may be a nice compromise between the 2.5 D walls but not cluttering up the mat if there are a lot of walls in the building. You can also use colored chalk to indicate pools, objects, etc.
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Post by dmgoblin on Mar 2, 2016 19:47:17 GMT
How did you make the stamp for the wood flooring? Is that a Scotty vid I missed? The wall idea is great! I love DMScotty's quick cheap method and to make it quicker is awesome!
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Post by argiope on Mar 3, 2016 2:24:35 GMT
dmgoblin
You can see the wonderful first episode that introduces DMScotty's 2.5 method here.
I did use his stamp method to make the walls. I would remind everyone to not cut the walls to exact sizes but allow for some overlap between walls.
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