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Post by Wyloch on Jun 12, 2015 2:31:15 GMT
Yes, the black stuff is identical except for color. I bought it once when they were out of white. It is hard to see measurement marks but otherwise fine.
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Post by Wyloch on Jun 16, 2015 22:33:28 GMT
Episode 010 - Tavern Tiles
A fresh approach to modular taverns!
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Post by earlteagrey on Jun 17, 2015 0:34:46 GMT
Your tiles are giving DF a run for their money!!!
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jun 17, 2015 20:58:06 GMT
i bought foam cardstock like stuff. it still makes for great effects. but im wondering... is your foam board rock solide after the white glue and all ? cause mines keeps their foamy textures even after 3 coats of white glue ? still once i sealed them with modpodge they have that plastic feel to it added so its a great way of doing stuff still. each of these costed me like 1$ for 10. or something like that. somehow i can't find foam board anywhere around.
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Post by Wyloch on Jun 17, 2015 21:07:35 GMT
Well, I do not apply white glue. Just paint. And then maybe a varnish. Pieces with varnish are very well protected, like you said...even if its a matte varnish.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jun 18, 2015 9:13:03 GMT
is it rock solid ? scotty says its rock solid. but mines keep their foamy textures and feel.
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Post by Wyloch on Jun 18, 2015 11:11:35 GMT
Unfortunately, I have not experimented enough to be able to answer your question thoughtfully.
If you're after rock solid, I would suggest NOT watering down the white glue. And doing two coats.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jun 18, 2015 19:45:39 GMT
tryed 3 coats of white glue, unwatered down. pressed the bottle and painted it. still has that foamy texture.
oh well, stills great for detailing 8)
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Post by ReliantLion on Jun 21, 2015 1:43:06 GMT
Hey Wyloch, how many of each type of tile do you think makes a good set? Starting with just the square dungeon tiles.
Also, do you only let your players see where they are at, reveal the whole dungeon, or add as you go (leaving previously explored areas 'revealed')?
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Post by Wyloch on Jun 21, 2015 20:20:50 GMT
The short answer is: I do not have a good answer for you...yet.
Early in his series, theDMG did an episode dedicated to that very question. But his approach to tiles are different than mine; you would think, since mine are smaller, you'd need more.
I start with an empty table. I place tiles to build the areas my players can "see," and remove them as the party goes along. This approach takes care of the mechanic of light and visible distance. It also means you need a LOT less tiles.
You could start with an empty table and "build" as you go along, as you said, 'revealed.'
I really do NOT like building the whole dungeon ahead of time and covering with black material. Because it doesn't look very good, and because it implies to the players where the remaining unexplored areas are - thus possibly spoiling the location of a secret door, etc.
Here's what I would do. (this is what I do) 1) Decide your next adventure. That is, obtain or draw the map. 2) Try to build the dungeon. Do you have all the necessary tiles? Yes - Good to go! No - Build the ones you need. These are added to your collection. And, item #2 has a better chance of being "Yes" in future adventures. In short order, you'll reach the point where you're done building tiles.
I like the above approach because it's personal. We all design differently. My dungeons will have tendencies that yours don't. Maybe I use a lot of curves. Maybe you use lots of big rooms. So providing "build X of this style" might cause you wasted effort. The above logic makes the answer personal and ensures you waste no materials or time.
And here's another nuance that I am always careful of - the direction at which players approach an area matters. If a hallway dead-ends, and there's a door there leading to a room, then you will need a three-walled "dead end" tile, so that you can place the door. BUT, suppose the players enter this hallway from the room on the other side - the door was already placed, when you made the room. The hallway does not need a "dead end" style tile, but rather a plain old 2-wall "hallway" tile. Consider both possibilities when you assess your tile preparedness.
Style also matters. For taverns, I cannot imagine needing a lot.
Last note, another thing I like about only showing what the party can see: for the most part, you can simply shuffle around the tiles on the table to build the new area. No need to "reach into the box or staging table" to get new tiles. Actually, no need to "stage" at all...except for scenery.
If I learn more on this I'll share.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jun 21, 2015 22:36:58 GMT
if you build only what they see... which is about 2-3 rooms at once. like his answer, i'd probably say the same.
so my advice is, if you build room after room only (aka what charcaters sees) then i'd say have enough for 2-3 rooms built. rooms of normal sizes.
but seriously this question is entirely depedant on the size of what you wanna do.
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Post by Metaldoll on Jun 25, 2015 12:36:21 GMT
Very helpful videos. 009 is my favorite. Keep up the great work!
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Post by Wyloch on Jun 25, 2015 21:23:00 GMT
Episode #011
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Post by Wyloch on Jun 29, 2015 0:37:46 GMT
012 - The Largest Miniature Ever
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jun 29, 2015 2:40:26 GMT
no babies were harmed in the making of this video, but all players were killed and the tiles were not salvageable !
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Post by dragon722 on Jun 29, 2015 2:42:12 GMT
That was too funny!!!
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Post by teazia on Jun 29, 2015 6:22:21 GMT
Happy to see some bubbles in your last craft video. I was afraid you were pulling the H'Wood trick of substituting tea for various liquids of ill repute.
Cheers!
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Post by sotf on Jun 30, 2015 1:47:52 GMT
tryed 3 coats of white glue, unwatered down. pressed the bottle and painted it. still has that foamy texture. oh well, stills great for detailing 8) Are you using foam core or foam sheets? You can often find both at a dollar store... If it's the foam that doesn't have a paper layer on the outside, you get issues there.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jun 30, 2015 19:25:13 GMT
never found foam core. so its foam sheets glued to the cardboard. i swear there is no foam core around here.
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Post by Wyloch on Jul 1, 2015 0:33:10 GMT
013 - Water Tiles
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