delvon
Cardboard Collector
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Post by delvon on Jun 18, 2015 4:52:45 GMT
I loved the forest and trees that I have seen on DM craft. I would like to expand the outdoor and natural side of my game with hills and or natural elevation. Could you make a video about this or point me in a direction where this can be found?
Thanks, Delvon
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Post by DnDPaladin on Jun 18, 2015 9:10:45 GMT
just a few off the internet. basically its the same for everyone. now 2.5d is a different story, but its the same techniques.
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Post by bluecloud2k2 on Sept 11, 2015 18:31:24 GMT
Or you can stack piles of books and tupperware containers up, and lay a dark greet felt cloth over that.
It's what I do.
For mountains I do the same thing, and use a dark gray felt cloth.
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Post by ReliantLion on Sept 28, 2015 20:28:25 GMT
As in the video DnDPaladin posted, it is much easier to play on terrain that isn't so much hilly, but more sheer mini-cliffs. It's easier to describe/explain to players and easier for them to understand what's what. A rolling hill will require a bunch of judgement calls and toppling minis.
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Post by bluecloud2k2 on Oct 5, 2015 18:36:16 GMT
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Post by sgtslag on Oct 5, 2015 20:43:07 GMT
Foamcore can be cut to irregular oval shapes, stacking layers on top of one another, to whatever heights are needed. This is likely the easiest technique. It is a bit 'gamey', but it works. It also resolves the issue of sloping sides which can topple figures -- they don't exist. Declare that each 1/4" layer corresponds to a 5-foot/10-foot/20-foot elevation change, and you get height without going to great effort. This also allows them to be re-used, and easy to reconfigure to different shapes, and elevations. Just paint them all the same shade of green/brown/gray/whatever, and be sure to make enough pieces for sizes and shapes you may need. Cheers!
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Post by bluecloud2k2 on Oct 5, 2015 21:50:47 GMT
Depending upon how anal your players are about line of sight, you can get away with the 1 layer is X feet of elevation.
Just remember foam core warps if you look at it wrong. I recommend either foam core on top of 2ply cardboard, or two layers of 2ply per piece. If you can bevel your edges, you can make it more hill like.
Also, if you. use Commisar Gamza's baking soda and paint goo, I recommend. adding a little pva glue.
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