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Post by matakishi on Mar 6, 2017 21:53:21 GMT
For some reason I've been writing a FRPG campaign for the last few weeks after a 20 year break from fantasy. Who can fathom the capriciousness of inspiration? Anyway, it prompted me to overhaul my dungeon floor plans and blocks and so I present the process here in an abridged form. The full story is on my site here: www.matakishi.net/dungeon.htmlthe Plan: The cutting: The Texturing: The Painting: The weathering: The Dungeon Blocks: The Cladding: The Blocks with Steps: Pillars: More to come including the tiles laid out with doors, furniture and people. www.matakishi.net/dungeon.html
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Post by margaret on Mar 6, 2017 23:33:05 GMT
I really like those cork pillars - cork texture makes them look aged and weathered - now where did I stash all those corks...
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Post by kgstanley81 on Mar 7, 2017 3:50:37 GMT
Looks wicked awesome
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Post by tauster on Mar 7, 2017 7:16:50 GMT
I really wished you could click that like button twice in a row... Love the idea, the design, the process, and the result!
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Post by voodoo on Mar 7, 2017 16:12:01 GMT
These really do look great. Not sure why but every time I have tried working with cork it crumbles in my hand. Maybe I'm using crap dollar store stuff? exalt for you!
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Post by matakishi on Mar 7, 2017 17:44:33 GMT
These really do look great. Not sure why but every time I have tried working with cork it crumbles in my hand. Maybe I'm using crap dollar store stuff? exalt for you! Thanks. Crappy cork will do that, you need to spend money on proper floor tile cork. Everything I made came from a single £12.00 pack so it's still economical if you're on a budget.
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Post by voodoo on Mar 7, 2017 21:13:02 GMT
These really do look great. Not sure why but every time I have tried working with cork it crumbles in my hand. Maybe I'm using crap dollar store stuff? exalt for you! Thanks. Crappy cork will do that, you need to spend money on proper floor tile cork. Everything I made came from a single £12.00 pack so it's still economical if you're on a budget. Thanks Matakishi. I'll check out some good cork at one of the home improvement big box stores here. I'll give it another go. Cheers!
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Post by onethatwas on Mar 8, 2017 4:30:25 GMT
I would love to see those cork pillars made to be a toppled pillar. Not sure how it would work, but I imagine with your skill and expertise they would look awesome.
I am always impressed by your minimalist approach. It makes me want to try out something in that vein, but...eeh. been out of gaming for awhile sadly, so no motivation to start new projects.
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Post by matakishi on Mar 8, 2017 7:38:25 GMT
The corks snap easily with the right amount of pressure so it should be easy. I wasn't planning on making broken pillars because I didn't want anything that needed basing but I'll give it a go at the week end if I get a chance. Thanks for the suggestion
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Post by DnDPaladin on Mar 8, 2017 8:48:24 GMT
if treated well corks can be as durable as it can be. just need to a put a few days of prepping into them first like 2-3 coats of 50/50 PVA glue. my cork tiles have a lot of plays right now and they are holding quite impressively.
never tryed cork pillars though, this is something i must try. i think with the right prep they can be quite sturdy.
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Post by matakishi on Mar 8, 2017 9:08:47 GMT
I don't prep my cork a all and it lasts (has lasted) 20+ years in the case of my oldest stuff. Floor cork is designed to be walked on and is far tougher than most other modelling materials. Cheap notice board cork will crumble however and I never use it.
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Post by deafnala on Mar 9, 2017 17:16:11 GMT
I just notice that your Cat Avatar blinks...that is a cool effect. That aside, it is good to see you & your WONDERFUL creations here. They look just as LOVELY here as on L.A.F..
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Post by DnDPaladin on Mar 9, 2017 22:14:07 GMT
I don't prep my cork a all and it lasts (has lasted) 20+ years in the case of my oldest stuff. Floor cork is designed to be walked on and is far tougher than most other modelling materials. Cheap notice board cork will crumble however and I never use it. i'm talking about cheap stuff. like scotty did, i wetted it while cutting it, next to no crumbling at all. like scotty once i was ready to paint i first coated them with glue, two coats at it. they are solid and flat. no problem.
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Post by drwillsdc on Mar 10, 2017 2:04:20 GMT
Those are really nice! As a painter, I love your color choices. Very natural looking.
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Post by drwillsdc on Mar 10, 2017 2:06:31 GMT
Just visited your site. Love the Banzai quote. I think I saw some conan stuff you did a while back. If same, I've been an admirer for a while.
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Post by matakishi on Mar 10, 2017 7:39:00 GMT
Just visited your site. Love the Banzai quote. I think I saw some conan stuff you did a while back. If same, I've been an admirer for a while. Thank you. I'm currently transferring my old site www.matakishi.com to my new site www.matakishi.net so there's quite a bit missing on the new site but my Conan stuff will be there eventually. At some point I will do a Buckaroo Banzai game.
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Post by matakishi on Mar 10, 2017 7:41:52 GMT
I don't prep my cork a all and it lasts (has lasted) 20+ years in the case of my oldest stuff. Floor cork is designed to be walked on and is far tougher than most other modelling materials. Cheap notice board cork will crumble however and I never use it. i'm talking about cheap stuff. like scotty did, i wetted it while cutting it, next to no crumbling at all. like scotty once i was ready to paint i first coated them with glue, two coats at it. they are solid and flat. no problem. Wetting it is a great idea and a few coats of PVA is a go-to solution for a lot of things. I haven't seen the video, do you recall what it was about? I'd like to see it.
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Post by matakishi on Mar 12, 2017 17:31:45 GMT
This week's additions. Firstly, some broken pillars: Secondly, some spikes: Lastly, some torches: These are all self-explanatory to people on this board but, if you want step-by-step instructions, they're here: www.matakishi.net/dungeon.html
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Post by DnDPaladin on Mar 12, 2017 20:58:27 GMT
Tilescape second vid.
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Post by matakishi on Mar 12, 2017 22:04:56 GMT
Brilliant, thanks very much.
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