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Post by yothebob on May 26, 2014 21:09:12 GMT
hey everyone i really want everyone to look at this DYI I made!! I am addressing money, i made real in game money so my players can physically buy items, sell, invest, loot and everything! this money even makes it easier for me to steal it! i can create a thug that grabs their coin pouch and runs away. so if you like this please spread it around and give me feedback if you use this idea:) My Campaign Currency! |
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Post by Hooks on May 27, 2014 4:09:35 GMT
I like it. Gives them something tangible. You can even make coins for different areas. Changing coins could be a prop that leads to a story arc in a campaign, or cause issues if you try to spend it on the wrong side of a border.
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Post by sadric on May 27, 2014 6:56:09 GMT
Arizona Can? Is ait a sort of tin can. How dou you cut it?
It looks more like cardstock, I think.
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Post by Muze on May 27, 2014 13:01:51 GMT
very interesting concept.... could do this with cardboard cutouts covered in tin foil.
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Post by Muze on May 27, 2014 13:03:49 GMT
If ya want to cast your own.  |
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Post by dungeonmistress on May 27, 2014 15:26:04 GMT
Getting some really good ideas here. Thanks, yothebob and Muze!  |
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Post by dragon722 on May 27, 2014 15:31:56 GMT
Getting some really good ideas here. Thanks, yothebob and Muze! We cannot wait to see them for sure  |
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Post by daveb on May 27, 2014 15:38:42 GMT
Arizona Can? Is ait a sort of tin can. How dou you cut it? It looks more like cardstock, I think. Arizona is a brand of flavored ice tea drinks here in the US that come in tall 16 ounce (475ml?) aluminum cans. It's thin enough to cut with scissors. |
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Post by dungeonmistress on May 27, 2014 15:48:48 GMT
The only problem I see with using the aluminum cans for this is the fact that the metal is very sharp when you cut it and you can injure yourself (or your players) if you don't find a way to dull the edge first.
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Post by yothebob on May 27, 2014 15:49:36 GMT
very interesting concept.... could do this with cardboard cutouts covered in tin foil. I choose an aluminium can because they are easy to cut and paint but its still metal so it gives metal sounds when you shake them |
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Post by yothebob on May 27, 2014 15:50:40 GMT
The only problem I see with using the aluminum cans for this is the fact that the metal is very sharp when you cut it and you can injure yourself (or your players) if you don't find a way to dull the edge first. sandpaper on the edges, I didnt have a problem with sharp edges though |
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Post by dungeonmistress on May 27, 2014 15:58:24 GMT
It's just the mom in me...I've done crafts with soda cans before (pinwheels for my garden, cute, huh?), and sharp edges were always a concern. Sort of the equivalent of running with scissors in your hand (my son lost a bit of and ear to another kid running with scissors!). Those pinwheels were sharp and very shiny, great for keeping away birds and other destructive critters! |
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Post by runningwolf on May 27, 2014 16:31:34 GMT
The only problem I see with using the aluminum cans for this is the fact that the metal is very sharp when you cut it and you can injure yourself (or your players) if you don't find a way to dull the edge first. sandpaper on the edges, I didnt have a problem with sharp edges though I was going to ask you about the sharp edges. If you want to avoid the metal might be able to do some air dry clay, a rolling pin, and a bottle cap. |
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Post by dungeonmistress on May 27, 2014 21:35:01 GMT
I think I'm going to dust off my polymer clay, I have some in gold, silver, copper and iridescent. I just have to get this other stuff finished first!  Why can't I have a couple of clones around to do my bidding? |
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Post by runningwolf on May 27, 2014 23:07:23 GMT
I think I'm going to dust off my polymer clay, I have some in gold, silver, copper and iridescent. I just have to get this other stuff finished first! Why can't I have a couple of clones around to do my bidding? Clones take too long to grow.... you need to go out and collect the stray animals in the neighbor and train them to be your evil minions! If you want to go for the metal coins try hooking up with someone who is an electrician or working on new building construction. If they are using the metal boxes ask if they can pick you up some of the punch outs. I know when I was doing general contracting work most folks let them fall to the floor and get swept up as trash. |
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Post by yothebob on May 27, 2014 23:24:49 GMT
i'm really glad everyone is thinking of new ways to make coins:) I definitely don't think my way is the only way i just wanted to show people on the forum how I made money for my players.
I just think there are a lot of cool things you and your players can do with tangible money.
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Post by runningwolf on May 28, 2014 0:48:36 GMT
i'm really glad everyone is thinking of new ways to make coins:) I definitely don't think my way is the only way i just wanted to show people on the forum how I made money for my players. I just think there are a lot of cool things you and your players can do with tangible money. Half the fun of posting something is seeing new ideas that it creates I never even really thought about having something tangible to use as money for players. |
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Post by dungeonmistress on May 28, 2014 5:22:47 GMT
I think I'm going to dust off my polymer clay, I have some in gold, silver, copper and iridescent. I just have to get this other stuff finished first! Why can't I have a couple of clones around to do my bidding? Clones take too long to grow.... you need to go out and collect the stray animals in the neighbor and train them to be your evil minions! If you want to go for the metal coins try hooking up with someone who is an electrician or working on new building construction. If they are using the metal boxes ask if they can pick you up some of the punch outs. I know when I was doing general contracting work most folks let them fall to the floor and get swept up as trash. You are right, that is a big drawback to clones. I already have two furry, four-footed minions. I can probably borrow four more from my neighbor. The only problem is they don't have apposable thumbs, but if they did, they would take over the world! Good tip about the punch outs. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks! |
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Post by yebittendog on May 28, 2014 15:42:27 GMT
I like this. Could be neat if players want to exchange money with eachother.
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Post by yothebob on May 28, 2014 18:52:26 GMT
I like this. Could be neat if players want to exchange money with eachother. yeah the exchange part was something I thought would be really cool. And I might make different types of currency for different lands in my campaign. I hope people start using tangible money in their games! And if you do show me,im excited to hear peoples responses |
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