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Post by DnDPaladin on Oct 13, 2014 11:15:58 GMT
basically, he's saying the same as i did. keep them all to one single size. otherwise there is bound to be a lot of problems rising.
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Post by rane on Oct 13, 2014 19:43:49 GMT
ok, I'll rethink hexs and see how i can make interesting one off rooms with them.
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Post by rane on Oct 30, 2014 0:35:49 GMT
hrmm pondering it more and im thinking maybe to try cheap dollar store foamcore for the hex/octagons. Should be easier to cut than cardboard and then i can weigh them down by simply tracing their outline on a thin cardstock/cardboard.
Anyone familiar with foamcore that can give me some pros/cons to this method? Will it work? Not work?
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Post by DMNate on Oct 30, 2014 1:54:37 GMT
I've tried to several iterations of hexagon modular tile designs. Though I can make them look EXCELLENT on paper, they don't seem to transfer as well into reality. The tiny variations in cuts seem to magnify in a hexagon format, wherein in square model they seem much more forgiving. I'd suggest using pre-cut hexagons, if you are going this route. I've also been unable to find something that ends up being much better in a hexagon format that I can't accomplish in a square modular system. I could see some modular cave systems that could benefit from a hex-based system, but my play style never really calls for a sprawling dungeon of any kind to all be out in play at once. I can accomplish any "natural looking" caves with a map, instead of literal board. I may be biased, though. I much prefer to focus on individual scenes rather than large areas. This works well for me, but may not for every play style.
That being said, please share with us if you come up with any break-through.
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Post by Erasmas on Oct 30, 2014 3:24:54 GMT
What about hexagonal flooring tiles? I'm honestly not sure if these even exist, what their price would be, or what they might be made of. But, if you could find some linoleum or other lightweight material (aside from something like ceramic), it might work.
EDIT: I guess it might help if I finish sentences that I begin. LOL
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Post by DMNate on Oct 30, 2014 3:43:02 GMT
I vaguely recall seeing hexagon (3in x 3in) at Lowes. I bet they would work well. I don't recall how much, but I was impressed with how inexpensive it was.
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Post by rane on Nov 2, 2014 8:18:30 GMT
alright crafting friends, My first shot with foam board from the dollar store - started with octagons as an easier way to test how the foam board will react and work with my cardboard tiles Happy with how well they're fitting with my regular modular tiles - I'm hoping they will be able to add some variation to rooms and suit more "important" places such as towers, cathedrals, keeps and the like. I'm also happy with how easy it is to cut the foam board accurately with just scissors. I am going to try a small run of 4 hex tiles next and see if i want to continue with octagons or try a set of hex's
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 12:15:52 GMT
I saw this last night.
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Post by j on Nov 2, 2014 14:43:13 GMT
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Nov 2, 2014 16:59:03 GMT
Howdy,
I considered modular hex tiles as my next project. I began sketching out the various possible tiles needed. I found the number of different tiles needed to be prohibitive. I came to the conclusion that hexes would be a great opportunity be executed in the 2.5d next style. It would require fewer hex floors than a full set of tiles. With only a few combinations of hex sides for the walls. I may go that way.
Kev!
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Post by rane on Nov 2, 2014 20:14:00 GMT
Howdy, I considered modular hex tiles as my next project. I began sketching out the various possible tiles needed. I found the number of different tiles needed to be prohibitive. I came to the conclusion that hexes would be a great opportunity be executed in the 2.5d next style. It would require fewer hex floors than a full set of tiles. With only a few combinations of hex sides for the walls. I may go that way. Kev! the 2.5d next method may well be the ideal way to pull these tiles off. Almost like a board game where you just place your pre painted/textured hexes down then dress them up in furniture
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Post by wilmanric on Nov 3, 2014 1:39:36 GMT
I plan to make a template to trace for my hexes out of thin plywood. I'm going to use a compass and straightedge to mark it up; then my trim saw (?) to cut it out. That should help when I make them.
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Post by rane on Nov 3, 2014 3:03:34 GMT
I plan to make a template to trace for my hexes out of thin plywood. I'm going to use a compass and straightedge to mark it up; then my trim saw (?) to cut it out. That should help when I make them. this is a good idea - there should be minimal to no risk of mis-measurement if you have a a solid shape to trace. I think I will try to find some large hexagon tiles as noted earlier in this thread.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Nov 3, 2014 7:12:16 GMT
as long as all tiles are the same size, there should be no problems in doing whatever you want with em.
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Nov 4, 2014 2:30:10 GMT
Howdy, I made a template from thin uncorrugated cardboard, 3in sides, 6 inches point to point, and used it to cut the fauxmcore. roughed up and painted a couple. the Hirst-arts cavern pieces would make decent walls for these, or home brew stalagmites. I need to come up with something... Kev!
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Post by rane on Nov 4, 2014 4:00:07 GMT
oooh fancy fancy, Kev.
What kind of tile set do you think you'll turn yours into?
I've been pondering a graveyard as my first hexagon set (need to buy some insulation foam board to make some hills and ruts)
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Nov 9, 2014 2:42:41 GMT
Howdy, What ... do you think you'll turn yours into? Near the end of the forest path... the cavern... appears to be infested with goblins? I might do forest floor on one side, Cavern floor on the other? Kev!
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Post by rane on Nov 9, 2014 4:32:02 GMT
I do believe that earns you a fabled Exalt button
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Post by rane on Nov 12, 2014 7:38:01 GMT
Finally got around to making the hex's and I got them to fit with my pre-existing DMG inspired Modular dungeon tiles point to point measurement is 13cm and each side is a perfect 6.5cm to match up with my other tiles. Excuse the messiness They turned out similar to how I envisioned in my head - and will allow for some "Crooked" dungeon designs to spice things up for my PCs. Not 100% sure what to theme these as, yet - I'm leaning towards a "courtyard" or outdoors type theme. Something that may break up from pure dungeon delving (ruined walls of dungeon exposing outdoors, perhaps an outdoor section of a crypt, and so on)
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Post by sotf on Nov 13, 2014 6:07:09 GMT
Just as a bit of interesting that might help is that a lot of craft stores have foam hexagons that could work rather well attached to cardboard or similar as a backing and then hacked into for things.
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