DMNate's Modular Dungeon and Objects

[skunkape]

Nov 16, 2013 10:47:12 GMT DMNate said:

Skunkape, what do you use when things end up to light, but don't want to invest in washers? I've heard that drawer liners work well. Have you used them?

Shhhhh don't tell anyone, but I use Pennies!

[dmdubbledee]

Really impressive stuff dmnate. Quite elaborate and detailed. I love the etching; it really takes the tiles to the next level.

dd

[DMNate]

Thanks, dmdubbledee. It took longer than just painting it, but because I can use it for a whole bunch of different locations, I can justify spending more time on it. Next up? Modular wilderness!

[drathirbarrastudios]

I'm loving your modular set. Making some universal tiles is on my list. Love the technique for the stones also. Cant wait to see your wilderness tiles.

[sgtslag]

I use 2-D Copper Dungeons, from Fat Dragon Games, just because my crafting time is limited, and I want to use it for painting mini's, and making some 3-D stuff for my mini's gaming terrain. On that note, I use peel-n-stick vinyl floor tiles (12"-square), from the local DIY store (Menards), which cost $0.37 per tile, when purchased in 45-tile packs, for $16.65. Here is my blog page on how I use them: link. You might be able to adapt them to your needs by applying them to the bottoms of your foamcore tiles (they add a surprising amount of weight -- not too much, but enough). Cheers!

[earlteagrey]

dmNate, please take this the right way, your terrain is amazing but I chuckled out loud at this pic.

Not only may this be the first time the complete series of Friends has appeared on a D&D related forum, but I have the complete series too which made it extra random and funny to me.
It inspired me to maybe set random items in my future pic uploads haha

Again, your work is awesome. I just had to share with another Crafter AND Friends collector.

[DMNate]

Haha! That's great. I love me some good Friends! By the way, I used the modular pieces for the first time. I think they worked really well. I used them differently than I thought I would. I'd role play during travel, and get them to the dungeon, and I only set up one room. They held their encounter, and then they chose which way they'd go. I'd role play through the halls (unless they came into an encounter). This gave me time to dissemble the previous room before I have to lay down a new room. This gave me a lot of options. It felt very fluid, and rooms went up quick. I could make a room in whatever shape I needed, and the focus was on the props. I'll take some pictures of some examples if people are interested.

[DMNate]

The last one was an idea on the fly.  I flipped over a tile to symbolize a pit.  I'm going to paint a perspective on it when I get a chance.  I found each encounter felt unique.  It mostly comes down to new set pieces and props, but stay tuned.  I have a bunch of fun ideas coming up.
Note:  The river isn't actually done.  There is still more I'm going to do on the banks.  It was mostly a test on some water techniques that turned out nice.

[dmbrad]

An idea to keep your pieces from sliding around, get some rubber table placemats at the dollar store and cut strips or squares and glue them to the bottom of your foamboard. One $1 placemat should give you enough material for tons of tiles.

[DMNate]

I ended up going with black drawer runners. It worked very well actually, and I liked the black as a general background.

[DMNate]

Haha! The drawer runners are even in the picture, but for some reason, it looks like brown carpet. Weird. Hehe.

[Bael]

I really dig the furniture. What did you use for them?

[DMNate]

Most of the furniture was made out of Popsicle and match sticks. TheDMG has some great videos on this. www.youtube.com/user/TheDMGinfo

I use different painting techniques than him, but his work well.  I also opted to make a couple slight changes to some of the designs.  For example:I added more bracing on tables.  This wasn't because They were weak, but rather because I felt it made for a more interesting prop.

[skunkape]

Dec 12, 2013 3:41:55 GMT DMNate said:

Most of the furniture was made out of Popsicle and match sticks. TheDMG has some great videos on this. www.youtube.com/user/TheDMGinfo

I use different painting techniques than him, but his work well.  I also opted to make a couple slight changes to some of the designs.  For example:I added more bracing on tables.  This wasn't because They were weak, but rather because I felt it made for a more interesting prop.

And they look great!

[bromike666]

I make my rooms and hallways from 1/2" foam and had the same weight issue. My solution was to cover our table with a large piece of black felt and then glue the male side of Velcro to the bottom of each piece. It works great but no I'm debating using washers for weight and glueing a strip of wide rubber band for traction.

[dragon722]

May 11, 2014 14:15:59 GMT bromike666 said:

I make my rooms and hallways from 1/2" foam and had the same weight issue. My solution was to cover our table with a large piece of black felt and then glue the male side of Velcro to the bottom of each piece. It works great but no I'm debating using washers for weight and glueing a strip of wide rubber band for traction.

Thats a good idea with washers and velcro and so is the liners

[WeAre138]

Man those look great! I've got up my craft game with the quickness. Every time I log on I find something that blows me way.

[DMNate]

I don't think there is a single person on this forum that doesn't have something to teach everyone else.

[bromike666]

Yesterday I bought drawer lining at the .99 store and a box of 100 3/8" washers from Home Depot. The combination of weight and traction solved all my lightweight tile issues.

[Draklith]

Nov 21, 2013 0:11:14 GMT DMNate said:

Thanks, dmdubbledee. It took longer than just painting it, but because I can use it for a whole bunch of different locations, I can justify spending more time on it. Next up? Modular wilderness!

Looking forward to seeing that...sounds badass