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Post by Wyloch on Feb 13, 2015 1:35:34 GMT
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Post by Wyloch on Feb 13, 2015 1:37:16 GMT
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Post by Wyloch on Feb 13, 2015 1:37:30 GMT
Okay, with the grand tour done, let's look at the methods. I use a "cutout" for my rooms, such that it can lock onto a hallway and thereby minimize "lost" space due to walls. I design my maps to account for tile wall space. Wyloch approaches a door... And it opens! A secret door - "clip on" to the wall. A steel/iron/metal door. Also opens and closes. And a wooden door.
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Post by Wyloch on Feb 13, 2015 1:37:52 GMT
Finally, how about some close-ups of the unique features in the Vault? Here's a black pudding, along with two Large ones and four Small ones (consult the MM to understand why I made all of these): Here's the planar portal key device. Props to the first person to call out where this idea came from. Guggzugg the petrified orc warchief, wearing the Choker of Intents (costume jewelry): Iptiz himself. Bone nagas are Large, so this is a 2x2 base mini. And I tricked up the base. And finally, our intrepid party.
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Feb 13, 2015 3:23:54 GMT
Howdy,
Sweet!
Karma, Kev!
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Post by voodoo on Feb 13, 2015 4:10:12 GMT
excellent execution! great tiles and room items!
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Post by DnDPaladin on Feb 13, 2015 7:39:21 GMT
man, proof that even 2D figurines could look awesome ! those pictures, its like those figs are alive, more then 3D ones would.
great work there, real awesome !
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Post by sgtslag on Feb 13, 2015 14:31:34 GMT
What is the start-time? What kind of soda and chips do you prefer? Inquiring minds want to play...
Looks amazing. I agree, those 2-D figures are some of the very best I've ever seen. Really fantastic stuff. How did you do the floors with the grid? They look almost like ceramic tiles glued down, but I suspect it's really foamcore? Fantastic work. Very impressive. [Turns green with envy, hangs head, walks away muttering...] Cheers!
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Post by Wyloch on Feb 13, 2015 14:51:23 GMT
Thanks! The floor is just dollar store foam core. Scored (not fully cut through) into a one inch grid, then drag a ball-point pen through the score to widen the line. Base in black, go over it in Slate Gray.
The walls are three layers of double-corrugated. (...so, six corrugated layers...) with cardstock hot glued to cover the corrugation.
The bricks on top of the walls are also foam core.
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Post by Wyloch on Feb 13, 2015 17:24:31 GMT
The paper figures are a very time consuming process but are unbelievably durable and weighty. The construction process has taken a long time to get to, but I like to think I've perfected it.
The bases are dollar store foamcore. Remove one side's paper as usual. Score it directly in half, and then "fold" it in half. Apply a thin line of hot glue in the crevice, quickly insert the paper mini, and "unfold" the base so its flat again.
To preserve the base's flatness, and to add a lot of needed weight to the mini, hot glue a penny to the bottom. Now everything is cinched together and extremely strong.
White glue, construction sand, dry, paint.
As for the paper mini itself, getting them to look this good requires some Photoshop savvy. * I work in 300 dpi. From 200 dpi to 300 dpi, the difference is VERY noticeable. From 300 dpi to 600 dpi, not at all (in my amateur opinion). * I get pictures from Google image search. Large only. Never scale a picture UP, as you'll introduce blurring and pixelation. Always get too big an image, and scale it down. * Duplicate the layer, flip it horizontally, and then vertically to get a mirror image and move it directly upward. * I print on 60 lb weight cardstock from Michaels' (see one of my other threads). This cardstock is light enough to go through a printer, but heavy enough that two layers of it is very strong. * Fold in half, and secure with glue stick. * Apply clear packing tape. Or laminate. But I like packing tape. * Cut out the mini. * Take a black sharpie to the edge of the mini, covering the white. * Insert in to base as above.
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Post by chiefsgtbradley on Feb 14, 2015 22:13:30 GMT
Wow this is amazo-amazing and i want to say thank you very much for sharing these pics and turtorials with us.
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Post by skunkape on Mar 11, 2015 20:33:15 GMT
That is a very nicely done terrain set!
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Post by michka on Mar 12, 2015 10:27:40 GMT
Great terrain and a great adventure. It's the perfect combination. If I even use paper minis I will try your method, because it's the best way I've seen. They're so bright and effective, I'm tempted to set my lead aside for a game or two.
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Post by Wyloch on Mar 12, 2015 15:59:39 GMT
Cool! I've thought about trying to do a tutorial video for my paper minis, as I've had several PMs asking about the methods. Need to find the time though.
.....also I gotta finish the PDF. Haven't updated the OP in while...
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