renel
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Post by renel on Mar 7, 2015 2:25:27 GMT
I find that the more I immerse myself into the craft of dungeon construction the larger and more detailed my dungeon becomes. It just feels natural for things to flesh out in this manner. Oh well, I'm just going with the flow and see where it carries me. The wagon you see below, thanks to Dungeon Mistress, was made of popsickle sticks, toothpicks, card stock, printer paper, one paper clip, hot glue and white glue. The wheels turn on their axles and the front wheels pivot along with the bar. If you're interested you can follow my progress here s172.photobucket.com/user/arthurpwrs4/library/?sort=3&page=1
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Post by ReliantLion on Mar 7, 2015 5:17:07 GMT
You've got some seriously cool looking stuff there. Keep it up! I really like the machines at the end.
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Post by DnDPaladin on Mar 7, 2015 6:39:50 GMT
exactly why im crafting only what i need and double check if i really need it. though diorama are cool, though tiles can be cool. i dont like the limited play those provides. i like when things are visual, yet not enough for my players to be limited by what they see. that said, it doesn't mean crafting should be limited to what you can use. everyone crafts for different reasons, i craft mainly for D&D. but i'd say that i too am starting to get deeper, as i am creating my own kinda board game of D&D. something i dont need to do but want to do. so yeah i can understand the crafting getting deeper into ones soul.
is it bad, only time will tell. but i dont think resisting it is a good thing, if you love it then by all mean do it.
your stuff looks great, good work on those.
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Post by tauster on Mar 7, 2015 8:54:31 GMT
@dndpaladin: I started out the same: Craft only what I need. But then there's some stuff that's just too cool not to craft... Some of it I can shoehorn onto my campaigns (I never had had the intention of adding a purple worm to my underdark campaign, but it's a believable addition), but some stuff is simply too far out of the campaign's theme. Still, if it has a sufficient level of coolness, I can't resist crafting it.
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Post by curufin on Mar 7, 2015 22:32:51 GMT
@dndpaladin: I started out the same: Craft only what I need. But then there's some stuff that's just too cool not to craft... Some of it I can shoehorn onto my campaigns (I never had had the intention of adding a purple worm to my underdark campaign, but it's a believable addition), but some stuff is simply too far out of the campaign's theme. Still, if it has a sufficient level of coolness, I can't resist crafting it. I couldn't agree more. I probably spend 30% of my time building things I'll will never use. Isn't that strange? For me, I like experimenting with new techniques and materials. So I often build something that will give me the chance to try some new things out, even if I will never use it. I mean, I just spent three weeks building a Tarrasque that I will never ever use. I just got caught with a cool idea. Plus I have never built a creature before...not even a purple worm.
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Post by Alexis on Mar 7, 2015 22:43:16 GMT
I couldn't agree more. I probably spend 30% of my time building things I'll will never use. Isn't that strange? For me, I like experimenting with new techniques and materials. So I often build something that will give me the chance to try some new things out, even if I will never use it. I mean, I just spent three weeks building a Tarrasque that I will never ever use. I just got caught with a cool idea. Plus I have never built a creature before...not even a purple worm. Yes why not craft something just for the sake of doing it and having fun with it. Not everything needs to have a purpose. For me personally it's just about having fun and trying out things that I enjoy. If I can use it, that's great. If not, I might figure out a use along the way. Of course I also craft stuff that I really need but I won't stop crafting just because I can't immediately use something ;-)
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Post by jasonblade on Mar 11, 2015 19:36:54 GMT
Crafting is an addiction that can only be sated by crafting things people find "useless." Just remember there is never not a use. Things that are aesthetically pleasing can always be put on display.
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renel
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Post by renel on Mar 17, 2015 1:13:50 GMT
Well, I decided to delve the underdark. What kind of monsters reside there?
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Post by voodoo on Apr 23, 2015 21:41:12 GMT
I always make tons of stuff (even if I don't need it or use it, because I enjoy crafting. What I don't need or use I pass on to my other gaming friends. Crafting is fun! Example: I made 150 potion bottles because 1) I like crafting and 2) because I had no use for all those tiny beads except potion bottles. My buddies love them!
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Post by DnDPaladin on Apr 24, 2015 3:57:01 GMT
crafting monsters is never enough. you do need them anyway...
but let's be real. once your whole house is gonna be full, where will you put your crafted stuff ? thats why i said it sbetter to craft only whats needed. and by the way, whats needed can be anything really. i mean if one likes to create a whole city down their basement, then by mean do it. i mean if your basement is made out to be an exposition of your stuff then that stuff because needed right ?
i am creating a dragon, actually its finished now, really not the best work it could be. colors off and all... but still for my first time, its not all that bad and its a gift i intended to give out. that was needed, see. so when i say craft only whats needed. itsa not meant to say craft only the bare minimum, it meant, craft as long as you got the space to do it.
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Post by michka on Apr 24, 2015 7:55:51 GMT
At least crafting unneeded stuff doesn't cost much. I buy lots and lots of gaming material I will never use, and it costs me plenty. I mean, do I really need three different systems to run Star Trek? No, but I'll be damned if I'm gonna pick up the newest system so I can complain about it. At least with crafted things you end up with something finished, unlike the requisite lead mountain most miniatures gamers end up with after a very short time.
And back on the subject, Spiders are a great choice for underdark creature. In fact, the more spiders you have the better. That is, as long as your wife/girlfriend/roommate isn't terrified of the things. I have a box that's labeled "Wife, do not open" in the basement. It's very existence creeps her out. I should mention I have a fear of the things too, but if your going to run a fantasy game you have to have some giant spiders.
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Post by voodoo on Apr 24, 2015 18:07:02 GMT
mmmmmmm spiders......
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Post by Sleepy Hollow Mike on Apr 24, 2015 21:32:38 GMT
Awesome stuff ...LOVE that Airplane!
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Apr 26, 2015 3:07:05 GMT
Howdy,
Looked through your pics again and noticed the size of the airship..dang that is small...and so the size of the airship terminal...DANG that is SMALL!!! What the!?
ehhe!
Kev!
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