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Post by ScareKro on Nov 6, 2016 18:36:09 GMT
Hey everyone, My brother and I were looking into playing around with crafting things for out DnD games. However we have never done much in the way of craft. I was curious what projects you would recommend (probably from DM Scotty's channel) as an introduction. Ideally something which doesn't require too much material yet is versatile enough to see regular use.
I'm curious to hear your suggestions. -Kron
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Post by Meph on Nov 6, 2016 18:51:31 GMT
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Post by DnDPaladin on Nov 6, 2016 19:15:39 GMT
i too would go 2.5D Next for beginning and versatility.
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Post by SpielMeisterKev! on Nov 6, 2016 19:44:08 GMT
Howdy,
I would recommend wyloch tiles and furnishings( barrels, crates, etc.)
I don't care for "next" at all, Kev!
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Post by margaret on Nov 6, 2016 21:24:23 GMT
Probably the fastest and most versatile is to make 2.5D Next walls like Meph did, using 1/4 inch square wood "dowels" and painting them. Costs a bit more than cardboard, dollar store foamcore, and construction sand, but all you have to be able to do is saw them and paint them. And it's not a huge cost - approximately one dollar for a 36-inch length from your local home-improvement store. You can use the same square dowels to make the measurement rods for the different player character by cutting them to length, marking them in inches and painting the inch segments in alternating colors. You can also buy packages of short, fluted [ribbed] wood dowels at the home improvement store and cut them into shorter pieces to make barrels. Glue a narrow strip of paper around each end for the hoops. Can't find the URL where I saw this - it's someone else's idea. Keep some as individual barrels and glue others together in stacks or clusters for easier positioning. DM Scotty has a post on this forum about making streams from strips cut from plastic report covers, which is pretty quick and easy. Or you can use strips of blue felt. After that, maybe some doors made to clip over the walls when the scenario calls for a door. Lots of suggestions for doors on this forum and Wyloch's #35 crafting video has suggestions for clip-on wall segments for dungeon dressing, as does the DMG's video #58. Curufin's thread on this forum has some nice wall piece ideas, too, at dmscraft.proboards.com/thread/3590/dmg-style-wall-segments-upgradedThese projects would move you into the realm of the cardboard and foamcore world of crafting. At that point, scatter terrain of all kinds will probably get you the most effect for your efforts until you decide you are ready for tile-making, if you ever do. It partly depends on how much storage space and time you have, as well as discretionary funds. Download the apps for Michael's, Joann, and Hobby Lobby so you can use their 40%-off-one-item coupons for any hobby store supplies you need, particularly for things like larger tubes of paint and glue guns. Also, in my area HobbyTown has the best selection of basswood if you need basswood pieces for something. As far as I know, they don't have a coupon app.
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Post by Meph on Nov 6, 2016 21:34:42 GMT
I actually made mine with leftover laminate floor tiles. Ripped it into long strips on the table saw and then setup stops on my chop saw. Cut them all and hot glued 2 piece together. Spray paint them black and then sponge paint them with your brick colors or make a stamp. I did my entire set in about 4 hours one day.
I love making tiles and have made just about every kind. I started a Wyloch set before I bought my 3D printer and started with those. Wyloch tiles are time consuming to make but definitely worth it. I did Openforge tiles and have now settled (hopefully permanently) on True Tiles. 3D printing is very time consuming also. There are a lot of great methods but no other method will give you such a large, versatile set as quickly as 2.5D Next.
Nothing says you can't have multiple sets of stuff like I do. 2.5D Next will get you started playing though while you settle in for the long haul of crafting =)
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Post by margaret on Nov 6, 2016 21:57:16 GMT
I stand corrected! Either someone else posted somewhere about using square dowels or I looked at yours and thought "Aha! Square dowels would work!"
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Post by jennifer on Nov 6, 2016 22:38:07 GMT
I like the versatility and ease of the 2.5D next system. You can put down any kind of wall on any kind of mat.
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Post by drwillsdc on Nov 7, 2016 0:20:30 GMT
I have made a ton of different types of crafts for dungeons. I would look at the web and see what you like the look of. I have made that many, because every time I finish one set, I see something better and sell the old. I don't have the cash for a 3D printer. I'm saving up for an atlantean sword, so I tend to do things on the cheap. Check out my thread "Crom, I'm trapped in a dungeon". To see my current stuff.
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Post by jennifer on Nov 7, 2016 2:45:55 GMT
Wow.. the Maker Slect V2 is $249 on Amazon right now... You could afford that one drwillsdc? I should buy another lol. Meph, that one would be a good second pritner
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