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Post by spikebarnett on Jan 27, 2017 20:01:38 GMT
I stumbled upon DM Scotty, Wyloch, and DMG on youtube and I'm quite impressed with the pieces they've made, especially at the low price point. Now I'm here to become one of the fold.
I'd like to focus on modularity in my terrain. I'm partial to the 1.25" grid as it solves many playability and alignment issues (not that I will necessarily require grid movement). Any tips before I dive in and start ravaging all the cardboard within a mile?
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Post by Sam on Jan 27, 2017 20:12:06 GMT
Welcome aboard. Collecting cardboard is a good first step. Also, making a stock pile of odds and ends, like bottle caps, bits of wire, aluminum foil, craft sticks, etc.
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Post by drwillsdc on Jan 28, 2017 4:18:24 GMT
Perhaps sacralidge, but don't necessarily limit yourself to cardboard. There are tons of cheap materials to make dungeon tiles from. Probably not cheaper than free cardboard from a dumpster, but check out the whole site. Some people on here have made some pretty amazing things. Welcome....enjoy.....and kiss your friends and or partner goodbye, at least from time to time. Don't be afraid to experiment.
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Post by Wyloch on Jan 28, 2017 6:35:42 GMT
I recommend knocking out three or four DMG style tiles, to get the fundamentals down pat. Should take less than an hour. Jumping right into my dungeon tiles will be...well, disheartening, since they are very tedious to make.
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Post by spikebarnett on Jan 28, 2017 9:24:48 GMT
There are tons of cheap materials to make dungeon tiles from. I'll probably use a fair bit of foamboard due to the ease of texturing it, and various wood sticks for doors/bridges etc. Can you give some examples of other cheap materials you've seen used?
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Post by spikebarnett on Jan 28, 2017 10:30:12 GMT
Jumping right into my dungeon tiles will be...well, disheartening, since they are very tedious to make. They do seem to be a bit of work, but they sure do look good. I'll probably mix and match techniques and see what suits me.
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Post by drwillsdc on Jan 28, 2017 13:34:58 GMT
I used cork and vinyl floor tile. 69 cents each. I'll try to post a link to my current tiles on here. I've also used insulation foam and cardboard. I like this the best so far. There is also Hirst Arts, which make silicone molds. Very tedious since you have to cast individual pieces.
Can't seem to find how to link. Look up "crom I'm trapped in a dungeon".
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Post by drwillsdc on Jan 28, 2017 13:36:29 GMT
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Post by Sam on Jan 28, 2017 15:50:17 GMT
The tiles on the Hero Quest forum are worth a look. I really liked the look of those. I thought about adding pieces of vinyl floor tile on the bottom of my tiles for added weight, but have not been ambitious enough.
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Post by voodoo on Jan 29, 2017 3:53:18 GMT
Welcome aboard. also check out 'black magic craft' great stuff as well.
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Post by margaret on Jan 29, 2017 7:49:08 GMT
Remember to get the dollar store foamcore if you can, or the equivalent if you are not in a dollar store area. As mentioned elsewhere in this forum, the more expensive, better quality foamcore is a lot harder to peel!
My local dollar store used to sell just popsicle/craft sticks, but not the wider tongue depressor sticks. However, it now sells both, so I don't have to spend 3 or 4 dollars for the wider sticks at a craft store.
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Post by skunkape on Jan 30, 2017 13:42:18 GMT
Welcome to the forums!
One important source of cardboard is appliance boxes, the kind that they ship refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc in. If you have an appliance outlet in your town/city, go by their loading dock, if they'll let you. They constantly are getting rid of the empty boxes and those boxes are the double layer cardboard. That's the best kind to use because it's more sturdy than single layer which can warp much easier.
As far as foamcore, I agree with Margaret, get the dollar store variety, peels very easily compared to the kind you get at office supply stores!
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Post by valas on Jan 31, 2017 3:07:47 GMT
Welcome to the cult™
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