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Title: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Rooms and Traps added June 14)
Post by: Warren Abox on February 03, 2016, 07:40:24 PM
In the year of our Lord Two-Thousand and Sixteen, I have turned my focus towards the collection of a decent 15mm fantasy...er, collection.  Got the figures, but wanted to have someplace for them to spill blood before I paint them up.  After a month or so of faffing about, I've settled on the following dungeon tile terrain system.

It's a simple 2.5d dungeon tile setup for that critical balance between usability, attractiveness, and portability.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FgBrennXqmU/VpyNE-xG0WI/AAAAAAAAEZc/37UjS5FPGBE/s1600/DSC07060%2B%2528750x499%2529.jpg)

So far I've only completed a good sized chunk of the basic tileset.  Now that I know this works, I'll start in on furniture, more tiles (still need a flight of stairs going up), and more traps than you can shake a ten foot pole at.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i4JwMCg1JB8/VpyNE9oH-JI/AAAAAAAAEZg/g9HDBwbbXpU/s1600/DSC07062%2B%2528750x318%2529.jpg)

More details on my blog (click here). (http://warinabox.blogspot.com/2016/02/dungeon-construction-paint-on-walls.html)
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project
Post by: Oldben1 on February 04, 2016, 01:42:45 AM
I like those, easy to transport as well.  Lots of good ideas on your blog as well.  Good luck with those doors, I used a 3d printer for mine.
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project
Post by: dijit on February 04, 2016, 02:48:27 PM
Lovely stuff! Looking forwards to seeing your minis too ;)

Out of curiosity how wide have you made your corridors? I'm going to started a similar project and am gathering as much info as possible before I start.
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project
Post by: manic _miner on February 04, 2016, 03:30:53 PM
 Great blog.Got me looking at the 15mm stuff again now.Age of Tyrants has me looking for 6mm stuff and scratch building stuff.Lots of inspiration on your blog for me to go through.
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project
Post by: Harry on February 04, 2016, 05:42:30 PM
That does look good all laid out. Nicely done.
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project
Post by: blackstone on February 04, 2016, 10:16:54 PM
Looks great! The diagonal corridors and octagonal room is just the icing on the cake!  :)
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project
Post by: Warren Abox on February 05, 2016, 08:00:59 PM
Lovely stuff! Looking forwards to seeing your minis too ;)

Out of curiosity how wide have you made your corridors? I'm going to started a similar project and am gathering as much info as possible before I start.

The tiles are built on a three-inch grid system, so the outside of each corridor tile is 3".  I use a standard 1/4" balsa or basswood strip for the walls, so the width of the gamable corridor itself is 2.5" wide.  Mind you, I'm an old school guy playing at miniature wargaming with some role-playing draped over it, so I have no intention of using a grid.  My plate mailed fighting men move 3" per Turn and thats the way we likes it!

The rooms also seem really big at the moment, when no one is standing in them.  A few miniatures shrink it quick, and the instant you start plonking down furniture or set dressing of any kind, it fills up fast.
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project
Post by: Warren Abox on February 10, 2016, 12:00:15 AM
Raw furniture builds added:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I7h9rdhovTA/VqXsCvMXdvI/AAAAAAAAEaw/zCNmeXXLNxY/s320/DSC07127%2B%2528750x444%2529.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BVCmy_UL0_k/VqXsCsWoyRI/AAAAAAAAEas/jQBA6IZaM5w/s1600/DSC07128%2B%2528750x320%2529.jpg)

You'll have to forgive the sci-fi figure for scale.  Haven't cracked open any of my new fantasy figure packs yet. 
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 9)
Post by: Warren Abox on February 18, 2016, 09:55:00 PM
Now featuring paint!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zT0z-wyFaNE/Vq7rEXxaK8I/AAAAAAAAEdk/-cVN__XROt4/s1600/DSC07153%2B%2528750x373%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 9)
Post by: Warren Abox on February 19, 2016, 05:37:49 PM
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PE_KrbzzYp0/Vq7rDSxH-zI/AAAAAAAAEdo/6Xls6k2MftY/s1600/DSC07148%2B%2528750x248%2529.jpg)
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 18)
Post by: Elbows on February 19, 2016, 05:42:29 PM
Looking good.  Is the ground going to get detailing?
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 18)
Post by: Harry on February 19, 2016, 06:12:52 PM
Furniture looks great. The detail on the desk and the bookcases is amazing.
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 18)
Post by: Cherno on February 19, 2016, 06:15:04 PM
Yes. However, the table doesn't hold up to Carpenters Guild standards, I'm afraid  ;)
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 18)
Post by: Teardrop World on February 19, 2016, 08:29:48 PM
 :o

The shelves are beautiful, ...and the book and scrolls... I have no words :-*

Cheers
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 18)
Post by: Warren Abox on February 20, 2016, 10:33:47 AM
Looking good.  Is the ground going to get detailing?

I'm leaving the ground as is on the tiles themselves.  My plan is to produce a few 'inserts', or cardstock that has detailing on it, that can be placed inside rooms on an as-needed basis.  The couple I am working on right now have stone tile texture on one side and a more sci-fi steel plate and conduit aesthetic on the other.  That way these tiles can serve double duty for fantasy and sci-fi interiors.
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Furniture added Feb 18)
Post by: Warren Abox on June 14, 2016, 03:06:26 AM
Here's a shot of the inserts promised some time ago:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rb0pQHpLJto/VslNIKFmcVI/AAAAAAAAEhY/R2U3Wxe69Us/s1600/DSC07543%2B%2528750x500%2529.jpg)

As you can see, these look pretty science fictiony, but that's just the one side, you can flip them over and you get this:
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1dWfd8mFAw8/VslNIKxogUI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/Mcv6dkHKUrc/s320/DSC07544%2B%2528750x500%2529.jpg)

Here's an example in use:
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulZf4Meuc3M/VslNJUBTmDI/AAAAAAAAEho/NSFUgtlui54/s320/DSC07550%2B%2528750x499%2529.jpg)

I also made a kind of half level using 10mm foamcore instead of the usual 5mm:
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qI2LoQOUWh4/Vs6w4LgYqPI/AAAAAAAAEiI/_SZRDHWxLI0/s1600/DSC07568%2B%2528750x499%2529.jpg)

And this, with Reaper Bones tentacles for extra adventuring fun.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DsZeVJbBb4U/V1UgB-sfneI/AAAAAAAAEoQ/8cm4hMut650fPndVggKYLCSvMUAheToVQCLcB/s1600/DSC08312.JPG)
Title: Re: Yet Another Dungeon Tile Project (Rooms and Traps added June 14)
Post by: Warren Abox on June 14, 2016, 03:10:28 AM
Also built up a few traps:
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YNtNufIek5Y/Vte4qk3ZYRI/AAAAAAAAEkE/Pn8GhO7IK4s/s320/DSC07602%2B%2528750x499%2529.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k83eC9Pdox4/Vte4qBBKaCI/AAAAAAAAEj8/uFT0zwcHq7I/s320/DSC07599%2B%2528750x475%2529.jpg)

And some general dungeon dressing:
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iknqON6xVic/VtKAjO6KbDI/AAAAAAAAEjI/j7_A7SOve2M/s1600/DSC07580%2B%2528750x461%2529.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JxKtqrwwvuA/Vte4rjFJunI/AAAAAAAAEkU/CCehsymco4A/s320/DSC07610%2B%2528750x499%2529.jpg)

And doors of various types.  Scratchbuilt out of balsa and card stock.
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zKlYlWfkTKc/Vsjaesg5P1I/AAAAAAAAEgw/tropykM2jB4/s1600/DSC07533%2B%2528750x289%2529.jpg)