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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby 4tonmantis » August 22nd, 2014, 1:50 pm

Really like that idol on plinth.. It works for pulp games too (Indiana Jones ftw).
That actually reminded me that in a few games you have to get to little statues or shrines or other objectives and destroy them. There are a few things out there to use for this already but variety is welcome of course. Another objective could be a large chain crank like one would see on a draw bridge or portcullis. You could just have the chain feed down into the floor and voila.

I hadn't looked at your webstore in a while and didn't realize you had those classic characters (Elf, Wizard, and I think a Dwarf too). Those are very charming and it would be cool to see you finish out that set with a fighter or barbarian.. even if it isn't related to the kickstarter :)


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Postby 4tonmantis » August 22nd, 2014, 1:56 pm

clmckay wrote:Just a thought on the Spiral Staircase. Would it be feasible to "fill in" in some fashion the under the staircase section, maybe with support columns or a solid wall? All of the spiral staircases I've seen are open under tere and - it's just me - it's always bothered me as being too similiar to those LEGO spiral staircases. An advantage to it I suppose though is placement of figures...


Personally, I would put a wooden barrel, a crate, or possibly a rock in the gap. It would add a lot more character to the piece than simply filling it in with resin in my opinion.


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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby sajungzak » August 22nd, 2014, 2:34 pm

4tonmantis wrote:I hadn't looked at your webstore in a while and didn't realize you had those classic characters (Elf, Wizard, and I think a Dwarf too). Those are very charming and it would be cool to see you finish out that set with a fighter or barbarian.. even if it isn't related to the kickstarter :)


Check out Ampersand's blog where he talks about sculpting the dwarf, elf, and wizard http://somethinginthedungeon.blogspot.com/2013/11/the-dwarf.html
And be sure to click the follow button on the right.
If we get him 50 followers on his blog, he has promised to sculpt a barbarian as well!
this is where I've been posting my painting progress so far:
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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby drathe » August 22nd, 2014, 4:05 pm

Thantos wrote:
drathe wrote:I want the girl.

She is too young for you ;)

Not when the movie came out. I was a bit too young for her... but not anymore! ;)

Scenery suggestions:
Weapon Forge. 1x3 squares like in Kellar's Keep.
Death Mist. 1x1 square like in Return of the Witch Lord. I imagine it like a spiralling mist with a demon skull forming near the top that is kind of lunging forward a bit.

While I'm taking ideas from HQ tiles, there's also the following I don't think have been mentioned that might be good if there's time and demand:
1x2 crypts (4 styles)
1x1 broken wall (2 styles - allows to enter another room)
1x1 equipment packs (4 styles)
1x1 square with brass key
1x1 square with crystal key
1x1 ice tunnels (3 styles, 2 of each style)
1x1 square of magical ice

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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby Redav » August 22nd, 2014, 5:34 pm

Thantos wrote:Nice door schmidt! Didnt think about iron reinforced doors. That would make for a good stretch goal!

Yeah, other doors would be great because some of the expansions had others to differentiate them from regular doors.

Thantos wrote:Ok enough rock! Rectangular stairs are done. May detail them more later with extra cracks and such. Lets make something with less rock today.

Those stairs look great but I'd still like to see something that is similar to the original tiles but only an inch high (who said Aussie's can't talk imperial hahaha... but I'm probably the minority)

drathe wrote:Not when the movie came out. I was a bit too young for her... but not anymore! ;)

Yeah, she's a bit of a looker hey :)

I reckon this is looking pretty cool. It's funny that I've found two KS's I'm interested in in quick succession (the other is The Lone Wolf Adventure Game)

What about a weapons rack of sorts?
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NA Group: The Gathering Storm - Barak Tor - Barrow of the Witch Lord

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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby TheTerraintutor » August 23rd, 2014, 5:21 pm

Loving the updates mate, check your pm's
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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby Thantos » August 24th, 2014, 4:34 am

flashie_dirk wrote:Count me in for the double doors, and perhaps a few other things as well!


Good man, + you get the Ye Olde Inn member exclusive mini :P When i get around to thinking something cool up! ;)

clmckay wrote:Just a thought on the Spiral Staircase. Would it be feasible to "fill in" in some fashion the under the staircase section, maybe with support columns or a solid wall? All of the spiral staircases I've seen are open under tere and - it's just me - it's always bothered me as being too similiar to those LEGO spiral staircases. An advantage to it I suppose though is placement of figures...

4tonmantis wrote:Personally, I would put a wooden barrel, a crate, or possibly a rock in the gap. It would add a lot more character to the piece than simply filling it in with resin in my opinion.

Yea will likely add clutter and stuff like crates, debris, rats etc to most of the larger pieces. The good thing about digital sculpting is things are never finished until i stick them on the printer :P

4tonmantis wrote:Really like that idol on plinth.. It works for pulp games too (Indiana Jones ftw).
That actually reminded me that in a few games you have to get to little statues or shrines or other objectives and destroy them. There are a few things out there to use for this already but variety is welcome of course. Another objective could be a large chain crank like one would see on a draw bridge or portcullis. You could just have the chain feed down into the floor and voila.

I hadn't looked at your webstore in a while and didn't realize you had those classic characters (Elf, Wizard, and I think a Dwarf too). Those are very charming and it would be cool to see you finish out that set with a fighter or barbarian.. even if it isn't related to the kickstarter :)

Yep more objective scenery would be good to add. Going to try and flesh out some of the basics first though. Cupboards, tables, chairs. Ive been neglecting.

Yep as sajungzak says. You'll have to pester Ampersand about the barbarian, hes the skilled chap behind those sculpts. :D He is after more blog followers and they he will sculpt a barbarian. somethinginthedungeon.blogspot.co.uk

@drathe. Nice I like the key square idea. Crypts are in the pipeline too, already have the file from another guy who is helping out.
Broken wall sounds good, i was going to sort out Big Bene's kindly donated walls and hidden doors today, so that will tie in.

@Redav
Yup small 1 inch stairs will also be coming out in spiral and straight forms :D (You can tell a wargamer if they measure things in inches! ;))

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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby TheTerraintutor » August 24th, 2014, 8:08 am

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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby RiTides » August 25th, 2014, 5:06 pm

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Re: .Twisted Catacombs. A Dungeon Scenery Kickstarter Proje

Postby robh » August 29th, 2014, 11:15 am

Just registered to follow progress on the Kickstarter having seen it mentioned on LAF (don't do facebook so miss all that).
Great looking pieces so far, very pleased with the ideas you are showing. I hope the pledges have plenty of "pic & mix" options.
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