Posts Tagged by miniatures terrain

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Video Gnoment – 3D Mapping On The Fly
July 3, 2012 Posted by
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  I find that a great amount of immersion can be gained by introducing some kind of 3D mapping element to the game. In this video, I talk about a few cheap and simple 3D mapping options that you can use to build maps on the fly. Since not everyone can check out a video at work or on their phones, here is a brief transcription of the video with some screenshots. Why 3D 3D mapping brings the action of the game off of the…

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Johnny’s Five – Five Great Reasons That Toys Make Great Minis
March 25, 2011 Posted by

It’s safe to say that I’m a bit of an easy sell when it comes to miniatures. Every time I go into a game store, I buy dice or miniatures from their bargain bin. The fantasy games I generally play call for odd or unique minis, so your standard knight in armor rarely works, especially when I need minis to represent the vast array of unique enemy personalities. I also like to use big miniatures when there are big enemies, but those get real expensive.…

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My Improv Game Setup – An Article With Waaaay Too Many Pictures
October 26, 2010 Posted by

On my last post about running an Improv game, Toldain asked if I could share my setup for Improv games. Since I run a lot of convention games, I thought the best way to share the setup would be to do a photo filled post showing exactly what is in my setup. It all starts with a box . . . THE BOX I usually carry a courier bag to conventions, but I found it just wasn’t cutting it as far as keeping stuff organized.…

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Troy’s Crock Pot: Moldy Dungeon II, the Wrath of Plaster
August 28, 2008 Posted by
A few glass beads serve as a pool in the great hall of the mind flayer from my Age of Worms game.

What’s the Crock Pot? Just a simmering bowl of lentils and herbs, with a dash of DMing observations. Don’t be afraid to dip in your ladle and stir, or throw in something from your own spice rack. I posted earlier about purchasing some of Hirst Arts’ CastleMolds with the intent of making a modular dungeon for my gaming sessions. Well, several jugs of plaster mixture and a lot of green and black paint later, I’ve produced my first set.  The cavern floor   The brown and…