Urban Terrain Options for Superhero/Zombie Games
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- I show you three options for how to fill your table top with modern buildings and cars.
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Fat Dragon Games Paper Files: www.fatdragongames.com/fdgfile...
World Works Games: www.worldworksgames.com/store/
Corvus Belli: corvusgamesterrain.com/collec...
Menards Train Buildings: www.menards.com/main/grocery-... - Розваги
John Menard is a train nut. I live down the road from the town Menards is headquartered in. They do a huge model train show every year.
great tip on the empty pen trick. I typically just flip my blade over to the top/dull side and score using that.
I got those scale cars too, but i use them for my 28mm scenery and they seem to fit the bill pretty good.
Great Video. I have decided to go with paper terrain buildings for Crisis Protocol. I'm LTTP on this, but here's the info you asked for on the PDF layer issue:
Go to "File > Save as Other > Optimized PDF > Discard User Data.
Then mark "Discard hidden layer content and flatten visible layers".
Thanks for the instructions! That's helpful!
Just watched your city tile system and had to watch this one too. You’ve earned yourself a subscription because your content is great and informative. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for the sub!
I love that you have a Red Owl in this!
Red Owl foods is old school! My parents used to shop at one when I lived in Waukesha, WI.
Please dont stop what you do!!! Very INFORMATIVE!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Glad it helps!
Thanks for the tip on the Corvus Belli terrain. I like how the apartment buildings are one piece per floor. Thanks!!!
Yeah, I've thought about using the office furniture from World Works Games to fill in the interior along with some battery powered LED lights, which would be awesome.
Just discovered your channel precisely for Crisis Protocol and your DIY tiles were a godsend. Awesome content and very well explained. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful. Which building option are you going with?
@@gaminggeek241 definitely the paper options. Loved the Black Widow poster and graffiti ideas!! Just ordered all my supplies from Michael’s and going to pickup today. You’ve probably already seen this, but blacksitestudio.com has some excellent MDF buildings at reasonable prices, and most come apart to game inside. No painting required. And if you’re looking for a fun horror themed minis game, check out blacksitestudio.com/dlb/. With the success of Don’t Look Back, they been churning out tons of new terrain on a regular basis. Also a fan of the PlastiCraft ColorEd line of buildings.
Despite all the terrain I have, city scapes were not among them. Looking forward to the rest of your content. Love Shadows of Brimstone, so I’m curious to watch your videos on that monster next!
I'm creating a Percy Jackson RPG and this will be EXTREMELY useful for adventures that take place in cities, thank you so much for de vid
Ooh, how has that gone? What system do you use?
Love all the little details of your terrain (i.e. the Gaminggeek Game Store, the Black Widow CHANEL wall advertising, ect...)
Yeah, it really sells the effect nicely.
Very great video man, thanks so much!
I’ve found that the packaging for cars rarely has the scale printed on it. However, the manufacturer often prints the scale into the undercarriage of cars and trucks along with the year, make and model of the vehicle. So if you buy one car from a line, you can check the underside for the scale.
I do not condone opening packages you have not purchased.
I checked the underside of my cars and unfortunately, they don't have the scale on them--just the model of the car and brand name "Welly." 😢
I was just looking at that stuff at Menards the other day. I remember Red Owl as a kid. We did all our grocery shopping there.
Yeah, it brings back memories. They have the old school Piggly Wiggly too.
Thank you for this video, excellent
That table looks fantastic! Thanks for putting in the links. I went to the Corvus Games Terrain site and got stl files for 6 buildings for less than $19. :-) I'd love to get some of the O scale model buildings, but I think I'll have to wait on those. I like your selection of vehicles. Sometimes there are some nice diecats ~ 1/43 scale cars at CVS drugstores. I've used some of those, too.
How much are the cars at CVS?
@@gaminggeek241 Last time I got some they were $3.99 each. I got a police car, ambulance, and ice cream truck.
@@robertspears8301 That's cheaper than Hobby Lobby! I'll have to check it out.
The buildings are from Corvus Games, not Corvus Beli - different companies
Great overview, and very fine looking table! Good point about resizing, also true of the cardstock, most people don't realise how variable similar buildings can b e even in real life (I'm a Town Planner, I look at buildings and townscapes more than is healthy!). Most of my scenery is SF or fantasy, but I use some of the Fat Dragon stuff and a lot of it has the advantage of being designed to flat pack after use. Can't recall if that is true of this set or not.
Important note: Corvus Games is not Corvus Belli, they have nothing to do with Infinity. They're both crows, but they're DIFFERENT crows :P
Awesome awesome awesome video! Thanks so much for the tips and caveats (i.e., pricing). I'm actually beginning to record the next episode of my podcast to cover terrain building and "off" brand paints. I'm definitely going to mention seeing your videos and urge my listeners to see them for themselves!
Awesome! Thanks! I always use cheap craft paints for my terrain. What's the name of your podcast?
@@gaminggeek241 The podcast's name is Paintbrush and Dice. It's still fairly "young", but I'm gaining a steady following. Basically, I've managed to bridge the gap between beginner gamers and hobbyists to more experienced ones (i.e., commission painters, etc). Terrific community on Insta: My name there is @paintbrushanddicepodcast. The episode where I talk about you and these videos will be going up tonight! Thanks again!
@@gaminggeek241 www.paintbrushanddicepodcast.com/podcast/episode/29ee125b/makin-terrain
@@paintbrushanddicepodcast2053 Just listened. Thanks for the shoutout!
Thanks, subscribed!
For card stock, I use foam core boards for support. Makes them sturdier
Yeah, if I were to do more card stock buildings, I would actually reinforce with foam core. And try to add some depth to them too.
For more modern era 3D printing options there are Precinct 187 from Z1 Design:
www.z1design.co.uk/precinct-187
Then there's Jens' designs over at www.3dprintterrain.de - he has models from the Dark Ages and up to modern day (most of his sets are WWII, but you also have Wild West, American Civil War, Medieval times, Ancient Rome, Middle East (both older and modern era) etc.).
Thirdly, there's World of War buildings. They've done a range of Kickstarters ranging from one Medieval over WWII to modern/apocalyptic and futuristic/space models.
www.wowbuildings.net/
I don't see all of their models in their shop, so I don't know if one has to contact them to inquire further about the specific files from their campaigns, but here's the modern/apocalyptic one:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/wowbuildings/apocalypse-wow/ (from there you can also find the other Kickstarters they've done).
Please read my comment on your table lol. But this looks like a 3D version of zombicide. But I really need to know what the 2x4s length for sides under the cup holders. 4inches?
I just discovered your channel and these terrain options are great info. If you happen to see this (2.5yrs later), how do you suggest storing the cardboard building when not in play?
I just stack them in a storage bin. Still takes up space but you don't have to worry about them scratching up like you do with 3D-printed terrain.
May I ask what is the appropriate distance from floor to ceiling in your game? I am designing modern buildings using MDF and not so sure about scale.
I'd like to see any options that you recommend for superhero minis. Especially anything that's 3d print friendly.
Honestly, I haven't found other options. There is very little for modern, urban games. Most are either fantasy or sci-fi.
@@gaminggeek241 Yeah, same here. :( Oh well, great stuff on your videos!
Very cool man, thx for the tips. Btw, is there a way to keep the modular tiles from sliding? I know you can use hotglue at the bodem to keep them from sliding, but sometimes it messes with the level of the tile.
I have a neoprene game mat that I flip over so that the rubber side is up. Then these tiles don't slide around. If you don't have a mat, try buying those grippy drawer liners for tool boxes--they are fairly cheap.
@@gaminggeek241 allright, i will that. Thx 👍
nice. whats the board size?
How'd you do the windows on the 3D prints?
You can find an MDF or plastic etc Dumpster for cheap on Etsy too and IIRC Reaper Bones has one. Same with vending machines, etc.
For a billboard though, I think I'd just scratch build that.
And if you're using railroad stuff anyway then a train yard could be a great battlefield.
With the Red Owl supermarket, can you access the interior?
No, unfortunately not.
what about MDF from TT COMBAT
Where did you find that Chanel Black Widow poster? Looks great but i cant find it on Google
I googled Black Widow and then added "Chanel" to the image.
@gaminggeek241 lol, ok thanks :)
How long does it take to print some of these 3D buildings? How many pieces do they come in?
Most come in three main pieces (main floor, second floor, roof) and will print within 24 hours. But the police station comes in six major pieces and will take several days.
Good morning, Can i ask where did you find the stoplights at?
The stoplights came in the starter box for Marvel Crisis Protocol. They might have a terrain only box so check that out.
I think 1/32 works great.
Dollar General carries a variety of 1:43 Burago cars
They have a rack of 1/43 like CVS Pharmacy, United.
Nice wealth of information. Do you think those Menards buildings would work for games like The Walking Dead: All Out War?
Absolutely. They are a little bit larger scale than 28mm but most people won't notice.
@@gaminggeek241 can you access the interior to move mini’s in and out during gaming?
@@rokassan No, the Owl building does not open.
Did you scale up the Fat Dragon models, or are these at 100%?
I didn't scale at all and printed at 100% as is.
You should make a video just like this but for D&D and Medieval games!
did you really print that police station without supports?
Yes, no supports. I thought the windows might sag but they didn't. You do want to resize the window inserts though because they are too small (width).
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What printer are you using to print those buildings? Any tips? They turned out fantastic and are making me want to buy a printer :). Edit: I see it's a Prusa!
I have a Prusa MK3S which is more on the expensive side of things (check out this video for why I chose it: ua-cam.com/video/OVpiMnkLY6o/v-deo.html) but the Ender 3 is under $300 and you can make all the models I show. I print at .2mm height and no supports are needed!
Gaminggeek ok cool, I have an Ender 3 coming from Amazon, I hope I can print them as nice as yours! Is it .4 nozzle size?
@@TheMiniJunkie Yes, .4 nozzle, which is the standard size.
Gaminggeek I've got my Ender 3 printing the first floor of the store...pretty keen to see how it turns out. Do you sand yours to reduce layer lines? I'm printing in black and (though it isn't finished printing) I feel like mine have more layer lines than yours.
@@TheMiniJunkie I printed mine in .02 layer height. What layer height are you using? I don't bother sanding at all.
Corvus Games Terrain is not Corvus Belli.
1:35 scale is the closest to true scale for 28mm
World Works Games is dead and buried. Can't even get the dropbox pdf dump of their files any more. I just tried.
Oh that's too bad. Thanks for the update.
It's a good video but the one option you didn't really discuss is making your own terrain!
Don't have the "talent"? It's on par to middle-school art projects honestly. Grab some cardboard or foam-board, some elmer's glue, some pins, a straight-edge, hobby knives, and the like.....and have at it!
There are so many resources, for free, available on how to make your own terrain! Not great at painting? Well you can still create whatever building you want and simply print out designs with a pretty cheap home printer. Give it a wash to weather it and there ya go!
This is by far the cheapest method of creating terrain.....all you need is some basic tools and materials.....and a little imagination and creativity!
Yes, that's always a good option! Glad you brought it up!
Dude, Hobby Lobby? If you're willing to support them by shopping there, I cannot in good conscience support your channel.
I respect you following your conscience.
Great video. Thanks man. However TRUMP 2020.