Episode 89 : Modular River Tiles (for

[@GrimRN88H]

Your ability to look at something and then dissect it into its various paper and cardboard parts is inspiring. You've got to have quite an imagination to see things not for what they are, but for what they can become. Kudos!

[@strawhatdabber]

Personally I've found it easy to make these things for myself, the true genius about this channel is making it easy for the non skilled. This guys got true talent.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks for the kind words (the other explanation could be that I have too much time on my hands lol :) ).

[@wickedf10]

I get so excited every time a new part of your terrain system comes out. Thanks for making these, they hit the perfect balance of cost, time investment, and results for me.

[@theparchmentpaladin]

1000% true!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

No problem. Hope you are putting some of this stuff to good use :)

[@AnthroposGames]

Wow. This is genius. Such artistry. Complexity within simplicity. Another home run game-changer!

[@railwayjade]

WOW, WOW! You are so talented with paper and cardboard!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks. Glad you liked the vid!

[@The_Rising_Ape]

You continue to absolutely bowl me over. Bravo, dude, just bravo.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks. This one was rather 'involved' shall we say - but I kinda like how it turned out :)

[@MarkCMG]

Thanks for the video! All rivers lead to Atlantis! 😉

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

:) no probs!

[@dragonfan8647]

I found you via DriveThruRPG. This channel is great. I have been bingewatching it these last couple days. Thank you so much for all the ideas and textures. I like the 2.5d aspect. I used to use 3d folded walls and stairs, but they tend to get in the way and/or fall over during play. I didn't like the exposed corrugation, so I tried other ways instead of glueing the textures to cardboard. The floor textures I have printed onto thick paper (200g/m²), which worked out great. I have folded the wall texture so the walls are textured on the sides as well. I really like how it turned out and am excited to experiment with the other textures I've downloaded as well.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Glad you're enjoying the videos! And yeah... I like the idea of supplying textures rather than models (if that makes sense), as it allows folks to use them in multiple different (often inventive) ways (like you appear to be doing yourself :) ). If you ever want to share pic's of the stuff you make, feel free to join the discord server or facebook group - as folks over there (including myself) are usually pretty keen to see how folks put some of the textures to use.

[@MarkLewis...]

Nice Kris! Makes me want to revisit the sewer tiles again, too!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

With separate 'banks/sidewalks' do you mean? (to make them various widths?).

[@MarkLewis...]

​@CrookedStaffTerrain, could, but I meant combining them, rivers and sewers connect, so, make a sewer-river adventure, with subterranean aquatic monsters and pirate bandits.

[@nancywhite2014]

Kris, you are such a clever designer 👨‍🎨. Thanks for sharing your work

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

No problem :)

[@gnifle79]

As always absolutely brilliant! What you are able to do with paper and cardboard is amazing! I love watching your videos even though I’ll never myself make any terrain.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks. I can't remember if I've asked before... but do you not make anything because you mostly play online (or because you simply don't play much at all at the moment)?

[@gnifle79]

I mostly play online now @@CrookedStaffTerrain. But when we played at the table it was either theatre of the mind or dice on a whiteboard.

[@jochenkreitz]

Absolute madness. It's always motivating to watch your videos. And to learn how wonderful things can be created with little material but a little creativity. And everyone can implement their own talent and ideas.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks for the kind words. And yeah, folks are definitely encouraged to run with these ideas and put them to use in other inventive ways :)

[@jimshortt8514]

Your stuff is just amazing... It makes me want to throw all my foam stuff away and go "Crooked Staff"

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

There's room for all techniques :) - proper terrain for when you want something nicer looking and more durable... print and paste when you need something fast (though this particular project wasn't as fast as my usual stuff 😅 ).

[@medix311]

Doesn’t look too bad? Holy cow! Looks amazing!! These are paper craft techniques I have never seen before! Exceptionally strong work.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks. I suppose most of what I do isn't really papercraft in the truest sense - but I think it gets the job done :) (or at least well enough for me :D) ).

[@echodelta2426]

This is great. The final layout with all the modular pieces including some bends is awesome.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks (and yeah... I think it comes together well in the end :) ).

[@philRminiatures]

Great looking (modular) rivers, clever and cracking job!!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

:) Thanks!

[@sebastiendesautels8567]

This is the best looking paper river tiles I have ever seen! Amazing job!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks (I have to admit to being quite pleased with how they have turned out :) ).

[@anthonyhargis6855]

No fisherman on the river bank, no crocodile in the water. Damn! You're getting lazy! LOL Looks fantastic, my friend.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Glad you liked it (you could put tentacles in the water though ;) ).

[@anthonyhargis6855]

@@CrookedStaffTerrain Not tentacles! 😱

[@fturfler2]

You have outdone yourself sir. Bravo!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks. Glad you like 'em!

[@The_Bat]

Most excellent detailing Kris. I'm so glad we have you for inspiration, especially gems like this one.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Glad you liked it :)

[@kevinm3428]

These are taking the craft to the next level again! Absolutely brilliant!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks!

[@paulhalforc1889]

Absolutely genius. I'm speechless.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Apparently, people say there is a fine line between genius and insanity. And to that I say... wibble! Seriously though, glad you liked it :)

[@matilhathehunter9537]

Simple, yet amazing. You are the best, man.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Glad you liked the vid :) :) :)

[@MechsandMead]

Brilliant as always! I will be printing this off tonight! Thanks again!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

No probs (hope you have fun making/using them :) ).

[@LeeJCander]

Your terrain actually looks so good!

[@JohnGunter_Johnprime]

Great looking terrain! As you said, it looks amazing considering it's just made from paper!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

It did turn out a little better than I expected :) :) :)

[@NorthernCrafts]

You could do something similar to create roads!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Indeed ;)

[@keithunger8441]

You never cease to amaze me!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

:) glad to see that you're still enjoying this stuff :)

[@robot7759]

Perhaps could use some muddy banks as well, as transition points between the water and the shore, like regularly used crossing points. Which in turn could lead to (dirt) roads or just grass land. But nevermind me.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

I might have to try and make a little ford in the future - but I'm not sure how I want to do that yet 🤔

[@robot7759]

@@CrookedStaffTerrain I'm sure you'll work it out 😉

[@stevepickering5978]

Brilliant!!! work very well thought out you are very talented indeed, everything you have made is Brilliant and you make it look so EASY Keep up the good work.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Hopefully it's stuff that other folks find easy too - as I do try to break things down into their most simple form... though I don't always succeed, and (like in this instance) I sometimes go a little overboard with all the details 😅

[@christophercox5566]

Your creativity is astounding!!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

I suppose I'm not really happy unless I'm making 'something' - whatever that may be 😅(in the past it was music and other things... now it's mostly 'hobby' related :) ).

[@DMDadof3]

I’m amazed. Fantastic work

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Cheers!

[@juanpablocasas2965]

congratulations, excellent idea, very creative, as a suggestion, the next most logical project idea would be coast/island tiles, I love your content, grat work

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

I think I'm heading back into the dungeon next :)

[@dungeonscronics3191]

I love your video's for so many reasons great work ✌️

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks (glad to hear it :) ).

[@willmendoza8498]

Beautiful work, per usual

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks :)

[@неболаја]

Beautiful n awesome!!!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks!!!

[@Hypo_Zombie]

Damn good idea :)

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks :)

[@trikepilot101]

Great video. It looks really nice, but, yeah, quite a bit of work if you have a large table.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks. And yeah - if folks need something quick (for an upcoming game for example), it might be better to just 'clad' the exposed corrugation with a textured strip glued to some thin card.

[@Fnordathoth]

Brilliant, love this!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

:) glad you're still finding this stuff useful :)

[@ross2905]

This is awesome Kris!! Do you have the time to do a video showcasing all your pieces together, and maybe community ones? I'd LOVE to see a whole town made using your amazing style!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

It's more a case of not having the room. Maybe one day I'll have a dedicated gaming space (and maybe then I'll be able to do more things like that).

[@ross2905]

@@CrookedStaffTerrain Totally fair! Have you made more than we've seen or just the tutorial elements and maybe a few extra?

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

@@ross2905 I have a ton of stuff made... usually duplicates of what I've shown here on the channel (depending on what I might need), as well as other bits and pieces that haven't made it into videos (some of which are just crude modifications of existing stuff - just to get something to the table that kinda fits what I want). I did manage to take a picture of a large(ish) dungeon layout a while back though: i.imgur.com/Q5TihuV.png

[@ross2905]

@@CrookedStaffTerrain that’s sooooo awesome! Amazing work

[@johnpruitt1011]

These look amazing!!!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks :)

[@chrishartleroad5827]

Wow I dig it. So cool thank you

[@RSOULIER75]

Really very beautiful

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks :) :) :)

[@neelyohara88]

always amazing results!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

thanks

[@anthraxhehehe]

This looks great! I love how versatile it is and how good the final shot looks with the trees and the bridge. Inspiring 🏞️

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks... and yeah, once the banks are done, it's super easy to make wider rivers (or even a large pond/lake) :)

[@DebbieBuckland]

love this alot.... would love to see a underdark version too. ;)

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Wouldn't something like that be possible with the cave textures (which also has a slightly greener water)?

[@DebbieBuckland]

@@CrookedStaffTerrain purple and other worldly colour ting will be coool

[@zxcvbnm22415]

Sooo coool 😮

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

:) thanks :)

[@AzukailGames]

You could use the same techniques to make some small island scatter as well,

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Yeah... it's really just a 'waters edge' technique at the end of the day :)

[@karelurban6887]

Thanks.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

You're welcome :)

[@Stefannice]

Very nicely done! ^_^

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks.

[@DarrenMalin]

Nice one thank you

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

No problem.

[@ArtJeremiah]

This is great!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

:) Thanks :)

[@ascottbriscoe]

Nice.

[@Bocco83]

Love the rivers!!! I'll absolutely build them!!! But can I ask a favour? Can you do some snow texture? I'd really love it since I'm playing a viking campaign

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

At the moment there's nothing like that planned I'm afraid. If I ever start playing something like Frostgrave however, then that would likely change :)

[@Bocco83]

@@CrookedStaffTerrain thanks anyway!!!

[@montypugh-towe2835]

Love this! Amazing and cost is minimal. But where do you store all of this terrain?

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Most of my tiles and such go into old shoe boxes or amazon boxes: i.imgur.com/pSNKY6m.jpg ...though these river tiles might be a bit more challenging to store. And the various scatter bits go in cheap plastic boxes (they're usualy £1 or £2 each... or at least they used to be): i.imgur.com/Hv6daGj.jpg I have about a dozen of these... and you can squeeze quite a lot in something like that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p16TaYivZ8yWjM0

[@Ukah]

This is unbelievable! You put a lot of work on that one! I love it! So, I got two questions: 1 - The trees in the end. What video do you teach to do them? 2 - What is your approach to this tile not been moving around in the rpg session? It's really annoying to continuous fixing it the entire game. I tought of glueing little magnetic sheet pieces under them, and use a large sheet or even some metal plate below to bind them.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

The trees are just larger versions of the 'bushes' that I made here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2iVe4Rrf7-Hgc0si=rYfGi6JyvW1j5FEt&t=202 (though I did use the decorative edge scissors to cut out the circles, and I gave each 'level' a slight domed shape by rolling/pressing a large marble inside). And to stop things moving around I also use bits of magnetic tape/sheets to hold things in place on a magnetic whiteboard - as you can see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmmtm4ymitmcnKcsi=Z81Hq7fGze_VqXvF&t=247 Though I have recently upgraded to a large magnetic blackboard - and that looks much better when laying out dungeon tiles :)

[@Ukah]

@@CrookedStaffTerrain Oh that's great! Thank you very much! I'll looking into it.

[@davidrath4931]

Thanks much Kris, i needed a new video today.🥴 Are the textures without the square grid include too?

[@davidrath4931]

Answer found.😊

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

@@davidrath4931 the gridless ones should actually be easier to make.

[@TheLoremistress]

Great yet again. I've not looked at the files yet, but are there gridless textures?

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Yeah - both gridded and gridless versions are included :)

[@Kiddarri1729]

as always a great video and i hope you dont have anymore copyright BS that hits you

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Thanks (and yeah - I'm keeping my fingers crossed :) ).

[@OutlawJJ80]

Any printer will do or do I need somethin fancy?

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

I'm just using a cheap inject printer. This one here (it should start at 2min 23): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmmtm4ymitmcnKcsi=Ff4be5IU2ZT93Wfo&t=143

[@allisonmackay3818]

He uses inkjet. I get his stuff printed on a color laser at a shop. Upsides of that are AMAZING colour and not going through 47 ink cartridges a month, downside is I can't use some of his "crumple" methods as the color "cracks" leaving white lines.

[@meme_addict55]

could you make something similar but with road tiles, also your content is awesome

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Yeah... that might be something I attempt in the future :)

[@Logaan777]

Wow, that looks great. I haven't downloaded any of your PDFs yet, but just wondering if The files include versions without grid lines on them? Like using them for Frostgrave or something. Thanks.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

When applicable, there is usually a gridded and non-gridded version included in the pdf.

[@billcedarheath387]

These look great and I could see using them with wargaming. Can you print the water and ground without the grid? If so I’m going to be so happy!

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

There are versions both with and without a grid in the pdf :)

[@billcedarheath387]

@@CrookedStaffTerrainyou are a legend with that champion answer! Thanks for your efforts. I just discovered your channel and it’s now an instant sub and like. 🎉

[@aureliomanalo]

I'm always stuck trying to figure out how many pieces i need to make and how many corners i will need.

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

I suppose it depends on the size of your gaming area. I only have a small area to work with - so I've just made sure I have enough to make both a straight and a meandering line across the table. That should give me enough bits for a few different set-ups I think :)

[@davidwalker1130]

Awesome to the max. Do you have textures with no grid?

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

Yep - both are provided in the pdf.

[@jovialbovine4945]

Careful, mate, or you'll be accused of creating art rather than DIY papercrafts! Really beautiful work! Also, got a little giggle out of your use of versaTILE. Is that your name for your creations? : O)

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

I think that name is already taken... but it is something that crossed my mind in the past :D

[@shrike7774]

Would the concept work for roads?

[@CrookedStaffTerrain]

I don't see why not (if you can find a suitable road texture).