Ultimate Tavern Terrain (Ep. 134)

[@broke_af_games9661]

So, balsa wood tip, don't get the thin strips, get the chunky 0.25" timber. Then split it down the middle about .5" with a razor blade, and split the rest with your fingers. It brings out the natural wood grain.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Cool! I have to remember that.

[@BTsMusicChannel]

That tie is so professorial. I need your wardrobe. That tavern is a fine piece of workmanship.

[@theDMsCraft]

The beauty of building fronts...They make games much more playable while adding visual interest.

[@Tonoborus]

Ahhh the manticore tavern. I hear the proprietor has a map to a magic gem.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

That's right!

[@dreadmaps]

Love it. You make this stuff so accessible and easy. Definitely encourages people like me who doesn’t own (nor wants to own) fancy equipment like other crafting channels

[@dannymurray9047]

The framing around the windows is called half timbering... A very common construction method Tudor times and indeed the medieval period...there's some great examples of this near where I live in the city of York (Yorkshire). The plaster they put in between the framework (usually Oak) was a technique called wattle and daub....I'm a carpenter/ joiner and although I work in a workshop making staircases I remember my collage tutor telling us about this when I was an apprentice many moons ago lol...keep up the great work...love your channel 👍

[@MogofWar]

He actually goes into some of the details you brought up in a previous Tavern video.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Dan! I will save this and mention it in a future video.

[@johnr7279]

I built a small collection of building fronts as well about 3 years ago or so. For the little space they take up, they really help flesh out an area. Just like a mini Hollywood builiding front indeed!

[@matthewmcguigan4293]

This is so freaking cool, and to echo the sentiment of other posters here, it's even cooler that you've concocted these miniature construction products with inexpensive and accessible materials.

[@TabletopWitchCRAFT]

Great piece and concept for the interior! Nice work Dan.

[@marceloave30]

This round surfaces you propose are really the best and most versatile configuration I have ever seen. I wish I could craft those.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Marcelo Ave You can! It’s easy!

[@TheodoreMinick]

And cheap. The mod podge is probably the most expensive thing he uses here. Maybe the wash (which you can DIY).

[@marceloave30]

@@TheodoreMinick Guys....I live in Brazil....to lay my hands on wizkids products is not that easy.....but....because of Dan's channel I got myself a huge ModPodge pot in my last trip to USA. Currency exchange rates are not on my side either.

[@TheodoreMinick]

@@marceloave30 The WizKids doors aren't a necessity for the build, they just offer a shortcut. And you don't really need the wall to use the terrain.

[@kiroulossidra8405]

WOW!! That’s my teacher!!

[@rolanejo8512]

He is a legend.

[@Grimlore82]

Master status shattered 😆

[@heartlessmachine17]

What does he teach? I'm very curious about this ^^ History? Literature? Something like that?

[@elrond3737]

@@heartlessmachine17 He teaches English and Literature in High School somewhere in New Jersey.

[@heartlessmachine17]

@@elrond3737 I guessed right than ^^ thanks! Cool username btw.

[@OKTabletop]

A tip for when it comes to painting the tavern front...before gluing and assembling your pieces, paint them up individually. Sometimes, getting clean coverage in tiny crevices between planking and stucco can be difficult. If it looks too clean and crisp, a wash once assembled will help pull all of the colors together.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

True. Good tip!

[@joezombie55]

Perfect marriage of visuals and playability.

[@hexadecimil]

Beautiful crafting. And so quickly and simply. That's why your the Prof. DM

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for saying so and taking the time to comment. Every comment drives youtube's algorithm to send this video to more people.

[@slyfenrys4442]

The old decals are from the original Bretonnian line by GW. They are at least 20 years old and these ones, especially, are quite in demand. But I'm pretty sure you can find proxies...

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for the info and for sharing!

[@mikescott3355]

I used some old tan battlemat I abandoned in the closet years ago, circles cut from cardboard for masking, and spray painted concentric rings. No paint on the middle "close" ring, light gray on middle "near" ring, and dark gray on "far" (to simulate torch light, I guess...). It took a couple hours letting the coats dry between the two sprays. Not nearly as aesthetically pleasing or artistic (or durable, most likely) as PDM's, but for the lazy DM it's quick, easy, and does the same thing. And it rolls up.

[@dangerdelw]

I love that you got back to basics a little and made some walls!

[@invisibledooley]

I like this because even if you aren't going to 'throw down' in the tavern, you can position your characters so they can listen in on this or that conversation.

[@francescocasto6672]

Awesome! Watched the video and made my own tavern entrance the same day and it looks perfect. Thanks Prof. DM !

[@SightInjection]

Just started this video and I already know I’m gonna love it!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks! Please share!

[@GentD101]

This was the video I was asking for a few weeks ago. Very nice! Keep them coming sir; you are fantastic!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Glad you enjoyed it. Keep asking for stuff. That's where I get my ideas. Peace!

[@GentD101]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Absolutely! :)

[@inspirationforge4578]

big fan of your videos - love the credit you give to other crafters Dm Scotty and Tabletop Witchcraft, BMC etc... Between crafting, ultimate dungeon craft and your DM advice this is an awesome channel! i always learn something useful. Keep the videos coming - thanks

[@Karlmakesstuff]

That thing with the windows is a pretty elegant solution for leaded glass :) Really like the shots in the beginning, it looks pretty lively without the side effects of having a walled-in interior model.

[@namstel9225]

Wow, this is so cool and the way you explain it makes it look easy!

[@keithsmith1402]

Good stuff. Building my tavern now for my Caves of Carnage campaign. Would like to see more campaign updates and maybe some actual game play. Crafting is great fun, and playing is even more fun! Thank you for your contribution to the game PDM

[@TheodoreMinick]

Actual play is unlikely, and he plays, iirc, once a month, and the lockdown has likely canceled at least one game, so updates may be a while.

[@TaberIV]

Amazing! I just finished my first Ultimate Dungeon Terrain last weekend, and I was hoping I'd see how you made the tavern front you've shown in videos before!

[@blitzthekraken9832]

Thanks you for info. They look great! I can tell you are a patient man when it comes to building, Going to try it myself!

[@israelmorales4249]

The Ultimate ultimate ultimate dungeon terrain, i love it!

[@jameswalsh4113]

Love your videos- this was my fav crafting one! In all things you have a great balance of immersion v. Speed

[@shanecoyle2713]

Yeah! I like this floor design.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Glad you like it. If you're on FB, doing the DungeonCraft FB group. There are UDTs on there that blow mine out of the water.

[@psusac]

That was fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesauld1470]

The flooring technique is amazing. Thx!

[@RIVERSRPGChannel]

Very nice build Good stuff

[@Cthu1hu]

Another great video Professor! I really love the detail and can't wait to make my own Tavern Terrain!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@squirrellordsgaming2772]

Great work! I'll send this video to my DM... I know he'll love it...

[@tomdulski3729]

Man I can't wait till we can all get together again and play.

[@eileenbaker9704]

Great job on everything

[@DMApprentice]

Great to see another crafting video. I found your channel originally because of the crafts.

[@jacobhope6164]

Looks great professor!

[@eave01]

So detailed.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks! Enjoy making it!

[@rickluque6429]

AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@josueroman9561]

Awesome work

[@HereticKage]

Great wood grain

[@slhx8956]

I made 2 of these. Thank you

[@laracameron-smith3111]

Love all your vids, but the terrain ones are my favourite. 😊

[@creaturescavernscrafting2929]

Super video as promised! I think the dislikes must be people who lost their character in a tavern.Cant wait to see more.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for watching. There are dislikes? I don't get it. Like what's wrong with it?

[@creaturescavernscrafting2929]

Probably some trolls. Excellent content as always. Solid easy build. Will continue to share and promote your channel. :)

[@tomyoung9834]

Very cool design!

[@ttprophet]

great vid! I wish I could enjoy your circle style combat system. I've tried it but it doesn't feel right to me. otherwise would love to take up the craft.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Why doesn't it feel right to you? I'm asking because I am currently writing an episode about the topic and I want to address viewer questions/concerns.

[@JeriDro]

wow...I just found your channel, you are awesome!

[@NQWG]

Could you make a video about zone combat? You've mentioned it in several videos but never went in-depth about it.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

It's on deck. I'll tape this upcoming week, which means it won't air until July. But it will be good.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Changed my mind. I moved it up to next week. Stay tuned.

[@NQWG]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Nice. Will do.

[@TheGuidermichael]

That makes me want to play right now

[@beholderstavern5515]

I love your UDT!

[@ppowell2020]

Pour me a pint barkeep! 🍺 This tutorial was 🔥! Just finished my UDT. Now on to this bad boy!

[@MysticRick]

Thanks for yet another helpful video!

[@irishthump73]

Wonderful crafting, as always!

[@TaLahsTales]

Awesome video!

[@user-gj7lp5iz6k]

The manticore sign looks like the Food Lion logo 😅

[@jeffyork4021]

Deathbringer is the man!

[@unktime]

This is great work and clearly you get into a zen thing when you are painting and building your models. I was curious if, during the current COVID lockdown, you have considered looking into some of the virtual D&D modelling being done on Tabletop Simulator, which allows players to join your table virtually and manipulate the pieces? I discovered it recently and after about 2 weeks of awkwardness, it's been really useful for my games and greatly appreciated by the players.

[@ostidenerd9108]

Super video even if it's been 30 sec since upload!

[@DerekStone]

Damn. I wanted to be first

[@richardfortier]

One more for the to-do list!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

My favorite parts are the first 30 seconds. I'm really proud of the music and camera shots. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ostidenerd9108]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 from Quebec, Canada you rock in fact I've had the covid-19 and your videos helped me a bit with all of my anxiety!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@ostidenerd9108 Thank God you made it. Sadly, my uncle wasn't so lucky. It's really inspiring for me to know this video made your recovery easier.

[@Mannahnin]

Beautiful!

[@hobbyknight546]

I don't want to be accused of sucking up to the Professor, but I love your videos. Thank you for what you do. The HobbyKnight

[@Squncoin]

Have you thought about making washes specifically for terrain? I found you get a lot more mileage out of (and save a lot of money) DIY washes when covering large surfaces like this.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I used DIY for the darker parts. Yes, I make my own but Agrax Earthshade is SO good and here's the thing: I'm only going to make wood terrain once.

[@Squncoin]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Oh yeah the citadel stuff is way nicer but the thrifty cells in my brain get triggered when I see it applied to large terrain peices lol.

[@adriannaranjo4397]

@@Squncoin If you're aching for some DIY washes Black Magic Craft's updated recipe for washes is a good source

[@Squncoin]

@@adriannaranjo4397 I know how to make them, I use them all the time for terrain.

[@rickmorris8290]

Have you ever considered reviewing “Runequest” (Chaos Inc.)? The hit points, and combat (with hit locations, parry, and aim) work really well. I play with a “house rules” magic system but incorporate a percentage roll for spell casting just like the combat rolls. I’d be interested to get your thoughts...

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Rick Morris Runequest is great with 2-3 players who know the rules. I admire it because it pushed gaming forward & showed what can be done with a skill-based system. That said, like D&D better. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXu4dY2md9qJgK8

[@jjh9355]

The saucer, is that coffee or tea? That's the same question as standard or metric units, right?

[@dungeonscronics3191]

Amazing I try something like that

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

My only suggestion/change is to make second floor (or half of one). Just make the wall an inch higher. BTW--this wall appears in the Reviled Society Part 3, just released. Check it out.

[@dungeonscronics3191]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I definitely will that’s my soap opera and thanks for the tip

[@noelcox9027]

Fantastic

[@elrond3737]

He reminds me so much of myself it is scary: I am also a teacher (History, Gov, Geography), DM, same age, obsessive figure collector/painter, personality(so say my kids who watch this also), hair, his dislike of the new star wars, and minor contributor to the worlds greatest game. Brothers from another mother.

[@wolfsfroth]

Brilliant

[@kalleendo7577]

Brilliant!

[@fingavominga2983]

Very nice!

[@sirguy6678]

Fun video! UDT is a fantastic and versatile concept ! This is truly a game changer on the table! Sorry fellow students- “theatre of the mind” translates to lousy crafter

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@raypeene2683]

Masterful stuff 😆

[@FablesD20]

amazing!!

[@thecraftingbrothers9448]

I love it! coincidentally, we are crafting a tavern as well. I would love your opinion/feedback. Thank you for this video

[@AFI5jc]

Very cool!

[@Mandalorian2814]

Very nice. The mini world is just foam & cardboard. I'm still working up to the UDT 2.0, so I guess UDT Beta. Lol

[@AlexNewman42]

Epic.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Alex.

[@josephskiles]

Extremely cool! I actually have a crafting question that's a bit off topic. I'm playing around with making a Russian style cathedral kind of like St. Basil's in Moscow. originally for the onion shaped roof pieces I planned on using some old rubber ear droppers that where made back in the 80's ( at least I haven't seen them since in stores), for the life of me I have misplaced them somewhere so I need to find a different idea, if anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate it. I try to use sturdy materials in crafting to avoid things breaking constantly ( or at least try lol). Thanks in advance!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I'm considering making a cathedral too! My suggestion is to make the front and maybe an inch or so of roof and the first buttress. Make a kick-ass, super-detailed FRONT of a cathedral, rather than an entire cathedral you'll only use once. I'm struggling because I REALLY want to do this, I know it will kill weeks of time in my sweltering attic,, and only 5k will ever watch it.

[@josephskiles]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I hope you get more views, your projects look great and deserve them! I have had this idea in my head for a bit after watching a video on making easy stained windows, and I completely fell in love with the architecture when I visited Moscow several years back. I am a huge Ravenloft fanboy and I find Slavic flavored projects just go with the setting so we'll ( if playing the original and not the Victorian era crap they tried to diversify into that is). Thanks for taking time out of your busy life to get back to me so quickly! I really do love your videos crafting and the advice as well is all extremely helpful! Please stay safe and keep up the awesome work it's appreciated!!!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@josephskiles Join the FB group and show off your methods and work!

[@josephskiles]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I try to avoid social media groups for various reasons but I might take you up on that. I'm an steel erector ( I build commercial and industrial steel buildings) so most of my projects come from stuff a scavage from job sites. I tend to make a lot of traps , the ends of metal pop rivets make awesome spikes ( tooth picks always break on me). I also use welding when creating a lot of things. The big draw back is of course the weight ( though I have used aluminum siding and roofing to great effect), also since the material I use is not something the common crafter could get easily it makes making any video more of a masturbatory exercise than a valid how to video for people. Thanks for the suggestion though, I will consider it!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@josephskiles I don't blame you about social media. There is something very cool in the this day and age about people NOT knowing what you're thinking or who you are.

[@rowdyparks6770]

I will fill this tavern with......laughter

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Extra XP for staying until the end!

[@rowdyparks6770]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 yay! Just enough to level up🙂

[@kalachivan158]

Great..!!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@kalachivan158]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I understand some words of English but I like watching your videos and your craftings are amazing

[@erispapps9929]

looks great! At this point, you have changed D and D so much you might as well just write your own tabletop game, that way you could have a better magic system, and better class system if it had a class system at all.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Working on it.

[@bobbyuhoh5709]

Can we get close ups of the smaller walls?

[@deusvulture5183]

The last time I was this early, humans still dual-classed.

[@MarcioLiao]

Cool project, hope i can... XPS foam... Okay... At least is a good watch.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

It's awesome. You can order the 1/2 inch kind if your local store doesn't carry it. $14 for a massive sheet!

[@MarcioLiao]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 not in Brazil xD

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@MarcioLiaoOh....right. If I ever visit Brazil, I will bring you one.

[@tomohnehut5345]

Hi Professor! I try it again - question about the Terrain: How do you handle a meele Charakter moving to attack a character in die range combat zone and all the other meeles follow? Where are the miniatures now? iIs the range Charakter "pulled" in the middle of the Terrain? If so, can he shoot the other meeles?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I'm making a video right now. It will air in about 2 weeks. A character can move from one range to another but it takes a full turn. Once you are in the inner circle you may attack anything else in the inner circle. Is that clearer?

[@tomohnehut5345]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Ok cool! I'm looking forward for this Video. My Problem is more about: a charakter form the inner circle want's to attack a range Charakter at the outer circle… he moves there, but all the enemys in the inner circle don't want him to, so they follow him… now all Charakters are at the outer circle!? and the inner circle is empty? Or do you pull the range character inwards? That's the problem i don't get. Maybe your video will bring me clearification (btw sry, for my bad english, it's not my mothertoung)

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@tomohnehut5345 Lol. No--I don't cover that. I'd say everyone moved to the center. The fight has moved to the character. the inner circle is where melee combat occurs.

[@tomohnehut5345]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 ok, that's a plausible way :D - Thank you so far! Can't wait for the "more detain" Video ;) Keep up the good work!

[@michaelstreeto3889]

Nice

[@kustimork]

Not sure if you were running something at Gencon that just got cancelled but if so I'm sorry I missed it / failed to get into it! haha =)

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

kustimork Yes I was & it was going to be awesome.

[@christiesatti325]

Do you still use speed with UDT? as in, distance covered per round? If not, how do you account for Hafling vs elf party member differences in distance during combat, for example.

[@antieverything1]

In actual practice it rarely ever comes up--almost every character can move across the entire battlemap in a single turn. Same goes for weapon range--the ranges are large enough that anything too far away to hit wouldn't be on the map anyway. The real issue with zone-based gameplay is that you lose out on the cool tactical movement from 3.xe/4e/5e...but if you are doing the zones thing that isn't the sort of game you are running anyway.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

GREAT question. The answer is I just wing it. I'd say the elf arrived first because he's got longer legs.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I'm going to do an entire episode on Zones. I really appreciate any questions, so I can cover them all.

[@OriginalNeomoon]

Teach us how to make the walls?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

What-the little ones?

[@mr7oclock346]

1:10 if you store your terrain behind a piano, That makes me wonder if you play the piano. If so, you should show off your piano skills for us

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I do. I will occasionally upload a piece on Patreon.

[@kreezerast]

Hi Professor DM, Question: can you share your reasoning around an 18" diameter UDT? I've been thinking about making my own, and was leaning toward a 24" D circle. Any reason not to go that route?

[@kreezerast]

I know the ikea lazy-s is 18"d, but I think the 3" overhang could be manageable...

[@gustavusaldophus5524]

Hey, I’ve kind of gotten myself into a bit of an issue. There’s a system that I want to use as of oppose to d&d 5e but my players have a pretty well set herd mentality and one of them really doesn’t want to play something that isn’t d&d 5e. How should I deal with this?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Cool Guy Invite the most interested players for a special one shot. Invite 1-2 other new players. Maybe the one shot will turn into a campaign.

[@Instinctive]

A one shot such a great way to get buy-in... remember, the first one is free =D

[@jeffreydickerson1195]

I like it but I need a grid

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Try it! Grids get people counting squares. It's great in Kingdom Death but it's not what RPGs do best.

[@TheHolder5]

aaaaaahhhhh yesss finally!

[@VertexCarver]

nice! ^^

[@bobbyuhoh5709]

Like maybe on patreon. Ty

[@BeegtymeRawkstah]

Last time I was this early, people were still bitching about THAC0

[@fredericlessard241]

Anyone has an idea on how this board could be adapted so it has the usual grid?

[@fredericlessard241]

I guess each plank could be exactly 2 inches long and half an inch large. If they alternate precisely, it could work out?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moLUmYefepycbpY

[@georgepiattoni6003]

@dungeon craft - first attempt - outside stone is more of a spiral Low res image - i.imgur.com/MQGkUFu.jpg