Speed Transitions With Ultimate Dungeon Terrain! (Ep. #83)

[@BigDaddyGoBoom]

Next week, Prof. Dungeon Master shows you how to sleep on a couch.

[@Born_Stellar]

this. 🤣

[@CausticCatastrophe]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

I’ve been married over 15 years I’ve mastered that

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

A relationship is like a game once you hit wife level there is no more xp

[@anthonybernardo2214]

"Here we are in the game room. My wife calls it the dining room, but we only eat here twice a year so I call it the game room". Damn, truer words have never been spoken lol

[@menemenetekelperes4297]

Beautiful terrain is much more a conversation piece then say a plate or spoon or glass. Example . What a lovely plate. Thanks... end of conversation Wow what a unique piece of scenery! What is that for? Oh that ? That's part of an epic campaign where adventures and friends gather together to play and use our imaginations to travel distant places and times.

[@IBeScrappyDoo2]

Getting your wife to agree should be a video all in itself !!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

We'll see how many views this gets!

[@elgatochurro]

Don't need permission

[@elgatochurro]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 if you make a cardboard box and cardboard inside to put them all in the box safely so they don't break you can keep all the delicate glass in a easy to put away box like our family.

[@pillageidiot9809]

Mrs. Professor Dungeonmaster is always right.

[@tinaprice4948]

LOL I did exactly what you want to do with my fancy glass hutch , I now have D&D terrain in the hutch , most items in the hutch we never used so I gave them to Goodwill and the items I truly wanted found other homes. We have a game room, but it is too small for D&D nights so the dining area gets taken over when we play and I am so glad to have all the terrain on display and easy to see!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Tina!

[@justanothercaptain6566]

Logic?!? Good Luck Professor! As a newly divorced guy, I am going to strongly recommend you "LOOSE" this argument. Or you'll be in the Dungeon with half your stuff. The crappy half. Love your videos. Keep them coming. Especially the campaign videos. Love how you've modified D&D with your house rules. And what you did with Keep on the Borderlands. Truly epic!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Very well put. I'm literally laughing out loud. More videos soon.

[@justanothercaptain6566]

Dungeon Craft You’re a wise man Sir! Enjoy the rest of you day!😁

[@Dragonsantos]

It's no different than holiday decorations. Put it in the Attic (safely) till that time of year. Best of luck Professor, love your channel.

[@jimmyjazz2063]

This video would be the perfect segway into an episode about how to store dungeon terrain (which is a topic you should actually cover, btw). That said, as a pragmatist, I support the repurposing of the cabinets. I am hopeful that Mrs. Dungeonmaster will appreciate the sound and well constructed argument presented to her.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

An intriguing suggestion. I pretty much just stick it against a wall. Not sure that's a whole show, but I'll put my thinking cap on. Thanks!

[@deanjohnson7809]

I am looking at my china hutch right now. 7 shelves of stuff we use 1-2 times a year. My larger minis, dungeon tiles and scatter have slowly started taking space over. Keep the dream alive brother.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Will do!

[@BradFonseca]

7:11 Sorry, professor, but you aren't going to win that debate, even with a sound argument and a convincing poll in your favour. Didn't you say (I think in the comments of your initial UDT video...) that Mrs, Professor Dungeon Master was a carpenter or had carpentry skills? Maybe you should ask her to build you a new cabinet.

[@enzobambino]

Hahahahahahaha. I am pretty sure we already know Mrs. Professor DungeonMaster's thoughts.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Women can often be persuaded by sound logic.

[@emilylindstrom724]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Some women can, some are completely unfazed by logical arguments... but the same can be said of some men.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@emilylindstrom724 I know. What's up with filling your garage with tools you never use and leaving your car outside in the snow?

[@holyhans5205]

You are so funny!!! I am a husband for 18 years and there is one absolute rule in my HDD (HusbandD&D). My wife is THE LAW. Keep on with the good work. Best wishes for your show.

[@MoragTong_]

I will say that sometimes I bring out the Tavern just for social interaction scenes...just to keep the group guessing. Don't want to give away the surprise if the group assumes that I only bring terrain out for combat. Another great video Professor!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

You can always make one side of the UDT look like wood floor. Some viewers on FB have done it and I will too, when I get around to it.

[@sezrekahneldar4058]

I left my UDT floor flat black like a theater stage. My players call this style, "Theater of the tabletop." Terrain for January through October, fancy dishes for November and December. You accept responsibility for swapping them out.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Cool idea for the UDT. Nice compromise on the china.

[@KoreyMacGill]

Very clean explanation of how less is more

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Corey! Be sure to share it with your coolest friends!

[@sirguy6678]

I admire your confidence in attempting to move Mrs Professor Dungeon Master’s family China, heirlooms, and wedding presents- I would buy a different glass case ( find a retail store closing sale) and put that on the other wall- I don’t think you are going to win this one!

[@Styles2304]

I fully support your push for rearrangement

[@richardfortier]

You're rocking my world. I love the efficiency.

[@marcadiadd5681]

Just do it. She may not notice. She may also decide she LOVES it but didn’t realize it until she saw it and will thank you for taking a risk and opening her eyes to new possibilities. Even if she doesn’t, then she’s going to have the burden of arguing against the (new) status quo.

[@prestonbrower762]

That sounds like a great way to incur the "wife agro" debuff and suffer 3d8 nights on the couch. In short, it's better to fight a tarrasque naked than to incur the wrath of one's wife

[@foxxyrocker82]

I am a woman, and I agree with you completely on swapping the China out for the terrain. The pretty crystal pieces could be put somewhere the light can catch them, like with candles on a mantel, or in an area that gets a lot sun. The other China could be either be displayed elsewhere if you really like it, somewhere people can appreciate it. The rest stored until needed. And the terrain should stored in the display case, to protect it from dust. It's a lot harder to clean, and the finish is more likely to be damaged.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I'll let Mrs.PDM know!

[@oldercloudify]

Mrs. Professor Dungeon Master is the boss.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Lol. I let her think that.

[@micheledefazio672]

That’s what he thinks!

[@karugan8269]

Ha great video, I too use of pre setup room for encounters it makes encounters run smoother. On another note I totally agree on the priority of items stored in the cabinet makes more sense put away “used once a year items” You have my vote professor!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Looks like you're narrowly leading!

[@paultaylor107]

At 5 29 you demonstrated how you set up a battle encounter. Did you buy that cave scene or make it? If you made it could you show us how please?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I made it. I did not tape its construction though.

[@paultaylor107]

@DUNGEONCRAFT1 impressive. Would appreciate a "talk through" if possible ?

[@breckohlson7410]

someone once asked what is the most powerful monster/deity/etc. in dnd. The answer WAS the DM, but I would argue that has changed after this ep. Its now Mrs. Dungeon Craft. Better hope you score at least a +1 couch of comfort :) Great show and I hope you get to change the china out...I have slept on the couch for similar reasons.

[@bluefish5]

I think it is in all our best interests to do what Mrs. Professor Dungeon Master tells us to do.

[@TheRendar]

Another great video! I’ve followed along with every video you’ve made and slowly built everything you’ve shown! Keep it up. Amazing content

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Matt! Do me a favor and keep sharing these videos so we can grow the channel. Peace!

[@luissandovaljr]

Your videos are amazing! I’ve started crafting my own terrain and created a UDT and will be using it in my first game this Friday night. Keep those videos coming. Also, my vote is to display your terrain pieces. Better conversation starters too!

[@FrankyDCrafter]

Lmao you weren’t kidding about the chairs. I personally hate crafting chairs. And the way you did that transition is masterful. Holly crap! I love your master terrain. The more I see your videos the more I want to switch to them.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Franky!

[@uniwaffleable]

The need to speed up transitions between table spanning sets is a problem that I'd love to have. This is a different level of dungeons and dragons being played, and while I know I will never do it myself, it's a lot of fun to live(or play?) vicariously through these videos.

[@MykeDiemart]

Your argument makes sense. Im not sure its a fight of logic that is being waged. I think the stemware more represents her claim of dominion over what a dinning room represents. I have champagne glass and wine glass that are never used. I like your quick set up methods, I built a raised center piece for my table to counter the clutter, I have considered mounting it on a lazy Susan now.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Raising the lazy Susan......intriguing......

[@johnqglass]

The DM says make a Charisma check with a DC of 22 at disadvantage for pulling off that persuasion check! Best of luck to you!!

[@bretts2356]

No matter how logical your idea is, just go with what Mrs. Dungeoncraft wants. It will be easier in the end.

[@dangerdelw]

“The secret to winning an argument with you wife, today on dungeon craft.” 1 million views

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Lol.

[@micheledefazio672]

Thank you to the majority of fellow players that realize a happy wife=happy life! I suppose the Professor thought the overwhelming majority of you would agree with him which was not the case. Just to let you know, he does have a top shelf in my curio cabinet amongst my favorite collectibles!

[@dannesan94]

I need to build one of these... Awesome video once again!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks!

[@dougpridgen9682]

I do the same thing with Dwarven Forge, using their terrain trays. I don't have enough spare time or a high enough level of skill to do a lot of crafting, although I do make elevation platforms and such out of foam for my Dwarven Forge. Your method is cool. I may get a Lazy Susan for the terrain trays.

[@thatoneguy2057]

I mean your argument is sound. Knowing wives I'm sure her argument is a long the lines of "You can also easily store all of your D&D stuff in the dog house right next to where you'll be sleeping." This is also a sound argument. Good luck with that. Awesome video. As always you give me a lot of very useful ideas.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I remind her it's OUR D&D stuff. She's plays too!

[@Jergal1]

The Prof should be allow to use all the shelfs he need!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Right on!

[@ronalbobadilla1]

"Surgery and haircuts cheap" 🤣

[@malcolmcampbell3912]

You'd better roll a crit on your persuasion check with Mrs. Professor Dungeon Master.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

She's immune to my charm person spell.

[@malcolmcampbell3912]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Tough break!

[@thor97470]

I would vote to use the curio cabinet for all your gear. When she says no your only response is, Yes Dear. Option 2 is find another cabinet. She might go for that one. Drink more wine. San Sebastian Vintners Red is delicious!

[@aaronbono4688]

Mrs. Professor Dungeon Master is ALWAYS right

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Mmmmmmmmm. Thinking about that one......

[@aaronbono4688]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 I wanted to move my craft projects into the dining room area and my wife, even though she plays with us and is encouraging about my crafting, put her foot down and said no. I listened. We are happy.

[@Wizzard033]

Great idea Prof!!!

[@dongpham8065]

Thanks for this useful tip. I currently employ a 3-tiered wheeled cart for terrain. I’m going to steal the compartment idea for quicker deployment. Did you make or buy those gnarled trees? I need those in my terrain collection.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

They are Citadel Wood--$25 for 3--which I think is a great price. BUT--I will show you how to make similar-looking trees out of insulation foam in my "Ultimate Wilderness Terrain" video, coming up in a few weeks!

[@locksmith2441]

The issue I find with using terrain only when there is an encounter, and theater of the mind otherwise is my players were always tipped off when there is an encounter because I lugged out the terrain. It is for this reason that I started using the tavern terrain even when there was not much going on.

[@alexandredesrochers1957]

With all due respect Professor DungeonMaster; Happy wife, happy life. Lol

[@miniaturemoviestudios8779]

As a regular dude mini's should be in the china cabinet... But I doubt that is gonna fly. Lol. Great info as always keep up the great work.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks!

[@chadrobert116]

The chairs look great.

[@pieboxer]

Vote for displaying the terrain! But only if you swap them out and make it look fantastic every Christmas and Thanks Giving Prof.

[@MrRegiment57]

Wait, why is the Fine China in the Terrain Display Case in the first place?

[@IBeScrappyDoo2]

What a perfect idea to swap crystal glasses for terrain, just hope the wife goes for it. Odds = 1 in 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 unless she really really really loves you.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for the vote, Lefty!

[@munderpool]

Buy a matching China closet or breakfront for the opposite side of the room to display your toys, I mean, grown up artisanry! Mrs. Dungeonmaster may spare the rod for this survey.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

There's a window and piano on the other side of the room.

[@munderpool]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 By the way, that turntable idea is inviting. Very clever. Alas, my friends with big fingers will still knock everything over! ;)

[@charlesatkins6973]

Dude. I am NOT getting in the middle of you and Mrs. Dungeon Master. That is a recipe for disaster. Lol!

[@umbramancer5466]

I dunno, buddy. I get the feeling Mrs. Professor Dungeon Master might revoke your tenure.

[@displacedjim]

Real permanent-like!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Lol. We''ll see!

[@StephaneLefort]

I would ask Mrs Professor to roll a D20. If she roll 1, IT'S A FUMBLE! Lucky you, YOU WIN and can store all your crafts on the shelf for ONE YEAR! 😀

[@knghtbrd]

Now see, there was this video about how even on a natural 20, the guard isn't going to let you in if he's been ordered to keep everyone out. The king isn't going to give you his crown. The wife isn't going to let you replace her fine china with styrofoam terrain… I mean, I'd argue for do it and be done, myself. Forgiveness is easier than permission. But I think PDM made a critical fumble by allowing her to learn of his intention of doing this before it was done. That makes forgiveness a lot harder.

[@brianv7581]

My vote is Dungeon Cabinet for the win!

[@lentulus01]

So was Professor Dungeon Master a set designer in another life? This sure looks like the theater in the round I have seen over the years.

[@equaltocody]

It seems like you see the glass case as a utilitarian piece of furniture, more like a tool box meets display case. Perhaps other people see the display case more as a sanctuary for important heirlooms. Less utilitarian, and more sentimental and traditional. One more thing, is the China must be protected, and the minis are greay toys. You can test this, just rake some wine glasses and drop them off the table, then drop some minis and see which causes you a bigger headache. Also for the poll to be valid, we would need to ask subscribers to a fine China channel, and perhaps a control group of people who are neither China or mini people.

[@APL314159265]

Go for it, the couch is probably quite comfortable...

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for the vote!

[@craigsmitphotography]

Okay... love your vids...however..good luck with the swapout...lol.. relationships are about compromise...so ...maybe find an alternative way to display and store your terrain and you can both be happy.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

We've already compromised. She has all the other rooms of the house!

[@roberttreble2690]

Good luck with that!

[@jacobstaten2366]

I would almost compare this to a German Impressionist film or what they refer to in theater as "rough magic." For example, in the Lion King Broadway show, you can see the puppeteers moving the cheetah, but you're supposed tune it out.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Exactly!

[@rontforrest]

I agree with you on the display

[@SingularityStudios]

what if you dice it up at thanksgiving? time for dungeon tile place settings and cutlery!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Lol. Usually the D&D game is the day after. On Thanksgiving we play Wits and Wagers.

[@unbeliever16]

Prof. Dungeon Master, where do you get your D&D mini accouterments(beds, bookshelves, chairs etc.)?

[@veronicacecil6359]

Oh and I love terrain....I like visuals.....

[@blablubb4553]

Don't argue with logic!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Exactly!

[@dragonsflame474]

As a woman with a china hitch full of china... I would pack that stuff up and place minis and terrain in there in a heartbeat! My collection is nowhere near as extensive....Looks like I need to start crafting..

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks for weighing in, Samantha!

[@freddaniel5099]

I thought you were a smart guy, Professor. Happy wife, happy life, my friend. I would be happy I get to use the dining room. 🧙‍♂️

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

There's no harm in asking!

[@stuartfarrell6729]

yes use it for the mins and terrain

[@knghtbrd]

Insight check: Do I know that Mrs. Professor Dungeon Master didn't film this video?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

She did not.

[@knghtbrd]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 🤣 I'm also guessing the answer was a resounding "no" on relocating the silly dishes you don't use. And she probably learned well the lesson of, "Because I said so, that's why."

[@CryptoJitsu]

Played my first couple of games with UDT the other night but the characters (or maybe it was me) felt the need for a map as well as it was a pretty involved dungeon... so they would know where they had been and where they needed to go next.... how do you get past this need??? BECAUSE it always ends up in me drawing things out on graph paper to save time trying to translate properly things like ... "the hallway is 60 ft. long, it turns to the west at 40ft and to the east at 60...Oh and there are three doors 2 on the east wal...blah blah blah... " They loved the UDT btw but to me it would have been faster to just keep the battlemat since now Ive added an EXTRA thing for myself to do.

[@dkbibi]

Definitely try to convince Mrs Dungeon master. Good luck with that lol

[@stevethomas5978]

Another great video. Your terrain and minis should definitely be displayed, just my opinion. Lol.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks Steve!

[@ITSACRITICAL]

Happy wife happy life. I don't care to cross paths with Mrs.DungeonMaster.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

She's ALREADY happy. She MRS. Professor Dungeonmaster!

[@joshuaceremsak4597]

That’s a difficult persuasion check plus bringing others into the argument gives you a - 40 to your D20 roll. Good luck 😝

[@seanschraidt3985]

Happy wife, happy life. Keep the china up

[@enishix9635]

Seems to be a display mostly so if she's proud of her China then let it be. I would add suggest maybe two thinner cp display cabinets on either side for your uses and display.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Wish I could. There are doors on either side and a window across.

[@thelastmagethelastmage2084]

Do more "speed up combat" tips!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Finishing up one this week on that very topic. The title is "No More Hit Points?!" I'm not kidding.

[@thelastmagethelastmage2084]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 YES!

[@BainesMkII]

While putting the things you use in the display cabinet is the logical approach, the key word is "display". For the sake of a relationship, you must realize that display cabinets are as often more about the display than a practical storage device. It in combination with its contents is an art piece. As such, arguing that replacing seldom or never used tableware with often used dungeon terrain isn't going to go over well if the other party doesn't actually view said dungeon terrain as the kind of item that they want in that display cabinet.

[@optimisticallyskeptical1842]

Theater of the mind is awesome! I suspect it has cognitive benefits as well. Yep, Our dining room is more of a museum than an actual used room, lol!

[@jimhavoc]

I suggest you keep the status quo because dinner is good and the couch is a bad place to sleep.

[@realandthebandit2535]

China and snowmen up front for sure. Don't give 'em an inch Ms. DC!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

She's right here. I just told her. She said, "Nice!"

[@matteoiacobelli2958]

Ehy professor! I love your videos and watched them all. I remember one where you explained how to fight and how to handle ranges (close, medium and long ) using this terrain, but I can find it. Can you or anyone helps me?

[@mythrilsentinel1]

It is essential for a happy wife to not evict her chachkies. Happy wife, happy life. In other words, she's right, your wrong and there's nothing we (as men) can do about it. On the other hand, if you have a spare room or space in the basement, claim this area and mark your territory. It is now the Man Cave, which is sacrosanct. If the area is big enough to entertain and play D&D, more the better. All in the name of compromise. :oD

[@PancakesOptimus]

Has your wife seen this? Because you are an hilarious man, Professor. Thanks for the video. I'm going to watch the entire playlist now. :D

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

She's the quality control officer. She watches every video.

[@davezenz]

Do not mess with Mrs. Professor Dungeon Master. Seriously don't. While you may not use the china frequently (okay twice yearly) there are a few things you just have to accept being married. Happy wife, happy life.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

I've already accepted when I ask her "Is anything wrong?" she will respond "Nothing." But "nothing" actually means "something." That should be enough. No?

[@dougpridgen9682]

I vote for displaying the dungeon terrain in the china cabinet.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Sadly, I lost this argument. Fortunately I have Doug watching more of my videos!

[@dougpridgen9682]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 Okay if I sub it will soften the blow a little. I tried. Some of your terrain looks like Dwarven Forge. Do you use any? Do you know where to get any pre painted 25mm bookshelves? I don't have a lot of time for painting, otherwise I'd get a Mantic terrain crate.

[@roumonada]

And buy her a bottle of wine for God’s sake.

[@bbqwhaaat]

D&D should be played in whatever room of the house is closest to a basement. If you do have a basement and it isn't finished, maybe that's where you should start. Otherwise maybe you can install some nice shelves in the dining room? But I think she probably just wants to feel like she has some semblance of the house she imagined living in before she married a big ol' nerd.

[@matteofurlotti6211]

The miniatures on display would be cool, maybe the most monstrous ones could be in the back just to not alienate the normies that frequent your house (I'm assuming some come by).

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

No normies visit this house!

[@matteofurlotti6211]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 but what if someone comes?

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

@@matteofurlotti6211 LOL. They're either like, "What the hell?" or "COOL! I play too!"

[@Billchu13]

I have 4 curio cabinets in my living room with minis in them. I have no space. There is no end to the madness.

[@HorrorGoreCrew]

shoot im using this type if terrain now.....its the best

[@xcruckx]

Don't draw me into your family disputes!

[@veronicacecil6359]

I'm as afraid of Mrs. Professor dungeon master as you are.... so that's never going to happen😜

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Lol.

[@hessian100]

Uummm... well, you just made your thoughts public. I wish you luck professor. Here is hoping you are able to make more videos! LOL.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

They're on the way! Look for "No More Hit Points?!" and "How to Paint 70 minis in 2 Days"!

[@falsehero2001]

Chekov's dungeon terrain. If you put it on the board, it needs to be usable.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Pretty good allusion there!

[@rodolforupp292]

Because I'm sure that a bunch of youtube comments will be enough to convince Mrs Professor Dungeon Master. Hahahaha

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

You might be surprised. She's very reasonable!

[@gozer87]

I lost that argument about 20 years ago. But, we do have a bunch of ceramic houses that we have collected that are great for 10mm deal wargames.