Zoned Dungeon Terrain for D&D & Pathfinder (Ep. 100)

Professor Dungeonmaster shows you how to make the cheapest, best-looking, most versatile dungeon terrain even BETTER! Don't bother spending your money on expensive resin dungeons or on a 3-D printer! The Professor can show you how to make superior terrain for under $30!
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"Fury of the Dragon's Breath" by Peter Crowley
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[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Congrats on 100 episodes Professor! That is no small feat. 👏

[@richardlabrie515]

One doest not binge watch Dungeon Craft to pass time, but to educate himself

[@derickwilliamdalton6391]

I love that you didn't edit out the offspring interruptions. Nor the elevated eyebrow.

[@amdnable]

"surely, if D&D players can imagine dragons, they can imagine walls" Perfection

[@geoffreynelson6413]

My favorite band is Imagine Walls.

[@amdnable]

@@geoffreynelson6413 you win sir

[@DanaTheLateBloomingFruitLoop]

I wonder about walls

[@aaronyoungman1081]

I literally finished making two of the 1.0 yesterday, lol.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

You can always use MORE UDT!

[@milesnorsworthy946]

You gotta Uppgrade!

[@ncrtrooper1782]

2 1s and 1 2s

[@petergreen1875]

If you’ve got the space, make a variety! Sometimes you want a game with more literally defined space, and sometimes you don’t. UDT 2.0 would be great for a lot of FATE games or other RPGs where combat is a little more abstracted, or a scenario like the Minotaurs Maze from a couple videos back in this series. I just did a scene with my kids where they chased a pig through the woods, and a flocked UDT 2.0 would have been perfect! In other games, the strategy is all about positioning. I’ve got a D&D encounter that is an ambush by a ranger and a rogue assassin, both on horseback armed with long bows. I’ll probably play it on a 4’X4’ game board, and it will have a more war-gamey feel.

[@ethan_anthem]

Another possible tip for UDT: (as you mention on this video) I bought a very thick poster board and covered it with a slow curing epoxy paste and textured it very quickly with a roller from greenstuffworld when firm. Then I used a ruler to cut a grid into the firm paste. To paint it, I just used a dark spray primer and drybrushed some stone colors on to it. And voilà. I like the harder surface that cured epoxy offers. Congrats on 100 videos!

[@jeffswett4579]

Been blowing through your videos... You know how when you get older you think to yourself " man in i could go back in time and tell younger me what i know now"... Well by no means am i young but what you have done for me and my players is enriched our games and our lifes with your time tested shortcuts tricks and tips. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. May your rolls be 20's 👍

[@miageeked3486]

I look forward to everyone of your videos.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks! I look forward to seeing your terrain on FB!

[@ithinkofdemons]

"Elizabeth!! I've just found this nifty UDT video on the KZbins! Elizabeth!!" 🤘🍻 You're one of my favorite content creators Professor!

[@BDCSam]

Dan, Ive been running games since 2nd ed (I'm 49) and I have to tell you that your advice and channel are thee best out there. I've never watched the same youtube videos so many times, ive taken notes on your ideas and after running a 15 month Curse of Strahd campaign RAW, the scalability in this version is out of control! I'm starting a sea faring/pirate themed game in a few weeks (Oct 2019) and will be using your ideas for, what I'm telling my players is a "middle/dark ages" version of the Forgotten Realms; a "prequel" of what your official D&D Beyond 1st level will become. Thanks so much for your efforts and advice. Sam.

[@kevindean4727]

I added a round table top from Home Depot to my lazy Susan, so the surface area is about 2x the size of your board. The round room is going to work out great as it will have an outside and an inside! I have made 6 maps so far, forest, desert, air/water, cobblestone, underground, underdark. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@TheTkhhwilliams]

UDT! Man, this was a game changer!! Love mine and the players adapt to it very quickly and love it as well. Thanks Professor!

[@gommechops]

Love the family interruptions :D its totally heart warming stuff!

[@williamvieira6125]

Been watching your videos for the past year and taking notes to modify my house-ruled Third Edition D&D game. You also inadvertently introduced me to the OSR with references to the works of LotFP, DCC, and Tracy Hickman's XDM in these videos. I've taken the plunge and subscribed to your channel with this 100th Episode. Thank you for for your contributions to our hobby. You may never know how many gaming tables have improved because of your efforts here on KZbin.

[@syafiqibrahim7252]

Gonna build this soon, so I've been watching and listing down materials and apparatus. I thought I'd share with the rest of the classroom too Utility Knife Gel roller pen Pencil Paint Brush Thread/string 1/2 Owens corning XPS foam insulation Lazy Susan Aluminum Foil Green Stuff Mod Podge Black Paint Brown Paint Green Paint Golden Brown (Smart Craft) Paint Tan Colour (Smart Craft) Paint Suede Colour (Smart Craft) Paint Light Taupe (Smart Craft) Paint Fawn Colour (Americana) Paint Dish Soap Elmer's Clear Glue Minwax Clear Satin Polyurethane Optional: Agrax Earthshade

[@rpm297]

XPS is AMAZING for making terrain. Black Magic Craft knows his stuff, too. Sturdy stuff, yet carvable and shapable, holds paint well. Fun stuff making all those stone shapes too, if you have an afternoon to kill.

[@pmoss94]

Loved the hale center theater shoutout! Love seeing shows there. Crazy creative sets.

[@JD77ATH]

Really looking forward to UFT 2.0. Made my first a few weeks ago and love it. Unfortunately I’m working tomorrow during the live feed but I’ll catch it late. Congrats for number 100. This is my favourite channel and the ultimate advertisement for rpg

[@mizukarate]

We use similar "zones" in Karate. We called it Man(center/close combat distance),Earth(projectile distance), and Universe(far distance).

[@adamnilsson2843]

Grand central station huh? I feel you on that. My daughters and wife do the same.

[@ericpeavey]

I love that you left the outtake of your son ❤️. I have a 2 year old and a 9 year old and although frustrating at times, they truly are special moments.

[@mythrilsentinel1]

For texture, just for fun, I tried one of those "sea anemone" dryer balls, just using my palm to roll it around in concentric circles all over the board... worked awesome. The trick is to only use minimal pressure for light texturing (like weathered stone), or a heavy hand for truly pock-marked and pitted texture (like the floor of a Tinker Gnome's Laboratory.) The more you repeat-roll over the surface area, the more random, and better the texture. You can sparsely texture for light weathering, or increase the density of the pitting marks as you like. Experiment, and have some fun. For my first go, I made a really awesome heavily weathered stone texture on my monolith pieces for a Stonehenge layout. I made it look like they were chipped out of living rock using flint tools. My players thought I had spent a lot of time knifing each tool mark. The truth was really depressing. ;oP

[@ulrich_VH]

Can you provide a link or a photo of your dryer balls?

[@mythrilsentinel1]

@@ulrich_VH Sure, just look them up on google, or any other search engine. I imagine Amazon has a few for sale. If you can't find them, follow this link: www.simplygoodstuff.com/dryer_magic-dryerballs.htm You can find them in any dollar store.

[@DavidFrost9992]

"You don't need to make a fancy table with a sunken center"... Which I just spent 6 months doing... because I like BMC's table... Ugh.

[@elgatochurro]

Bmc?

[@user-vy8ou6hy1x]

Black Magic Craft… maybe?

[@commonweakness9060]

CONGRATS on 100! Keep up the great work.

[@ronsmith3905]

Professor, congrats on the 100th episode. Really enjoyed every episode except one...the ending of Game of Thrones as we haven't watched it yet, so I'm deferring that watch till then. Love the UDT second edition, it really looks good. Looking forward to the next 100 episodes. Thanks again for all your efforts and sharing your experience. Cheers!!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Ron!

[@adamkrenn6323]

Good stuff! I appreciate the dedication to improvement and versatility!

[@robertcrawford4748]

Congratulations on 100 episodes of GREAT CONTENT!!! Can't wait to see (and support) the next 100!!!

[@DragonRoams]

Version 1.0 was a game changer. Great job improving on the idea and thank you for sharing the crafting process.

[@BearlyOutdoors]

Congrats on your 100th. Kudos. As always, thank you for the brilliant ideas.

[@georgewilson2575]

I like the new version. I think I may have to wander down to Home Depot tomorrow and get myself a piece of foam.

[@johnleach8553]

What a fantastic idea. Love the simplicity that still retains the creativity of crafting

[@MogofWar]

"...and make sure that they don't line up..." Never change!

[@elizabethdefazio6065]

This video was awesome. Congratulations on 100 episodes!

[@chazlong61]

We cannot wait for the next 100 episodes either. My 5 year old and my 3 year old are much the same, but I started my family way late, not when you apparently did. I am thrilled to become one of your patrons and created an account. Thank you for 100 episodes of fantastic content. This dungeon terrain is perfect for anyone using your custom rules, and I would urge anyone using theater-of-the-mind to move up to this scenery. I have been collecting the supplies to make my own set of 1.0. I absolutely get behind this scenery. This perfectly suits the rules that you advocate. Again, nothing to nitpick here. Great work.

[@Astartes36]

Happy 100! Keep em coming please!

[@watchdog3688]

Your Thursday posts are by far my favorite part of my weekly entertainment. Always informative, enjoyable, and excellently presented. Thank you for all your work!

[@derrekbertrand]

I just finished my UDT 1.0, and now 2.0 comes out! Curse the relentless march of technology! Will I have to install new drivers to get UDT 2.0 to work on my old lazy suzan hardware?

[@rolanejo8512]

Same here. I have just primed my first UDT.

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

That's a good one.

[@rolanejo8512]

@@DUNGEONCRAFT1 it is the futility of all graduate studies.

[@MogofWar]

There could be some comparability issues. Just uninstall and reinstall, and it should work after a few tries.

[@Jimalcoatl]

You might have to update your lazy susan's firmware. It can be a bit of a pain in the ass, but check your LS's manufacturer's support site for instructions.

[@mykediemart]

That sort of abstract encounter area is an awesome way to mix minis and theater of the mind. I have done something similar but with out any terrain. I really like that your bringing the lazy Susan back.

[@mrgunn2726]

I love this, it is like setting the stage for a scene! Great video!!!

[@zugesinddoof9885]

Congratulations to your 100... I really hope there will follow many many great videos. All times a highlight with fantastic inspiration for managing the roleplay from a complete different view angle than all other (witch I have seen)... and the surprise, you have the more helping, supporting and inspirating content. Great work until now and I'm pretty sure you will hold or improve your level Thank you very much professor :)

[@waynejordan3168]

Looking forward to it. Keep em coming!

[@brianjohnson1985]

i made this and my players love it so much thank you.

[@fantasticthriftyfox]

This is awesome!! Love this a lot. The zoning is perfect especially for new players. Bravo sir!! I am totally going to build one of these! Well done brother!

[@brandonmcguire4617]

I love that you said “I’m taping”. I remember the good ol days.

[@michaelshoen2762]

Congratulations on Ep 100!

[@miketowle897]

I only had Elmer's glow in the dark glue (with glitter) on hand... And now, with the glitter, it looks like slick NY subway stone. And it glows! Thanks Prof. Dungeon Master, this came out great!

[@ianjames2725]

Very cool. I actually like the gridded system.

[@catfishcave379]

Congratulations on 100 episodes!

[@ncrtrooper1782]

UDT is the best, it isn't that hard to innovate your ideas and I love that. I'm considering making several of different kinds. (Dungeon, Grass, Mars, Moon, office building, Sifi, etc etc.) (Office for cyberpunk)

[@joesgotmore]

Congrats on 100 ep. Although I use roll20 for most all of my games I do appreciate all your hard work for those that have the luxury of playing IRL.

[@MogofWar]

I'm sure a roll20 version could be made.

[@Wallach_a]

Congrats on 100!

[@jameswillis7214]

OMG Im so excited!!! I love making your crafts. I always recommend you to my GM buddies. Much love, keep up the awesome work!!

[@YourFriendlyNeighborhoodNinja]

What a Wonderful new UDT. I'm throughly impressed. Just want to say, thanks so much for all the insight and experience. I've learned alot from you Professor. I really appreciate it, and from the bottom of my Heart, Thank You!

[@Daihmon823]

Wow, what a piece of inspiration. I really like this idea. I'm definitely going to use it for a few systems.

[@Falconaught]

Crazy excited to see this!

[@shaunsaggers]

I live in Queensland, and it seems like the choice of insulation at the stores here is a bit limited (not enough cold weather). No XPS to be found... So where a mate got me some sheets of XPS from an old vending machine, I was like: "UDT!!!!"

[@Cthu1hu]

Hype for new video!! Keep up the excellent content

[@WurrzagDaPrawfut]

Just found your channel last week and have been binge watching ever since. Really enjoying your game rules amalgamation and will be introducing some to my game. I just completed an 18” UDT 1.0 and can’t wait to use it in my next session. Just wanted to say thanks from a new subscriber

[@jacobdavidlet]

I have been getting a lot of good use out of the UDT, I can't wait to see the improvements.

[@margaretgordon7481]

Love it, thanks so much for sharing and showing 👍🏻

[@MacucaLaBella]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. 👍🏼😀

[@wisebloodj1]

Can't wait. This should be great. I already have 2 double sided UDT for different environments.

[@georgewilson2575]

I can't wait to see the new version!

[@rammramadan1744]

Seems intriguing!

[@netherveilgames996]

I enjoy all your videos and always get new ideas from you, even if I don't use all of them. Thanks.

[@TimKapow]

That tool for the circles is a compass, a protractor is for measuring angles.

[@DesertBumJerry]

Happy 100 professor!

[@ttprophet]

congrats to 100 episodes!

[@TheRealFacemanguy]

Very cool I’ll have to try this out

[@johnr7279]

Congrats on your 100th!

[@jesse0317]

Looking forward to it.

[@Noyb007]

Super pumped for this!

[@3vil3lvis]

Congrats on 100 videos.

[@kurtoogle4576]

Happy 100th! Thanks for all the inspiration!

[@sirguy6678]

Awesome video professor! The UDT 2.0 now involves scale ( close / far) adding another game tool to the play - love it!

[@elizabethdefazio6065]

I can’t wait to watch!! 5 more minutes

[@charlesatkins6973]

It does look amazing. And for the system you use, I'm sure it's fantastic. But I run grid based, so I think that original UDT is perfect. Thanks for this (and the original too!) though. It's great to have options.

[@displacedjim]

I'll never use your minimalist near/short/far circular board, but I definitely liked your detailed commentary on how you made and painted it. Looking forward to your next 100.

[@ToddReynolds45]

So I’m a little concerned with this setup. It works fine with 1 enemy. But what if you’re fighting a group of goblins. One advances on the healer. She retreats away from the advanced goblin, but not towards the center group. How would you position that?

[@fabplays6559]

He explained in the video. Anything within your hand’s distance is melee range.

[@WakkasLove]

This may be mentioned in another video, but if you dig out the circles just a hair more, you could make inserts and use one table top with multiple looks.

[@jodykropholler9108]

Fantastic. So glad you set up a Patreon, your content is well worth it! Also, I think I'll be using my airbrush to create a similar effect on my current UDT.

[@watchdog3688]

And now I’m a Patreon too! Awesome, Sir!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks! Please be patient. We're getting stuff up as fast as we can.

[@ChristopherHardyDra8er]

SWEET! CANNOT WAIT!

[@everybodytogether5532]

Nice! Man my game exploded once i made the udt. This is going to be fun.

[@Cragun.]

Genius. 4’ x 8’ insulation, much cheaper than buying foam core. My go to is Reddit for characters, backgrounds, patterns, monsters and print on card stock. This just shows you don’t need to buy expensive gear. (Not to put down the expensive stuff, but this is great for playing on a budget.)

[@bluefish5]

Hey hey, congrats on the Patreon!

[@robertgrant721]

I was also just about to embark on making my own version #1. Now I'm going to make it double-sided. Side 1 - classic grid, Side 2 - new zoned. So really the ultimate, ultimate dungeon terrain :)

[@robertgrant721]

Made a solid start on it last night. I found the foam to be a bit hard to cut (I have the 1", it's more crumbly/flaky than I expected). UDT #1 side fully-gridded. UDT #2 middle rings drawn, final outer ring to go. And just joined your patreon. Good stuff!

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and taking the extra time to comment!

[@Styles2304]

Out. Standing. I'll be supporting you via patreon once I get to my PC later this evening.

[@MondoJohnny]

Happy 100th professor!

[@jonathonchoy220]

the lawn is looking pretty well maintained

[@PixPunxel]

Your channel is a must for any GM - thanks for making this. Now if I only had actual real life group to play, and not only remote internet groups :(

[@VincentAGaita]

Can’t wait for this!

[@jeffstormer2547]

Amazing Just amazing. Invents UDT, radically improved UDT, AND listens to his wife.

[@christophermurray9777]

Well done

[@RIVERSRPGChannel]

Good video That looks cool

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks. Have fun making it!

[@stef4981]

For those of you who can't get the citadel agrax earth shade, you can make the black wash, double the water, add 4 drops of a dark brown paint and 4 of a cream/off white paint- I used Folkart Parchment for the white and Apple Barrel Chocolate Bar, but anything close should do. It made a little darker grey, but it still looks really nice I'm actually considering going over the middle zone with it before coating it, to give it that kind of gritty, worn smooth stone look

[@Gamarishi]

Amazing!

[@shinwonmoon6803]

Liking and commenting. I guess it's a good thing I didn't start my UDT 1.0 yet.

[@MonkeyworkPlays]

Congrats on 100 eps. I've been looking to play Black Hack recently and they use that exact distance zoning ... guess we'll make one :)

[@Buhwaa33]

I've been toying with more simple ranges for a while, this might just get me to try it out.

[@Intro2Love]

cool stuff👍

[@DUNGEONCRAFT1]

Thanks, Joe! Make some and let me know how it turned out.