As usual, I've added both of them to the (ever expanding) library of maps in THIS album - as well as organising them slightly better over on GOOGLE DRIVE.
So, here's hoping you like these latest additions!
Friday, 21 February 2020
VTT Maps for February
Here's a quick look at the two (large) map tiles that I've drawn this month...
...and here's a small example of them pieced together (with a few of the other VTT tiles) to make a small cave map.
As usual, I've added both of them to the (ever expanding) library of maps in THIS album - as well as organising them slightly better over on GOOGLE DRIVE.
So, here's hoping you like these latest additions!
As usual, I've added both of them to the (ever expanding) library of maps in THIS album - as well as organising them slightly better over on GOOGLE DRIVE.
So, here's hoping you like these latest additions!
Thursday, 20 February 2020
Print & Paste Terrain : Wheels, Looms, and Stoves
My latest 'print & paste' pieces are based on the results of a poll I put up over on the Patreon page ...and, as you can see I've gone with looms, stoves, and spinning wheels :)
However, despite each individual step being pretty easy, there are a lot of steps that go into making the spinning wheel - so to avoid 'information overload' I've split the episode into two parts - the first of which focuses entirely on the spinning wheel...
Then, when you want to move on to the next pieces, you can find the instructions for the loom and the stove in part 2...
And while the spinning wheel and (especially) the loom aren't super accurate representations of their real-world counterparts - I think they work well enough for the tabletop (hopefully, you'll agree :) ).
Anyway, as always HERE's the link to the (pay what you want) pdf file over on DriveThuRPG, and here's hoping you like 'em!
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Hobbystreak 2020
A few folks online are doing this #hobbystreak challenge thing (I first saw it on the Crafts & Mini's YouTube channel) - where
the aim is to do something miniatures related every single day ...and see
how long you can keep it up.
It doesn't need to be anything special - for example it can be something as simple as priming or basing a mini ...just as long as it's something each and every day.
So, since I seem to have an ever increasing pile of unpainted mini's I thought I'd give it a go :)
And (as you'll see in the pictures that follow) I've just about managed to keep it going everyday this year (though sometimes my 'days work' really was just sticking some tufts to a base, or similar).
Anyway here's January's progress...
The larger mini's are Reaper Bones 'saproling warriors' and the smaller ones are old WotC 'twig blights'
Left: Reaper Bones 'demi-lich' (which I'll be using as a flameskull).
Right: Ral Partha Europe 'wraith' (which I'll be using as a lich).
Reaper Bones 'dread wolves' (it's not the best pic of these - they actually look a tiny bit better IRL).
These are five of the undead models from #1 of that cheap 'Mortal
Realms' magazine that was on sale the other week here in the UK (£2.99
for 13 GW models ...so it was a hard deal to turn down).
Anyway, that's 14 models painted in 4 weeks ...which is pretty good going for me. And the plan is to also stat out any monsters that I don't have rules for HERE.
So, here's hoping you like 'em ...and here's hoping you're managing to put a dent in your own unpainted stockpile (yeah, we all have one ;) ).
It doesn't need to be anything special - for example it can be something as simple as priming or basing a mini ...just as long as it's something each and every day.
So, since I seem to have an ever increasing pile of unpainted mini's I thought I'd give it a go :)
And (as you'll see in the pictures that follow) I've just about managed to keep it going everyday this year (though sometimes my 'days work' really was just sticking some tufts to a base, or similar).
Anyway here's January's progress...
Week 1:
Week 2:
Week 3:
Week 4:
Anyway, that's 14 models painted in 4 weeks ...which is pretty good going for me. And the plan is to also stat out any monsters that I don't have rules for HERE.
So, here's hoping you like 'em ...and here's hoping you're managing to put a dent in your own unpainted stockpile (yeah, we all have one ;) ).
Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Print & Paste Terrain : Irregular Passages & Circular Rooms
The latest print & paste video is live!!!
As you can see, in this one I've had a go at making some forked passages, round rooms, and so on - just to add even more variety to the layouts that we can make.
Anyway, as always, I've uploaded the pdf file to DriveThruRPG as a pay-what-you-want download (so feel free to pick it up for free -or- throw a small donation my way if you feel so inclined), and here's hoping that you can put them to good use!
As you can see, in this one I've had a go at making some forked passages, round rooms, and so on - just to add even more variety to the layouts that we can make.
Anyway, as always, I've uploaded the pdf file to DriveThruRPG as a pay-what-you-want download (so feel free to pick it up for free -or- throw a small donation my way if you feel so inclined), and here's hoping that you can put them to good use!
Sunday, 12 January 2020
Just another podcast ...Season 2 - Episode 1
I wasn't sure if I was going to continue with these, but I've kind of got into the habit of recording a segment or two each Saturday morning ...so I think I'll stick with it for a while (and now that I'm actually gaming again, I might have something more interesting to say).
(note that the podcast should be displayed below ...but HERE's the direct link if you prefer)
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Intro.
0:12 Call-in from Che (from Roleplay Rescue).
0:42 Random Dungeon (HERE is my blog post, and HERE is the pdf).
3:06 Miniatures Rant.
6:42 Rant Addendum (HERE is my travelling GMs kit)
7:48 Plans for 2020. Note that I didn't get to the games store/venue in the end :(
12:35 Outro
Note that you can send me a message by logging into anchor and using the mic on your computer, or by using anchor app on your phone, or you can just send in an mp3 file to csp.kris@hotmail.co.uk.
Alternatively, just drop me a regular email (or comment on this blog post, or send me a message on facebook, or whatever), and I'll read it out on the podcast (just make sure you mark it as 'podcast mail' so that I know to include it).
(note that the podcast should be displayed below ...but HERE's the direct link if you prefer)
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Intro.
0:12 Call-in from Che (from Roleplay Rescue).
0:42 Random Dungeon (HERE is my blog post, and HERE is the pdf).
3:06 Miniatures Rant.
6:42 Rant Addendum (HERE is my travelling GMs kit)
7:48 Plans for 2020. Note that I didn't get to the games store/venue in the end :(
- YouTube competition
- Crafts & Minis channel
- The D&D 'undead' adventure I'm working on
- VTT map library
- UK Games Expo
12:35 Outro
Note that you can send me a message by logging into anchor and using the mic on your computer, or by using anchor app on your phone, or you can just send in an mp3 file to csp.kris@hotmail.co.uk.
Alternatively, just drop me a regular email (or comment on this blog post, or send me a message on facebook, or whatever), and I'll read it out on the podcast (just make sure you mark it as 'podcast mail' so that I know to include it).
Tuesday, 7 January 2020
Make your own stirge miniatures.
Back in December, I started playing around with an idea that I had to make a bunch of stirge miniatures (if you've been following me via any of the social media platforms you might have already seen this pic)...
...and a few folks seemed to like them - so I've gone ahead and made another video tutorial (to show you how to put them together)...
...and I've also uploaded the pdf file to DriveThruRPG as a pay-what-you-want download (so feel free to pay as much or as little as you like).
Now, they're obviously not as good (or as durable) as regular/proper miniatures ...but if you need a whole bunch of them for an upcoming encounter/adventure, then they should do the job.
Anyway, here's hoping you like 'em :)
...and a few folks seemed to like them - so I've gone ahead and made another video tutorial (to show you how to put them together)...
...and I've also uploaded the pdf file to DriveThruRPG as a pay-what-you-want download (so feel free to pay as much or as little as you like).
Now, they're obviously not as good (or as durable) as regular/proper miniatures ...but if you need a whole bunch of them for an upcoming encounter/adventure, then they should do the job.
Anyway, here's hoping you like 'em :)
Thursday, 2 January 2020
Some of the 'print & paste' highlights from 2019
I said that I would follow up my last post with a similar article about the print & paste stuff that's been appearing on the youtube channel ...so here goes...
So, I think the channel has gained around 3000 subscribers over the course of the year (which is pretty amazing if you ask me), and most of the responses and feedback I've been receiving have been super positive.
I mean sure, there's always going to be a downvote or two (and the occasional snarky comment will surface every now and again) - but that's just the nature of youtube, and is to be expected (or at least, that's what I'm telling myself :) ).
Plus, the regular dungeon terrain has expanded to include sewers...
...papercraft(ish) miniatures and player handouts...
...sci-fi tiles and terrain (though this is still very much in its infancy)...
...multi level dungeons...
...and I've also teamed up with SquareHex again to produce more sheets of textures that you can buy (at a very affordable price) - instead of having to print everything out at home...
So yeah, it's been a busy year on the youtube front - though I've still not got as much stuff done as I had hoped (filming and editing videos takes up a huge amount of time ...not to mention all the design work) ...but it's been (mostly) fun nonetheless - and there's still lots more to come.
Furthermore, the channel is getting pretty close to 5000 subscribers now ...and I'll be doing another giveaway when I get to 5K ...so you might want to keep your eye open for that.
Anyway, a huge thanks goes out to everyone that subscribed, commented, and got in touch or sent pictures of their builds (via social media etc.) ...it really has been a great experience thus far :)
Thanks again!
So, I think the channel has gained around 3000 subscribers over the course of the year (which is pretty amazing if you ask me), and most of the responses and feedback I've been receiving have been super positive.
I mean sure, there's always going to be a downvote or two (and the occasional snarky comment will surface every now and again) - but that's just the nature of youtube, and is to be expected (or at least, that's what I'm telling myself :) ).
Plus, the regular dungeon terrain has expanded to include sewers...
...papercraft(ish) miniatures and player handouts...
...sci-fi tiles and terrain (though this is still very much in its infancy)...
...multi level dungeons...
...and I've also teamed up with SquareHex again to produce more sheets of textures that you can buy (at a very affordable price) - instead of having to print everything out at home...
So yeah, it's been a busy year on the youtube front - though I've still not got as much stuff done as I had hoped (filming and editing videos takes up a huge amount of time ...not to mention all the design work) ...but it's been (mostly) fun nonetheless - and there's still lots more to come.
Furthermore, the channel is getting pretty close to 5000 subscribers now ...and I'll be doing another giveaway when I get to 5K ...so you might want to keep your eye open for that.
Anyway, a huge thanks goes out to everyone that subscribed, commented, and got in touch or sent pictures of their builds (via social media etc.) ...it really has been a great experience thus far :)
Thanks again!
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