/r/TerrainBuilding
This sub-reddit is for those who craft, build, and paint terrain.
Welcome to r/Terrainbuilding!
The Old Format Link: https://old.reddit.com/r/TerrainBuilding/
This is the spot for all types of tabletop terrain. From D&D to Infinity, we'll take all comers. We love to see what our fellow Redditors are making for their games. Post your work in progress projects and completed works. The regulars here are always happy to answer any questions you may have about materials or methods!
Why was my post flagged as spam and deleted? This sub uses an auto moderator to clean up spam. If you make a new post on r/terrainbuilding and your account has less than 100 Karma it will be flagged as spam. Moderators will manually approve terrain related posts throughout the day by checking the queue. This is to combat the increasing issue of spam. Once your account is above the 100 Karma threshold your account will not have this issue. We do apologize for any inconvenience as your original post may appear hours after it was originally posted.
Before You Post Kickstarter Links are frowned upon: If you are the creator of the Kickstarter - by all means post your work in progress photos, some of your painted final products, and please talk about what you're trying to accomplish. Members of the community can easily locate your product by clicking on your Reddit Profile or using Google. This rule has been implemented for the continuous Kickstarter topics that are posted that contain a simple link with a 3d render and it's Kickstarter goals.
Auction Links will be removed. No direct links to eBay or your Etsy store. You can mention that the piece of terrain is for sale in the comments and members of the community can direct message you for the link. r/terrainbuilding is not responsible for any financial transactions that occur through comments or personal messages. Be smart! Please check out r/miniswap
Offering Services: Less is More Do not post frequent topics offering services or links to your commission website – these will be deleted. r/terrainbuilding is not responsible for any financial transactions that occur through comments or personal messages. Be smart! Please check out r/brushforhire for hiring other artists through a better avenue than this sub.
3D Printing
You are not allowed to post unpainted 3D Prints or advertise for 3D print kickstarters. We allow the creator or pledgers of kickstarters, commission painters, and YouTube personality to post their videos, products, and services but within reason. This sub can easily turn into an advertisement list of products, webstores, or STL download sites. We want to keep the homegrown forum community vibe thats welcoming to new players without spamming them with products to buy.
e.g. User crossposts a new render every other day in blender posts of variations D&D furniture on ten other subs.
This is disallowed The cross-posts are really low effort
e.g. Artist creates a free STL and prints it out and paints it with a basic drybrush
this is allowed
If someone is PAINTING 3d prints.... they should absolutely be able to post their terrain. 3D printing is probably the future and there shouldn't be any grievances against those who print.
Awesome Terrain related sites:
u/pixelastic's awesome subreddit image parser
Hirst Arts Fantasy Architecture
Related Subreddits
- /r/DnDIY
- /r/minipainting
- /r/Warhammer40k
- /r/modelmakers
- /r/modeltrains
- /r/Warhammer
- /r/DnD
- /r/dioramas
- /r/booknooks
- /r/guidebooknook
Thank you for reading
/r/TerrainBuilding
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I’m interested in making terrain, but I have some questions.
I love Battletech. But as of right now, I only have some hexatech, some 3D foam objects, and some playmats. I would literally kill to play on some of the setups I've seen here.
I guess my questions are this:
Is this gonna be cheaper than just buying something similar off of Etsy or something?
If yes, where do I start getting into terrain building? What should I use for materials/paints/whatever else I need?
I'm don't find artistic hobbies very fun, so I doubt I would love making the terrain much, just looking to save some money but still get an epic expirience playing on some of the incredible maps you guys make!
22:21 UTC
Games Workshop-styled wargaming table building tips?
22:15 UTC
I made some dungeon tiles and props
Here are some props i've made in last month of two for DnD.
18:43 UTC
MORDHEIM PROJECT: Terrain Tutorial: Awesome Fountain!
16:40 UTC
3 DAYS LEFT!!!! - 55 STL files of modular terrain FOR $4 ONLY
Hello everyone,
THIS CAMPAIGN will be closed in 3 days! The products will then be available in-store for their normal prices.
The MASSIVE DISCOUNTS that will end soon:
CAMPAIGN ONLY ALL-IN PRICE: $4 (LIMITED - FIRST 100) -> (STORE PRICE $39)
CAMPAIGN ONLY ALL-IN PRICE: $5 -> (STORE PRICE $39)
CAMPAIGN ONLY ALL-IN COMMERCIAL LICENSE PRICE: $15 -> (STORE PRICE $69)
15:34 UTC
Thoughts on Sarrisa Precision?
14:58 UTC
Slight brain fart. I thought this was a phenomenal build from one of you guys 😭
10:08 UTC
Homemade Sci-fi terrain
So the main point of this is - I work on a timber yard and we get copious amounts of off cuts, MDF, Plywood, 3x2 etc, you name it we probably get it/have it. I don't own a drill (Never needed one), but do own a jigsaw. What have people made using these sorts of materials for a Killteam style board before? Can people share photos for Ideas please? I'm a bit stumped with the possibility and would appreciate some guidance/inspiration?
09:38 UTC
Getting Started: DAS Clay v XPS Foam v Foam Clay v Foam Core
I'm about to get into building terrain for dnd, but what do I need to actually use to get started? I've got some terrain rollers and was thinking about buying some DAS clay, but I've also heard good things about XPS foam. What's the general consensus on clay vs foam?
01:28 UTC
How to paint rocks as rocks?
So, as the title says, I got some real rocks and stones from random places, cleaned and disinfected them, but they look like small stones, not big boulders scaled down.
How do I paint the rocks? Do I prime them first? Does paint stick to the stones and rocks surfaces?
21:02 UTC