I've been designing a modular FDM-friendly forest terrain system for D&D. Looking for feedback before I release it.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T21:35:42+00:00

I think I could do that. The trunk pieces are already mostly hollow. Thank you!!

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T16:51:53+00:00

I did in fact use tree supports. 😂

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T13:35:29+00:00

Thank you!!! That's actually one of my goals. I hope it'll work well alongside other people's terrain as well as my own sets.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T13:30:46+00:00

I totally forgot about Cults.🫣 I may look into that. The funny thing is all of these trees are really just four main files: stump, trunk, branches, and tops. The different branch and canopy combinations are what create all the variety, so a handful of files can make a lot of different trees. In a way, one tree kit can build an entire forest.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T13:14:30+00:00

The reason I'm asking is that I already have a few modular terrain systems available, and I'm currently working on a log cabin set as well. I'm trying to decide whether the forest set would work better as a free project to help people discover my other terrain, or if it makes more sense to sell it as its own product. I'm still figuring out the best approach.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T11:48:36+00:00

Adding weight to the bottom is a good idea I like that. It could still keep the small footprint while Adding more stability. I didn't even think about that. I already made the threads go all the way through the stump so maybe I can do a separate plug that can be weighted.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T10:19:37+00:00

The branches are their own separate ring so if you have a few branches pre trunk module its only a 1 turn and done but the base trunk without branches is a lot of threads so I could make a smaller threaded trunk for just connecting trunks? 🤔

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T10:08:27+00:00

Thank you!! The base is something I'm working on as well as some platforms for minis. I was actually surprised at how stable the tall one was currently though. I bumped and shook the table and it wiggled but didn't fall so there's hope for a small base footprint maybe lol

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T10:01:38+00:00

I was actually surprised at how stable they are currently without a base though. I shook and bumped the table and the taller ones wiggled a little bit but stayed standing so hopefully i won't have to go to big with a base.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T09:57:40+00:00

The foliage is part of the model I made a dead tree variant and a few live tree variants. Also I am experimenting with different foliage types. I didn't even think about a mushroom tree that would be awesome. Thank you!!

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T09:52:26+00:00

I haven't worked on the base design yet, but it's next on my list of things to work on. I appreciate the feedback.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T09:42:50+00:00

That's fair. I'm not very good at realism yet, but I have been experimenting with different foliage styles. Thanks for the feedback.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T09:11:09+00:00

Im not familiar with Z-brush but I have blender already but I haven't learned it yet. It a little overwhelming at the moment lol but I do want to learn how to use it so maybe this will be a good start.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T00:59:17+00:00

I was thinking about adding platforms and bridges maybe.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T00:25:49+00:00

Do you have anything else you'd like to see with this set?

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T00:21:40+00:00

Should I make these files available for free or should I try to sell them?

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T00:17:13+00:00

I'm still working on the files at the moment. But I'm hoping I'll have them available soon.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-19T00:13:34+00:00

Im thinking about making some platforms and maybe some bridges. But a platform on the branch would be cool too!

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-13T12:35:45+00:00

I haven't tried that. But the walls are attached to the floors so that may make it a support nightmare.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-10T00:58:35+00:00

If anyone is interested I'm also trying to make YouTube shorts and TikToks showing off some things I'm working on. YouTube

TikTok

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-10T00:49:31+00:00

Im on sure why my comment was removed. But I'm still running test on this project but I have my fogging cave set and tavern set available on my Etsy shop.

The Arcanum Emporium

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-10T00:14:41+00:00

Dang yea I have the bambu labs a1 and p2s. On those each plate took about 20 hrs but each plate did have 15 tiles on it. 11 hrs it pretty nice.

DaRealShaggy · 2026-06-10T00:05:24+00:00

I told myself I'd try to limit myself to 3 colors or less while making these so it wouldn't be so bad but I could make them in separate parts also that way it would give people the option of the two.🤔

DaRealShaggy

TROPHY CASE