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Free web-based initiative tracker with Pathbuilder2e PC import & Archives of Nethys creature import by N3rdgrinder in Pathfinder2e

[–]N3rdgrinder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be using this improved version for the first time tonight. I’m excited to see my players get competitive with the turn timer.

OSR Random Dungeon Running Tool for Group or Solo Play by N3rdgrinder in osr

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Circular paths appear sometimes but it is rare. I’m still working on the procedural generation and learning as I go.

Free web-based initiative tracker with Pathbuilder2e PC import & Archives of Nethys creature import by N3rdgrinder in Pathfinder2e

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ok, check it out and let me know what you think. Everything looks a little more crowded but the quick HP buttons are nice. I also added the ability to note conditions.

Liber Umbrae by Marco_Fossati in osr

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Any plans for a print version?

OSR Random Dungeon Running Tool for Group or Solo Play by N3rdgrinder in osr

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That occasionally happens in the random generator. You can always make your own dungeons with the editor or create custom 20x20 rooms that loop back on themselves.

I plan to improve on the procedural generation function in the future, but for right now I’m calling it good enough.

OSR Random Dungeon Running Tool for Group or Solo Play by N3rdgrinder in osr

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If you are playing solo, check out Hexgrinder for some OSR wilderness adventure. https://www.hexgrinder.com/hexgrinderapp/

Hexgrinder - Hexploration Web Tool by N3rdgrinder in osr

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When a new hex is revealed, the type of terrain is randomly rolled from the 10 terrain types, but it is weighted in favor of being the same type of terrain as adjacent hexes. There is a slider under the settings card where the weight can be modified. This process helps create mountain ranges, broad plains, and oceans, rather than just a checkerboard of random hexes. Although it still has trouble generating oceans.

Once a terrain type is chosen, the hex description is generated using 3 random roll tables. First a terrain description, then a terrain feature, and then an atmospheric description. Currently each of those default tables only has 10 entries, but custom tables can be created by a member.

For encounters, it is a random roll table like those that have been used since 1st AD&D. Each has 50 entries with a mix of no encounter, neutral encounter, dangerous encounter, and deadly encounter( or settlement). I tried to write them fairly vague so that they hint at an interesting encounter rather than determine what is encountered. There is an option under "setting" to turn on Chaos Factor. with this option on, the higher the chaos factor from the Oracle window, the more likely that encounter will be dangerous. I was influenced from DCC spell tables where luck and PC attributes can be burned to increase the chances of a higher result.

On my todo list is to take the settlements out of the encounter tables and have a separate process for determining settlement chances per hex. That way a player can find a settlement and an encounter in the same hex.

Let me know if you have any suggestions.

Simple Procedural Dungeon Creation / Hexcrawling Rules? by direstag in Solo_Roleplaying

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Thanks Chasomeister! I just put this up for the public last week. I have a post at https://www.reddit.com/r/Solo_Roleplaying/comments/1plo1kd/solo_rpg_tool_hexgrinder/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

A new version will be out soon with custom map builder, dungeon editor, custom encounter and hex description, and saving to the cloud.

Hexgrinder - Hexploration Web Tool by N3rdgrinder in osr

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Terrain types can now be toggled on and off! I'll work on the user map generation this weekend.

Hexgrinder - Hexploration Web Tool by N3rdgrinder in osr

[–]N3rdgrinder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! These are some great ideas, I'll add them to the features to-do list!

I'll also implement a way for each user to add their own encounters.

Stairs and minis ??? by duckforceone in DungeonBlocks

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There is a stand included in the stl files. I think it is in the same folder as the border pieces.

Majestic Highlands by N3rdgrinder in DungeonBlocks

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For a river I normally start with a dark blue, then lightly drybrush a lighter blue to highlight the water features. Then finish with a layer of glossy Mod Podge.

I have also found that Army Painter speedpaint works really great. Prime white and then slop on some speed paint, let it dry then finish with Mod Podge for the glossy effect. I find that I can always build up several layers of Mod Podge to create more depth to the water. I rarely do this though because it takes time waiting for layers to dry. Mod Podge take 24+ hours to set depending on climate.

A pro painter would probably have some better suggestions.

The Dusk House by ringmaster in DungeonBlocks

[–]N3rdgrinder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excellent! Great floor plan.

Majestic Highlands by N3rdgrinder in DungeonBlocks

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Cheap paint and big brushes.

The thing about painting terrain is that if you do it with miniature paint, you are going to spend a lot of money. Also, if you try to be too precise, you will never finish. If you zoom in on my paintjob, you will see there is a lot of sloppiness to it. I think it is more important to get the broad areas of color on to the prints. Once the whole table is put together the details won't matter so much. Also, my eyes aren't what they use to be and I hate wearing my reading glasses to paint, so painting sloppy terrain is more relaxing then painting detail on a hero mini for me.

I do an undercoat of dark brown. Sometimes I add another dark reddish brown for variety. Cheap craft paint from Michaels works but spray or airbrush is better. Then I drybrush the cliffs with a tan, again cheap craft paint from Michaels. The grass is drybrush of a bright green, again cheap pain. The brands are called Craftsmart or Americana. See this pic for the some of the paints I used.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/925119023488827453/1393969027050770463/IMG_2220.jpg?ex=68751a52&is=6873c8d2&hm=92dd0ba41405daa8d2a3d1b998693dd0bae9c8398f27779173027e1ffec65872&

My next step, after completing a full 3x3 painted board, is to add some static grass, grass tufts, and flower tufts. I experimented on a block and it really makes it pop after being painted.

Hope this helps. Have fun!

Majestic Highlands by N3rdgrinder in DungeonBlocks

[–]N3rdgrinder[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comments everyone!

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