Forked Thread: Dungeon Tiles DT1

[Tao]

Forked from: Dungeon Tiles DT1

I'm actually pretty surprised DT1 wasn't reprinted for the release of 4E. I dunno if a reprinting can be slotted in to WotC's release schedule, but if so they'd sell a ton of them.

My issue with Dungeon Tiles (and it can't be that huge of one, since I have two of each set) is that it really takes quite a bit of planning to use them effectively, at least in all but the simplest layouts. There's a minor issue with storage, once you hit a critical mass, which is semi-related.

I noticed this in another thread and thought it was worth asking:

How are other people storing their dungeon tiles?

I used to keep them in boxes, but owning two of each set from 1-7 begins to take its toll and it quickly got difficult to find them on the fly. Recently, I have gotten a couple of binders with a variety of plastic page covers (8 1/2 x 11, 3 x 5, 2 x 2), but some of the dungeon tiles don't fit well in any of the standard page holders.

So what's everyone else doing?

 

[Thaumaturge]

I haven't actually implemented this plan yet, but I'm planning on using expandable (or accordion) [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Expansion-Accordion-Wallets-Straight-Redrope/dp/B000YG0GAO/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1215184009&sr=8-6"]file folders[/ame] (Amazon link). I think these will work well, but I am interested in other peoples' ideas.

Thaumaturge.

Edit:Crazy. There's an Amazon logo on my link. Does anyone else see that? Technology is awesome.

 

[SSquirrel]

yes its there. handy way to have stuff get labeled w/all the phishing that goes on. Mayeb this means links to a rickroll w/show Astley's face

 

[Charwoman Gene]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0[/ame]

Yep. Unless you uncheck automatically embed media or use a tinyurl

 

[Harknail]

Storing Dungeon tiles

What I'm doing is keeping the tiles in the original traces. For each set I scan the complete set, front and back, and reduce it to fit on a single page index. The index is especially helpful when putting them away again after an encounter.

I also printed an extra copy of the index page of each of the 8 sets I own as an overall index of what pieces I have available.

I've only used them for a couple of encounters so far, so I don't know if the system will hold up for the long term, but so far it's working. I think it's the most compact way to bring all my tiles with me.

 

[Riley]

I haven't actually implemented this plan yet, but I'm planning on using expandable (or accordion) file folders (Amazon link). I think these will work well, but I am interested in other peoples' ideas.

If those are like the ones I've used in the past that look like that, the dividers may not be attached to the floor of the case. If so, they work okay if you have a small number of 8.5x11 sheets to store, but smaller items can bunch up at the bottom of the case, cause the bottom to sap, and mix together.

If these Amazon cases are not like that, then I'd be interested in getting a few.

 

[Badwe]

I have one each of a decent chunk of the tiles, none of the older ones but i have both cave sets as well as fane of the forgotten gods + halls of the giant king, streets of shadows, arcane towers.

I opted to try something somebody else posted in a different storage thread. I bought a plastic carrying case along with hard plastic hanging crafts folders. The results were less than pleasant, as the little grooves in the folders made it difficult to stack the items flat, as well as limiting the space available. To complicate matters, the plastic only latches at the top so it's quite easy for tiles to poke out of the sides. What's more i've essentially filled it at this point and don't have much room to grow.

If I had it to do over I might look into some sort of elaborate tacklebox for everything but the 8x8s, or at least try to find plastic hangers that don't have little grooves, possibly a better snapping mechanism.

I suppose it's moot for the time being. I've been running H2 and most of the maps are just too complex to try and model with tiles. For the duration of it I have been and plan on using a combination of Gaming Paper and 1" bond paper. Once I'm making my own adventures again I may redouble my efforts to organize my tiles since i prefer using them over map drawing (i think it looks better).

 

[Ktulu]

I use the really large gallon ziploc bags. Each type is separated (not set, I separate by type; Dungeon, forest, desert, cave) and bagged. A smaller bag houses the 1-2 square pieces for easy access.

Then they're stored in a large tub, labeled.

 

[Olaf the Stout]

I still haven't found a suitable storage solution for my Dungeon Tiles. At the moment they are stored in zip-lock bags, sorted so that "similar tiles" (I use this term loosely since a lot of the tiles aren't really similar to any others) are stored together.

That solution hasn't really worked for me though. The tiles move around so much that most of the time you have to open the zip-lock bag to see exactly what is inside still.

Another suggestion I have heard is the big 1000(?) count CCG cardboard boxes, just stored loosely. I might give that a try since the boxes aren't that expensive anyway.

Olaf the Stout

 

[The Little Raven]

Stanley Hand Tools : 014708R - Stanley® Deep Professional Organizer

I used several of these to store them, and keep encounters I create in Ziploc bags for easy transport.

EDIT: Here's where I got the idea: http://d20.heardworld.com/?p=435