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Hello hello hello.
Here I have my new video with no miniature but terrain.
These trees are meant mostly for tabletop games like DnD or Warhammer.
That is why they don't have long branches and you can't see the upper part
I'll hope to enjoy it





And also some photos











Thanks for watching

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No offense man, but I don't know about these trees...they don't look very tree-ey...

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Yeah, they look more like moss covered stones or long rotted stumps.

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 NuggzTheNinja wrote:
No offense man, but I don't know about these trees...they don't look very tree-ey...


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Post 20/09/2014 05:40:09 Subject: Fantasy Tree - How to make and paint it - for RPG games
Yeah, they look more like moss covered stones or long rotted stumps.


Hello and thank you very much to all.
You both have right. They are not trees-trees. They are for tabletop games.
I made them because I like playing DnD and I needed trees but in tabletop games you can't have the whole tree like the rest of the top tree and the branches. With a full scale tree you can't see your miniature when your are playing. Also There are very quick to make them.
But.... all this gives me the idea to make ... trees ... completely this time!!!!
Thank you all again.

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Hey man, I appreciate you taking the time to post a tutorial.

However, a point of criticism that I share with the other two posters is that the trees lack a lot of the subtle details that natural - or even fantasy trees - have; (even though they're intentionally limbless / for DnD, and quick, as you've pointed out.)

It's the myriad of small details that, when viewed as a whole, bring the whole piece together.
Unfortunately, it's also those details that I feel are hampering your trees - namely, the hot glue, which, even under paint, is instantly obvious; and gives the trees a sludgy, melty look.

There are a number of good details, however - but the hot glue really robs your pieces of authenticity.

Since you're intent on not having branches or foliage get in the way, have you considered building modular trees? You could just remove the flourishes if they get in the way, and then replace them when not being directly used.
Also, you could try adding some more visual clues right to the trees: like perched birds, token spooky hollow tree knot, rope + noose, a cut portion (exposing the rings), or anything else that (visually) is associated with trees, to avoid them coming across as stones or stumps.
Lastly, one final thought, regarding your use of moss: rather than simply fastening a hunk of vanilla moss to your trees, you could try blending [smaller chunks of the moss] into the actual tree. (Remember: fast is good - but it can also be detrimental.) Furthermore, you could experiment with staining the moss, breaking or crumbling it; or even using other materials to replicate the moss. Since you're talking DnD, there's a limitless number of strange, alien, "fantasy mosses" your mind could devise!


Regardless of my opinions, or the opinions of others -- as long as you're happy with the finished product, then that's really all that matters!

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Flu wrote:
Hey man, I appreciate you taking the time to post a tutorial.

However, a point of criticism that I share with the other two posters is that the trees lack a lot of the subtle details that natural - or even fantasy trees - have; (even though they're intentionally limbless / for DnD, and quick, as you've pointed out.)

It's the myriad of small details that, when viewed as a whole, bring the whole piece together.
Unfortunately, it's also those details that I feel are hampering your trees - namely, the hot glue, which, even under paint, is instantly obvious; and gives the trees a sludgy, melty look.

There are a number of good details, however - but the hot glue really robs your pieces of authenticity.

Since you're intent on not having branches or foliage get in the way, have you considered building modular trees? You could just remove the flourishes if they get in the way, and then replace them when not being directly used.
Also, you could try adding some more visual clues right to the trees: like perched birds, token spooky hollow tree knot, rope + noose, a cut portion (exposing the rings), or anything else that (visually) is associated with trees, to avoid them coming across as stones or stumps.
Lastly, one final thought, regarding your use of moss: rather than simply fastening a hunk of vanilla moss to your trees, you could try blending [smaller chunks of the moss] into the actual tree. (Remember: fast is good - but it can also be detrimental.) Furthermore, you could experiment with staining the moss, breaking or crumbling it; or even using other materials to replicate the moss. Since you're talking DnD, there's a limitless number of strange, alien, "fantasy mosses" your mind could devise!


Regardless of my opinions, or the opinions of others -- as long as you're happy with the finished product, then that's really all that matters!


I guess you are right and you have a point.
First to all I'd like to thank you very much for your comments and even better because they have a point of criticism. I believe that criticism make our hobby better.

Now... I guess that I had to say that it is not a "how to make a fantasy tree" but "how to make very quick and easy a fantasy tree for table top games and easy to store". I fact that is how I had it in my mind. I needed a lot of trees in a small amount of time. So I made them, we played and the players loved them .... but ... the players are not crafters or painters!
As about for modular type tree is a very nice idea that I can try!
Also the tips are great. I'll experiment soon and I'll post again the results

Thanks again for your ideas

You can always visit my blog - http://greekminiatures.blogspot.com - Epic miniatures, terrain, tutorials
Also Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/user/TheKostasiii 
   
 
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