“A complete trainwreck of pure enthusiasm” - and a true joy to watch!

I'm a simple man, I see Hankerin, I click.

@ddesouz6

6 жыл бұрын

Agreed

I just discovered your channel a few days ago. I like what I see, great scenery and enthusiasm. I look forward to your other videos.

If your campaign has a tactical combat element, the position of your arbitrary geometry, squiggles/twists/turns/grottos, can have a huge effect on how a fight plays out in that corridor.

Proudly building in negative space since 2016! So much easier and clearer for the players.

16:44 -17:20 was brilliant! Now i have the ball rolling for my whole session tomorrow! thanks hank!!!!

"I'm totally not playing with my dolls right now." Haha, nice call back to Spaceballs! You're awesome, Hank! Really enjoyed this video and I think I'm going to try the straight/tunnel dungeon before long.

This video blew my mind a bit. As of today I have been playing and DMing for exactly 36 years (I got the Moldy Red Box set for my birthday in '81) and I would never have though to use a straight line dungeon. I will now though! Your enthusiasm has more than sold me on this concept and my Sunday group will definitely experience one soon. Thank you!

Haha I was legitimately spaced out at work listening to this video I turn to look at what's going on. And I see you wave and say hello to you in new Zealand. Totally broke that fourth wall for me and I thought for a second you were talking to me. Hello right back at you dude. Chur

@geekofalltrades1385

6 жыл бұрын

Just had that moment myself. I right flipped out over it. Uncanny.

This was one of your most honest, pure and generous video, thanks for it man.

Not going to lie, I did expect you to mean dungeon building physically when I clicked the video, was still entertained. Thanks Hank!

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

lol: let's start with these 2x4's here...

Seeing this on my feed: "More beginner videos? Meh, I guess I'll watch this." Me at the halfway point: "Holy McSpoly, Hank never ceases to blow my friggin' mind!"

I love 3d printing for d&d, but I still use the classic methods for terrain. I love the randomness and natural look that comes from the human part of making them.

Thunder Road! Yaaaaaaaaasssssssss! Now that's out of the way, I love this idea. You do the best stuff. Keep doing that.

The worm IS the bridge.

Love the straight "highway" dungeon idea Hankrin! you are the man! :) -(Matt)

Close your eyes and imagine Andy Bernard from The Office talking; Your mind will be wrecked.

I love your caffeinated enthusiasm! And you gave me some great ideas to chew on! Thx!

Great video! My crafting is heavily influenced by Hankerin, BMC, and DM Scotty. I find what works best for me is building dungeons and caves with 2D tiles, using the negative space as implied sold space and for encounters I build in the outside world, such as forests or mountains, I use the positive space approach.

I live for Hank's happy "Boop!" and "tu Tu TU!"

I was thinking while watching the straight line dungeon how it can be abstracted. Basically, there's no reason that in the descriptions the tunnel can't be twisting - perhaps if if it's a natural cavern etc. BUT on the table, the tiles can all be straight until the party comes to a branching path. I think of it in the same context as the character miniatures: they are place holders for a much more detailed mental image. If there's a sharp turn, you describe it. When the turn is rounded, you then place the next straight tile because the line of sight is no longer blocked. In the meantime, you don't need to have a bunch of oddly shaped tiles that might not fit correctly and instead you can improv the dungeon utilizing different DETAILS on tiles with the confidence that it all fits together on the table. It really is kind of like playing a sidescroller - Mario obviously doesn't operate by moving only left and right. Some of the world is abstracted for mechanical simplicity

Another benefit to negative design versus positive is that of visibility. Walls restrict visibility and make the battlefield harder to comprehend at a glance. So I design in 2.5D to prevent everyone at the table standing up every few minutes to get a better look at whats going on, and because I often have someone skyping in so it makes the camera angles easier.

I love the straight line method! I hate meaningless hallways with twists and turns. Just a waste if time and space!

Drinking game: Drink every time Ziemer is old.

@glifosfato

3 жыл бұрын

I am trying to take a shot but I am old

Such a great way to understand optimal usage of 3D printed terrain. I am gonna have to check out rocket pig now thanks to you! So many good 3D companies to choose from these days it's hard to go wrong. Thanks for another great vid with a whole bunch of well worded perspective.

If a goblin dies in the forest and no one is around to take his loot, is Runehammer still awesome?

With regard to the "dressing" there are a lot of situations where you would want both the tiles and walls. Mainly where you would have massive areas where there wouldn't be walls, but there would be a walkable space. Platforms, cliff edges, and the like. Hell, something like a city in the trees or built on platforms over a swamp...or just partially flooded. The walls show where there are actual walls while the void is areas where there aren't, but the place isn't the place to get off of the platforms.

This reminds me of the session I had nothing planned due to my schedule. It was a long repeating cavern that was a straight line basically. They noticed figures ahead of them rushing through the tunnel ahead on their 2nd time through it while being chased by ogres. It took them about 5 times to realize every time they went through a door it reset. They turned around and see what appears to be them coming in at the opposite door. They team up and beat the ogres then proceeded to fight themselves because one of the players decided there can only be one Tarako the Destroyer. It was a drink fueled, doctor who-esque time paradox thing that just kinda happened on the fly and I had no idea how to resolve it once we got there lol Since thy were fighting their younger version I had any damage affect them as well in the form of cuts and burns show up but seem to be hours old wounds.

The ultimate Hankerin Fernale railroad; the tunnel.

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

yesssss

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

also..an actual railroad in teh tunnel...double dingo

Id pay for the stuff you make! You do amazing art!

Dude! I so love your vids.

Scotty from DM's Craft invented the 'implied' walls tile construction, but made most pieces unique, set-pieces. He calls it 2.5D. I'm more of a fan of theDMG method, as his tiles are standard 'modular' pieces from cardboard, glue sticks and cheap craft paint. I've constructed an entire set (about 80 pieces), in a weekend, and now use them every game session.

I really enjoy watching your videos. Not a DM yet (not really a player right now either) but I'm looking forward to when I can bring all this information into play.

Was gonna ask, "What happened to your thumb, my man?" - and then I saw the powertools. Hah!

Hey you could make holes or pits to go up or down and then keep straight. or stars and ladders. Just a thought.

great stuff, I will have to make a tunnel dungeon that will work as a shortcut for my hex map game

Exactly how you do fog of war, without full set up...just construct with modular pieces...big fan of premade modular corridors and rooms..

@Runehammer1

3 жыл бұрын

yeh, I also didn't really do fog of war back then.. I just let it fly

Greetings shield brother. I love your creations and videos. I've got xenos, altered state, hard-core, all three i.c.r.p.g. books, khan's book and bought one of your novels. I know your big on terrain, but could you do a video or drivthru project for theater of the mind. tricks on how to track position and damage, organize actions, etc

Interesting commentary! Myself, I like dungeons that feature recursion and puzzles. I also like branching as it feels more like the players can meaningfully explore. Wondering your thoughts on that, in context of a straightline dungeon?

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

yeah, you know me I like just about every permutation. My experiment here was do I NEED all that complexity to have fun with dungeon making?

6:13 "walking through the cavities." Does...does that mean a dungeon crawl is actually a cavity creep?

So, you just gave me a reason to go to Tucson comic con. I'll see if I can get the days off from work.

"If you are watching this video, you probably know too much about me"

I am the chosen one ( of the two that watched the positive/negative space video)

Interesting thing is that I use both methods. Depending on what we are doing, and what I have available. Both work equally well for me.

ahh yes.. another one, cheers !

Helllo from new Zealand :D

I want to know more about Zimor!

How cool would a convener belt that goes over the table be with a button to advance it, and the tiles just run over and over and over for infinity.

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

yes yes yes...could be done with some technica legos

Hi Hank, this video has lured me into asking a question, as a long time quiet watcher, but first a ranting to explain where the question is coming from. My brother bought Wrath of Ashardalon, which had a cool dungeon randomizing mechanic. Basically the dungeon tiles (negative space) were cards and when you approached the end of a tile you would draw a new card out. This would progress the dungeon. Perhaps this is standard to D&D? I would not know as I have never actually played D&D (a sad truth). However, I thought this mechanic was neat, specifically since fate (and to some extent the players choices) were responsible for creating the dungeon. Wrath of Ashardalon does not have a DM, but recently I home-brewed a version of this with cardboard terrain (unpainted and ugly). I included the DM component (which I feel makes the game better). I found it quite fun. I plan to eventually get into crafting once my situation/life becomes more stable (if ever it does haha) but I want to keep this mechanic. I also included your TTT theme (Timer, Threat, Treat). At any rate, I wanted to ask what your thoughts on randomized dungeons, like Wrath of Ashardalon, are? I think Negative space has the ability to do this but I don't see many DMs designing dungeons (not encounters because calling them "encounters" is lame) this way. I suppose it is the lazy DMs method but I found it fun, and so did my players (which were my kids hehe). Have you experience with this? Also on an aside, I think changing the channels name was a good choice as it does not restrict or take away from what you do, instead it opens up more possibilities and does not confine you to just drunken youtubery. I think it will allow you to expand creatively and career-wise, for that I commend your bravery as it is challenging to change branding after so long. Ignore any negative comments you receive - it was a good choice! I actually think "Runehammer" is a much better name. Cheers, Charles

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

love em! just like my molok maze or the ICRPG method!

I've always thought about this, but in opposite use of positive/negative. With each wall I add to a play board I take space away from the players...negative. With each 2.6d tile I lay I'm adding space for the players...positive. I'm a simpleton though.

IM IN NEW ZEALAND BRANDISH SAID HI TO ME!!!!!!!!

Hello from oregon

Weird, I just discovered the Prusa i3 yesterday and plan on buying the newest model, the Mk 3, this month. There are so many insanely awesome printable scenery startups now that sell the .STL 3D models ready to print. It's the only way to go. (Unless you're good at manipulating foam, which I'm not).

@rocketpiggames839

6 жыл бұрын

Dave Izm we are hoping to upgrade, too! Right now we have two Prusa i3 mk2. Did you see the new multi color tool they have?!

Just so you know hank, theres a few seconds of blank video at 25:28 . Other than that, awesome video!

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

WHAT THE lol

@jesternario

6 жыл бұрын

From 25:28-25:37

@AlexBabcock-hw9iz

6 жыл бұрын

That was to show what traversing the dungeon without a torch would be like.

Car Wars!!!! Now I KNOW you are a classic d&d player (did you get a copter?)... How about Marvel Role Playing Game?

as opposed to "building that gap figuratively took me 5 seconds." Successful grammar check there :)

WOW MAN!! Thats f*ing awesome!! Is this a new tech of yours???

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

all thannks to ROCKET PIG

@rocketpiggames839

6 жыл бұрын

So great Hankerin, you're such an inspiration. Thank you!

Long live 🍺& 🐉

In which video do you first introduce the idea of the three T's?

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

room design..the rat trap

Hey Hankrin, have you had a chance to read Tales of the Yawning Portal? And if so, what did you think?

@Kurufinwe_Fayanaro

6 жыл бұрын

He talked about it kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6Gpls2Ris-7cZs.html

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

video up

@TheOlJohnson

6 жыл бұрын

:) Thanks!

Where you druming like Master of Puppets at the beggining of the video?

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

yep lol

@ChBrahm

6 жыл бұрын

Sweet. Great content by the way. Cheers

WAIT WHAT? Are you coming to Tucson Arizona?

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

yarp nov 3-5 TCC

@OracleWest

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Hope to see you there!

Where is that bomb-ass giant worm from? you make it?

Wait, isn't all of DnD a straight line dungeon? Aren't all of the "twists and turns" just an illusion for the players benefit? ;)

Where'd u get the flamelights

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

made em

Hey Hank, where can a clown find that podcast you mentioned?

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

www.patreon.com/runehammer

@JustOneAsbesto

6 жыл бұрын

Aah. I see. Unfortunately I can't afford to patreon anyone right now. If I could you'd already be getting my ducats. Thanks for everything you do man, I love it.

Aw Man! I didn't know you have instagram! Could I follow you? it yould be awesome!

Good lord how do i get me one of them massive purple worms like that....???????

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew Beauman get em at rocket pig games

prusa i3 is like a grand and ender 3 printer is 200 bucks and does amazing work for that price skip the prusa new crafters

what is positive v negative space?!

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

uhm..the subject of the video lol

@misomiso8228

6 жыл бұрын

i just got to the explanatiion! sorry was finding it hard to understand

Dungeon 102?

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

lol, nope..that's next level!

I was 62

Turned into an ASMR video, not pleased...ehh, who gives a stirge, IT'S DRUNKENS AND DRAGONS

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

asmr?

@SamuelCorell

6 жыл бұрын

Videos where people use normal sounds in a strange way induce a feeling, idk it's a weird thing. I was referring to the first part of your video with solely the sounds of you making your stuff

Like if d&d is amazing

I tend to do a mix of positive and negative space building.

@Runehammer1

6 жыл бұрын

same

@janehuskmann1914

6 жыл бұрын

I mean, the software has terrain set up primarily for use with such building.