Ormus' Terrain: Project in the works...

[Ormus]

Index of Customs

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Goddess of Light statue
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=739686&postcount=45
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1977.jpg


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http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2001.jpg

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Braid

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1950.jpg
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The Forgotten Dream Pool of the Lady of the Night...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1759.jpg

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Goblet of Fire
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=481948&postcount=42


Graveyard
First Post


The Headmasters Office
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=739693&postcount=46


Sword in the Stone...
http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showpost.php?p=253797&postcount=8









I know that the cemetary has been done to death :roll: But I think it is an awesome unofficial expansion so I thought that I would give making my own a try. Credit must be given to other scapers for visual ideas on making the graves and Raelin statue. Each grave is attached to an individual hex, so the graveyard can be rearranged. Sorry the pics aren't better.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_cemetary4.jpg
Notice the sword in the stone at the statues base.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_graveclose3.jpg

This was a 'Canyon of the Dead' that lead up to the cemetary. Pictures truly do not do this map justice. :cry:

http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_zombiecanyon3.jpg
On the opposite side of the castle from the graveyard is a ruined temple. The pillars are made using Grishnak's tutorial.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_temple3.jpg
Here's a close up.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_templeclose3.jpg

I will post more photos later in the same thread.
In case anyone is interested, these photos are all from the same map and there is a detailed scenario that goes with it, involving the graveyard, sword in stone and the temple and wellspring and custom artifact glyphs. The map as a whole was not photogenic. More to come...

Added on 5/20/07: Mimring repaint.
So, I am aware that there have been at least 99 Mimring repaint's already--but here's my version anyway. More custom terrain is coming soon!
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_mimringdoor6.jpg
I was going for a look like Smaug in 'The Hobbit' (red/gold paint scheme). Maybe I will make a card and give him Mindshackle and or an ability granting range invulnerablity like the KMA, to make figure more Smaug-esque.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_mimring6.jpg

[Cavalier]

Very nice, very nice indeed!

[yagyuninja]

That's a beauty.

I hadn't seen the order markers as gravestones before, that's cool.

[LilNewbie]

Nice!! I love the use of the Order Markers for gravestones.

Newb.

[TheRealQ]

Ditto.

Love the use for extra order markers. I am going to have to do this my self.

[Jandars_Hope]

Nice touch with the gravestone order markers. The Shades also give the cemetery a spooky feel. Good job.

[NecroBlade]

:jawdrop: That cemetary is very cool!

[Ormus]

Hey everybody! Thanks for all the good words. As promised here are more pics.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_raelinstat5.jpg
Here's a couple of close shots of the Sword in the Stone. FYI it pulls out of the stone and there is a custom glyph and card that go with it. I have been playtesting the d20 roll to pull it out. I was thinking 18+, unless your character has a Valiant personality which in case you would need to roll 14+.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_swordclose5.jpg
I made a special rule for the castle door in this game that it cannot be destroyed. The only way to open it is to 'speak the password' (d20 roll). 18+, unless you are a Wizard in which you need to roll 14+. Only problem with that is there are only two wizards, so in future games I will probably change that rule to Tricky personality +14.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_morsbane5.jpg

More to come...

[InfinityMax]

That's awesome! I don't think the graveyard has been overdone. I want Hasbro to make us one. I love the walls, and the modular effect with the individual gravestones. The statue is great, and the little sword-in-stone is seriously cool.

Make more stuff! Heck, make another graveyard set, I'll swap you a dice tower for it.

[deadeyedan42]

I made a special rule for the castle door in this game that it cannot be destroyed. The only way to open it is to 'speak the password' (d20 roll). 18+, unless you are a Wizard in which you need to roll 14+. Only problem with that is there are only two wizards, so in future games I will probably change that rule to Tricky personality +14.
http://www.heroscapers.com/oldgallery/albums/userpics/10361/normal_morsbane5.jpg

More to come...


"Speak "freind" and enter."

:D

[teekay]

Nice!! I love the use of the Order Markers for gravestones.

Newb.

I agree. Simple idea that looks great!

[NecroBlade]

I like the personality based stuff. I'd love to see a bunch of those for pretty much everyone. Could be epic.

[Ormus]

That's awesome! I don't think the graveyard has been overdone. I want Hasbro to make us one. I love the walls, and the modular effect with the individual gravestones. The statue is great, and the little sword-in-stone is seriously cool.

Make more stuff! Heck, make another graveyard set, I'll swap you a dice tower for it.

Thanks Imax, I will definetely consider that offer. And I agree that Hasbro should make a graveyard expansion. Usually I am really anal about customs on my map, they have to feel official. That is the reason I chose the order markers for graves.

[Onacara]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

[deadeyedan42]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

OHH! I know!

a Celtic Circle! OR BOX! OR- I should just stop now.

[Ormus]

I like the personality based stuff. I'd love to see a bunch of those for pretty much everyone. Could be epic.

Yeah, Epic, that's exactly what I was going for with this map and scenario.
The idea with the sword in the stone is that, much like the quest for the Grail, one must be true of heart to wield it. So, I thought lets make it where a Valiant personality has a better chance. Same thing for the Magic password and the Wizard bonus.

Also this kept a basis for the themed armies I was going for on this map (elves/knights vs. orcs/undead). Somehow it is strange to picture DW9k wielding the Master Sword. :lol: [/i]

Thanks Necroblade.

[Ormus]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

Yeah, I am glad you pointed this out. The crosses bothered me too. I wanted a more pagan look. I thought what is more fitting for Valhallan graves than shields.

[LilNewbie]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

Yeah, I am glad you pointed this out. The crosses bothered me too. I wanted a more pagan look. I thought what is more fitting for Valhallan graves than shields.

Wouldn't Valhallans burn their dead instead of bury them? Maybe the Valhallan graveyards are for the fallen warriors of other planets and customs that bury their dead. Just wondering...

:D

Newb.

[Ormus]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

Yeah, I am glad you pointed this out. The crosses bothered me too. I wanted a more pagan look. I thought what is more fitting for Valhallan graves than shields.

Wouldn't Valhallans burn their dead instead of bury them? Maybe the Valhallan graveyards are for the fallen warriors of other planets and customs that bury their dead. Just wondering...

:D

Newb.

You know Lil Newb... You're absolutely right about that! But for the sake of having a graveyard expansion I'm going to pretend like it's customs and heroes from Earth and the like. Thanks for pointing that out.

I may have to consider a 'pyre' custom, but that could be potentially hazardous. I am picturing Agent Carr permamelted into a grass hex and it ain't pretty :lol:

[CupidsArt]

Yay, another Custom Castle door, :D You're my new Hero, :D Nice work!

[Jandars_Hope]

I really like the sword in the stone and castle door 'abilities', they are really creative! Nice work.

[Ormus]

Yay, another Custom Castle door, :D You're my new Hero, :D Nice work!

Thanks CA! Much appreciated. I wanted to do more detail like the goddess statues in your castle door, but I had a lot of trouble finding compatible miniatures. The dragon talisman in my door is a charm I found at a hobby store. It fit perfect on the door.

[Junge Roman]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

Yeah, I am glad you pointed this out. The crosses bothered me too. I wanted a more pagan look. I thought what is more fitting for Valhallan graves than shields.

Wouldn't Valhallans burn their dead instead of bury them? Maybe the Valhallan graveyards are for the fallen warriors of other planets and customs that bury their dead. Just wondering...

:D

Newb.

You know Lil Newb... You're absolutely right about that! But for the sake of having a graveyard expansion I'm going to pretend like it's customs and heroes from Earth and the like. Thanks for pointing that out.

I may have to consider a 'pyre' custom, but that could be potentially hazardous. I am picturing Agent Carr permamelted into a grass hex and it ain't pretty :lol:

Actually, I don't really think there are any dead in Valhalla. The warriors gathered by the gods go out and fight and die and then come back to life every day. It's the people who don't get gathered up that get buried or burned. They don't end up in Valhalla, but in the underworld. Of course, Heroscape Valhalla is pretty much an anything goes kind of place so do as you like, I say, as long as it looks as cool as this.

[CupidsArt]

Yay, another Custom Castle door, :D You're my new Hero, :D Nice work!

Thanks CA! Much appreciated. I wanted to do more detail like the goddess statues in your castle door, but I had a lot of trouble finding compatible miniatures. The dragon talisman in my door is a charm I found at a hobby store. It fit perfect on the door.

It is nice.

I almost used two Saint of Roses (Dreamblade) for my door but decided against it at the last second due to size problems.

http://www.wizards.com/dreamblade/images/dbm_base_gallery/Saint-of-Roses.jpg

I have also thought of trying to integrate a couple of Rackham columns into a door but I'm still not sure of scale and don't want to bu them for nothing, :?

[miniandmee7]

The password is a very good idea... I'll try it sometime.
Thanks.
8)

[Ormus]

Now that the vamps are finally here my graveyard is going to see the moonlight it has been yearning for. Also I have made some new statues and gargoyles for it. Will post pics as soon as I receive my Wave 7 from House Mouse.

[Taelord]

Cannot wait. I love this graveyard. It has to be my favorite. Now time to get cracking and build my own. Oh and do you have a tutorial for the Sword in the stone and the gravestones?

[Ormus]

Cannot wait. I love this graveyard. It has to be my favorite. Now time to get cracking and build my own. Oh and do you have a tutorial for the Sword in the stone and the gravestones?

You know, you are the first one to request a tutorial on this custom. I suppose I could take a few pics and post some how-to-info. Is anyone else interested?

[Cavalier]

Cannot wait. I love this graveyard. It has to be my favorite. Now time to get cracking and build my own. Oh and do you have a tutorial for the Sword in the stone and the gravestones?

You know, you are the first one to request a tutorial on this custom. I suppose I could take a few pics and post some how-to-info. Is anyone else interested?
Always :wink:

[Taelord]

Cool. I can't waqit for a tutorial! :drool:

[Nerd_Tendo]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

Yeah, I am glad you pointed this out. The crosses bothered me too. I wanted a more pagan look. I thought what is more fitting for Valhallan graves than shields.

Wouldn't Valhallans burn their dead instead of bury them? Maybe the Valhallan graveyards are for the fallen warriors of other planets and customs that bury their dead. Just wondering...

:D

Newb.

You know Lil Newb... You're absolutely right about that! But for the sake of having a graveyard expansion I'm going to pretend like it's customs and heroes from Earth and the like. Thanks for pointing that out.

I may have to consider a 'pyre' custom, but that could be potentially hazardous. I am picturing Agent Carr permamelted into a grass hex and it ain't pretty :lol:

Actually, I don't really think there are any dead in Valhalla. The warriors gathered by the gods go out and fight and die and then come back to life every day. It's the people who don't get gathered up that get buried or burned. They don't end up in Valhalla, but in the underworld. Of course, Heroscape Valhalla is pretty much an anything goes kind of place so do as you like, I say, as long as it looks as cool as this.

If I may post my own veiw on this, Valhalla is not some angelic hevenly place. It's another world with mortal beings (who look like angles coincidentaly). However, becuse of the Wellsprings, the death rate slowed signifigantly (Though the wars sped it back up again). But in any rate, there should be dead people.

As for the dispute between Graves VS. Cremation, I'd guess it would be a choice, much like they have on Earth. However, I'd take a wild guess and say that Cremation would be more populer amungst some races on the planet with Religious/Tribal Rituals/Spells.

Also, I simply ADORE the grave site and everything else! And there should be more things that deal with Personality. Why have it if it's never used?

[Ormus]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I will post a graveyard tutorial in the next couple of days. I have been wanting to expand mine anyway so this is a good excuse for me to make more graves. Plus I will post some updated pics of my new customs.

[TheMedic]

I wanted to do more detail like the goddess statues in your castle door, but I had a lot of trouble finding compatible miniatures. The dragon talisman in my door is a charm I found at a hobby store. It fit perfect on the door.

The D&D Desert Of Desolation figure - Animated Statue would probably fit in that role well. He's already painted correctly as well. I bought mine as a large statue for use with 1/72 scale fantasy, but he could just as well be a smaller statue for Heroscape.

[Ormus]

It's funny I was just looking at those same fig's the other day, I have them in mind for something else I'm a workin' on. But honestly I was looking for something of the feminine persuasion for the castle door.

[CH4071C]

The Graveyard is awesome...simple and useful and realistic. I have seen several other graveyards made for HS and other fantasy role-playing game and the majority have 1 major flaw.....crosses.....now I know that crosses are not necessairly ONLY a symbol of Christianity, you would believe some other symbol to be in place in a Valhallian graveyard

Yeah, I am glad you pointed this out. The crosses bothered me too. I wanted a more pagan look. I thought what is more fitting for Valhallan graves than shields.

Wouldn't Valhallans burn their dead instead of bury them? Maybe the Valhallan graveyards are for the fallen warriors of other planets and customs that bury their dead. Just wondering...

:D

Newb.

You know Lil Newb... You're absolutely right about that! But for the sake of having a graveyard expansion I'm going to pretend like it's customs and heroes from Earth and the like. Thanks for pointing that out.

I may have to consider a 'pyre' custom, but that could be potentially hazardous. I am picturing Agent Carr permamelted into a grass hex and it ain't pretty :lol:

Actually, I don't really think there are any dead in Valhalla. The warriors gathered by the gods go out and fight and die and then come back to life every day. It's the people who don't get gathered up that get buried or burned. They don't end up in Valhalla, but in the underworld. Of course, Heroscape Valhalla is pretty much an anything goes kind of place so do as you like, I say, as long as it looks as cool as this.

If I may post my own veiw on this, Valhalla is not some angelic hevenly place. It's another world with mortal beings (who look like angles coincidentaly). However, becuse of the Wellsprings, the death rate slowed signifigantly (Though the wars sped it back up again). But in any rate, there should be dead people.

As for the dispute between Graves VS. Cremation, I'd guess it would be a choice, much like they have on Earth. However, I'd take a wild guess and say that Cremation would be more populer amungst some races on the planet with Religious/Tribal Rituals/Spells.

Also, I simply ADORE the grave site and everything else! And there should be more things that deal with Personality. Why have it if it's never used?

IMO I think Cremation would probably be the most popular, seeing how the Kryie have wings and can fly, and they do seem to have Religious/Tribal Rituals/Magic beliefs, they might believe in a Afterlife, and if so, would release the 'soul' in to the air, not confine it underground.
Of course, I believe the Valkryie (exept Utgar) would respect the beliefs of the people they summon, and lay them to rest in their own fashions

of course this is my opinion.

Back on topic,
Ormus, I love your use of Order markers for grave stones.
I going to have to make some, of course I do believe they well not turn out as good.

CH4071C

[DarkDino]

I love your "enviromentalized" castle, and the mimring repaint is good! :D

[Ormus]

I love your "enviromentalized" castle, and the mimring repaint is good! :D

:?: "enviromentalized" :?:

[CH4071C]

I think he means the flocking on the castles, which looks really good by the way :D

CH4071C

[Ormus]

I think he means the flocking on the castles, which looks really good by the way :D

CH4071C

Aahhh. Thanks but I really can't take the credit for the moss on the ruins and castle door, Morgost did those.

[scottishlad5]

buiful lad it makes me wanna crrry :shock:

[DeathWalker (big number)]

Sweet use of Order Markers! Finaly, a way to get rid of the little buggers.

[Ormus]

The Sword in the Stone
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_3199.jpg






The Goblet of Fire
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/gobletoffire.jpg

[redic_rogue_07]

the goblet looks good, nice job. what did you use for the flames?

[elf326]

Great customs. Btw, great lighting on the pics!

[Ormus]

These are some pics of a piece that is about 75% percent finished....I still have to make a map for it and its hard not to want to texture every single hex....

Anyways, the figure is from the Warcraft Series 3 action figures....When I saw this lovely maiden there was no question about her fate:twisted:.....Here is a pic of her original fig ....before Ormus customized her...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Goddessoflight.jpg

Only material used besides the hexes and the figure was Apoxie, same as Liefkicker uses...and paint and an exacto knife...I will update soon....enjoy...


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1340.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1323.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1326.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1322.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1321.jpg

Here is a picture of my next victim....:twisted:mmwwwaahaaaaa....:twisted:
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/WoW_3_Dranei.jpg

[Ormus]

Also a few snap shots of a custom dungeon room I made from foam board using Grungebobs techinique....


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1314.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1315.jpg

[Zyelos]

The Goddess of light statue custom looks sweet! Great job.
Shall I assume your next "Victim" will become a statue of an opposing diety?

[Ormus]

The Goddess of light statue custom looks sweet! Great job.
Shall I assume your next "Victim" will become a statue of an opposing diety?

You are correct sir.....

[sportcult]

Great idea and execution! What do you use for texture on your repainted pieces?

[CheddarLimbo]

Stunning work as always Ormus.

[Ormus]

Great idea and execution! What do you use for texture on your repainted pieces?

Stunning work as always Ormus.

Thank you kind sirs....

I take a hex and cover it in apoxy, then I used a rough textured rock and press it all over to get the earth texture...After I place the 'statue' bit in place, I tap the rock all around the edges to get that 'encased in dirt' look...I would be happy to do a TUT if enough people are interested....

[Melwing17]

I just read through the whole thread and am entirely impressed. Great work.

I know alot of people said it already, but I can't not comment- the order markers as gravestones is genious.

[Lamaclown]

I love interactive terrain. The Sword in the Stone is great. I like the way you incorporate the terrain into the game instead of just having something pretty to look at.
I can't wait to see more!

[Ormus]

These are some random snapshots of some of my of my latest mini-work... This is not even a map or anything..it is a snapshot of my work table...everything was all laid in a sort of inspirational scene and so I took some pics...Bare in mind this work is about 45% complete..at best.....enjoy!!!

I will zoom out for perspective....


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1465.jpg


The top pic shows the foreground well, while the bottom pic shows some unfinished projects hiding in the background....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1461.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1463.jpg

[Ormus]

With lighting....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1447.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1451.jpg

[karl with a k]

With the lighting it looks a lot better, nice job!

[arkwardname]

All this looks amazing. I would make some customs but im restricted on tiles :( What happens to the 'Next Victim'? Anyway I cant wait until you post more pics.

[Ormus]

What happens to the 'Next Victim'?

This happened...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1527.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1488.jpg



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http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1496.jpg

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http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1524.jpg

[Stiewig_N8]

Awsome stuff. I would like to see more.

[elvinleader]

How do I make an order? I will pay you for the content of the above 13 pictures, or dulicates. PM me if you are interested Ormus and we can work out a price.

[Ormus]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1519.jpg


It has been two weeks and I was certain that someone would make a comment about this piece....

The figure is a DnD mini mod with a wooden craft store bowl glued down....and then of course I textured, painted and dry-brushed it...I had to glue his wings down on his shoulders and sand the top flat...


But the theme is from an historical restored Visigothic chapel in France near the Pyrennees.....

My piece itself is supposed to represent a duality of good and evil....A balance of the dark and light in principle....Is it not odd to see a demon holding the basin in a cathedral otherwise styled as a christian structure....Historically the demon in the actual church was Asmodeus..In Caballistic lore he helped Solomon build his temple and is representative as a guardian of secrets....

I will give ten points to the first who can tell me the name of the church or the place its located in France....

[Ormus]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_0464.jpg

This pillar was constructed from a clear wedding cake pillar and the same DnD fig from above...

Attn all Custom Scapers...The type of wedding cake pillar you see in the pic...The opening is the exact size as the DnD mini base....making high statue pillars just got very easy...The base fits perfect in the top...I didnt even glue mine so I can swap it out...

Edit: Ormus cant believe that no one knew the answer to his riddle...

[Carnival Man]

Spooky looking stuff...and all very cool! Amazing work & photography.

[karl with a k]

BEASTly stuff you got there.

[Ormus]

The Forgotten Dream Pool of the Lady of the Night...

It was really hard to pick between the pics(pun intended)to really illustrate this piece with just 4 to choose.....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1759.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1725.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1752.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1720.jpg

More pics and a Tutorial will follow....Thanks for all your votes!...

PS..This is not just a random piece of terrain. It is actually a small piece of a complete custom quest/rpg game I am working on using hersocape terrain....

[JakeAndy]

Man alive did i like figuring out who's custom this was. Cant wait for the TUT. Let me guess the RPG is a Harry Potter theme? Seeing as everything else seems to be harry potter customs.
JakeAndy

[Ormus]

Man alive did i like figuring out who's custom this was. Cant wait for the TUT. Let me guess the RPG is a Harry Potter theme? Seeing as everything else seems to be harry potter customs.JakeAndy

No...Technically I am writing 2 RPG's right now...One is called HogwartsQuest...the other is DreamQuest
The waterfall, ruined church, and goddess statues I have recently posted are for the latter game, as there as no such thing in the Potter world...
DreamQuest is a thoughtpiece game based mostly on the Grail Romances of the Darkages mixed with nightmarish Lovecraftian themes....

[Ormus]

Man alive did i like figuring out who's custom this was. Cant wait for the TUT. Let me guess the RPG is a Harry Potter theme? Seeing as everything else seems to be harry potter customs.JakeAndyNo...Technically I am writing 2 RPG's right now...One is called HogwartsQuest...the other is DreamQuestThe waterfall, ruined church, and goddess statues I have recently posted are for the latter game, as there as no such thing in the Potter world...DreamQuest is a thoughtpiece game based mostly on the Grail Romances of the Darkages....Edit: Hogwarts Quest takes place in the world of Harry Potter...but it is a prequel that won't feature Harry or Ron, which I consider to be somewhat lame characters...The game is a prequel to the series..The playable characters are young versions of Snape and Sirius, with the Dark Lord acting as the GM...It revolves around Voldemort's first rise to power.

[Carnival Man]

Congrats on the landslide win! Before I first looked at the poll when it opened I was thinking I would hold on to my vote for a few days just to make it more interesting. But when I opened the thread & scrolled through I couldn't resist voting right away for yours. I might just replicate a smaller (less tall) version for ourselves! ;)

[JakeAndy]

Man alive did i like figuring out who's custom this was. Cant wait for the TUT. Let me guess the RPG is a Harry Potter theme? Seeing as everything else seems to be harry potter customs.JakeAndyNo...Technically I am writing 2 RPG's right now...One is called HogwartsQuest...the other is DreamQuestThe waterfall, ruined church, and goddess statues I have recently posted are for the latter game, as there as no such thing in the Potter world...DreamQuest is a thoughtpiece game based mostly on the Grail Romances of the Darkages....Edit: Hogwarts Quest takes place in the world of Harry Potter...but it is a prequel that won't feature Harry or Ron, which I consider to be somewhat lame characters...The game is a prequel to the series..The playable characters are young versions of Snape and Sirius, with the Dark Lord acting as the GM...It revolves around Voldemort's first rise to power.

Sounds sweet, I have to agree with you that the Harry and Ron characters are quite lame. I like the idea a lot!! Great work Ormus.
JakeAndy

[Super Platapus]

Hey i was wondering, how do you paint your grave stones and other things similar to them? Earlier you said that you use a rock for some texturing but is that what you used on the graveyard stuff?

[Simpsons Scaper]

That waterfall is crazy!

[iceat]

that is extremely awesome

[Ormus]

Hey i was wondering, how do you paint your grave stones and other things similar to them? Earlier you said that you use a rock for some texturing but is that what you used on the graveyard stuff?

The texture you see on the gravestones is a stone texture spray paint..you can find it at walmart....The same spray I used on the ruined chapel from pg.5 to differentiate the look from the official ruins it was made from...

I put on several light coats of the stone texture and then I spray paint the whole piece black, then 4 layers of drybrush.....
The rock you referred to is used to texture the sculpy apoxy around the grave base to give it an earthy look....also same technique for the creeping moss you see on most of my customs....

Heres a pic of the one I use
http://image.orientaltrading.com/otcimg/73_53842.jpg

If you are going to use this product, I can't stress enough: Do several LIGHT coats and shake the can real well...This stuff is real thick and will clump up and obscure all your details....


I hope that is a concise answer....

[Super Platapus]

Thanks! i doubt i will be able to get any now, but when i return to America i may use some of this. Im also currently working on a grave yard and i when i saw how you painted your grave stones i was awstruck!

[bad_calvin]

I just wanted to say you did a fantastic job with that waterful man. It looks great! Very nice work indeed.

[Ormus]

Hey all....

Don't give up on me yet...for all those curious.. a TUT for that waterfall is still coming...Ormus has just been real busy doing unimportant things...

Here's something to sat your imagination while you are waiting...the waterfall was made with fishing line....about 200 strands of it:shock:....

Thanks to ALL for your positive comments!...

[JakeAndy]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!?!?!?!? Are You Kidding........

This is my brain right now thinking about your terrain
:explode:

Really great work Ormus.
JakeAndy

[Ormus]

Waterfall Tutorial....

All right custom scapers....By the very nature of the products used in creating my water effects(5 min epoxy) it was not possible for me to take pics along the way...You have to work very fast....I have visually recreated the process as best as possible...so if there are any questions please don't hesitate....also bear in mind this TUT is only in reference to the waterfall and pool itself...all the rocks and moss were made using sculpy apoxy from Aves studio....

This is what we're talking about for anyone who missed it...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1759.jpg

These are ALL the materials used for making the Water effects.....
Fishing line, brush-on superglue, aqua ink, 5 min epoxy, Envirotex lite...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1937.jpg

Yes!...fishing line...alot of it!...about 150 to 200 strands...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1933.jpg

Originally my plan was to break up the fall into different downpours..maybe bounce it off some rocks...this could easily be done with some creativity, but being a speed contest I rushed it and went for just 1 down pour...Also I can't take credit for the idea of using fishing line...Bruce Hirst does the same things with small fountain spouts...I just took the same premise and amplified it x 100! So essentially with the pliability of the line you can make any kind of waterfall you want!

For comparison...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1934.jpg

This part is kind of tricky....You need to space out the line in your fingers to the width you want it to be...For me that meant the width of 1 hex....then carefully use the Brush-on superglue on just the top of the line to adhere it all into one piece...I then used a pair of scissors to trim it even...A could piece of advice is to cut all the pieces much longer than you are going to need them and then trim accordingly once the top is all glued together....
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1940.jpg


Next...you need a little gap between the land hex and the water hex that will go on top so the fishing line has somewhere to glue and rest on without making the water hex askew....I used a dremel 'cause I'm lazy..but you could easily use a hobby knife or a file....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1943.jpg

See how just the lip of the hex has been filed down enough for the fishing line to be adhered to...Then just use some of the 5min epoxy to glue the line into place....
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1944.jpg

Next...mix some more 5min epoxy and stir in aSMALL drop of ink with it....You can make it any color you want...Here's what I used...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1939.jpg

I can't stress this enough: Working very quickly!(You only have 5 min)Position the bottom of the fall however you want it to sit and with an old paint brush start to paint the now colored epoxy on the line....
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1942.jpg

The last thing you do is pour in the envirotex to make the pool...Its clear, so again use a very small drop of ink to color it and then just follow the instruction that come with...Envirotex takes along time to set...and it needs a level, dry, and preferably warm area to setup....I tried to add ripples and such but it sets up over so long a period they just level out again....There are many other products you can use for this kind of effect though...but this one is pretty common and easy to find at craft stores...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1938.jpg

One last thing..the water effects above described are the last stage of this piece...if you plan on matte finishing your piece do it before do any of the above techniques.....




Wow...I hope that was concise enough...and speaking of WoW, since no one asked I'll just add..this is the fig used for the fallen goddess statue on top of the falls....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/moonshadow.jpg



And after....
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1752.jpg
Isn't she much more beautiful all objectified and ancientized;)


I hope that was concise and not confusing...any and all questions are welcome.....

[Ormus]

Oh yeah..I almost forgot...

Just to illustrate how strong and durable this is.....

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1803.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1936.jpg


I am holding it just by the epoxy coated fishing line! And no thats not a trick i am holding it upside down...And I will tell you now that piece is one heavy sucker....in addition to all of the sculpy apoxy holding it together there is a 4in deck screw through each of the main support hex stacks...

[spiteofthedice]

Big deal. So you made a fountain . . . I could make a fountain:

::Spite turns on tap, twists H knob too far, accidentally scalds self::


Wow, that is harder than I thought it would be. Ormus, in all seriousness, this is one of the prettiest custom pieces I've seen, and the tutorial is great. Thanks for sharing the process with us. Looks like a fun piece to have on the map.

~Spite

[karl with a k]

Very awesome! I didn't even know the little extra thing was a figure before! Sweet!

[JakeAndy]

Very awesome! I didn't even know the little extra thing was a figure before! Sweet!
:lol:This is how i figured it was Ormus' during the voting.

[Sup3rS0n1c]

Geez, you have a lot of water tiles...

[karl with a k]

Geez, you have a lot of water tiles...

Wow, I just noticed that, thats a lot tiles! ( Thats a lot of nuts!)

[scottishlad5]

Great job Ormus, I love how you share how to make your awesome stuff with everybody. I really need to make me one of those waterfalls, but I would really like to see some more waterfall work from you!
(+rep)

[DrRansom]

I like your mimring repaint.. glossy bright red. Is there a patch on his left breast missing a few scales by chance?

[skyknight]

I love your waterfall ormus...great job. Just out of curiosity...do you know how to make a splash at the base? If so I apologize for bringing it up...if not I will link you to a site to do it.

[JANDAR88]

*JANDAR88 is speachless with amazement.*

[Ormus]

Geez, you have a lot of water tiles...

Wow, I just noticed that, thats a lot tiles! ( Thats a lot of nuts!)

Honestly dude, thats not even half of it....




I like your mimring repaint.. glossy bright red. Is there a patch on his left breast missing a few scales by chance?

You guessed it right....Always had a plan to make a custom card...bu haven't as of yet...



I love your waterfall ormus...great job. Just out of curiosity...do you know how to make a splash at the base? If so I apologize for bringing it up...if not I will link you to a site to do it.

Yes...I would be curious to know how....Thanks Sky!



Thanks to Everyone for all the positive feed back!...

[skyknight]

This is the techniqe I use....I highly suggest you look around this site. You have great natural ability...with a few techniques your customs would be even more awesome than they already are!!!!

http://www.hirstarts.com/tips17/tips17.html#fountain

[Ormus]

Braid

Recently I was inspired by a fantastic game I have been playing entitled Braid to build the following piece....Anyone who has played the game will understand all the references....

For anyone that hasn't or just doesn't get it....The statue in my piece is a tribute to the titular 'Princess' of the game and of course you can see she has a braid(pretty obvious)...The lock and key were also inspired from this (and every other classic fantasy/rpg game)....

Also it is worth mentioning, for any fellow Grail lore enthusiates out there, it is a reference to the hidden Prieure documents found in a hollow pillar at the church of Rennes-Le-Cheteau in France....note the chalice symbols formed from the statues stone base and the moss itself..and of course the 'princess' statue symbolizing the goddess/grail her/itself;)

I'm going to spin her around so you can see all the hidden details...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1950.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1961.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1947.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1959.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1957.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1954.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1952.jpg

Also...the piece is not just for looks..It is part of a custom game I'm working on called DreamQuest...and yes..both the lock and key have a purpose within the game..and yes..there is something hidden inside the pillar...and yes..there is a reason why the lock is silver and the key is gold....Thats right gamers, you guessed it..you need the silver key to open it and the pictured gold key opens something else(probably a gold lock);)...It would just be way to convenient if this key opened the lock two spaces away from it right?...

Comments are more than welcome!...I really wanted people to get their brains ticking on this one....

[karl with a k]

I was about to say, what are the lock and key for? Now I know. Cool customs.

[JakeAndy]

Cool Cool Ormus sounds pretty fun.
JakeAndy

[scottishlad5]

Wow Ormus! you've done it again. I really like the key in the picture. You also did a really good job on the grass/vines!

[karl with a k]

Are your grass tiles re-painted? They look like it, may just be the picture though.

[Ormus]

Are your grass tiles re-painted? They look like it, may just be the picture though.


I sure hope they look repainted....

As with all of my customs this was spray painted flat black after the figure, apoxy moss, and pillar were all put into place....I then individually drybrush layers on the statue, pillar, and hex....

So the answer is...Yes!

[karl with a k]

Are your grass tiles re-painted? They look like it, may just be the picture though.


I sure hope they look repainted....

As with all of my customs this was spray painted flat black after the figure, apoxy moss, and pillar were all put into place....I then individually drybrush layers on the statue, pillar, and hex....

So the answer is...Yes!

Okay, they looked a little like they were from a cartoon to me, it made a really cool effect, I think its from the best color ever, Matte Black. I want a car that color lol.

[Ormus]

I am not trying to be repetitive...I understand that everyone has seen these customs....I was really unhappy with the pics previously posted..the lighting was terrible..so here are my Goddess of Light and Mistress of Shadows fallen statues..Again..but with much better lighting...I hope you can all appreciate the details more....


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1977.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1974.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1976.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1985.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1986.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_1994.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2001.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2002.jpg

[karl with a k]

Ha, I get it, goddess of light and you needed better lighting. Good one. Lol I don't think you ment that to be a joke. Any way, cool eventhough I've seen them before.

[Ormus]

Ha, I get it, goddess of light and you needed better lighting. Good one. Lol I don't think you ment that to be a joke. Any way, cool eventhough I've seen them before.

Goddess of Light with better lighting....(Pun intended)...

[karl with a k]

Ha, I get it, goddess of light and you needed better lighting. Good one. Lol I don't think you ment that to be a joke. Any way, cool eventhough I've seen them before.

Goddess of Light with better lighting....(Pun intended)...

:D:D

[Ormus]

Thanks to Leifkicker I recently received my prize for STC20! You can see it in this pic...
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2088.jpg

Thanks Leif!...

Heres a completely random picture of one of my game tables...I really need to clean it up.....Enjoy!

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2091.jpg

[karl with a k]

Can we see a better picture of that awesome custom!?

[scottishlad5]

Can we see a better picture of that awesome custom!?
:word:

[Ormus]

Can we see a better picture of that awesome custom!?
:word:

Yeah, sorry... I know that was kind of random..just posted these in my Custom fig thread:Ormus Custom Creations (http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=16514)


Might as well double post it.....there's some terrain in their too...



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2070.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2062.jpg


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2057.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2084.jpg

[karl with a k]

[quote=scottishlad5;791455]


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2070.jpg



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2057.jpg
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_2084.jpg


Wow, thats really cool. I really like your road tiles with the little bit of green on them too.

[Ormus]

Acropolis Expansion Set.

This was originally intended for the last SCC w/ the city theme. I didn't finish in time, which is better because that contest fell throught anyways....Enjoy

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0146.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0126.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0071.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0142.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0131.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0134.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0133.jpg
I have some progress pics to show soon.

[Timemaster4]

Awesome, awesome awesome.

[karl with a k]

I like the heroscape wall that is sunk into the ground. Cool!

[NecroBlade]

I agree with karl! I also like the one road tile among the swamp with the ruined statue; nice touch.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0142.jpg
"You!"
"No, YOU!"
:lol:

[bmaczero]

Hehe, looks like we probably shouldn't display images from Photobucket on the front page :D.

[Ormus]

I agree with karl! I also like the one road tile among the swamp with the ruined statue; nice touch.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0142.jpg
"You!"
"No, YOU!"
:lol:



I'm glad someone shares my sense of humor....

[karl with a k]

I agree with karl! I also like the one road tile among the swamp with the ruined statue; nice touch.

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0142.jpg
"You!"
"No, YOU!"
:lol:



I'm glad someone shares my sense of humor....
Your not alone :)
And I didn't notice that road tile before, Cool!

[Eric_Cartman30]

Those are way awewsome what did you use for the goddess statues? If you have already answered this sorry about that.

[Ormus]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2068.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2016.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2071.jpg

[Sport351]

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2016.jpg




Those are great Ormus! And you made a Kurrok custom?

[Raudulfr Shieldcrusher]

Really nice work Ormus! What is the rune structure made from?

[Ormus]

Those are great Ormus!

Thank you.

Really nice work Ormus! What is the rune structure made from?


I have a number of progress pics for the various parts of this custom that I am in the process of uploading. I will post in this thread sometime tonight. But FYI for Shieldcrusher, it is a mod the Shleich elven oracle. I will post some pics of the conversion also...


This same piece I also used in my most recent dungeon found in my map thread... http://www.heroscapers.com/community/showthread.php?t=15576&page=16


http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/Ormus/IMG_2096.jpg




Thanks so much to Truth and the W@HSers for the front page!...

[glenn]

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous

[Ormus]

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous

Thanks Glenn!



Sorry for the delay in posting these progress pics....

The original piece used for this was the Elven Oracle by Schleich...The oraculum in this case were HUGE... So I shortened them from the base to make them more in scale w/ heroscape... Also it is not easy to see in these pics but the texture of the Schleich oraculum is extremely smooth...I wanted an ancient look, so I used the stone spray paint mentioned previously in this thread to add texture to the smooth parts...I taped off the front of the piece while doing this, as to not detract from the highly detailed rune carvings...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0965.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0962.jpg

The base of the statue piece is what I am most proud of....Over the winter I cast the base of a HS tree(refer to pics below)...The statue in question was based onto 3 of the cast tree bases...I plan to use these for all small future customs as well...Something as large and top heavy as the oraculum needed to go on standard hexes, much like the jungle terrain...

The thought was: this will save my hex consumption and also make my pieces more versatile in map placement...



http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0825.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0826.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0833.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0834.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0835.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0838.jpg

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/100_0971.jpg

[karl with a k]

I havn't been on in a while but that is REALLY cool. Looks very simple too.

[Ormus]

Greetings Scapers,

I have been silently at work throughout the summer on several new custom projects. My goal is to release a new epic map complete w/ custom terrain in time for Gencon/D2. Hopefully this will still come to fruition. In scope I hope it is complimentary to Slamdance Cosmopolis which was my Gencon season map from '09...

Until then I wanted to announce that I have donated the following pictured custom as a prize that will be awarded in the Heat of Battle Event at Gencon...

http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff168/ormus_ara/103_1759.jpg

Good luck to all!...

[heroscaper12198]

All though no one has posted here in a while i will. For 1 +rep yur terrain is the best ive seen and 2, you showed us how to make the water on the waterfall but what is the setup of the tiles?