McMeeple's Custom Building Terrain: TMNT Noodle Shop

[japes]

Originally Posted by mcmeeple

Oh, that is exciting to hear that C3G is doing some buildings. I would like to be involved with that.

What the heck, here is my work in progress. I am open to any feedback.

first is a Mechanic Shop based on 3 buildings. The largest is 1.5 stores tall. The idea is that the 3 buildings can be combined in numerous ways to create many different layouts.









And the other building is an 16 story tall one. Its Oroku Saki Tower, the headquarters for the footclan!



Everything is made from "scratch" using countless refernce files for things like images/doors etc. But I build all my own material so it wouldn't just be a rehash of the same textures that Grisnakh used.

I would love any feedback.

It looks great. I especially like the modular set as that is more the goal I have. A few pieces that can be rearranged to multiple layouts.

I guess the key item to discuss is what height are you using for "1-story"? That's a pretty big discussion item in C3G.

[mcmeeple]

Originally Posted by japes

It looks great. I especially like the modular set as that is more the goal I have. A few pieces that can be rearranged to multiple layouts.

I guess the key item to discuss is what height are you using for "1-story"? That's a pretty big discussion item in C3G.

I based it on Grishnaks dimensions. 1 story is 6 hexes tall or 2.25". Assuming each hex is 3/8" tall.

In my opinion a building can be things like 1.5 or 1.33 stories tall when it makes sense. But its a nice frame of reference.

[mcmeeple]

Originally Posted by japes

It looks great. I especially like the modular set as that is more the goal I have. A few pieces that can be rearranged to multiple layouts.

I guess the key item to discuss is what height are you using for "1-story"? That's a pretty big discussion item in C3G.

Where can I find the C3G conversation about buildings? I would love to participate.

[japes]

Originally Posted by mcmeeple

I based it on Grishnaks dimensions. 1 story is 6 hexes tall or 2.25". Assuming each hex is 3/8" tall.

In my opinion a building can be things like 1.5 or 1.33 stories tall when it makes sense. But its a nice frame of reference.

yeah the 6 hex tall stories was a point of contention with several C3G members since most humans are 5 height. I believe we used the warehouse ruin as a basis of design and used 9 as our default. For taller skyscraper buildings it's not that big of a deal; 30 stories or 20 stories...it doesn't really matter it's just 180 hexes high.

EDIT: Missed your second post. It's either in the Terrain threads in the C3G area or it's in the Terrain Sanctum which isn't open to the public. I'm not sure which.

[mcmeeple]

I make my buildings from wood! They are very sturdy. Though they do take up a lot of space.

[Tornado]

Nice work there.

The current buildings discussion is in a private forum but I will be moving it out into the Danger Room in the near future. To join the Danger Room you just need to do one playtest a month for C3G.

I can let you know when it starts. There is another, more magical, project that needs some work first.

I am not sure if we decided on 9 hexes per story or perhaps 10. I believe our first building is 6 hexes tall at the wall.

[mcmeeple]

Originally Posted by Tornado

oh, what is that material you used for the fence. looks like something you can buy and easily use from the hardware store. Just cut and bend at key lengths.

[wriggz]

Originally Posted by mcmeeple

oh, what is that material you used for the fence. looks like something you can buy and easily use from the hardware store. Just cut and bend at key lengths.

Looks like an Inbox Tray from office Max or office depot

[Tornado]

Yes wriggz is right.
I actually picked it up at Walmart. I basically just ripped the bottom out.
There is one that I think will look better at the local True Value Hardware, I will pick up someday.
I also think it could be made out of metal mesh and tubing. There are parts for making necklaces that could be used on the top of the posts to hold the top bar in place. Somebody had posted pics of some really nice ones a guy made for his railroad set.
Railroaders have incredible looking terrain.

So that was a little taste of what is brewing in C3G land. The houses are currently in playtesting. I have all sorts of ideas, so I hope everyone will try to join the Danger Room. I should be able to start posting some building stuff in there this month and for sure by July. I think once it starts it will never end, as there will always be more buildings and urban terrain to be made.

[mcmeeple]

Originally Posted by Tornado

Yes wriggz is right.
I actually picked it up at Walmart. I basically just ripped the bottom out.
There is one that I think will look better at the local True Value Hardware, I will pick up someday.
I also think it could be made out of metal mesh and tubing. There are parts for making necklaces that could be used on the top of the posts to hold the top bar in place. Somebody had posted pics of some really nice ones a guy made for his railroad set.
Railroaders have incredible looking terrain.

So that was a little taste of what is brewing in C3G land. The houses are currently in playtesting. I have all sorts of ideas, so I hope everyone will try to join the Danger Room. I should be able to start posting some building stuff in there this month and for sure by July. I think once it starts it will never end, as there will always be more buildings and urban terrain to be made.

I have a list of ideas so long it is out of control. I can only imagine what you guys have brewing.

I have pondered:

• DIY kits with lots of artwork in standard sizes
• Modular buildings based on connectable/stackable parts
• Define a standard set of building sizes. Then crank out sets of thematic skins to be used on them. Then you could have a directory of 4x5 hex 1 story buildings and all the skins you can put on it. etc.
• This is not to mention accessories: shipping containers, dumpsters, mailboxes, newstands and so on.
• insert wife sighing at the growing size of your hobby here

[mcmeeple]

Originally Posted by Tornado

Yes wriggz is right.
I actually picked it up at Walmart. I basically just ripped the bottom out.
There is one that I think will look better at the local True Value Hardware, I will pick up someday.
I also think it could be made out of metal mesh and tubing. There are parts for making necklaces that could be used on the top of the posts to hold the top bar in place. Somebody had posted pics of some really nice ones a guy made for his railroad set.
Railroaders have incredible looking terrain.

So that was a little taste of what is brewing in C3G land. The houses are currently in playtesting. I have all sorts of ideas, so I hope everyone will try to join the Danger Room. I should be able to start posting some building stuff in there this month and for sure by July. I think once it starts it will never end, as there will always be more buildings and urban terrain to be made.

The idea that the C3G might publish a set of "standards" that anyone can use seems logical. This way everyone can be inside a similar standard and it could work together. Things like common building dimensions, floor heights, standard construction supplies etc. I am currently using the "Grishnakh Standards"

I keep thinking of putting together a construction dimensions PDF showing the size of all my buildings (and probably Grishnakh's since they are the same sizes). This way I have a reference for what sizes everything needs to be in one place.

[Tornado]

Nice.
Those are basic goals as well.
I know you said your buildings are made of wood but others have asked if we could make them 'store flat' and I have worked out an idea for that.

I really want to work on ruins and ruined buildings that are 'opened up' for interior play.

I want to do a parking garage with ramps leading up from level to level that figures can move up with normal movement(that may be tricky as the angle will stretch the hexes).

I have been able to pick up light posts, a park bench, fire hydrants and some other terrain at the local Dollar Tree and I am sure we will have stats for them someday(as Destructible Objects).

japes has been working on skins and urban maps for the base. He even has removable sewer covers. Lots of good stuff to work on for a long time. I imagine that buildings and the whole CityScape aspect of gameplay will be my main focus at C3G for the remainder of my time here.
It took years to get to where we are now which is not far but I think things will pick up in the Danger Room, hopefully.

EDIT: Grishnakh is awesome and the biggest source of inspiration for this project. C3G came really close to officially making Grish's buildings, C3G buildings.