I was wondering if there's any chance that WotC would re-release the original Dungeon Tile sets. I couldn't get them when they first came out and now they're going for insane prices.
DarkKnight
I don't know if they will be releasing the originals any time soon but they announced at Gen Con this year they would be releasing a Master Dungeon Tile Set (probably getting the name wrong) which is a basic set that includes everything you need for the basic layout of any dungeon. Then future sets will be special additions to that basic set. Personally I think it is a great idea.
I don't know if they will be releasing the originals any time soon but they announced at Gen Con this year they would be releasing a Master Dungeon Tile Set (probably getting the name wrong) which is a basic set that includes everything you need for the basic layout of any dungeon. Then future sets will be special additions to that basic set. Personally I think it is a great idea.
I don't recall the exact name either, but yes, that is the solution to the problem of unavailable tilesets. I believe they said the master wouldn't go out of production, and products such as future Dungeon Delves would use this set as a base.
To me, it's a fantastic idea.
I likewise am enthusiastic about the Master set, given I started playing D&D with 4th ed and so don't have many of the tiles 
Does anyone know when we might get the set though? We know its not before April, but nothing besides that.
Speaking of Dungeon Tiles, in the PA / PVP / Wheaton podcasts episode 7, Christopher Perkins mentions that he's secured his Dungeon Tiles to the base board using scotch tape.
Has anyone else ever done this? I was afraid that sticking scotch tape to the tiles would rip them when you tried to remove the tape, but the podcast makes it seem as though you can do a tape loop, press a tile to the flat base surface, and then remove the tape later with no ill-effects. Anyone know if this is true or not?
Speaking of Dungeon Tiles, in the PA / PVP / Wheaton podcasts episode 7, Christopher Perkins mentions that he's secured his Dungeon Tiles to the base board using scotch tape.
Has anyone else ever done this? I was afraid that sticking scotch tape to the tiles would rip them when you tried to remove the tape, but the podcast makes it seem as though you can do a tape loop, press a tile to the flat base surface, and then remove the tape later with no ill-effects. Anyone know if this is true or not?
I've seen it done (at NY Comic Con) but I haven't done it myself. I have my own solution, but I still haven't had a chance to use it. I call it Sticky Tack, but it has a hundred different names depending on the brand. It's blue putty and the box will say that it replaces tape and tacks. I've heard others say they've used it and haven't had any problems. I'm a lot more comfortable with this stuff than tape, for the same reason you're pointing out. I'd freak out if I pulled off some Scotch tape and it messed up the tile.
You could always use Painterstape, its the blue tape, it has less stick to it, but should hold for any D&D related accident. But Stickytack might work best.
I haven't ever used one, but I hear tell that a textured rubber shelf liner used as a table mat works pretty good at keeping tiles in place.
I've seen it done (at NY Comic Con) but I haven't done it myself. I have my own solution, but I still haven't had a chance to use it. I call it Sticky Tack, but it has a hundred different names depending on the brand. It's blue putty and the box will say that it replaces tape and tacks. I've heard others say they've used it and haven't had any problems.
Be careful with this. Some brands will leave visible grease-marks, especially if you leave it stuck to the tiles for more than a few days. The most common type you can get here in the UK, which is also blue, is very bad for this. Another type, which is yellow and feels somewhat less 'tacky', works fine though.
If anyone else wants to try this, I'd recommend you put a blob of the putty on a piece of ordinary copier / printer paper and leave it for a few weeks. If there's no visible grease-spot on the paper after that time, it's probably safe to use. If there is a grease-spot, try another brand of putty.
I've seen it done (at NY Comic Con) but I haven't done it myself. I have my own solution, but I still haven't had a chance to use it. I call it Sticky Tack, but it has a hundred different names depending on the brand. It's blue putty and the box will say that it replaces tape and tacks. I've heard others say they've used it and haven't had any problems.Be careful with this. Some brands will leave visible grease-marks, especially if you leave it stuck to the tiles for more than a few days. The most common type you can get here in the UK, which is also blue, is very bad for this. Another type, which is yellow and feels somewhat less 'tacky', works fine though.
If anyone else wants to try this, I'd recommend you put a blob of the putty on a piece of ordinary copier / printer paper and leave it for a few weeks. If there's no visible grease-spot on the paper after that time, it's probably safe to use. If there is a grease-spot, try another brand of putty.
Thanks for that advice! I was a little worried about that. It does say on the package that it can leave grease marks and to test beforehand, but I was just going to use it and take my chances. I think I'll test it now instead.
I use the Elmer's brand (it's orange-ish red) and a little goes a long way. The tiles are fine afterward, the putty comes right off, but the foam board doesn't fair so well, thankfully they are cheap and easily replacable.