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Post by aviphysics on Jan 26, 2012 13:30:33 GMT -9
I am planning to make some stuff to allow my Mordhiem group to play in some dungeon/labyrinth type scenarios.
E-Z Dungeons and TerrainLinX seem to be the two main choices so I am wondering what the primary pros and cons of either one are. Please post your opinions and experiences to help us out.
As best as I can tell E-Z Dungeons does look easy but TerrainLinX looks like it offers much more flexibility. By biggest concern with TerrainLinX is those little flaps for posts breaking off or not staying flat when unused.
Some extra info on our group... I plan to wait until I have a Silhouette Cameo to tackle this project, so cutting shouldn't be an issue. Plan to build using 110Lb card stock and foam board for the base. The setup needs to be able configurable and handle being taken apart and put together a fair bit.
Our group really seems to play a lot better in interesting landscapes (more role playing of their warbands and less pure strategy). For some reason players don't even mind loosing when they can do it in an epic landscape.
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Post by highlandpiper on Jan 27, 2012 22:14:15 GMT -9
I can't comment on EZ Dungeons but the Terrain Linx (TLX) is just fantastic! I would not worry about the little tabs (anchors) I've had a few fall off but then I just glue them back on. Considering how often I use them and how many I've made that is pretty good to only have 3 or 4 fall off. I've never had any of them rip.
The modularity and strength of the TLX system is amazing. It can hold very heavy miniatures even at multilevel structures.
Plus if your using it for mordheim you can combine it with the other sets to create your city (it's not to hard to cut them up into ruins).
Also I prefer the textures of Terrain Linx over EZ Dungeons. They are more photo realistic.
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Post by okumarts on Jan 28, 2012 5:58:44 GMT -9
I heartily agree that Terrainlinx is the way to go. It is stable and is built to last. I use mine most every week. If the tabs go funny just glue them down again with super glue. I love to kitbash my own sets. There are also tons of cool sets and an awesome tavern set on the way. variety and modularity is the main strength of Terrainlinx.
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Post by okumarts on Jan 28, 2012 6:02:57 GMT -9
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Post by aviphysics on Jan 28, 2012 9:49:07 GMT -9
After some thought I decided to go with EZ Dungeons. I think the boxy walls will work better for us for what I want to do.
The main selling points for me are the walls being big enough for a figure to stand on; base tiles are not necessary (still might lay out some foam board for a few EZ Lock pillars); The walls come in more than 3" and 6" lengths; and people say the EZ Dungeon stuff uses less ink.
They say they are bringing out a multi level terrain upgrade for EZ Dungeons, which will be a plus whenever it happens.
One of the people in our group got a TerraClips set which seems close in principle to the TerrainLinX. If that goes well I might revisit the topic.
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Post by sunraven01 on Jan 29, 2012 13:08:47 GMT -9
I went with TerrainLinX and I haven't regretted it at all. At the time I made my decision, though, FDG hadn't come out with the EZ Lock system, and their walls were permanently mounted to bases. I like the look of both!
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Post by josedominguez on Jan 29, 2012 16:19:01 GMT -9
EZ dungeons is definately easier on the ink
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