Building a 28mm Tavern Set Piece for Dungeons & Dragons

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I built a tavern diorama to photograph for an upcoming adventure module I co-wrote with Quest Givers. Coming out soon! In the meantime check out the Quest Givers Kickstarter: bit.ly/QG_NorthRoad The templates and window plastic I used here are prototypes from the upcoming project between Shifting Lands and Tabletop Workshop: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4aTg5iAq8uriM0 For those curious about the big 200ml jars of Vallejo wash, you can actually buy them on Amazon. It's super cost effective vs the 17ml bottles. Black (USA) amzn.to/2O8heMp (Canada) amzn.to/2O6Xclv (UK) amzn.to/32RIvqw (Germany) amzn.to/2M4GYGK Sepia (USA) amzn.to/2OhOYXw (Canada) amzn.to/2OdBEnc (UK) amzn.to/2AyKvIc (Germany) amzn.to/2AzflQI As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@mightypolishguy]

Best music so far! Awesome build!

[@OwlOnTheGo]

I wonder...we really need to find an equivalent foam here in the US and Canada, or find a cheap way to import it. I'd love to try working with it.

[@brotkannschimmelnwaskannst604]

Sehr geehrter Herr schwarze Magie handwerk..... Ups wrong language.... Dear Mr. Black magic craft. You like that green stuff? If you want to, i will send you a package of that styrodur plates. One package have 4 plates 1265mm x 615mm x100mm (thicknes is variable) and costs about 58,85€ ( 86,1738 cad) i'll have to cut it a little to fit the packagesize of 120cmx60cmx60cm If you pay The foam i'll pay The shipping. Sorry but i can not afford both. I think with that amount of foam you can build a whole City 😁

[@OwlOnTheGo]

@@brotkannschimmelnwaskannst604 I'd love to see about getting that. I live in the U.S. so I'm not sure how much that affects your shipping costs. Does YT still have a message function? If so, message me please.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

@@brotkannschimmelnwaskannst604 thanks for the offer. My friend Gerard is already sending me a box of it :)

[@PacifierMusic]

When we play D&D, we only play in a tavern. We’re all bards and have a band. Every adventure is just the band doing a gig.

[@ciph4223]

nice

[@wolfsmaid6815]

I genuinely laughed at this. We also spend a lot of time in taverns. The bard is playing her Behir-Horn, the dwarf is drinking and brawling and the pest doctor tries to sell experimental medicine and surprise amputations to people.

[@morgansmith3453]

haha nice

[@blondemaverick]

@@wolfsmaid6815 "surprise amputations" XD

[@maxs-lz4pn]

Not sure but I think that's Taverns & Travelers not Dungeons & Dragons

[@nekrataali]

This seems really modular. You could easily make several of these, then stack them on top of one another, add staircase pieces, and have a large inn or part of a castle. Hope Wyloch sees this video!

[@stephenstoneii197]

That is an amazing idea... I hope to see this too!

[@OldDungeonMaster]

I’m hoping to make the yawning portal as I have seen so many on the great inter web thing.

[@st4lsell123]

I've said it before and i'll say it again. Your videos have always been informative but your video style has really evolved into something that balances informative and entertaining. Love your work man. Your the only channel i stay awake waiting for.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Really trying to master that edutainment content. It's not as easy as people may think.

[@st4lsell123]

Your doing great work man. Give yourself some credit.

[@alexandercain8904]

So, less 'Dungeons and Dragons' and more 'Bars and Brawlers'? Cantinas and Combatants? Alehouses and Altercations? Nightclubs and Ninjas? Speakeasies and Scuffles? Roadhouses and Roundhouses? hashtag hanshotfirst

[@christopherlai364]

Masterful sir.

[@dposcuro]

Roundhouse Roadhouse. *Nice.*

[@poqreslux]

If there was ever to be a tabletop rpg that mimicked arcade beat'em ups, those names are some quality contenders.

[@larrymanns364]

I would play the hell out of Nightclubs and Ninjas

[@nekrataali]

Joints and Jangles Taverns and Tussles Hostels and Hostiles Bistros and Brouhahas Taquerias and Tridents Restaurants and a Ruckus Motels and Misunderstandings Lounges, Lodges, and Nerve Gas Inn Diggs and Irreconcilable Differences #greedodeservedit

[@bitzbox]

Great shout on using the green stained glass effect on the windows. Really makes them pop

[@BBonadea]

I can't remember if I already wrote you, but I am a miniature artist (more like dollhouse scenes). A lot of us watch your videos for techniques that work for our type of crafting world. Thank you.

[@TheDreadGazeebo]

Likewise :)

[@johngrasso2124]

Plus having a Tavern like that makes a great way to store and show off minis and terrain

[@johnryan6422]

I think that's the best interior I've seen from you so far!

[@yassperiano5401]

Old school medieval will always be THE buildings, please do more remakes of your old ones!

[@rickdarris2294]

Thank so much for adding safety glasses to your essential tools list. I can only say to go one step further and get a clear face shield with head gear to work in tandem with safety glasses.

[@EasternVampire]

That's why I love Descent.JitD, RPG boardgames like this really support playing in interiors, and multi-storey buildings, the things I love to build.

[@tonymin1555]

Jeremy: "Don't craft a Tavern" Industry: Makes a variety of molded accessories, sets and bits Jeremy: Finds a need, "Hold my Mod Pogde" Proceeds to craft one of the most bad ass taverns ever. I love these templates. I will jump on that kickstarter.

[@PeterLiebetrau]

I like that "off the game" build and seeing you using the Dutchman's tenchniques. Very well done. Great. I am in the lucky situation, that I get the BASF stuff at any construction area for free from the waste. ;) Thank you.

[@AdamBragg]

I bet there are people who would pay you to ship them pieces... ;-)

[@PeterLiebetrau]

​@@AdamBragg .. well I can do that. I'm not sure if it's really worth it. Shipping costs from Germany to none EU countries is pretty expensive.

[@PeterLiebetrau]

Just did a "shopping tour". This is what it looks like. :-) photos.app.goo.gl/3QRgcNqm2CcbwCjF7

[@AdamBragg]

@@PeterLiebetrau True, However there may be some who feel the cost is worth it. It all depends on how badly a crafter wants to get their hands on the material. ;-)

[@Hope4sun]

Peter Liebetrau Would be very interested in getting a few small samples (I’m in UK) can get sheets here but they are massive 🤦‍♂️

[@sasuke1243]

with all the modular bits and baubles you have for the interior, you can make it look like a different tavern too!

[@adriannaranjo4397]

"Who uploads a video at 3 in the morning?" Black Magic Craft subscribers: *Oh boy 3 am!*

[@Tikkumies100]

I mean. Time zones my dude.

[@adriannaranjo4397]

@@Tikkumies100 it's a joke man. Was actually closer to 11 when he posted this for me

[@brominik4522]

I understood that reference!

[@magistar2243]

I love taverns. They are the heart of fantasy worlds. You could use this as your characters base and give them a gold sink that lets them customize it. Gives them in-game bonuses. I love doing this with ships as well.

[@firepower03]

The UV resin in the windows was a nice touch, I feel like it added a great detail when the light catches them.

[@slaphands8441]

Tavern is a great piece to have, great place to start an adventure and who doesn’t love a good bar fight!

[@shawnspidle2530]

That looks amazing. I think every DM should have a tavern piece coz every game I've played we have always ended up in one. Keep up the great work

[@lwriker1304]

My first build, with my wife's help, was the Welcome Wench Tavern in Temple of Elemental Evil 3rd edition. At three levels, it was fun. It will be used throughout several campaigns. She also built the interior pieces.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

That book gave me fits due to a typo in deities and demi gods. What's the obscure evil gods favorite weapon? "Check ToEE" do you know how long I spent trying to figure out what kind of weapon that was!? All I could find was threads of people also trying to find out until I found the answer is it was a note the guy doing the table left behind that accidentally got printed. Check ToEE, or Check Temple of Elemental Evil. AAARRGGHHH!

[@franklyanogre00000]

Add a little "Jet Dry" by dropper or pipette. It's an anti-surfactant and will kill the bubbles.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

@Dustins & Dragons 1 And Vallejo should have known, and added the anti-surfactant into their retail product, yeah?

[@3nertia]

@@MonkeyJedi99 For what their paints cost, yes ...

[@gggfx4144]

You could totally put plastic dowels and sockets on the edges so you could re-use these segments (maybe with different fascias) to become houses, halls, corridors, castle keeps etc. Love the build; so relaxing to watch and gave me great ideas for trying something myself

[@rebelwarlock]

Looks like your last guest on the show has really helped you step up your game. Those wood planks look way better than the last ones I remember seeing from you. Now I gotta step my game up, because I learned how to do planks from you in the first place. Cheers!

[@Rybonator]

It might not have been what you wanted to build, but you rocked this build :)

[@Centurion3D]

Very nice. To bad we cannot have that foam in Canada!. I find having a tavern was always a good setting to start a story!

[@eligar7830]

I’m not a crafter, nor do I play D&D but my daughter and her friends do and she’s always hitting me up for new mats, tiles, etc. I stumbled on this channel a couple of days ago by way of rabbit hole after seeing ideas for making game pieces as an alternative to spending a fortune buying it all. Now after working my way through the videos I want to make *all the stuff* just because it looks so fun and cool! ....I love the creativity with the windows in this and some of the other videos and the thought occurred to me about using frosted glass spray on clear cellophane which would allow for some light translucency without actually being able to see through it. I do like the colored stained glass look, but in some cases having the windows not block out all the light could be nice too.

[@davisjr435]

@blackmagiccraft I spent a home brew session in a tavern last week. Where a regular in the town was cursed and decided to enter stage left and begin to one shot kill all the townspeople NPC's which were given to the PC's to play/control before anyone knew what was going on. The curse was strong and it took us 5 hours to stop the madness. Murder weapons were two cursed wands that seemed like level 15 Eldrich wands with reaction bursts. Thanks to forgeworld for the incredible tavern set, it was a good time.

[@tyarkschettler853]

Wow, just wow. I love the detail in the walls!

[@PlatypusScotsman]

Totally dig the tavern BMC. Well done as always. I wish that foam was sold in North America. ☹️ Thanks for sharing! Cheers, John...

[@seranonable]

I used terrain not just for combat but also for dioramas and stuff as we play. Like if the players camp they set up camp and we put the little fire on while we roleplay the night time and stuff, even if there won't necessarily be an ambush. It's a good way to keep the players imagination stimulated. So I could see a tavern being useful for that sort of thing... especially if you have lots of cozy lighting and music to go along with it.

[@chaosmike84]

i love how you are always making wonderful buildings and showing us the right ways!

[@Foxiepawstotti]

Great model! I like the idea of the green acetate behind the windows as it looks really effective. Once my broken arm comes out of its cast, I may try this as my diorama needs an inn/tavern.

[@lordgarrey7593]

After watching some of your videos I've started putting together tools to start this hobby for myself. Thank you for the work you put into you craft and keep it up!

[@erinh2962]

I love the little fireplace in the back! That would be a great beginner project for a future video?

[@MonkeyJedi99]

As I am watching this video, I am painting the baseplate for my modular 2 or 3 story inn/tavern that is made from dollar store foam board with windows of 'granny grid'. I did not do any interiors on that one, but your build was fun to watch, thank you.

[@Syiforce]

This Tavern actually looks amazing !

[@russ5838]

That floor and the wood beams look ACE m8ty.

[@josephskiles]

You really did an awesome job on this, especially the windows! Heck this could be used for any interior for a fantasy building like a shop or some other place of business , maybe even a rustic country church if you threw some pews in and a pulpit

[@MelodicMethod]

You put a lot of effort into making the music sync well with what's going on in the video. Great production value! Thanks!!

[@lacestudios7404]

Since this is a more stage-esque build, I recommend turning the two side walls out in a more 30-45 degree angle. It will allow all the players to see the complete set and since you are trying to not show off the back sides, you can hide them better. I work at my high school on set builds and that's just what we do in order to hide the back sides better. Awesome job on this I love them!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

That was my original plan (for the photography aspect), but in the end decided it would be too jarring/distracting to players in real life.

[@annagaither6795]

That green really pops! I love it!!

[@michaelparham1328]

Thus is a man after my own heart. I'll try numerous techniques and patterns of a project, with the intwntion of finding the fastest, easiest, most effective method, so that I can then make that the new normal way I do things....but I do it so much that I'm pretty much never doing something "the normal way" so I don't have a point of comparison.

[@jamirovega1332]

Awesome video. I just finished the Great Pyramid of Giza and now I am starting this project to build my own tavern. Also, as a thank you for the great videos that I have been learning from, I joined your patreon. Keep up the great work and I look forward to more.

[@lewisharris3400]

Looks amazing, really makes me want to try to get my hands on some of that foam Gerard uses! I look forward to finding out about the new quest givers module

[@RobbieL1977]

One of the Pathfindrr sesons I was in the whole thing was in a tavern for a valentine's day thing and was very entertaining

[@xJadeWolfxx]

I watch this channel for wargaming terrain ideas, we play all our TTRPG games over Roll20 because we don't all live in the same US states. But dang, our tavern map almost always gets the most use! I know in-person gaming would be different, but we would have a very different experience without the very carefully detailed tavern map we all use! This looks amazing and I guess I'm just going to binge the whole channel.

[@cerethpainting6606]

I built a 2’x2’ version of the yawning portal. I can relate. It got used twice. I enjoyed the build, but it really was a waste.

[@joecosier22]

Awesome build! I was 5 minutes in before I noticed that the beard is gone!

[@djrafaelhulme]

Stunning and made out of thin air!

[@larrymanns364]

Honestly I am surprised you didn't make something like this sooner to showcase the miniatures and smaller set pieces you build. Also I absolutely love how the windows turned out! Using the resign as glass looks great and the green behind it gives this an awesome tavern feel.

[@TripleXclown]

Playable interior, front wall is attached to the roof.. Remove to reveal the stage of the inside.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

That's exactly what I was thinking!

[@stephenstoneii197]

That is a Great idea, I hope to see someone try that out!

[@kecoablekekek747]

Perfect timing of what I need to know

[@ShakeRogue]

This is something I’m going to end up needing sometime soon. Thank you for showing this special exception to your rules. I look forward to getting to this level at some point.

[@dyrckhughes2463]

Great looking 'set' piece for use as a backdrop. I love the colors and the way they came out. I believe you said that the templates may be coming out soon. I hope so. I did watch the other video from last week but i don't remember whether or not you guys tried the same carving style on the pink foam. No matter since what you have here is yet one more tool in the set. Again awesome results.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yup, we did the same on the pink foam. It’s possible just more difficult to get clean results.

[@egonerwinquiche8274]

Well done, Jeremy! I think it is not only a "set piece" for photographs, I would actually use it for storing / parking & presenting miniatures between games.

[@ОлегЗахаров-п8с]

Wow, very creative, it looks wonderful. We all must build tavern, because most of nights in game heroes sleep in tavern.

[@RollforDamageRFD]

Another epic build. Tavern looks great. I made some interior bannisters on the channel to separate the main area up into sections but not have full walls to block sight. I like how they use traditional filmography for there module scenes. I’m looking forward to your adventure as well as I’ve played all the others thus far. I know yours will be dark!!!

[@Jeffs40K]

Looks good I think I would made one the walls the entrance, also I hope you work more on the furnishings before you photograph it bars have Places to sit, maybe a fire place, etc.

[@RoseBee]

Maybe adding paper with different grey tones or grey scale trees / branches behind the stained glass could have added an illusion of depth or an 'outside' to the build. That's just minor details though, I think it looks absolutely awesome! Started following Gerard after your video together, never knew I had such a master living practically next door!

[@asraharrison]

Impressive result, especially considering you were experimenting with new material and techniques!

[@scottholloway2516]

Taverns are my FAVE

[@luclin92]

Might do this for the guild houses that my players have access too, and the tavern model is really easy to be used for other things too, just gotta make a few extra walls and you have a indoor building set piece

[@janjoska2549]

These people do have access to some high quality saw mill and exquisite long timber.

[@huckpott]

That Sir, was quite impressive - really enjoyed the video and look forward to giving this a try. I like the whole “stage setting” idea, and putting that on some sort of a turnaround would be killer so that everyone at the table could have a good view - or spin it their way to see what was going on. Cheers and keep ‘em coming!

[@Lysinndra]

This is awesome! Love the realistic looking windows!

[@lonleyboy92]

Hey man. I just started on my journey into building sets and and your videos really are helpful. I subscribed to keep up with new ideas and techniques.

[@OldDungeonMaster]

Thanks so much for the time and energy that you invested into sharing your your skills and tips for building miniature terrain. I wish I could say I’m the newest Pattron supporter yet that is not in my deck of cards. I use the amazon link to help where I can. Being a DM that depends upon a wheelchair this hobby of building my own terrain is very relaxing and highly enjoyed for someone that has a ok knowledge of hand built furniture from the 1800s . Again I’m so happy that I stumbled upon your channel and site.

[@delcarsdungeon]

Now I want a shallower version of this, to store the PC's miniatures between games.

[@knightoflostlight6550]

Looks like you're buddy's technique is working good for ya man. Love it

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Glad I'm revisiting it. It's the technique I started with, and really should have kept it in my repertoire .

[@knightoflostlight6550]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial well the tavern looks fantastic, Great work as usual haha

[@tonywpt]

thanks so much I learn something every video

[@Elminarion]

I was planning build some nice tavern. Not for RPG, because we do not use miniatures or terrains in pen&paper play, but for skirmish wargaming. So nice interior, I have to figure out also exterior :D

[@ScottBowman]

FYI the vallejo wash is a dipping formula, so its a bit thicker than say a regular wash like nuln or sepia or agrax...I believe with a dipping technique you shake off the excess as with using army painter stains... but I routinely use these vallejo washes, particularly for colouring fine yellow basing sands and grits... the sepia and black mixed 1:1 make a good agrax equivalent. if youre going use on a model as paint on wash I thin them a little first,

[@michaelwilson5114]

I built one of these once when an issue of White Dwarf had rules for a bar brawl game in it. It was really fun for just a 10-20 minute game.

[@TheWeakenedWarrior]

Love it. The windows turned out great.

[@Majikaloo]

very fun, I'de love to see more sets instead of battle map esc terrain and other stuff, I feel like stuff like this needs more love

[@dkbibi]

10:11 8 bit music makes me wanna play castlevania or something 👍 very nice build! EDIT: turned out I'm still singing the tune an hour later 😂

[@Jsells3]

Addramyr Palinor i was feeling the need to play mega man.

[@MrButtnugget92]

the song is called "Helios by LEXICA". it shows a pixelated man on the cover.

[@paulgibbons2320]

It's on my to do list. Just below the playboy mansion. The list of many unfinished projects. I really need to pull my finger out. Got all the interior bits even a nice 3D printed bar from eBay. All painted. All I need is the bricks n mortar. Love the nice light pine finish you get. Looks lovely. Think that's my Bar man moonlighting at your gaff.

[@RM-vw3ov]

Lol so funny I think all centre pieces that make players smile are worth it. I started my players at a tavern called the Windy Goat this session and its as run down as it sounds... and they loved it😆

[@misfit3050]

I would try using his techniques and mix them with yours

[@RDGoodner]

I keep noodling around with the idea of a modular tavern set. It's true that you don't need one particular tavern all that often, but over the span of your campaign-- and later campaigns, you'll need lots of taverns every once in a while. So if you have all the bits and a few large pieces you can shift around, you could create different taverns really quickly. Maybe one's just a big, open hall and another one is lots of small rooms all mashed together haphazardly, and another one is mostly open-air on a busy market street. The same wall sections would also work for different kinds of urban buildings like shops or houses. Having a few big pieces - like the bar counter or a stage for entertainers - would make the setup faster.

[@echodelta2426]

Well done Jeremy. Love how it turned out.

[@geoffreyplagnieux7517]

Nice Video to begin this Friday! Gooood Morning from France!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Good night from Canada!

[@waynesnyder4906]

Amazing. So freakin ‘ amazing. Just.... 😯 wow !

[@GeneBrodeJr]

That turned out pretty sweet!

[@DeviousDungeonsPainting]

That looks great, especially the windows.

[@franciscocampos2092]

Great video as always. Some sessions ago I needed a terrain like this, when i get some of that foam i'll make it, but here in Brazil this material is quite hard to get or very expensive.

[@hulkhejo9168]

Great build bro, im just thinking about u make another video about tips n tricks for final coat protection for sealing the final work paint terrains & minis, very love to see your explanation in all of ur video, very clear to understand 😁

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I already have an entire video on that. But over the past few years I've stopped sealing my finished terrain pieces. It's not needed. For minis I still seal with a clear coat. The info on what product I use is on my essential equipment page: www.blackmagiccraft.ca

[@ciarajeanr]

It's so funny how different everyone's tables are. The tavern/inn in my game is my players home base. They're friends with the bartender, one of them is in love with the owner. Every time a quest is complete and they "come home" to regroup, eat, rest or talk to their main quest giver, it's in the tavern. It's the single most used place in my game, and we're all attached to it and the cute kitty that lives inside. I even made a food, drink and alcohol menu.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

But this sort of role play doesn’t require terrain like a combat setting does.

[@ciarajeanr]

@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Absolutely true. I mean, I guys I COULD, but it's their safe space. Lol. I copied Tom Cartos' Mannered Bear Tavern map to the tiniest detail. I can't even tell you how long it took. 😄

[@awakeningvalornetwork1544]

Looks so cool... you make it look easy

[@josray2557]

my goodness you really owned that new style, very well done. Get some more green foam haha

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

It’s in the mail 😂

[@josray2557]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial excellent :D

[@blargforlyfe]

I'm sorry if this was already asked but do you have a video of you doing the interior items? I loooove your tables and some of the decor, and I'd want to make them too! This build is fun and really cool too! Thanks :)

[@m.a.packer5450]

I love that you don't seem to constrain yourself overmuch with grid tiles on your builds. I run GURPS and using a hex grid can be challenging, especially when you convert square grid maps over

[@Ravenstar001]

I like it ,. I would have used magnets to attach the walls to the floor , mainly for photos so you can remove a side wall to get shots from the side. even make a front wall for that also. but it is slick and great job..

[@andruvillamor8710]

Great work brotha, im new to the channel and this build helps alot since im a new dm myself. This helped make a great starting piont for new games in a tavern or guild more immersive for us all. You rock man!

[@leespiderpod]

Nice work.. Resembles my local pub in Hertfordshire UK

[@ironbertu5132]

Totally amazing!

[@zachdevenney1307]

Turned out great

[@mosslings]

i feel so inspired by this !!! It turned out so nice, I can easily see this as a super useful piece for many quick and easy to set up indoor events! so so fun, this is definitely on my to-do list now. And I loved to see you using gerard's technique ! Hopefully I can find the green foam here in Europe :3

[@martinthewarrior5016]

Looks awesome man! The only thing I would have done differently would have been to add a big impressive fireplace of some sort 😁

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I felt it was better to not put any permanent details in like that. I have several fireplaces that I can just drop in to change things up (you can see one in the set up photos in the corner). This way this room can be used in a variety of different ways at different times.