Easy Modular Temple Terrain for D&D - Crafting Tutorial!

Easy to follow step by step tutorial to craft modular temple terrain and a framework for D&D.
If you haven't seen it yet, check out the video before this in the playlist on my channel - it shows in detail all the awesome ways this system can work together and with other modular tiles you might have already.
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[@sabamonstergaming]

This is awesome. Love me some BlackMagicCraft too, it's great how the community continues to grow and support one another. Keep doing what you do, there are loads of us that get creative inspiration from you guys.

[@noodleart7588]

Why would anyone put a dislike on this? great work!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@norcalonline1]

The stair foundation piece is pure evil genius. I'll be making that one, too. Thanks, again.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I know right? You can use it with the mountainblock system too, if you like that kind of massive terrain. it's one of my more recent videos :)

[@echodelta2426]

Awesome stuff. Great job giving props to the other craters that you got ideas from. Looking to see more stuff from you.

[@derskalde4973]

I'm currently working on mine, and I think I found an alternative to the scewers. If you put small nails in those places, you can easily place light objects with magnets there.

[@kevinschultz636]

This is awesome. Thanks RP Archive. Ive got pieces cut for 50 stairs. So I’m ready for other pieces. Keep up the good work. Love the format of your videos.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome! Will you send me pictures of it all finished in a message on here or Facebook? I'd love to see it!

[@joshuaromeo9187]

I'm so glad I saw this when I did. You have some real talent and all of this terrain is beyond amazing

[@inspirationforge4578]

great video - simple direct instructions -love the little inserts

[@yazzperiano3257]

This is highly evolved. Damn dude!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@OblivionPiano]

Looks so easy but so good. Makes me want to start crafting haha

[@dylanjohnson3941]

I recently started crafting and I've really been enjoying it. Highly reccomend it.

[@RPG-Wizard]

Love it! You’ve earned yourself a subscriber!

[@LoachDavid]

Looks excellent! Can't wait to try this out. Thanks for the painting link! :)

[@salesy1041]

Awesome video. I cant wait to make my own for my group to use.

[@Gumby777]

Good work mate

[@kecoleo5150]

I would love to see some more accessories for the ground/stair surfaces, hand rails, columns and idea things that could have use in game, ropes, Ladders or even things like cannons and pots or boiling oil or things that could be used by/against the PC.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Oh I have my plans for things ;) Keep an eye on the channel!

[@tiny-grimes]

That is a great tips and tutorials! So versatile.

[@janetcameron4652]

Thanks. Great work. Nice work on the vid too.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Janet!

[@theDMsCraft]

Amazing stuff.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Wow, thanks Scotty :) means a lot coming from you!

[@erikbrandvig5811]

I am so doing this!

[@AchievrTech]

This is an amazingly robust system! I'd love to get a hold of some scans after you've done the texture work - this is exactly what the 3D printing tabletop community needs! :)

[@jacobhope6164]

Impressive!

[@waza987]

Just got a proxxon and have decided this will be my first project, but I am making one major variation. I already own a bit of Dwarven forge and a number of 3D printed tiles (mostly fat dragon) I figure this will be something a bit different to what I already have and also give me the option of combining with my existing stuff to make it more vertical. Which comes to my variation as my existing is based on 2 inch cubes I am going to make mine 4 inch cubes so they combine better than with 3 inch cubes. I may also make some 2 inch cubes and some only 3 inches wide but still 4 deep and tall to add some variety.

[@animeguysrhot50x]

This is amazing you really know your shit!

[@davidmazurek4390]

How many of each did you make? I just picked up a sheet of foam insulation and after seeing this, I'm definitely makin' these.

[@MaxDMCrafting]

Many compliments on this video and on your channel! Awesome content, mate! You rule, bro!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man :) you've got a lot of nice stuff on your channel too!

[@minismethegreatoutdoors8880]

How many sets of them would you reccomend building? Thank you so much for the help and inspiration it means so much.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

30 or so :)

[@GeorgeDuroy75]

If you are in the UK, the RP Archive materials page is wrong about what Wickes has for sale. They do not sell XPS foam, their underfloor insulation is a different material. Learn from my mistake!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Good info! I'll fix that now :)

[@jblahlblahgblah]

Hey RPArchive! Im working on making the temple stairs set and was wondering if you had a good system for magnetizing them. Thanks for the video!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yep, recently did a patreon bonus video on it :)

[@phookaziz3]

Do you have a recommendation for a good "starter kit" list of components crafters could use to begin with your modules, and then add onto as needed? Ex "I'd start with 20 of x, 10 of y, and 5 of z (because you won't need many to give a certain feel to the scene)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I'd say that depends on what you want to be able to build, a starters kit that would build you walls and a gate or small temple or lone tower would be 13 stairs, 8 battlements, 4 battlement corners and 8 floor tiles. If you wanted to make a full sized temple/stair/colosseum or wall with full towers etc you'd need 25+ stairs, 14 battlements, 12 battlement corners and 10 floor tiles And then increase from there if you want to build something really nuts :D

[@phookaziz3]

RP Archive Awesome! Thank you very much for your response. I noticed you listed “starter kit” numbers of components with the new mountains/caves pieces. I’ve really enjoyed your content. My group has limited space to play so I can’t wait to use your modules as the set pieces on our cake stand stages (aka Prof. Dungeoncraft’s UDT).

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Happy to help :) hope you guys enjoy using them!

[@kecoleo5150]

Also what about modular curved pieces that could be used to add a subtle detail to corners or even a angular corner piece?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Honestly they're things I wanted to add but just couldn't get done in time to get the video out - I really want to revisit it though so keep an eye out :)

[@BarrengerFynar]

this has likely been mentioned already but why texture the sections that will be glued together?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It squashes them slightly which means they don't wobble when stacked, as the whole layer is textured - in theory :)

[@tyeklund7221]

I know this is an old video, but have you developed a method for magnetizing these like you have for your other pieces? Just wondering, awesome ideas!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

That's next on my Patreon bonus video to-do list :)

[@yazzperiano3257]

Dude, do you know a video from some guys named NODE(youtube) where they play a entire campaign with tabletop focus. If you're not willing to dm it, borrow your work to them so they do it!

[@alzathoth]

IDK. i find your instructions a bit confusing. how do i build dungeon tiles? maybe i missed something?

[@cmoore6547]

You should collaborate with BMC

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It's not me you need to persuade for that 😄

[@4N0081s]

Why did you opt for 45° angles? I understand that it holds things a little bit better but wouldn't stright holes give you more flexibility?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I picked 45 degree because while the current accessories are small and lightweight, not all in the future will be. I have some big plans... A 45 degree angle offers a lot more support and is less likely to bend, I found :)

[@4N0081s]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Oh boy, looking forward to what you up going to come up with ^_^

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks! It's all interconnected ;) Keep an eye on the channel!

[@99smite]

Excellent Tutorial and really a modular build. Did I understand that correctly that you only craft these "stair pieces" and no 3"x3"x3" cubes? And how many pieces did you craft in order to be able to build, like the castle wall or the collosseum part?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Correct :) If I'm remembering rightly, I think I have about 30 stair pieces or just under? There or thereabouts :)

[@99smite]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Thanks for your quick response. I am kind of stupid, since I always buy the thickest oieces of xps foam and end up wirecutting thinner strips out of the big chunks... could go with a 30mm thick piece, remove the top and bottom layers (they usually are coated) and should end up with a 1 inch sheet... Same goes for 2 inch sheets... I usually make small bricks which I then smooth out and texture and then hotglue these bricks into a wall or other structures... Have to check my floor tiles since I made them blackmagiccraft style, but I am not sure whether they were 1 inch thick.... Well, what is my Proxxon for?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Hey I have 1" and 4" foam mainly and do a very similar thing :)

[@99smite]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Yeah, I still have a 30mm sheet laying around with which I wanted to build a bloodbowl arena with my son...

[@neli5183]

What is the material you used to craft the blocks ?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

XPS insulation foam, there's a link to guides on where to find it in my equipment list in the description :)

[@neli5183]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Thanks :)

[@chesterreeves9793]

Awesome video....question? How many of these did you make all together? Just curious...

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

About 30 I think... 😅

[@chesterreeves9793]

I have 24 right now...so not too many more to go...so far I can see all the uses you can have out of them...wonderful idea. Thanks again!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Glad you like them man :)

[@HyperactivityStudios]

That's really good! I would appreciate if you didn't only use the imperial measuring system though. Maybe put a note at the corner in centimeters?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I'll bear it in mind for the future :) I mainly use imperial as most wargames like 40k, D&D etc use imperial measurements, so I've always ended up using them, especially for terrain that will end up used for those games!

[@nightrixe]

What type of foam do you use?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Xps (extruded polystyrene) insulation foam, there's more detail on where to find it in my equipment list in the description :)

[@michimatsch5862]

Machiculations!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

MACHICOLATIOOOOONS..... ahhh.... Please tell me you watch Shadiversity and I'm not just making a weird reference haha!

[@grantstephens8754]

RP Archive if you didn’t know Shad made his own RPG game and had a channel dedicated to him playing it with his friends and his brother, DrawWithJazza. It’s called “Table Top Time” and it was awesome. I try to comment on every one of his vids asking about it but have never gotten a response. :(

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome, I'll have to check it out :)

[@michimatsch5862]

RP Archive yep. Shadiversity viewer here. I was sure you were one when you mentioned them.

[@edentombs3652]

What type of tool is that at 3:00?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Do you mean the hot wire foam cutter? It's a proxxon, there's a link to it in the equipment list in the description :)

[@edentombs3652]

RP Archive thank you! I was looking through the list before work, but I didn’t make it past the Materials section. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer a silly question.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Glad I could help!

[@darrelld.paveyjr.1477]

l like these a lot, l would like to buy them and not build them.