Forest Terrain for Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer and more!

[@RedCoolade]

1,093 points for the Game Changer reference.

[@raecheldoes]

YES. And thank you for getting in the comments 😂

[@ZeroFocu5]

Did she actually use a static balloon to pull up the grass? $1 solution to a $200,- problem. Got a sub immedeately

[@rscottr]

Representing just the lower trunk of the tree is the way to go. I think if you are more selective in where you cut your sticks (like at a node or near a y branch) you can depict the root flare of the tree.

[@theHiddenStone]

Best looking forest I've seen. You're fast becoming my favourite terrain channel!

[@raecheldoes]

😮 Now _that_ is an honour considering some of greats already on here! Thank you very much!!

[@teritras41]

No joke even tho you use other channels ideas to implement into your builds (everyone does that don't feel bad) the way you execute it in your craft is god tier ! You're creative, your attention to details is top notch and your puns are witty and refreshing ! I cant wait to see what you'll come up with next ! Oh and one last thing, don't fall in the trap of wanting to pump out videos too frequently, make sure you enjoy what you do and don't stress about frequency. We much prefer few and far between videos if it means this level of quality !

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you so so much for your generous feedback!! I find it super encouraging and honestly reassuring about the time frame. I'm still trying to find the balance between regular life and jobs and creating videos, but I'm clear that I won't compromise on video quality!

[@teritras41]

​@@raecheldoes Wonderfull ! I hope you have a nice day !

[@WilSisney]

You are really crushing these terrain build videos! I've seen all of these techniques before, but this brought them together in a great way. Keep making these!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!! I'm happy to give attention to popular techniques in a different way. Will do!

[@NeonFlashDrive007]

She's spectacular!

[@BenMathes-f7n]

The fact that I can never get miniatures to look the way I want them is why I use LEGO in my D&D campaigns

[@TheGameLair23]

The last D&D campaign I ran we ended up going with Lego for all the scenery and PCs because one of my players is a collector and it was a lot of fun. I used Pathfinder Pawns for the monsters and it all worked really well

[@lockedlake]

The amount of puns is wonderful. Great video again!

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo thank you! I really reached for some of them this time haha.

[@joek600]

This channel is going to grow alot over time. Your work is A class.

[@Froggsroxx]

The wordplay is highly appreciated

[@raecheldoes]

I appreciate your appreciation!

[@benweinberg3819]

A Gamechanger plug in a terrain crafting video? With tree puns??? Instant subscription ❤

[@lukaskustenmacher7099]

This channel is amazing! The quality of the crafts is top notch, the editing is super tight, the narration super charming. You're really coming out of the gate swinging!

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

I love this channel just for the sheer cleverness. The static-y balloons were a pure d’oh moment.

[@chance9979]

Great forest. Trees have always been a beef of mine, and simply removing the branches cleans up everything.

[@TabletopTheaterKids]

These puns fit into the wrinkles of my brain. Subscribed.

[@dungineering]

I just rewatched part 1 yesterday and was looking really forward to part 2, it did not disappoint. Your terrain videos are some of the best (love the puns btw)

[@raecheldoes]

Aww thank you! I'm really happy to have delivered on the follow up (also phew haha). The puns are definitely here to stay :P

[@gettingpolitical]

You can also wrap your trees in Elmer's glue and 1-2 ply toilet paper to give it a wood like look. It's also perfect for making planks of wood for houses, docks, etc. Just take a sheet of card board, lather it in a thin layer of Elmer's glue, then lay rows of toilet paper over the glued areas. Let dry then cut the sheet of cardboard in strips of whatever width you want your planks to be (make sure cuts go with the grain). Then cut those strips in whatever length you want your planks to be. I've used this method since 1989 when making planks and still to this day (even though I use 3D prints now) still will only use this method for plans for docks, houses, etc as it is by far the realistic looking plans I've ever seen in terrain builds.

[@elcid200]

Magnets, kings of modular terrain!! And this is awesome!! Not only the terrain, who it is awesome, but also the editing and the rythm of the video. Is great! Keep doing!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you for the feedback and support--it helps keep me going! And yesss I'm definitely enjoying using the magnets for terrain building.

[@trashcanhands]

I just found your channel through recommendations and was so bummed to realize you only have 2 terrain videos so far! You make probably the most beautiful and magnet-ficent terrain tiles I've ever seen.

[@raecheldoes]

😂 I hadn't thought of that one haha. If anyone asks me how I would describe my terrain, I will absolutely say it's magnet-ficent. Also, disappointment and waiting is definitely the curse of finding my channel early. 😅

[@RPRsChannel]

*_This is great work. I'd like to see more terrain videos from you._*

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I certainly hope to provide more.

[@RupertFoulmouth]

Excellent advice and techniques, EXCEPT, for using your hand as a vice when drilling. Please be safe.

[@Uatemysoul]

A little tip for carving rocks out of foam. An ice pick if your friend. Also, crinkling up some aluminum foil and pouring plaster into it gives some really good texture that you can attach to your tiles with Sculptamold it's great stuff.

[@raecheldoes]

Yes! I have some other clay-picking tools that I have found immensely helpful! And honestly, I'm a little mess and goop-averse so plaster and sculptamold are slightly intimidating for me to work with, but it's definitely on my list of, "Hey, c'mon now. You gotta try that at some point."

[@HelloJillybean]

These videos are AWESOME love the way you do the forest terrain. Keep up the good work, can’t wait to see what else you have planned. No rush, just have fun with it.

[@raecheldoes]

Haha honestly exactly what I needed to hear

[@richardcampbell4506]

The clarity of your creation process is appreciated, particularly your focus on achieving an aesthetic balance. Thanks

[@EposVox]

Your channel is amazing

[@raecheldoes]

Aaahhhh thank you this means a lot coming from a fellow creator!

[@richardconway1457]

Good LORD this was amazing - every few moments a new revelation...and that was just the puns! So glad you branched out into this space. The build was awesome! More please!

[@echodelta2426]

Awesome video. Love the techniques and props you give to other crafters (RP Archive) that give you inspiration.

[@fightingcorsair7297]

The trees are great! Just enough to show placement and provide interest but no clutter to impead vision or playability.

[@raecheldoes]

Yes! Exactly what I was going for.

[@vektorgr]

I was waiting for the new vid! I really like your high quality videos and the crafts themselves. Good job!

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo thank you! Glad I did not disappoint haha.

[@darcyw156]

I just saw your vids today, and I now need to binge all of them! Great Vids Rae'chel! I love the puns!

[@AlexsAverageGames]

First video I've seen of yours, haven't even finished it and I am thoroughly impressed! Will definitely be adding your videos to my rotation of inspiration!

[@DanoFP]

I'm from Mexico and just discovered your channel. I ran already to get some branches and start with my own modular forest, this is an awesome idea!

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo! I'm happy to inspire! And so immediately 😂

[@Atmoseeker]

Damn nice looking forest 👌 Instant sub!

[@raecheldoes]

😮😮😮 My jaw dropped seeing your comment! I've seen a lot of your work so I'm honoured at the compliments!

[@christianharper7462]

If you want the magnets to get a better hold with superglue, you can file the side you are gluing just enough so that it scratches the magnet and gives a better surface area. This works if your magnets are removing themselves when you pull it away from another magnet.

[@raecheldoes]

Thanks for the tip!

[@TasareAlda]

I have just found your channel, and truly thank you for continuing the work that RP Archive has done, expanding on it and adding your own flavour. I look forward to what else you might bring to the game.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I've found RP Archive's work truly inspiring and I hope to do his system and his work honour.

[@federicomeloni5667]

Thought this video was great, then Sam came around it was fantastic!! XD Amazing job with build! Your tutorial are incredible!

[@retrorandy77]

Another great video and loved the shout out to RP Archives. I've recently went back to watching those as there were some great nuggets of info in there that I'd forgotten. Shame he seemed to disappear towards the end of last year, his instructional approach to builds was top notch (yours are pretty awesome too)

[@raecheldoes]

The level of detail and consideration that Matt at RP Archive puts into his videos is unparalleled for sure. He's still making videos though! He's just been fighting a rotten bought with long covid :( But yes there's so much to learn from what he's already put out there!

[@retrorandy77]

@Rae'chel Does Wonders happy to hear he's still working on videos, hopefully his health improves too. Long Covid can be extremely debilitating. I was worried he might have lost his passion for it, I imagine getting content out regularly, especially at this level of quality, can take a toll at times.

[@jonathankahn3005]

I thought I would just pop in and take a look as I see so many of these newer "how to make terrain" channels, and I am a bit surprised that you were one of them as I actually sat all the way through the video, not just learning, but enjoying the content. I am very impressed with the content, the style, and the obvious skills involved both on the terrain creation, and also on the editing side. I have done my bit by liking, and subscribing and will also be watching more videos as they come out, but I won't be surprised to see you in a year's time or so amongst the bigger KZbinrs out there. Great content.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you very much for the praise and compliments! I'm happy to hear that the videos are informative and entertaining, despite being newer to the scene. It would be an absolute honour to be amongst the GOATs of terrain-making in the future.

[@MarcRitzMD]

You're on a completely different level from the rest of the terrain makers. Not just from a craftsmanship perspective but also the artistry is several levels above

[@raecheldoes]

Ahh thank you thank you! I am humbled and excited to received such a generous compliment! 😊

[@robertmcdonald1419]

Excellent work! The rockwork on the angle.....I'ma steeeeling that!

[@raecheldoes]

Haha yes thank you! In hindsight I would've wanted just a biiit more jaggedness on the flat part for minis to stand more securely, but it does the job!

[@traitorjoe8778]

re: moss - aside from being where moisture accumulates, moss also prefers less light, hence it's on the north side of trees. Apply moss as if there's directional light.

[@lilcwa]

I hope you make more tabletop terrain videos soon. I’d like to see what you would build for fundamental medieval fantasy structures.

[@ashen_strix]

This is a gem of vid, really inspiring me to start! (When I have the money... And the space... And friends to play DnD with.)

[@patricktorpey916]

AWESOME, slotting these as my next project!

[@ironocy496]

You're a fan of RP archive and Game Changer, you have my sub! Great tutorial! I want to implement it in my crafting.

[@GeahkBurchill]

The one small change I would make to the trees is painting the ends of the cut branches black so they visually disappear in the play space rather than the bright buff circles they are when cut.

[@raecheldoes]

Yes! I'm likely going to do that for the trees moving forward

[@The8BitDuke]

and now I want to take a tree top and magnet and make removable tree tops and modular tree trunks..... Another excellent video, thank you! I made my attempt recreantly, but tried tile grout instead of proper soil....and that was not really worth it to make mud - better as a dry top effect! But I am getting better at the Proxxon getting consistent sizes! I bought several 2x2x1" "project panel" foam boards that were not full a 1" thick, so my half-inch thick tiles have a lotta cutoffs, but I'll certainly find a way to use those! I recently got into 3d printing, and discovered several folks who have files on sites like Printables that are specifically to help with magnet orientation and storage, which I always wind up mixing up, but the idea of cutting out a hole and forcing the magnet to flip is brilliant - absolutely will make use of that!

[@raecheldoes]

Yeah not gonna lie, that's in the back of my brain somewhere too. RP Archive has a tutorial on how he made magnetic tree tops if you're interested. Thank you for the compliments! I do want to experiment with "toppings" like grout for dirt/sand effects. Will probably come down the line at some point. I'm happy you're trying the modular tiles again and sounds like you're having some success! It's wonderful the community's support in making magnet-placement jigs, and I think Matt himself has made a few. Happy to propel his ideas, including the magnet-flipping one!

[@hav6301]

Absolutely amazing, im planning on incorporating these techniques for a bushido board

[@mariusm.creativite8587]

Those terrain video are really great ! I'd happy to see more, no matter what kind of terrain. Without anything more complicated , just with smart ideas and variety of materials you've achieve something more realistic and full of character compared to many others

[@raecheldoes]

Aww thank you very much--I appreciate your kind feedback! I'm really pleased I'm able to inspire and entertain.

[@3ratsinatrenchcoat605]

Just found this channel. This is some really great stuff. Also I appreciate the puns.

[@tabletop.will.phillips]

Such a well done approach to RP Archive's magnet ideas! Would love to see some city tiles. I imagine there's a lot of scatter bits that would be interesting to model in that context.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you for the compliments! I shall add city tiles to the suggestion list!

[@poseidonswe]

You really make it look so beautiful!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you so much!

[@nozyspy4967]

Looking awesome! will use these tips when i try carving some rocks.

[@gardengoth]

This whole video was a spiritual experience!

[@raecheldoes]

Then I hope I have helped awaken others to my terrain-building ways 😂

[@Yobcis73]

Aaannnd subscribed! What a great video. The puns are *chef's kiss*

[@raecheldoes]

Woohoo! 🤌 For your kind words and support!

[@karimk.2382]

Great videos Rae'chel, thanks for sharing the ideas. I can't wait to try them out! The result looks incredible! What would you say is the most time consuming part of the process?

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you very much! I'm happy to inspire and excited for others to try them out too! I would definitely say the waiting game when things are drying is the most time-consuming. It's helpful to craft in batches like 6 tiles at a time so that they're all drying at once and hopefully by the time you finish one part on the 6th tile, the first tile is dry and you can move on to the next stage.

[@richconnolly8317]

These videos have it all! Fantastic builds, great editing, wonderful puns, and dog. What more could you ask for? I'm looking forward to more of your videos!

[@closer2theheart684]

I love the magnet idea. Your channel is fantastic.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you, thank you! All props to RP Archive for the magnet system! It is really wonderful.

[@EZDnD]

Where do you buy your magnets? And what kind? I can’t seem to find some powerful enough magnets for this. They’re all very wibbly.

[@Rick-tt5hi]

I just found your channel. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Great Job!!

[@bolicob]

I'm surprised I haven't seen more channels use RP Archive's terrain system.

[@justinm6839]

This is one of the most entertaining terrain videos i've ever seen. Great personality and the video itself has great shots, and great editing. Subscriber earned!!

[@knubson]

You've got a subscriber. I also clicked on the bell. Very impressive work - thanks for the good ideas.

[@treslechesflan]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@chrisantzaras]

Your terrain videos are great! Keep them up

[@Rokinso]

Great idea! Fantastic results!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@alexcoupland1369]

Great follow up video, great channel

[@raecheldoes]

Phew! Glad it stands up haha. Thank you!

[@peterdickinson4599]

Really nice work.

[@BritishOgre]

Great video, thanks~ 👍 You've got a wonderfully calm voice for narration, your presentation, lighting and video quality is top tier and you're charming and funny. Keep going, youre good at this! 👌

[@raecheldoes]

Aww thank you so much!

[@Ashi8No8Yubi]

Super good looking stuff

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@CzerwonyRymcer]

For trees use scobs or sawdust and acrylic sealent it gives great effect

[@raecheldoes]

Ooh yes I've seen a couple of tutorials using those effects. Advice noted.

[@richardleclercq102]

A Forstner bit drills holes with a flat bottom, To me, it's like they were made for magnets.

[@elixiris4101]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@casasworks6350]

Loved it! rpg terrain is definitively becoming your forte! can't wait to see what else we can do with these modular tiles in the future

[@raecheldoes]

Yes! The viewers and algorithm have spoken! Thank you I'm looking forward to this journey too.

[@maximiliantagher8290]

This was super great! I really like RP archive’s system so really nice this integrates with it. Would be cool if you and him did a collab For the magnets, I think it could be a good tip to try to consistently orient them, eg north facing up south facing down. If you hang a stack of magnets on a string it becomes a compass so you can tell which side is north. I also would be interested in how well metal sheets would work. Matt does some of his tiles with tin strips in the top, by taking off a tiny slice of foam and adding tin strips there, before gluing the top back on By using a thin metal sheet (I’m trying .04” thick, 3” wide), you could maybe have flexibility to place the trees anywhere, as well as other magnetic scatter terrain

[@maximiliantagher8290]

Oh I also wanted to add the fallen tree is especially great

[@raecheldoes]

Haha I mean that's the dream to collaborate with some of the terrain GOATs on youtube! But yes I like your suggestions and tips to give. I'm trying to find the balance with how much magnet-oriented advice I give if Matt has already given it, in which case I refer to his videos/channel, since I would rather support the original creator(s)! Because these particular trees are heavier than model trees, they do need a stronger connection to stay upright securely, but I definitely want to experiment with more flexible systems (like the thin metal sheet) for lighter scatter terrain in the future.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! 😊

[@nraketh]

Wow, that's some awesome foam trees. I thought they were 3d printed in the preview.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I do enjoy the tedious detailing in crafts so I'm happy to have my work be compared to that of a 3d printer 😂

[@junghee1234]

This was awesome, great job.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@junghee1234]

@@raecheldoes no thank you! I was struggling to get motivated into the hobby again because I didn't know how flexible terrain building could be, so thanks for the inspiration.

[@paulmarmolejo831]

Great ideas! Loved the video!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!

[@theNolte]

Great to see new uploads. Have you ever considered making magnetic tree tops to hide enemies and secrets under the tree canopy? Would make a cool reveal as the players progress through the forest.

[@raecheldoes]

I am considering somewhere in the back of my brain to do magnetic tree tops, (RP Archive has a done a video on this too) I just haven't quite found something that works for me yet. But for sure that'd be a great surprise to have a mini just shoved in there haha.

[@averysmith8662]

These are amazing, and so is your presentation of this! I'm really looking forward to your next videos! And if I may humbly request a topic: Scatter Terrain!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you I'm looking forward to making more! Got your request on both ends haha!

[@kavehabdollahi6679]

Okay... can we take a moment to talk about how frickin good the hand-made glue-based tree stumps look?! Incredible work!

[@raecheldoes]

Aah thank you! I appreciate the emphatic praise!

[@KaeEbonrai]

Very cool forest!!! Subbed instantly!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!!

[@d-emprahexpects]

This video idea is so great you earned me as new subscriber!!👍🙌

[@knightnday10]

This is really amazing. Your videos contain so much information and creativity, inspiring me to get back out and try terrain again. Thank you so much! PS: I love all the puns. :)

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!! I'm so happy to inspire more creativity and entertainment in one package haha.

[@bg5886]

How about magnetizing the upper part tree, the foliage, and have it be removable as needed? It would be cool as more like a fog of war game play. As you move the tops are removed but the stumps still give the effect of being in the forest.

[@raecheldoes]

I'm definitely considering this! And actually RP Archive has a video showcasing just that--tree trunks and magnetic tree tops. My issue is that I haven't experimented enough with making trees to pick something that works for me. When/if I do, then I'll definitely consider adding it to the system!

[@harknessgranger4520]

You are amazing! Love these, obsessed with your aesthetic and techniques. Please keep the videos coming!

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you!! I'm happy to say I also obsess over my techniques 😂 More videos on the way!

[@reddogterrain]

This was real good. Great tips and entertaining. Subbed.

[@Threeredheadstudios]

these are so great, can't wait to make these

[@raecheldoes]

Yay I'm happy to inspire!

[@jdeggman]

Its Awesome! great job!

[@dukerottingface]

Great video and system for modularity! Where is the tutorial for sanitizing found wood elements though?

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you for the compliment! If you check out my wilderness video, it's in the pinned comment there!

[@lofiworkshop]

This is a really well put together tutorial. I'll definitely be referencing these techniques.

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I hope they serve you well.

[@marcelo94811]

I love this, its so cool and pretty

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you 🥹

[@bradcraig6676]

Fantastic looking tiles! I always admired Matt's system, but you have taken the aesthetic in a more realistic-looking direction, and it just kills. More please. Since you ask, how about some modular tropical islands?

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! I've been aiming for realism so I'm happy it comes across! Tropical island terrain suggestion noted!

[@cerisekappes580]

Those look awesome!!! 😊

[@raecheldoes]

Glad you think so!!

[@cerisekappes580]

@@raecheldoes absolutely! ❤️

[@michaelbycraft6274]

These are great, thanks for sharing. My daughter wanted to know what is the white dragon looking mini at 0:09, it's a lot like a character she plays in D&D

[@raecheldoes]

Oh it's a custom mini that my friend designed and printed based on a character he created for D&D! Great minds must think alike 😊

[@ajknaup3530]

Luv the puns, TYSM!

[@raecheldoes]

Glad you like them!

[@tomyoung9834]

Really great video!

[@acerockollaa]

oh i'm loving this...

[@Aritic440]

great content, glad i found your channel. Any cool lighting/painting tips for mystical settings?

[@raecheldoes]

Thank you! Glad to have you! I personally have a strip of RGBs that go around my game table, and a simple projector light hanging from the ceiling, but if you're looking for specifics, I would recommend checking out @Atmosseeker. His whole deal is creating atmosphere for the gaming table.

[@_nubmark]

”Terrain of thought” I died lol Awesome video!

[@BraveLittlePixel]

Why is it when your hands are over the model, it warps, are you applying some effects or filters to your hands, it's like you're trying to make your hands look smaller or something, but it just really warps the thing you're working on. Like from 5:17

[@raecheldoes]

Nay, it is unfortunately a curse called genetics that has bewitched my hands with smallness. But in all seriousness, I'm aware. I used a Google Pixel 3 to shoot the top-down footage and it's something in how it processes video that caused the warp.