Modular MAGE TOWER | Cheap and easy to build with no special tools!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

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[@charleyedwards2121]

i can attest as a patron of loot studios its worth it if you can print your own models or if you know someone who can print them for you (check me and my wife out on instagram #orbitaldice )

[@viper-den]

Where's the link for that sweet shirt?

[@vladislawr1594]

You could also make a circular floor tile the same size of the tower with both sides having a different finish. So you just lay down a tile with a custom finish *pentagram - circle of protection ect* if you made 4 of those you could add an additiona 8 floors styles

[@legocompany2898]

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[@recoveringsoul755]

@@vladislawr1594 The wooden support would be obvious when you turn the piece upside down. But I'm sure something could be worked out. Edit: Oh, you mean just a circle with two sides to go on top of these towers for more floor styles, I get it now.

[@lepettit_bricoleur3212]

I really like your "old style" video, with just some craft paints, a brush, and a knife to do some tiles!

[@whyisthereaholeinmybutt4274]

I’m just gonna come right out and say this... I’m so happy with how much your channel has grown, keep crushing it!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

started from the bottom...

[@notreallydavid]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Scary-fast climber, though.

[@MrBizteck]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial Layer by Layer ... like a TOWER !!

[@nekrataali]

Your painting skills on miniatures has significantly improved since the zombie diorama. That wizard is probably worth a video all on his lonesome. One of the nice things about having a KZbin channel is that you can see your progress over time.

[@ja34namsf09]

This is what I love so much about Jeremy. Rewind back to the beginning and watch him sell us on how terrible he is at painting and that we should consider making paper minis. Then fast forward to the Ship Golem video, he's grown so much and it's fantastic to watch!

[@VirtuosityB]

Modular is the best way to build buildings. Nothing like mix and match different elements from a few buildings to create something that suits the scenario and table. I'm releasing my own modular building video on next weeks sunday. It's more like a showcase video of my builds than a tutorial.

[@birkvanrillaer4787]

Funnily enough I got Loot because of your zombie video. And now I’m seeing the mad mage stuff. It’s nice to see they support you again!

[@FlawSmith]

Cheap and easy build just like the description says, and a great addition to your modular tiles.

[@HouseDM]

Jeremy you're getting really good at painting miniatures. Cheers!

[@thomasaldous9733]

I’ve been watching your channel since before I even started tabletop gaming. Your channel is by far my favorite on KZbin, and your video quality is amazing, and the projects keep getting better. Your tutorials are so easy to follow, and you tell us every single step and material. You have given me something to look forward to every week during quarantine. Your game group is very lucky, with all your amazing terrain, not to mention, your just a really kind person. Keep up the amazing work

[@charlesbell2598]

I had been trying to get my son into helping me building items for our games. Showed him this video and he liked it. He enjoyed helping me build a few. Which was awesome because he's been down since his surgery. Thanks for the awesome videos.

[@StudsonStudio]

Very smart making a template for this one. I can remotely coerce friends to build a bunch and play a tower climb one-shot in the Y dimension only.

[@jonathonsmith8299]

What a great idea, I can get my whole gaming group to make one or two levels each. That'll save a bunch of work. Thanks for the idea

[@clickivids6556]

Hey Black Magic Craft! Just a quick message but I just wanted to thank you for making these videos. I'm someone who hasn't ever built anything tabletop related but I love and respect people who do. Perhaps one day I'll give it a go, but for now I'm happy just to watch. All the best and keep up the great work. Love your videos, cheers!

[@cmyhalsky]

Love the simpler build videos. I don't get to play much between work and being a dad, but I like crafting for the games my brothers run. Will definitely be making this one!

[@aqualust5016]

I've always looked at modular dungeon tiles and scene pieces as part of the "uber dedicated" side of D&D, where one is willing to fork out $500 or more just for one scene at the end of a campaign. This realizes the vision that one could truly make their important campaign scenes stand out on a very fair budget and learn a skill or two in crafting. If you are dedicated enough to hunt down the right minis online, buy up some cheap paint supplies, then research the correct ways to paint minis for your party to interact with, then surely you could stick a couple of foam plates together, texture them with some household items, and use similar paints in your arsenal to make a one of a kind scene piece that your other DM friends wish they had. Thank you BMC for teaching us noobs how to have more fun doing what we love.

[@michalnoga8460]

One of the best videos from last months for RPG modular fans.

[@uatu3021]

These kinds of videos are great because it allows easy access to great projects for newcomers and people (like kids for example) with fewer resources on hand to jump in to crafting.

[@brokenterrain]

I love the modularity of this project. Very simple, but super effective. Great video!

[@johnwhite2412]

The wood grain is genius work. Beautiful.

[@Scarabswarm]

I am loving the reusability of this build. As the players advance up (or down) the tower, you can just keep playing jenga with the layers for floor after floor of challenges.

[@TheMainCore]

Dang, that design is genius! I really like it.

[@BillAllanWorld]

This is the essence of the craft. Well done.

[@morganw.4711]

This is such an elegant, simple solution to the question of how to change between scenes quickly for a tower crawl. It would also work for a winding stair in a dungeon. Love it!

[@broadcastbard]

I quite like the "inspired by" projects. They are a nice way to tie in the craft and store-bought aspects of mini gaming.

[@ja34namsf09]

This is a winner brother. Extremely applicable with a great eye for playability. You keep coming at us with winners!

[@milesmatheson1142]

I just found this channel, about a month ago, and my jaw literally dropped when I saw the thumbnail on this video.

[@RikuofManyPaths]

I was inspired immediately upon seeing this video. As I type this, I am taking a break from drawing a floor and lamenting my lack of glue sticks. My idea is making two pieces, like you did, but one floor is large round stones on one side and wood planks on the other, and the other will probably have a broken stone floor and maybe an engraved magic circle or somesuch. Making them able to flip means forgoing the dowel reinforcement, but I am going to use Titebond 2 instead of Mod Podge, so I might get a tougher product. Thank you for the idea!

[@kennethyoung141]

Love how you try to always do multi use and talent level. You make the mistakes so we don't have to! Keep up the AMAZING work

[@andrewjohnbeymer6020]

I'm totally going to have to build this on a Lazy Susan so that my players can always see the whole thing! this is such a cool project idea- thanks, Jeremy!

[@echodelta2426]

Awesome tutorial Jeremy. Those pieces look really great. Love the idea of using two different types of floors. Every time you mention LOOT STUDIOS brings me closer to breaking down and getting a 3d printer. Their figures and furniture are excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

JUST DO IT! Resin printers are so affordable and cost effective now!

[@consgn2oblivion]

I love this so much! I've been building the entire tower with removable roof sections, but this is 100% better. It's more playable and easier to build. So excited to get crafting!

[@MonkeyJedi99]

When I make buildings, the walls attach to the floor or roof above, so that I can pick up that floor-n-walls and have an unobstructed level below that. And if I build things in the same footprint, I can have one rather tall building instead of several shorter ones.

[@consgn2oblivion]

@@MonkeyJedi99 that's what I do too. But this way we don't have to build walls!

[@MurderHoboRPG]

Super dope Love the lighting in your videos Dope how you make the frame pop! Cheers!

[@polrua]

This is exactly the sort of stuff I love on this channel. Projects that look amazing and are incredibly useful and versatile, but which are relatively simple to make with easy-to-find material. One of the most rewarding and magical things about the hobby is seeing a pile of what looks like junk and off-cuts get turned into something beautiful and utterly unrecognisable from its original form. Thanks!

[@ZBTFilms]

So I’m moving back home to my parents (certain life things didn’t work out and they offered to let me stay in their main home since they live in another part of the house). I’m gearing up to start getting back into crafting and making stuff. I stopped for a bit when I first moved and have been really really missing it. I have a whole backlog of videos from you of things I’m gonna try to do once I get settled! So excited to get back into crafting

[@Gladedancer]

I had just finished mod podging and crawled into bed after midnight, then realized I forgot to carved my support dowel into a more realistic timber beam! So up and back in there before the glue set. Hope to have this painted in the morning before our DnD session. Thanks for the great build :)

[@Berserkerworks]

I know it's a "simple" build, but I've watched your videos for awhile now and I can see the improvements in your painting alone bringing this, and the miniatures, up a notch.

[@teagan_p_999]

Perfect, this is it. This will be my first project. I have an adventure in mind to go with it, too, once I can play in person again. Purpose-built, and reusable. I think at least 3 layers would make a lot of sense, so that there can be a level of stairs above and below the players, and I can shift them as they advance up the tower.

[@druschli8368]

My whole family loves your creativity! Please keep up the videos!

[@anthonyhargis6855]

I've already decided to make each layer the necessary height for the minis and add doors and windows at the appropriate levels to indicate the entrance to each floor. Another awesome build, Jeremy. Fantastic stuff!

[@addamwright1733]

This is awesome!! I am so glad you teamed up with Loot Studios. I signed up for them when you did the zombie scene, even before I had a printer! Bought the Elegoo Mars and have printed soooo many of the characters an still have more to go. Their pre-supported files make it so simple to get going and the characters and designs are top notch. I love the additional things you are doing and this inspires me to take mine to the next level!!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

That’s what I like to hear from viewers about my sponsors!

[@mtmroc]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos over the years, and this may be my favorite. I like it due to openness and generally playability. I don’t like pieces that are too fiddly with walls and stuff that get in the way.

[@jackhelm9852]

Sweet build. And those figs are AWESOME. I have not bought my printer yet but these REALLY make me ready to pull the trigger! Great job, once again.

[@devinh2481]

You could even flip each of the stacks over and make another floor on the bottom, so you'd have 4 different floors instead of 2

[@Reyn_Roadstorm]

Yeah, you'd just have to use something besides the large wooden dowels to reinforce the stairs. Maybe those flat wooden coffee stirrers and/or popsicle sticks would work.

[@Ramod49]

@@Reyn_Roadstorm do really think you need those wood sticks, with overlapping layers, and a thick modge podge layer it might be strong enough?

[@ShupperDupper]

This is also a perfect place to put a throne on top! Ooo, I think I might make one that has a pool of water, maybe a fountain to pop in the middle.

[@notreallydavid]

I'm not the first to say this, but that's some shockingly good figure and furniture painting. Stairs aren't bad either.

[@GrgThCt]

Your channel is why I am now in the hobby. Your videos are the best and I’m really hoping to see some more post apoc/ modern builds

[@joshualittle1723]

Nice job. Me and my son are just starting in building terrain. Used all your tutorials so far. Really love the channel and thanks for all the tips and knowledge.

[@bspcyclist]

I just spent my Sunday afternoon building these and it was a BLAST!! Jeremy, these builds, without the complicated air brush and spackling stuff are my favorites. I can't wait to throw these at my players.

[@jacobbalensiefer3846]

Almost got a since of nostalgia watching this really feels like a video from 2 years ago (in a good way). I built some UDT from Prof. Dungeon master and this would look really cool sitting in the middle.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I'd say the "project" feels like something from two years ago, I'd like to think the VIDEO is a lot better ;)

[@Ainar86]

This is so inspiring and versatile! If you skip the wooden supports and find a different way to harden the edge steps you could even make them double sided! Oooh, I can already feel the flood of ideas... :D

[@mikeelarsen1964]

Possibly my favorite project you've put out recently! Such a great idea!

[@nicopanther]

That mage tower looks sweet. Great job.

[@brianartillery]

That's absolutely superb. It might be fun to make some that have sections of the 'step' damaged, or missing completely, and maybe a set with an ominous pit, or well, cut in the centre, or to reduce the size of the sections, so that the tower gets smaller as it goes up. I've never been a fan of real spiral staircases, and was always freaked out by a film version of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel 'Kidnapped', where the boy hero of the story tries to escape up a castle tower staircase, only to find it ends, abruptly, hanging in empty space. That's the sort of peril you could use these for. A great bit of terrain. Nice one.

[@jacob6071]

I keep telling myself that I don't need terrain for my games, then I watch your videos >

[@danielbeam3113]

Videos like this tower and the plague monoliths have really inspired me to actually start building terrain pieces for wargaming. Over the last week I've managed to build a small town for Star Wars Legion, including some houses, a cargo bay, a cantina, some pylons, and a monument/statue. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@spiridiums]

I wish I had a 3D printer, or even access to one (like a maker space, which doesn't exist in my area currently) because your tutorials in tandem with Loot Studios would make a GREAT hobby during quarantine (and lord knows I need more stuff to do with my free time). I love simplistic builds like this because even someone on a tight budget, like myself, can follow along fairly easily.

[@HN-qc8io]

You always make amazing stuff, but this may be the coolest thing that I have seen. I can't wait to build it and force my players into close combat.

[@Atmoseeker]

Fantastically accessible build. Really looks great and love the modularity of it 👍

[@donald7216]

Your mini painting is looking sooo much better then before you killed that set they look so good

[@justfortheplayer4666]

Such a cool idea, thanks a lot for the inspiration 👍💪👏

[@scrambledcitycustomz8134]

For the ready board that is hard to peel, i use a mix of alcohol and water in a spray bottle, comes right off

[@DarkMatterWorkshop]

ScrambledCityCustomz xVLx Vinegar works too, then again i just buy foamboard without the card attached.

[@scrambledcitycustomz8134]

@@DarkMatterWorkshop nice tip! My dollar store only carry readyboard , but ive only encounter hard to peel board maybe 3 times, they usually have the ez peel😎👍

[@jasonhall8882]

genius ... I was once involved with a little mobile game that did this 'kinda' never even came to my mind to do it in foam... epic idea and solves so many things...

[@janikaarela8540]

This is exactly the kind of project I need right now: not too much effort, very useful. Will help me get back in the saddle after a couple of months not crafting.

[@patrickkirchner1562]

Absolutely in love with the simplicity and practicality of this build.

[@Ark_Nexus]

i have literally signed up just yesterday to loot studios. you could also hollow out a number of them to create rooms for players to enter and you just pull the top part off to show the room instead of just a flat space

[@gregmccormack5709]

This is Sweet! Now im wracking my brain to try and figure out how to make these with a cavity between the floors so you can do layouts on different stacking levels. This is an awesome build, such a good idea Jeremy.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Just cut out the inner floor area of all but the top few layers, so they are rings and create walls that come off with the top floor. Bit of effort would be required, but it should work fine.

[@beelzebot5099]

I've been following the channel for a long time and I have to say this is my FAVORITE build so far. Really cool!

[@ksbsnowowl3569]

This project looks super simple, but also super useful. I made sure to stop by Dollar Tree this week to pick up 3 foam core sheets; I can't wait to get around to crafting this. It's perfect for representing a broch (historical stone structure from England), and would even be good for representing the High Tower Stair (K18) in Castle Ravenloft. Thanks for the idea!

[@seangladden8843]

Have you heard of a “bone folder”? They’re used for smoothing paper and making creases, great for smoothing two glued surfaces for a smooth bond

[@kaig.-s.1040]

Impressive build! I like the support sticks for the stairs. To me they are more of an eye catcher and make the build more immersive.

[@benitokiri]

Very clever way to stack that stencil! Nice work mate

[@dukeironfist01]

this is a really cool idea. I love the versatility of the modular system. The stairs alone, conjure so many encounter ideas for me. Thanks

[@benriley6716]

Just finished. Instructions worked to perfection. Thanks Jeremy! Great video, this will get a lot of table time.

[@hermimonk2748]

These are really cool and I appreciate the approachability of this project!

[@philpeters3689]

Been looking up towers. Love this one. No walls. Modular. no big blocks of XPS or wire cutter needed. (Got a bunch of left over foam underlay that needs using for a project. Ticks all my boxes

[@MonkeyJedi99]

That bookshelf is amazing!

[@gabehugh343]

Just wanted to say Thanks again Jeremy for the channel and all you have done for this community and crafters. I myself have been inspired by you and others to been my crafting adventures. I also started playing dnd 5e with the guys I work with (people with mental, physical, intellectual and mental health problems) about 10 months ago it's been a smashing success and something to grab ahold of and go with after these pandemic years. So I've made some of your older dungeon tiles (with most of your ideas and tools and a couple from wylochs) ive also done a couple of my own pillars too but they are pretty far from your amazing ones, I basically just used foam core and glued four sides to a wooden block toy and then used a craft or exactly knife to cut bricks into it and then paint it etc. They came out ok alittle to bottom heavy but ok also I havent put a top on them or base cause of the block (they are fragile and I cracked or split one and then tried to glue it back together well it kinda worked ha looks like its had some wear you could say ha) Anyway work is reimbursing my for a good portion if my supplies (craft supplies, paints glue, some foams and some tools and storage parts) which is good cause well.im broker than broke and have a family of 5 to support at times and we are a single income. Another issue is storing this stuff and having space as we live in a 2 bedroom apartment. Work will store most stuff but theres things I want to work on in the evenings and I gotta bring it home. I also am trying to learning how to paint minis and I have a couple old hero quest plastic minis and a full set if battlemasters board game. Anyway thanks again I've learned alot from you and what I can do with simple.tools supplies, limited time and space to create some awesome stuff...

[@tatts4life838]

When you mention a spiraling staircase that goes from floor to ceiling it made me think of Stephen Kings The Dark Tower

[@forouza1]

Very cool idea. Seems this could be a super fast project if you have a Proxxon and circle jig. You could even burn vertical lines into the circle block, slice them horizontally, and then make a rotation offset which will stagger the stairs and the bricks just perfectly.

[@cabe_bedlam]

Brilliant effect, the scatter terrain is really cool especially that bookcase.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

The telescope is my favourite!

[@thesharksurfer]

I like these they are awesome! You could also do the bottom side of each party’s a swappable top with different pattern. You could use some small wood or popsicle sticks to push inside the bottom and top stairs to keep them strong when flipping over. May as well use every surface to your advantage.

[@josray2557]

I dig it, it was builds like this and the dollar store challenge that got me interested in the channel. :)

[@af601glock7]

An outstanding and useful idea, not only for gaming scale, but other scales as well!

[@thoar81]

I’ve never crafted anything before but I had to try after watching this video. It came out awesome. I can’t stop looking at how great it came out. Thanks for the inspiration

[@tacohead63]

Brilliant marketing by Loot Studios, I'm pumped to see where this train's going

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Hey now.....I’m the one who chooses how to show a sponsor and am the one that comes up with the project and video concepts 😉

[@jeffhreid]

I really like this build. The models of the sponsor are very nice too

[@KildaTIQ]

You could also craft another "tile" with a big hole in the middle to create a room, which is an ideal I like quite a lot

[@alyssakalodimos7149]

Oh boy! My players better get their PC's on the StairMaster!! Thanks for the inspo! :D

[@cctill88]

Built this today. Kids love it. Thank you!

[@dakotabovee2600]

One of my favorite KZbin tabletop crafters!

[@dakotabovee2600]

I'm going to be using mine as the basis for a watchtower encounter in my campaign

[@codekeeper32]

If your willing to forgo the wooden supports, both sides can be floored differently for even more variety. For example a wooden floor on one side and say a wooden floor with mystic runes on it on the other. Just a thought.

[@phantomaquarist3417]

I also downloaded the The Mad Mage this month. They are absolutely the coolest figures I've downloaded in a while. I may be in love with the terrain pieces even more.

[@thewhitefelldm2664]

Very impressive piece quick and easy, straight to the point. I recently finished a similar tower out of xps foam took 5hrs start to finish. Would have liked to have made mine wider like yours but achieves the same feel. My D&D group enjoyed climbing the steps. Might i suggest an improvement on your design? I included a ladder inbeded in the side were the cobble stone would normaly be. Its leading up from one floor to the next starting on the lowest stair. This provided our session with unique paths to the lich that lied waiting for my eager adventures atop the tower! May all your rolls be 20! Sincerly, The Whitefell DM

[@claire.o.dactyl]

This is such a great idea!!! It's so simple but has such an amazing result. Will definitely be building a few new towers for my game table!

[@toadpope2522]

Well the dollar tree a couple blocks away is about to make some more cash money Thanks dude! Awesome build. I’ve been wanted to do a stone structure sinking in a mire for my treelord ancient model. This has given me some good ideas :)

[@FacilityD20]

Another great build, and i got to say I love you channel, while our content is a little bit different, your standard is what i am trying to reach in the next year or so. Keep it up, very inspirational.

[@christophermurray9777]

These simple builds are the best. Well done.

[@danieladownie6087]

I love how easy to entry this kind of crafting is!

[@Dave-ct1jk]

Love it. This is fantastic. Back to terrain again, love it

[@shell_of_the_sea]

This is really great!!!! Can't wait to implament them into my games!!!

[@tuelassen7049]

Really nice project. You could have made other floor designs on the "underside" of the modules. That way you would have had four different designs to choose between with only two modules. The stairs still ascend clockwise with the modules flipped upside down. Of course you wouldn't be able to de the structural support for the stairs then.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thats.....totally true!

[@Reyn_Roadstorm]

Use something thinner like flat wooden coffee stirrers or popsicle sticks maybe. Making them not look totally out of place on the top side of the stairs would be the tricky part.