MountainBlocks - DIY connecting Mountain and Cave Tiles for D&D and wargames

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

If you're in the US and you're not sure where to find 3" foam or thicker, online seems to be the best option same as it is in the UK. I've found a link here that will deliver to the UK, so it sure as hell should deliver to you guys! insulation4us.com/collections/rigid-insulation/products/owens-corning-foamular-250-xps-insulation-board-all-sizes?variant=32154942177329 They are sold in large sheets of 8'x4', which means you will need to cut these down a bit and will need to buy a solid sheet at a time, but it's totally possible and still quite affordable, given how long that sheet will last you. You can select thickness on the right. From the looks of it, it would pretty much cost me the same as my local foam, even with $60(!) delivery to the UK, though you would be buying twice as much at once as I did with mine... Also it's pink foam, not blue, which from what I've heard is slightly better for taking texture and is less fibrous, but this is second hand knowledge coming from black magic craft. I've also linked the version with higher compressive strength, as I'm presuming that will be the hardest version that should take texture the best and squash the least - though that is theory on my part, I've not had many opportunities to test this theory. Hope this helps! Also if anyone has any questions about the system and how it works, or any ideas to share just ask! I'm here and happy to answer :)

[@ashroyal1136]

For those of us in the U.S.A., I'm pretty sure they sell this at Menards, Home Depot, Lowe's, etc.

[@JordanCrosby85]

At menards is special order for the 3" But a single 2" and a 1" sheet comes out to $50 ish together.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

The new updated v2.0 on patreon can be made with 1" foam :)

[@Drake_4]

Question, would this system look and function as nice if you added a grid onto all these blocks or no? For D&D

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Function yes, look as nice no, but you really don't need a grid! Check out my very first video, using a tape measure like wargaming makes it just as fast if not faster.... Plus it makes the minis and terrain so much better looking 😂

[@AdamBucceri]

This is without exaggeration, the best and most flexible terrain solution I’ve ever seen.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Adam! I've got some pretty big plans for it to combine with other tiles I'll be releasing soon, so hopefully it should only get better 😁

[@jamie5926]

it's not even slightly modular. Everything is. You can tell that he spends a lot of time designing something. Everything works so well together and so well apart, its amazingly done.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Jamie, that's pretty true. I spend a lot of time in the months running up to a video like this checking it'll work properly with everything and revising the design constantly. It's a solid chunk of work :)

[@ProfessorCharlesPorterfield]

These are simply amazing! Your absolute devotion to modularity continues to impress. Great work as always thank you for brining these wonderful ideas to us. Cheers!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Prof! Got some related systems coming up soon so keep an eye on the channel ;)

[@animeguysrhot50x]

I think what's so great about your work is how creative it gets, you always go so far to showcase what your systems are capable of, to the point where you're practically inspiring rather than presenting. Each example looks like it's part of a story, and that's what is so fantastic about your work. And the youtube algorithm needs to favour you more because your effort and work goes above and beyond.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thank you so much :) that means a lot to me, it really does.

[@JessiFayS]

I've heard over and over that our engagement (commenting, liking and sharing) will help get the algorithm to suggest videos to others. I may not really have anything new to say, buy I keep trying to comment. I bet Matt probably doesn't get tired of "you're awesome" comments, but I would still feel better if I had something better to add. :)

[@jingles009]

I gotta give it to ya. Never seen anything like these before. Cool.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Appreciate the comment :) I'd never seen anything like it either, part of the reason I decided to figure it out/do it

[@michael74ize]

Thank you for this. I’m so tired of the other guys tiles. Thanks for a change.

[@ericroy8335]

Phenomenal addition to your set. I really appreciate how you take time to give examples of use and how one can leverage other parts of your system. I also get a lot out of how you include both your successes and failures in your tutorials. So much inspiration crammed into each installment! Thanks for all the time and energy you put into your content and designs!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks for the encouragement and feedback Eric! Honestly it's great hearing which parts of the video you value, its good to know those bits are worth putting that extra effort into :)

[@ericroy8335]

@@RPArchiveOfficial I run a MakerSpace at a college. I have found that sharing my "learning moments" with my patrons is a great way to help them feel less frustrated when trying something new. You make this hobby very accessible to beginners I really get a lot of value out of your channel. Your modular system is simple, elegant, and very versatile. It's impressive how well thought out your builds are. Keep up the great work!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks again Eric :) those are some good insights.

[@helenabrunnbauer8822]

I am so impressed, this is so amazing! I love the castle in the mountain. Can not wait to start building this!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Helena! I honestly can't wait to use it myself, there's so much I can do with it :)

[@faaroncarthy680]

My hats off to you sir🎩 Your game mechanism is really turning out to be as good as, if not on par with DM Scotties 2.5 tile system. For such a young channel your really getting up there 😁 keep it up... O and hello from Ireland 💚🇮🇪

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Aaron, that's quite a compliment so thank you! You'd be surprised how often people mistake my accent for Irish - I have no idea why!

[@faaroncarthy680]

@@RPArchiveOfficial obviously the mistaken accent is because of its association with amazing good looks! assertive will power! And legendary stamina! This of course Lends it's self to a strong commanding voice! 😉😉 So it's no mistake it's a well deserved compliment 😁 I sound like Bardic Broadcast there🤣 looking forward to your next vid drop💚🇮🇪

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

You legend haha! I'll take it that way in future 😅

[@echodelta2426]

Oh yeah! This is awesome. Love the ability to build a mountain or cliff and be able to change it so it's not only one layout that's always the same.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Definitely, that was my biggest issue with the mountain terrain I'd seen previously, ESPECIALLY for things like d&d where that's so important...

[@Bocco83]

Ok, you told me you had plans for caves and mountains, but holy fucking fuck I didn't expect anything this outstanding!!!

[@kathrynsmith3417]

Really clever & creative ways to DIY a D&D miniatures wargaming, playable modular mountain, cave, caverns, etc.!

[@kathrynsmith3417]

The pieces of styrofoam I have to use came from packing materials I saved from shelf units built in my apt.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks, and nice! Free materials are always great 😅

[@rowdybeaman1436]

Ive been watching terrain videos for a few months now and I am so happy I have stumbled upon this video! I can wait to watch all your others and build some for myself! Outstanding system thanks so much!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome! Hope it serves you well :)

[@lucasupright]

This is bloody brilliant.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Lucas!

[@yazzperiano3257]

Dude seriously... EPIC!!

[@thecraftingbrothers9448]

So cool! I love how you can integrate all of your previous builds. Inspiring!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yeah I'm so happy I decided to do it that way - basically means nearly every build makes my previous builds better too!

[@ArtJeremiah]

Liquitex Spray Paint and Ironlak Sugar doesn't melt foam either. Even sprayed up close on bare foam.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Good to know!

[@aaronjones1752]

My favorite thus far. I really like how you've added a real dimension.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Aaron! They're gonna interact with the wilderness tiles I have planned too, so they can add an extra dimension to a ton of setups :)

[@LostWhits]

I wasn't expecting cocktail sticks to connect them together. I assumed magnets. But it's an awesome system you've created.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

There's an updated version made more recently where I redesigned them completely to use magnets and have modular facings for different environments :) you can see it in my latest lava video, and the video showing making them is a bonus video thank you to patrons for making all this possible :)

[@tinydiicethief2227]

If you want side tunnels attached to a wall, that is sealed or otherwise not a space you want the players to see. Take a standard block and carve a whole about 3/4 inch inward. The use a black epoxy, resin, or method of choice to make a sort of void. fits into most walls quite well and can be used as a whole on a floor as well

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Interesting idea! :)

[@anthonyshivers3548]

You are easily becoming my favorite d&d crafting KZbinr simply because of your modularity but also because of your simple yet detailed designs now I imagine it's going to take me some time and practice to learn this system but I'm willing to give it a shot but I just love that this system is like Legos you can build it up and break it down and literally make thousands of different designs and for people like me who would love to craft stuff like this but don't have the space for thousands of full complete sets this is perfect so again hats off to you for building and showcasing your your awesome work im a huge fan 👏 👏

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Honestly thank you for the support man, comments like these are great to wake up to haha!

[@LukeHopkin]

Holy crap. Rad system man

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Luke. If you like this one you might be interested in some of my other stuff, it all works together :)

[@LukeHopkin]

@@RPArchiveOfficial oh I'll be watching all of them!

[@jacobhope6164]

Yes! What a great addition to your modular system!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Jacob! I've got a fair few plans than let you use these in other ways too :)

[@arthurmelander6224]

So I pretty much watch crafting videos for hours to get ideas for my own dungeon and dragon campaigns. Pretty much been nixed with Covid, but I love crafting anyway. For me your designs are the in between I like the most. Other crafters focus on cost and go low end. Others spend money on expensive items to allow crafting with purchased grass and plaster terrain and a bunch of other things. So I have subscribed to yours while I have avoided subscribing to the multitude of others. One thing I do, however, on the expensive side is 3-D print, which can be the expensive side and counter to what I talked about previously, but more of an interest for me since I do design work. You would be amazed how the combination of 3-D printing and crafting can make things with that extra wow factor.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I pretty much agree. 3d printing is something I plan to incorporate as soon as I can free up desk space/time to learn to use a printer :)

[@Emohawk707]

Ok, I love this, so I’m doing this now You earned yourself a sub, mate

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Glad to hear it :) thanks man!

[@EnchoMoskov]

That seems like a great system!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man :)

[@walterbarr9709]

Nice top down shot of you at work in there Matt. Way to change it up.

[@fakeplasticsoldier]

This is some real next level work - both the crafting and the video itself

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Hilde, a lot of effort gets put in so its really nice getting comments like this :)

[@BillAllanWorld]

Dude. In case it isn't obvious yet, I want to time stamp my approval of this system. On September 28, 2020, I hereby declare that this is the best and most innovative crafting system of 2020. Absolutely game-changing.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Bill! Honestly comments like this are great motivation to keep adding more to these systems :)

[@MichaelLawing]

Absolutely killer!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@geekytenikidndfan]

So glad i liked and subscribed to your channel!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome :)

[@marcacosta6713]

Most innovative builder out there!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Marc, it's great hearing things like that :)

[@MattJames5627]

Woo Hoo, more tiles/base blocks :D Great work on another incredible video. From when I started watching your videos, there has not been one that I've been reluctant to watch. They've all be entertaining, informative, polished and easy to understand. I'll be looking forward to see what next weeks video brings :D

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks matt! Always love reading your comments :)

[@MattJames5627]

you're more than welcome, thanks heaps for making amazing free videos for the community

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I'll keep 'em coming :)

[@BellydancerMaliha]

This is amazing!! So flexible and looks fantastic!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Michelle! Hopefully will only get more flexible when I release the compatible tiles...

[@BellydancerMaliha]

RP Archive I can't wait to see them!

[@robertwesterfield3454]

Thank you so much I’ve been doing wargaming since chain mail that was the out before the original D&D. I really enjoy your builds.

[@jamesprather2118]

I know where you could have improved these blocks. If you had used a dice number system. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, were the opposite side would equal up to 7. But change the 6 hole side with 9 holes. This would have made it easier to hide the holes when building your terrian. This would have made all even number sides match up, and and all odd numbers sides match up with the odd sides.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Interesting! I have some updates for this system coming soon to my patreon, if you're interested in improvements to the systems it's worth checking out :)

[@ShortRestTabletop]

Incredible! I have recently been shown the magic of make up brushes for dry brushing. This video has convinced me to take the plunge and pick up a few. Very good tutorial and nice system!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man! Yeah they're great, can't fault 'em :)

[@1995LeeTz1995]

This is awesome!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Uwe!

[@OblivionPiano]

Oh my God, it all looks so good. Would love to play using this terrain :)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks! I can't wait to use it myself either 😅

[@birchlotus]

Lovely Mei profile picture you've got.

[@knubson]

omg the climbing stage is so beautiful!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It's awesome isn't it! I love being able to do combats like that with my players now :)

[@knubson]

@@RPArchiveOfficial I will definitly build this for my campaign as well! Thank you for the good tutorial and idea!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Happy to help :) let me know if you have any questions!

[@knubson]

@@RPArchiveOfficial thank you for your kind offer.

[@ryankaul8620]

This is an art attack; this is an art attack! This is "art attack"! The Niel Buchanan of foam cutting and dungeon building.

[@LittleHillsTabletop]

Such a cool idea! Thank you!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thank you for commenting :)

[@CollegeofLoreRoleplaying]

This looks amazing! I will have to finally take the dive into foam creations... Awesome job! Love the Caveman Method as well! Works great! - Jill

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Excellent! Once you start using this material you won't look back ;)

[@williethenerfherder2193]

That intro map reminds of the maps from Final Fantasy Tactics. Such a fun game.

[@salvadorcortes7024]

This looks awsome, spetially with some other elements the wall system, etc, for caves and montain passs looks great, Try to do some in other kind of terrain; grass, road like or something just to give them more life and it will really be a montain side like 1,000 likes from me

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Keep an eye on the channel, I have plans for working these pieces in with other tiles :)

[@salvadorcortes7024]

@@RPArchiveOfficial I tried to do somethnig like this (without succes =P), but you dont need the 6 sides (cubes) to be the same terrain, at least 1 (the bottom), can be a diferent one like floor tiles that, one side can be rock and the underside wood like, in this case grass, roads, water or somethnig else...

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It can - however, I have other plans for those environments that wouldn't do as well being constantly heavily flattened :) but I'll get to that...

[@BF-rn3oz]

Amazing, I'm so excited to make these😊

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Hope you enjoy!

[@nolancartledge7451]

Definitely gonna make a bunch of these for when I take my players through the Underdark!!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome!

[@evil1knight]

Dude u need to do a 3d print file Kickstarter or something for all your modular systems into a 3d printable system! Danny the 3d printing DM has done soo well with his 3d printing Kickstarter campaigns

[@StarAllKungfu]

Hot damn this is sweet. Instant sub. Cheers.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Nice one man :) check out some of my other stuff if you like this, it all works together

[@benoitdemers1900]

Perfect for Deadzone

[@owenrivers16]

Omfg this is an amazing, very modular terrain I need to make these.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man! check out the cave tile additions in one of my more recent videos if you like this :)

[@JohnMiller-zr8pl]

Great as always!

[@stephenrumer8401]

Love the system, now I need to find some 3 inch xps. None within 100 miles lol

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Let me know if you find a source, I'll crowdsource a list for people. It's weird that you're having a harder time in the US, usually it's the other way around! I've seen other crafters use some thick foam before, so hopefully it's just a matter of finding the right supplier!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

@Kid Buu you definitely could, if you're gluing them after cutting either tacky glue or a thin layer of hot glue should work fine, just bear in mind a thick layer of hot glue can add a fraction of height which when you stack them up can mess with your measurements :) for filling the gaps check out my kobold tunnels video, I show how to hide magnets using milliput or modelling compound on that build. I'd recommend making the join slightly recessed and indented so the dry compound or putty doesn't scrape against other blocks and scratch off paint, it's more prone to that than foam is (milliput less so than compound) :)

[@SecularMentat]

I keep imagining all the extra bits you've made with this you probably have a garage full of them.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, actually pretty much everything I've built so far fits on one free-standing shelf... In the garage. So you're part right 😅

[@Hiddenronin]

I've spent lockdown making some basic dungeon tiles using a 3d printer and then casting them in plastic. However, this is definitely going to be my next project!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome! :)

[@juancarames2379]

Nice work. I'm currently building your temple system(almost finished). I'll have to start this after.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome! Let me know how it turns out :)

[@juancarames2379]

@@RPArchiveOfficial will post it on the dndiy reddit when done probably next week. And I'll link your video for it

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome! Thanks man!

[@MerryMerryGold]

I know this is an older vid but looking over some pictures of mountain paths, it seems that a mountain set would have more in common with your hill set but with more rocky outcroppings and places bare of grass

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Problem is that wouldn't be as flexible in showing much steeper terrain and/or caves :)

[@user-hq3gd6jp1c]

Fabulous.

[@hobbiesinasmallroom1850]

(BardicBroadcasts voice) "The moduLARITy"

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I need to check out bardic broadcast I think, I keep hearing about it 😅

[@evansn79]

put them on a watery mat and you've got fantastic islands or coastlines.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yeah that's one that came to me shortly after wrapping up photography haha :) it's a good one though!

[@jakubfrankovsky6983]

This is EPIC !!! Definetly gona be one of my future projects :)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome! Enjoy man :)

[@6RipSaw9]

your crafts never cease to amaze me. However, How do you store all your crafts and how do you carry them if you are a travelling GM?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Currently, I don't, as I dm at home. HOWEVER, I have plans to show some clever methods of storage that should help travelling DMs take this stuff with them :)

[@jnstewart1976]

Great system you’ve developed here. One question, how do you measure movement for baddies and PC’s? A cloth tape measure?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Pretty much, I keep tape measures at the table and if players want to check they'll definitely be in range if they're planning something they can just ask. I've got a good group and we never play adversarially so it's not the kind of info I would ever use against the player or change the monsters behaviour or whatever. I think I mention more about playing with a tape measure in my first video on the channel if you've not done it before :)

[@last2nkow]

i would look at stepped slopes rather than smooth, say three 1 inch tiers, irregular edges but space for a mini to stand on each tier of the piece for maximum gameplay

[@VaderViktor]

You seem to be good at allocating multiple sources of materials, more so than other crafting youtubers. I wa wondering, since you live in the Uk, would you mind trying to do a video where you compare the grey foam you use, the green foam found commonly in germany, and the blue and pink foams found more in North America?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Honestly, that's on my to do list, it's just a bit cost prohibitive with shipping :)

[@VaderViktor]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Nice. If cost is an issue, and you are dead set on doing that, you could make it wider known that you have plans for this, im sure, people would be happy to help fund a video like that, even shipping foam from their areas to you. I may be able to do this myself, i just have to make sure my wallet isnt going to be completely dry as I am investing in a few kickstarters st the moment.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Oh I'll do something like that when I get round to it, but when I do I also want to compare aussie foam, as that seems quite different :)

[@DeadlyAssets]

I have had just about everything I need to make terrain like this for a few years now, oh, all apart from the space Lol, about the only free space I have in my flat is my bed and I have to share that with a German Shepherd dog most of the time 😀 I made a few tiles (never painted them or fit magnets in them, yet) some time ago but they are buried under boxes of half-built kits & printed mini's waiting for paint also. I'm considering making some terrain to display things that I can mount on the wall as I have a few feet of clear space not big enough to fit shelving, hmm I need to move some of these built aircraft & space ships onto my roof, that should free up some shelf space so I could move some finished stuff away and enable me to finish some more Lol life is hard sometimes😉 I Do like your mounting magnets to everything! wonder if I could mount a dungeon on a wall? shame I don't have one big or clear enough but it is a good idea 🙂 worth investigating I believe, hmm a dungeon on my roof & a pole to move the mini's, I would have to use a small step ladder to put the tiles up, shame I don't think fitting a steel sheet up there is feasible, hmm **goes cross-eyed staring vacantly at the ceiling!**

[@cromcraft3494]

Holy cow

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man :)

[@printandplaygamer7134]

Just discovered your channel. This system is brilliant...the ONLY problem I can see with it is storage and transportation when gaming away from home. Hmmm...

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I've got plans for that - give me time and keep an eye on the channel ;)

[@analpacafarmer]

I havent finished watching yet but I'm in love with all of your modular stuff! Question: what is preventing you from using magnets instead of the 45 degree angle sticks? I much prefer magnets and have been trying to figure a way integrate them in this. Otherwise. Wow. This is such an amazing idea to make modular mountain and cliff and cave stuff. Brilliant as always!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Kate! So, honestly, I did play around with the magnets and it's not totally impossible to do, it's just a lot more work, cost and that I'm not sure many people are up for, so I went back to the sticks as a nice easy solution. Honestly though they're a lot easier to use than the half inch versions I used in the first version of the wood tiles, so thus far I'm fairly happy using them instead of magnets anyway. It also combines well with allowing accessories anywhere and makes overhanging blocks plenty secure :)

[@analpacafarmer]

@@RPArchiveOfficial that's a fair rationale. Sometimes the best option is the least complicated one haha

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Oh undoubtedly. Unfortunately 😅 My perfectionist side hates it every time that happens!

[@knightofberenike9633]

So this is where the magnet obsession began…

[@dextersreviews5265]

Ayee a black templars player

[@lepettit_bricoleur3212]

I really love your "vilain" warband ! Where do you get them? And they have a lovely paintjob too! 👌

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

The barbarians? They're frostgrave barbarians and the colour scheme is a mix of browns, tans and greys with a dark tone wash :)

[@kayura77]

This looks awesome! 😃 Question: How many ounces of liquid does your bottle of black wash hold (total)?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Hmm, 120ml, so not sure what that is in ounces, but you could probably just run it through an online converter :)

[@kayura77]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Completely forgot that was part of the Imperial system that the UK left behind, haha (I spent several days in the UK sight-seeing, but it was back in 2004...). Anyway, thank you! Greatly appreciated!

[@renejaensch8723]

GM: So to reach your next objective you will travel through a mountain path PC: We will charter small boat and take the river wich would.. GM: DID I STUTTER?!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, rivers are planned...

[@reinaldorodrigues8425]

So... getting on the "Icewindale vibe". Did you ever planned on made some Frost Grave terrain stuff? Even something like "The Wall" from GoT. If you don't like the ice theme that much, we also have the Ghost Archipelago jungle vibe game to get inspired too

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Oh believe me, ice and jungle terrain will both be making an appearance at some point, I don't play frostgrave myself but I do plan on using similar locations in d&d :)

[@reinaldorodrigues8425]

Oh ho ho that's music to my ears!

[@craftlair4249]

wow this is incredible! Hmmm, I may need to figure out a 3D printed solution for this.....

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Honestly, the accessory system among other things makes it hard to 3d print, I think. Haven't looked into it too much but this may be one of those situations where crafting is superior - at least for now :)

[@craftlair4249]

RP Archive oh I’m sure it’s more practical and likely far cheaper to craft from scratch, but I’m certainly lazier! I could see the opportunity for predominately hollow wall pieces with your 3x3 grid inside and using magnets for accessories. I may look into testing this and would be interested in collabing! I

[@jasonadams4321]

This is gorgeous and the music really adds inspiration to it! What is the music from?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Epidemic sound, though I can't remember the tracks :)

[@jasonadams4321]

@@RPArchiveOfficial thank you

[@2wen98]

Hi! I just started watching a week ago, And I'm really excited to start building this stuff for my DND party! I have one question though. How can I measure distances using the magnet system, as there are no usuable grids. Thank you for your efforts in bringing these videos to us. :)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Check out my very first video, I explain this :) 3" tiles let you use them as a grid pretty easily even without markings too

[@2wen98]

@@RPArchiveOfficial oh! Thank you! Edit: sorry to bother you but what is your first video called? I can't seem to find it Edit Edit: Found it! Thanks for all your help

[@donlloyd1297]

I've never seen XPS at more than 2" thick here in the US. The stacking method sounds like a lot of extra work :p

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Honestly, I'm not sure it would be too bad if you layered it horizontally and carved the edges to look like rocky layers, a bit like what I did in the rock texture comparison video (but I'm sure there are better examples of rock carving out there!) Let me know if you find a source too, I'll crowdsource a list for people. It is a bit weird that you're having a harder time in the US, usually it's the other way around! I have seen other crafters use some thick foam in the US before, so hopefully it's just a matter of finding the right supplier!

[@RalphGrella]

Home Depot carries this in the us: Owens Corning FOAMULAR 150 2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. R-10 Scored Squared Edge Rigid Foam Board Insulation Sheathing www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Corning-FOAMULAR-150-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-R-10-Scored-Squared-Edge-Rigid-Foam-Board-Insulation-Sheathing-45W/100320352

[@donlloyd1297]

Yep, I have the 2 inch stuff, but not the 3". They have 3" sheets listed on their site but they won't sell it to my area.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Weird, does it say why they won't?

[@RalphGrella]

@@donlloyd1297 it really should be possible to get them to get R15 (3in) foam boards for you either through the contractor or the special order desks (I'm ex-HD) But if not, you can contact an Owens Corning representative at 1-800-GET-PINK for assistance in finding Foamular 250 in your area.

[@DoubleTripleJ]

Hi man, this is a bit late but hopefully you still see this :S I'm a big fan of your channel and your work, and I particularly love these mountain blocks along with your cave tiles! I do have one question though: did you manage to find a method to consistently cut the inverted corner blocks (the ones you said could potentially be optional) on the hot wire cutter? I'm getting ready to finally make myself a set of more vertical blocks and stuff, and I can't seem to get my head around it in any easy way besides setting up an angled jig on my proxxon. Would love to hear your take on it, as I feel like I may well just be overthinking it! :') Thanks again for the fantastic content!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

For the angled corners I found it was easiest to draw on the templates, then just hold the piece manually and cut a chunk off just above the template lines on all sides. If you did this, you could then line the wire up with it at an angle and place other blocks of the same type flat on the proxxon, but you still wouldn't be able to use the guide because you'd need to hold the piece at a 45 degree angle to get the right cut still, if you see what I mean :)

[@RogerS1978]

Fantastic ideas, love this video :D One question, would putting the holes in and then battering them help hide them or does the distortion make them useless?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It might distort the opening, so I'd generally avoid :)

[@garyvincent7397]

i would actually by a set of these blocks/tiles

[@AsdasdAsdasd-xq1nr]

So nice! Did anybody ever bothered to create STL files to mimic this? I would definitely be interested

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I'm slowly releasing the system as STLs on patreon, haven't done the Mountainblocks yet, but there is a full mountainblocks 2.0 video with a far improved design :)

[@AsdasdAsdasd-xq1nr]

​​@@RPArchiveOfficialwhere is the 2.0 version? Can not see it. Btw, I was so motivated by this video that I made these tiles myself as STL with a mild stone texture :D also with holes for magnets (inside the model, for print pause print shenanigans). Thank you for this, I'll have some fun with these on the table!

[@Embarkation1]

Would you still use sticks to join them and add accessories or would you use magnets if building them now? From the looks of it and for strength - I suspect sticks are still better.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Actually now I have a fully magnetic system that is just as strong but a lot easier, it's a patron bonus video (part of the video series I like to call 'project hindsight' 😄

[@Embarkation1]

@@RPArchiveOfficial appreciate that, as I don’t currently do patreon for anyone (I do buy stuff through your links sometimes though), do you advise using the standard floor tile template for magnet placement? Or do uses the method noted on you Minecraft block vid? I can figure the rest out from there. 😂

[@deadswordsman]

Someone invented bricks. :)

[@pepkocraft7426]

An amazing video and a cool idea. I started doing something similar a few weeks ago, but my set is very much inspired by dwarven forge 😅. One question though, If this kind of set is made from 2 inch blocks, could it still go well with your dungeon and building tiles?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It will go well with those, but the wall and temple system is 3 inch based, so you'd have to use multiples, like 3 blocks to make 6 to fit two wide 3" stair pieces, that kind of thing :)

[@pepkocraft7426]

@@RPArchiveOfficial I figured I would have to do something like that. As long as it can be combined. :) Also, you have an awesome channel, by far my favorite crafting channel on youtube. I got my proxxon today, so I'll make like 90% of the stuff you made. Keep it up 😁

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome! That's great to hear honestly, sometimes I worry I got a bit over the top 😅

[@pepkocraft7426]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Your builds both look fantastic and are very functional. It's what i like most about your channel. I just recently got into the hobby, and I can honestly tell you you have some of the most quality stuff on youtube.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks a lot man, it's great to hear :) just wish the algorithm would show me to more people 😅

[@officialteaincorporated243]

Very nice! Where do you usually buy your foam from? It seems a bit higher quality than others I have seen

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

There are links and more info in the equipment list in the description :)

[@arthurmelander6224]

I use this type of system, but with magnets. I put zinc grab screws into the terrain pieces and then glue the magnet to the screw. I use a filler to cover the magnet and it works great as opposed to holes in the blocks that can tear and are so visible. Those holes are pretty ugly and you go to all this effort, why not hide the connectors.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I show a similar system upgrade in a patreon bonus video :)

[@patrick.bastiaensen]

can you build a rebel base on Yavin IV? its for star wars legion

[@boerner41]

Just falling into ur vids and this one in perticular, but its frustrating to find foam board or blocks with the right thickness in germany :D

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

The new updated version to be released on patreon as a thank you to supporters soon can be made with 1"/25mm foam easy :) Plus it looks a lot better 😂

[@kajn3206]

hello man you can't ask you don't have instructions or advice on the use of flexible terrain I wanted to make a battle board for the legion but I don't have enough space to have a board somewhere to roll up thank you

[@themightyodd]

Hey I couldn't find the template you mentioned in the video on your patreon. Did I miss them?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

www.patreon.com/posts/42548273 My bad :)

[@themightyodd]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Thanks!!

[@DiceLifeJohnny]

cant find the cubes on your equipment list

[@worldforger9225]

What method would you recommend for fixing three 1" sections together? Hot or tacky glue?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

If you cut them to size first, a thin layer of either will work. If you want to glue them, then cut, black magic craft does a full video on gluing foam and keeping it cut-able by a hot wire :) I'd advise just cutting them to size first though, much easier...

[@worldforger9225]

@@RPArchiveOfficial thanks! Will do!

[@TylerDominguez]

Hello! I love this system but I’m having a bit of trouble crafting it myself. Specifically, cutting the last style of block (the really thin corner piece). Would there be a way for someone to explain how I should route one of the cubes in order to get this cut? Thanks in advanced!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Hi Tyler! Basically you want to use the angled block template to mark and hot wire cut off a solid chunk, then use the corner template (the wiggly one) on one corner, with all the triangles of the template pointing to the same corner, so to speak. Then just use a knife to trim down the foam until it matches the corner template lines :) you can have the corner either bulging or flat depending on how much you cut off from the 'middle' :)

[@TylerDominguez]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Thanks so much!!

[@EpicParsnips]

Is that frost giant a reaper bones one?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Gale force 9 :)

[@EpicParsnips]

Ah ok, thanks!

[@graysschmuckwerkstatt966]

Would you have any tips for priming? I have the problem that I hardly get paint in the holes.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

for the holes specifically I would just go back over with thinner paint so you can get it in :) I've also got an optional upgrade video on patreon for magnetising them instead, if that's something you'd prefer - but yeah, thin paint :)

[@graysschmuckwerkstatt966]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Since I have already made the holes on all parts I will probably stay with the system. In any case, thanks for the tip, I'll give it a try :-)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Both work, it's all optional :) enjoy!

[@EpicParsnips]

Is there a reason you use cocktail sticks at a 45 degree angle?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It stops pieces rotating and is generally more stable

[@EpicParsnips]

@@RPArchiveOfficial wow fastest response of the century! Thanks.

[@zachariaravenheart]

What are the bandit minis used in this video? I'd like to get some of those for my home games.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Frostgrave barbarians

[@zachariaravenheart]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Thank you! I found them on Amazon and other places.

[@javierarias9587]

But, how did you cut the other forms of blocks?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I think I show that in the follow up video to this one? The mountain fortress one :)

[@willjohnstone9255]

Where's he getting this foam from in the UK? I always struggle to find it

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Links in the equipment list in the description :)