Project Showcase: Ruins For D&D and Tabletop Games (Episode 014)

On this episode, I discuss in detail the different methods used to make three separate miniature ruins for Dungeons & Dragons or Wargaming.
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[@orenmontgomery8250]

4 years later this is still one of my all time favorite builds. Useful for so many situations, fun to make, looks impressive. 👌

[@nicholaslussier9098]

It's really awesome that I've discovered your channel and I'm learning from your most recent videos in 2022, but then to go back to this one where you're mentally working out details that I see as pillars of your technique!

[@3vil3lvis]

Last time I made brick walls, I cut foam strips. Glued a strip to the base then cut it into bricks. It made building fast and easy.

[@viracocha03]

Just started getting into making scenery, been painting miniatures for a while and wanted to created something cool to display them on, your videos are amazing. thank you so much.

[@solarbrother8886]

I've been following you for a few months. I understand most of your techniques, and this was Inspirational as to what to build, as well as, how it was built. Thanks for the great tutorials!

[@quassisbelltower9408]

Your crafting and painting skills are awesome. You have no need to complain about it. Keep it up.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

but it can always be better :)

[@DaRobin04]

One idea to firm up the walls would be to use toothpicks vertically though the bricks to help them stick together better. You could use a small drill bit to drill a shaft after stacking and gluing, then insert the tooth picks and glue them in. Finish the top row of bricks off with no holes to hide the picks. Just an idea.

[@rhaegoti]

I'm new to the channel and was scrolling through the comments to see if anyone had brought this idea up yet. I agree with the toothpicks, if we need more strength. Just like cinder block and rebar in real life.

[@Aiges01]

Between you, Drunkens & Dragons, theDMsCraft, Wyloch's Crafting Vids, and TheDMGinfo my table has never looked so good. You guys have really improved my crafting and DMing. This vid was great! Can't wait to see the next one. Thank you and keep being awesome!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Awesome. That is why we all do this! Glad you enjoyed the vid.

[@steverandal4534]

I like these vids because you do explain how it was done. I do still favorite your tutorials because they're extremely specific on colors, techniques etc. But I think once a month for your very detailed videos is a must and once a month is more than enough. There is ALOT that goes into your detailed lengthly videos, so I completely and undeniably agree with you

[@andrewsmith2880]

I use cheap vinyl floor tile for bases. It's cheap (about $1.50) for a 1' sheet, available in single sheets at any Home improvement store. It cuts easily with an exacto knife and provides a sturdy, light base for modular pieces. They are even available with adhesive on one side, which is perfect for attaching them to a larger board (but inconvenient if you use that side as the bottom). When I first started making 3D dungeon accessories I intended to make the entire dungeon on a piece of flat board- this got tedious, because I couldn't use these monstrosities for more than one or two sessions and they piled up quick, with no easy way to store them. So instead, I use the tile now to make moveable "corner" pieces with foam walls or one sided hallways that can easily be placed on the battle map where I need them. Your channel has definitely inspired me to make more detailed pieces and really enhanced our gaming table.

[@joebonar]

Honestly, it's a lot of help just seeing the stuff you make, the methods are helpful too, don't get me wrong, but seeing different stuff gives me a lot of inspiration and ideas on how to add decoration and detail. Love the videos (and the setup for your gaming table, the old one and the new). Great videos by the way, thanks for showing up in the recommended videos :P

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Great! I'm really glad you find this format useful as well.

[@orionhenrik3439]

Dont know if anyone gives a shit but if you guys are bored like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the latest movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my gf for the last few months xD

[@zahirgunnar1644]

@Orion Henrik yup, I've been watching on Instaflixxer for years myself =)

[@Corvus-fw2hr]

I just made some ruins and had some of the same back and forth on techniques. This video style works for me, as long as it is bolstered by your standard style tutorials. Solid.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Awesome

[@vincentpendragon6724]

The individual brick work with texture on the third piece does look amazing. Great idea for making dungeon walls too Thanks and excellent pieces

[@thomasmurray6786]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS TUTORIAL AS YOUR TECHNIQUES CAN BE USED FOR ANY R.P.G. TABLE TOP GAME, WITH ROOM TO ADD SOME OF YOUR OWN MODIFICATIONS. BRILLIANT!

[@MrGoatflakes]

14:39 dude this actually looks pretty good, like not perfect (what is) but legit like the first version of a whole line of mysterious ruined temple floors with old mosaics!

[@WWQuicksilver]

I really like your tutorials, quick and concise with the editing. But I also appreciate this format covering various techniques, what worked best, and the results. I can typically visualize what you did as you're talking and don't necessarily need to witness the build process unless it's a totally new technique. Both formats work well, and you're time and effort is greatly appreciated. Thanks for your contributions to the community, sir!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Glad to hear this kind of feedback!

[@BlckWatr]

One my favorite of your tutorials so far (and I've liked them all). Really great techniques - and all of them turned out nice. Also, glad to hear how easy it was, milling thicker foam down on the Proxxon. I just picked up one myself, in hopes that would alleviate the issues I have with finding anything thinner than 1" thickness where I live. Keep up the great work!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Glad you liked the vid. Yea the proxxon cuts through foam quickly and easily, you can adjust the temperature to suit the thickness, so even cutting stuff across the whole length of the wire is doable without much resistance. The only limitation is the length of the wire/height of the arm, you can't rip anything taller than that.

[@mancheckitout]

Love all your older videos like this where you build stuff with foam bricks. Your videos inspired me to buy all the stuff you listed and then turn this hobby into a business where I can help others who can't afford or have the space for the Proxon and all of the tools needed. I think it would be great if you went over these older videos in your new stuff to show everyone what you would now do differently as you have progressed in your skills. I also miss your questions and answer videos where you address questions and your opinions on stuff. Thanks for the inspiration and hobby you shared with us! :)

[@derekcutsinger3511]

These kinds of videos are awesome. They're great a great inspiration to watch while I'm working on my own stuff too! Keep 'em coming!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

really glad your find it helpful

[@StrongholdCrafterKev]

Great stuff. I love watching project showcase videos as well as tutorials. The ruins with the individual bricks looks great with the uneven gaps. My Wizard keep towers were glued in levels and they are very sturdy. Keeping up with terrain videos on a consistent basis is tough with everything in life going on. Looking forward to more tutorials on this.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks Kev

[@idbrown937]

I like this format. Ruins look great!

[@Autumnvicky]

Love the intro music!

[@sigloophold]

Honestly, I watch for inspiration. You can always add videos about OTHER people's builds, like showcasing them and comparing them, commenting on their build, etc

[@stompreaper]

Definitely liked this format and material covered. Looking forward to more of these alongside the tutorials.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Just finished filming another!

[@stompreaper]

Excellent!

[@statesrights01]

Love these older vids, still very informative!!

[@RoseWaltz]

[Black Magic Craft dramatically reveals his custom thickness pink insulation foam.] Lenny: [whispering to Carl] They say he carved it himself... from a thicker piece of pink insulation foam.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Oh man, too funny

[@seanfoster671]

Dude, your stuff is awesome. Great job on all of it. Love the tutorials.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@michaelg.1786]

Another great video and I really enjoyed you sharing the pros and cons of making each ruin. On the issue of base material, I use commercial floor tile. It's sturdy and soft enough to score and trim as needed to base. Also it's a little heavier which is what you want for a base. Easily paints up too. A box of commercial tile is not that expensive and goes a long way. Just a thought 😊

[@huckpott]

Great for a newbie like myself - thanks for the inspiration👍

[@GeneralKetchup57]

Fantastic! Thank you, love the vid. I liked the different approaches & the Jigbaby🤓 Would like to see your buildings in this high level format. Like the medieval top wider than bottom buildings

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

People seem to like this format so far, which means I can now show all sorts of things without having to worry about breaking it down into every little step for a tutorial

[@COMICBOOKJEDI1]

Wow those look really really good ,it shows in the look of your ruins that you took your time . well done sir... made in Canada .Now that winter is with us I am going to be doing more crafts for my D&D group ... good stuff ...

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yup up here winter is definitely the "on" season for d&d and crafting.

[@COMICBOOKJEDI1]

I hear ya I live in Ontario and we just got blasted with snow this week ...oh and I like both formats for your videos.

[@labontis6132]

Love this format

[@sandrock605]

One thing I would highly recommend is saving the long monologue channel updates for a video of its own. It would cut down the length of your videos and it would cut right to the chase. I think a lot of people would probably fast forward to the part where you talk about crafting. Love your channel!

[@russellmillward415]

love the new format, and big fan of the work your doing.....I have found that if you mix your caulk with glue first before you add water, it works so much better for mixing for whatever reason

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Lol new format.....this vid is like 3 years old. Cheers.

[@kurtkyre]

I'm digging the idea of the new format. The buildings are great! I would love to see a vid on the different things you can do with the Proxxon table. I am hoping to get one for xmas.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

one of my next two tables will probably be on proxxon table vs hotwire foam factory table in a side by side comparison, and discussing my thoughts on "why you should have a hotwire table". once thats out of the way then i'll feel better about using the tool more in video projects.

[@stormy7722]

one of the bases looks like it warped quite a bit. I find brushing the under side with watered down PVA counters this somewhat. I have also seen people use duct tape on the bottoms to resist warping.

[@Adamp117]

Great stuff! I finished making some ruins using similar methods, and yes it is very tedious. My 3D printer is now on the way. I'll still be crafting larger pieces and can't wait for future videos for inspiration!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

One of these days I'll get me a 3d printer...but not this day :/

[@johnbroughton348]

Once again another masterpiece!!!! Will we ever see Steve again?? or is he hiding from the winter weather?? lol

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yea, steve disappeared as soon as the first snow fell.

[@88Lovecraft]

Really love your works man

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thank you

[@jaimevazquezjr.89]

Talent and determination

[@Whiskyjumper]

Yes we like it! Please keep it up!

[@RangerGeek71]

I having to do 4 tables of terrain ( 40 K and Age of Sigmar mainly) this helps alot as It not following step by step but still chould be followed as basic instruction. Thanks.

[@StevetheSteve01]

You could add some pins under the top layer of individual bricks to act as rebar for extra stability.

[@Brynja78]

Love your vids bro, fairly new subscriber, but I am a LOVER of crafting and LOVE D&D more. I have a challenging request -if you're up to the task 😉. I wouldn't ask if I didn't think you would rock it. Lava or magma stuff. Lava pool, Cracked lava floor tiles(showing through floor cracks), lava stream on cavern floor/room tile size, and MAYBE a little lava/magma fountain? Demon themed, maybe for fountain? Got a tonne of ideas, more another time 😈 keep them going, loving it!!!

[@scubaguymi]

Really cool ruins. I so need a Proxxon and a couple thousand blocks.

[@angelx9724]

this format is fine. I think switching between formats is good.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

awesome, glad to hear it

[@televided]

I like this format.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

awesome

[@huntinsober1]

3M 77 good stuff, I work for them.. enjoy your work

[@jkanary]

IDEA: How about a summary video, either new or recut from other videos that show terrain textures that could be used with any project: grass, dirt, snow, water, other? Maybe stone textures, too, such as rough stone, and brick. A modular approach, instead of a start-to-finish project.

[@allenflud]

Good format

[@frankling.robertsiii6811]

Sweet tutorial Jeremy! I found every technique you used very informative, and easy to follow... Now I just need to backpedal to find out which model foam cutter you used, so I can add it to my holiday want/need list. These techniques will come in handy for a few of my upcoming projects. Thank you.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Glad you found it helpful. The Hotwire table is by Proxxon, don't know the model of the top of my head but I'm pretty sure it's the only one they make. Stay away from the Hotwire foam factory basic one.

[@BlckWatr]

www.amazon.com/Proxxon-37080-Wire-Cutter-THERMOCUT/dp/B0017NS8H6 Probably the one he's using (not sure if they have an alternative to that one). Just picked it up myself.

[@dkbibi]

Clerical work! But the result kicks ass!

[@jktechwriter]

I'd like to see a video with you showing some of your cutting techniques with the Proxxon, especially how to cut lengths of specific sizes (such as the square-sided lengths for the floor of your ruins). Thanks!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Its on the list of videos, covering some basics first

[@AshBlat]

have you got a tutorial on how to make little crates and barrels? thatd be sick if not! =) Your vids have gotten me into DnD recently, not even videos of the game being played did it for me haha you have an awesome way of bringing things to life!

[@MJLindsey441]

I actually make mine using a similar method to how you do the columns. I cut out a specific length and thickness in my foam in strips over and over, sand all the edges and every inch to half inch depending on size or what not indent with a nail file. That way I can just stack them up on top of one another cutting off what I don't want, and the scraps are usable for other sections or ruble.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

After making my pillars I actually did play around with using the technique on longer strips for walls. I thought it would work pretty good, but after making 8 pillars like that I wanted to try a different repetitive task, lol.

[@MJLindsey441]

Black Magic Craft yeah I can understand that. I just "finished" (aka haven't painted them yet) modular walls for my husband. We play on a giant piece of foam board that I cut into a stone grid that fits over our coffee table, so the walls help denote things, but after making a whole bunch of 4 inch, 3 inch, 2 inch, and 1 inch pieces out of dollar store foam board I'm about ready to not look at another piece of foam for a week or two.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

yea...same reason I havn't built anything with a shingled roof in a while.

[@Zigadeezac]

Enjoyed the new format. Feels like I went to my buddies and ask "Hey how did you make that?"

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

That's awesome, glad that vibe is coming through

[@Klatubarada1979]

Amazing!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

thank you :)

[@rodrick6538]

Well done sir! I like vids like this comparing processes so you can see the various results and decide which method best fits your needs. l don't think you need to necessarily need to show craft methods that have been demonstrated before on other pieces, simply recapping as you did in this one should suffice for everyone l would think. You could always drop in a few stills of things for clarity if need be, rather than filming it. And if this speeds up the number of vids you can make, then l'm all for it. I look forward to the next installment and what l can learn from it!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

That's exactly the feedback I wanted to hear!

[@seangere9698]

Something to consider to help with making things go faster for you is do some videos on how to.... planks, rocks, stones, shingles, bases, etc. And mass produce a bunch of each of them and just store them in tubs till you need them. That way you don't have to do it each time for each video and that way you don't have to show how to do them each time. Also you should have them already coated in your black magic glue so you don't have to do that each time other then maybe some touch ups. Just a thought on how to make things more streamlined for you. It's what I did in the past when I made my own terrain pieces. I would sit down one weekend a month or so and do nothing but bricks till I couldn't stand it anymore. Then switch to planks or stones or any other thing I needed. I would end up with a 50gl tub of each thing and would be good for a month or two maybe longer on some of them. Though the bricks and shingles I would go through a lot faster then most of the there stuff.

[@iwovbue]

What about sticking a tooth pick to size down through from the top before you put the last (top) layer of bricks?? Is that something to think about?

[@RBloom0566]

I love the idea of using individual bricks vs the line-drawing technique. Would your Proxon Hot Wire or Table Saw make the brick production move faster?

[@johngrasso2124]

For a really good and detailed tutorial, I'd have no problem watching a 1hr, 2hr, or more.

[@charliepresler7514]

well done.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

thank you

[@scottthebrewer5737]

What are your thoughts out of making bricks from a foam mat? Like the puzzle floor pieces...

[@breakinginferno6774]

I personally separate the window frames into several bricks, rather than one piece, but that's largely personal preference. Looks great!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

That's what I would normally do too, but saw some inspirational photos that were like this and I liked the look. I like to try different things each build.

[@breakinginferno6774]

Black Magic Craft Awesome, always fun to try new things.

[@janamaga1266]

sensacional...

[@thefooly]

Gonna make a snow version for frost grave and a sand version for campaign

[@KnightlyNerds]

I like to use Plasti-dip on the bottom of my tiles. gives them some weight, grip, and protection.

[@megatroymega]

While I like your gritty realism look. I'd love to see some more fantastical builds. Could you do an arcane library, elvish houses, or iron tower? I could easily see you making bookshelves from foam board. Elvish houses might have more curves and lighter palette. Solid metal wall might be dented and rusted.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Truthfully I'm just more interested in dark, gritty, design....so it just happens. I have actually made all my bookshelves from foam core, it's an easy project, I'll put it on the list of videos to do.

[@Kumagoraa]

I loved this, it was actually really relaxing to watch while still being very interesting! It gives me some ideas for my own game, since I'll be starting my first irl campaign soon. Roll20 is nice but I love crafting so much that I'm really looking forward to it.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

glad you enjoyed it, and good luck on your conversion to tabletop

[@dkbibi]

On the format, hey if it gives you the opportunity to cover some of the stuff you already built (like these awesome buildings), I'm all on board!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yea, it opens a lot of doors for the channel for sure.

[@bryansanda6472]

Love the format, especially the fact that it gives more of your content! I admire your craftsmanship, and I've stolen most (if not all) of your ideas. I do have some questions about the 3M spray adhesive you mentioned. I know you said you have to work quickly, but what's that mean in real time? Seconds? And how forgiving is the adhesive? Once I mate the surfaces together, is there any 'wiggle room' or is it bonded? Thanks in advance for your words of wisdom, and I eagerly await your next video. Peace out!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks. When I say work quickly I mean 15-30 seconds quickly....and you got one shot for the bond, once the glue touches, its STUCK and there is no wiggle room. Other thing to keep in mind with that glue is that it is very harsh and needs to be done outside, and even then I wear a dust mask as it mists fibrous adhesive particles that you really don't want to breathe. It's a bit of effort, but it is very strong adhesive that wont warp anything.

[@cecillitton3313]

Golgari! Do you PLAY Magic: The Gathering? Fav format? How long have you played? Have you considered making 3D tokens?

[@RBloom0566]

Wouldn't the Minwax Polyurethane seal up the base nice and rigidly?

[@fredmyers8366]

I think just have more smaller video added together for a large build. like break the buildings up into 10 or so videos. i would love to see how you tackle issues as they come up and what solutions you use. and these larger buildings look cool.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

One long rambling video is about 10x faster for me to make than 10 short ones.....short concise tutorials are great but require a lot of planning, effort, shooting, editing, scripting, ect that I just don't have time to do for every project, especially big ones. I also don't want a month or two of channel content dedicated to one project, I already don't show you guys nearly as much stuff I make as I want to. Cheers

[@LuisArturoFabreOrtiz]

a little an cheap trick for grass, Moss, and similars; blend tea from used teabags and scatter on white glue with water

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

yup, also try various dried spices

[@xamanoth]

It's a very informative video format and I don't think you always have to show the build process (though it's alway nice to watch). So I take what I can get and hope you keep the information flowing :)

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Great, glad this format works for you.

[@analeigholdeworlde4178]

Forgive me if you have and I missed it... but I am wondering if you have tried making a medieval observatory? If not, would you? I am working on one and have creators block or something...I am making it overgrown with vines yet still in use so not delapidated...anyway, I would love to see one done by someone else. There is not much in the miniature building world in it that I can find on one.

[@paulcoy9060]

Gahh!!!!! 5:00 The sound of your fingers on that styrofoam is killing me!!!

[@bendistraw111]

paul coy Uhh, then don’t watch it.

[@MrUmakemelaff]

Golden Arceus Lol I know lots of people (including myself) that hate that sound. Just have to grin and bear it. I would suggest turning down the sound but that's not feasible in a tutorial video, obviously. I feel for you though, Brother.

[@CthulhusDream]

i dig this

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

right on

[@robertkitchen3069]

Hey there, New suscriber and newbie to dnd (wanting to really make this first game a memorable experience). Your tutorials have become my recent addiction. I seen that you really hated scoring the lines for your first ruins project and I was wondering if you have considered making a small fixture that could hold multiple knifes or pens an inch or centimeter apart to score multiple lines in one go? This could also work very well for evenly spaced curved lines like with your long boat video. If you have considered this, what has deterred you from doing it? I'm thinking about starting some of these crafts and if thats a big no-no I'd like to know it before hand lol. Also, I'm trying to watch these in order so Idk if you covered it yet, but I saw some amazing looking trees in the background on this video. A tutorial on those is on my wish list. Keep them coming, you are just as entertaining as you are informative. Even if I don't make anything, they are still great watches.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks for watching.....Ive never thought about making a multiblade line cutter, could probably work. Trees are premade woodland scenic trees. Cheers

[@Renny_7777]

Really liked this video. :) How did you prevent the bases from warping?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

By not using any sort of pva glue all over them. Don't coat them in things that shrink when drying.

[@jeffswett4579]

No one gonna mention the fact that he's rockin the gogari hat? lol

[@PrimalEdge]

ignore the question I asked on that last video about tutorials on the buildings you made :)

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I actually still haven't gotten to doing a tutorial on simple houses, but getting close to having all the basic stuff I wanted out of the way first covered.

[@Zigguratei]

I'm REALLY impressed with your videos. Just ran across them today. I'm really interested in your "tinfoil" texture technique. You mentioned it a few times, but don't really show how you do it.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I've shown it in a few different vids, but its honestly super simple. Just take some tinfoil crumple it up in a ball and roll it over your xps foam to dent it up and give it texture.

[@Zigguratei]

Perfect! Thank you so much!

[@you-tubejunkie2926]

Great artwork. Can you make one that would look nice in an aquarium ? The big pet stores sell some. Please answer.

[@gloomycandy101]

These are made out of foam and acrylic paint, neither of which are water safe and certainly not safe for fish. Why not just buy something from the pet store?

[@you-tubejunkie2926]

@@gloomycandy101 I want to learn how to make one for the fish tank.

[@BrianTChamberlin]

BMC, what is your favorite type or specific brand of Beer?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Types: Stouts and Porters...specifically those of the cocoa, coffee, toffee infused variety. Hates: Most IPA's or anything with too hoppy of a flavour. Specific Favourite brew: Mill St. Vanilla Porter

[@nicolaiitchenko7610]

Once a month is fine for a build and/or a tutorial. Anything beyond that would be a bonus for us but should not constitute an onus on you...Love 'em all anyway and am old enough to understand delayed satisfaction...

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

This is an old video. I’ve been successfully doing a weekly video for almost two years at this point now :)

[@seigeengine]

I think this might be the only time in my life I've ever seen someone use onus in a casual context.

[@brotatochipsandsalsa9064]

You should see if your group would allow you to video/vlog y'alls sessions. I think that would be kinda fun.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

No, the game table is a sacred and private place....also I think watching people play D&D in a non online medium is super weird and boring....not my cup of tea. Possibly something like a campaign diary though would be fun to do.

[@brotatochipsandsalsa9064]

Just givin my suggestion. Great vids btw.

[@JupiKitten]

Have you thought about getting an editor? Would help free up a lot of your time. LOVE the floor on the second build btw. The sun detail is stunning.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Thanks!....to be truthful it's not the actual editing thats the problem, I like doing that...it has more to do with the fact that I film on my phone and have to jump through hoops with conversions and audio syncs to get everything editable in final cut pro...really I just need a proper camera.

[@JupiKitten]

You can get a decent starter one for around $200, I had one but lost it when I moved. Really need to replace it and get back into doing videos myself.

[@lancerkain]

Nice schluter shirt!

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

I used to build a lot of luxury bathrooms, and used their products pretty extensively....thankfully though, for my knees sake, those days are behind me.

[@lancerkain]

Black Magic Craft same here. Did flooring for about 10 years before I got a nice desk job. Been hopping around your channel for the last few weeks planning builds for after my move when I start the next campaign. Love the content, seeing the shirt was a nice throwback. Not big on Facebook, is there another way to reliably interreact with you and the community?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Unfortunately facebook is the only real option at the moment. I've been contemplating starting a Discord server, but I'm an old man and don't know the platform well.

[@lancerkain]

I know the feeling. I would be happy to assist in set up, and could help moderate when I'm not working if you are interested. Feel free to reach out if you want.

[@christiandharma4116]

Is there a copy of the window template file available somewhere? I've tried free handing it a few times, and I haven't been able to get it looking right.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Nope, because I just freehanded my template, didn't do anything digital

[@VikingFyre]

Do you have the dimensions for one of those jigs? I need to mill some bricks for a custom DM screen.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

You'll have to remind me what jig you mean

[@VikingFyre]

Black Magic Craft the jig you made to easily cut smaller bricks that you used while watching a movie while working on the second ruin piece.

[@christiandharma4116]

I just tried my hand at the scatter wall in this project, and didn't use the jig. I don't think it's necessary. Furthermore, I actually made variations in the sizes as I cut, and I think it's a better piece for it. I have a few other tips, I'll probably make a video at some point.

[@denisnicholls6945]

What size bricks do you use for this project.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

No idea. Just eyeball a size you like. That's what I do on each build.

[@notreallydavid]

@@BlackMagicCraftOfficial I don't craft (this might change), but I love watching you turning very basic stuff into something great. I sometimes wonder - would non-lurkers benefit from a few rough measurements in the videos? Might people who are still finding their way and haven't yet got the crafter's eye inadvertently create giant cottages with tiny doors, or arrested-growth castles, without a little size-prompting? (Not everyone's going to find it easy to judge dimensions from the vids, or to extrapolate successfully from a 28mm figure.) That's enough. Always a pleasure to watch you doing your thing. Thrive, and keep warm.

[@TomRaider410]

Hello, newbie here. Great work you did there. What adjustments (material wise) do I have to make for them to be aquarium-safe?

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

This project is in no way intended to be submerged in water....the whole thing would have to be approached with totally different materials. And since I craft for the game tables, not to put things under water I'm not the one to answer that question.

[@GradualGhost]

This format kind of reminds me of Scotty's "I Show You My Stuff" except longer and more rambly. That's ok though, I ramble too... I'm told I need to shut up...

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Yea, that's sort of what I was thinking of when I decided to do this

[@paulcoy9060]

looking at your table, I suggest: "Don't drink and hot glue."

[@bendistraw111]

paul coy As a craftsman myself, I beg to differ. Many mistakes over time can build up quickly. Plus the video is about the ruins, and not the table he is using. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything.

[@paulcoy9060]

Everything I said Was nice. I didn't curse, I didn't disparage the actual crafting of the ruins, I didn't claim my version is superior. And, if you were paying attention, you can see that I have put out ZERO videos myself. I am happy BMC is doing this, as well as other builders on KZbin, as it gives me ideas for my own private games. Some things I have made are really good, but that accounts for, what, 5% of my stuff? Most is okay to put on a table with my friends, but I would be ashamed to bring them up for peer review. I have two, maybe three, really good paint jobs on lead minis, and 1 really good Bridge I built, and that's it. And I've been playing since 1981. And, at the beginning of the video, there is clearly a large glass of beer on the work table. I did not make that up.

[@kevinst.pierre4413]

NOICE! I'm actually waiting on my proxxon saw now, I've been running Tomb of Annhilation for almost a year now, and the boys have finally made it to the tomb of the nine gods. I"m going to be building the gear systems of lvl 4 ( I believe) with pentagon rooms, etc. I might share some pics on your FB page if thats ok)

[@colerape]

The buildings look great. I don't have the tools you used (hot wire cutter etc proxon table?) Talking without showing really doesn't work. You assume that I have seen other videos you have done. This technique doesn't work.

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

From over 100 comments on the video, you are the first the dislike the format, can't please everyone. I have many videos, and viewers who watch regularly, showing the same techniques over and over again would be very repetitive for them, so I have to assume some things are already known if I've covered them many times. That being said this is more of an advanced project that assumes some base knowledge of tools and techniques, I have started a series of BASICS videos that doesn't make any assumptions, starting from the ground up for new crafters/viewers.

[@iteachdesign1317]

Not as helpful. I understand why its this way, and I applaud you for finding a medium between "can't do it due to time" and "need to inspire". There are tons of nice things online, but similar to a DM Scotty showcase, its not as helpful to see what a master can do if given their own time. Yup, called you a master.