Ultimate Kobold Tunnel, Trap and Bridge Kit || MurderGoblins Unite!

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MINI BASE MAGNETS: To secure minis to tiles like this, I use a plate of tin superglued to the bottom of the mini, and a magnet put in there only when you need it, like now, or for storage. This preserves the other advantages of a hollow underside base, which I've shown previously in the grassland video. Also saves on magnets. CHEAP STACKING BLOCKS: I cut these from 3" thick EPS (Expanded polystyrene, the cheap stuff used as packaging). I bought it as a sheet from a building supply shop (Wickes), and sliced It up with a knife and my hot wire. The sheet I got was slightly thinner than advertised, so I added a layer of 1/16" chipboard over it, and cut some of the magnetic sheet to fit over that, which rounded it out to the 3" tall it was supposed to be! To cut the arches, I just cut the shape out using my hot wire, if you do it in two differed directions you can even have the corners act more like pillars and still be able to see in and move models. WALL CRACK AMBUSH ROOM PIECES: 1" thick main wall (3x3x1/2", two pieces) 1" thick side walls - 3x2x1" 1/2" thick floor - 2x1x1/2" OVERHANGING BLOCK PIECES: 1" thick side walls - 3x3x1" 1/2" thick floor - 3x1x1/2" CAVE TILE PAINT SCHEME: I start with a coat of 2:1 neutral grey and tan, mixed with 1 part matte mod podge. If your foam isn't grey you can start with black mixed with mod podge, and then do the than grey layer over it. From there I layer up with drybrushing, firstly with a heavy drybrush of a 1:2 mix of neutral grey and tan, which gives an earthier, more natural look to the stone but keeps the cold grey in the recesses, before giving a final drybrush of white over both. Once these were done and completely dry, as in I let them dry for a few hours at least to avoid the wash rehydrating the paint, I gave everything a coat of homemade black wash. If you've made this kind of wash before it's basically the same as the black brown wash I usually use except it's pure black ink, and no brown. If you haven't, it's easy to make. The mix is just a 60/40 mix of water to acrylic matte medium, with a few drops of flow improver in as well, and then some carbon black ink to add the colour before shaking. For a half full 120ml bottle I used 20 drops, do you can multiply that by how much you're making to get the right amount. Finally I sealed everything with a coat of water based matt varnish, which is foam safe. LIMESTONE TARMAC: I found this stuff at a building supply shop (Wickes), I'm fairly sure the colour will vary between regions and possibly even between batches, but so far my source has seemed reasonably reliable, and is VERY cheap for a lot of material, so its worth a shot. It also comes in nice jagged natural shapes, unlike a lot of rocky material you can get from garden centres and the like. I've added linked to my equipment list too, but here's the stuff I used: www.wickes.co.uk/Tarmac-10mm-Limestone-Chippings-Major-Bag-B7/p/133797 www.wickes.co.uk/Tarmac-20mm-Limestone-Chippings---Major-Bag/p/131887

[@analeigholdeworlde4178]

I am SO inspired! I really want to dig my crafting stuff out again and get started, thank you!!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Glad to hear it! I love it when I hear people are getting inspired to do more :)

[@mindymcanelly4119]

Just placed an order thru APEX Magnets & put in a good word for you in the customer comments. Who knows, maybe they can make a discount coupon for your viewers that will give you a bit of a kick back. Never hurts to try. Love the videos & your creativity.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Hey worth a try! Thanks :)

[@blandedgear9704]

Where did you get those kobold minis you were using?

[@kybishop]

My jaw dropped at the extendable bridges. Amazing stuff!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

It'll feature in future systems too ;)

[@gregmccormack5709]

Seriously!!! That's some inspired thinking right there.

[@The_Cakeminator]

Until you put a metal miniature on it...

[@BlackMagicCraftOfficial]

Blink twice if “Big Magnet” cronies are holding you against you will. Great build 😄

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

**blinks cautiously** Thanks man 😅

[@seans8479]

I love see you, and the rest of the terrain builders supporting each other. Much love from Victoria BC.

[@PatrickSamphire]

You have shares in a magnet company. Admit it.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! Nope. Don't get a penny from it for the channel, mores the pity. I could, by linking to amazon for magnets in my equipment list, but I prefer you guys get a good deal and don't get ripped off, so I link to magnet specific sites and take the channel income hit :)

[@PatrickSamphire]

@@RPArchiveOfficial I was only joking, I promise!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, I figured :)

[@fenixmeaney6170]

You should look into it

[@viciousyeen6644]

@@RPArchiveOfficial couldn’t you get both?

[@MagashiSaizen]

The magnetized modular bridges gave me the biggest smile, such a small but ingenious way of using magnets.

[@antigrav6004]

Great stuff. Exactly what I was looking for on caves for my all-dwarf game. Recommendation for easier bridges in case someone doesn't want to do all the magnets: I found around this time of year many craft stores have little picket fences for fairy gardens held together with a rather sturdy wire. If you cut off the points of the fence, and turn it on its side, you get a flexible bridge that's rigid enough to hold some HEAVY metal models without flexing at certain lengths. Not quite as cool, but a good alternative nonetheless.

[@PumpkinMutt]

Rp Archive is too good for us. He is about one of the most respectable channels I've seen. Props to him.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Damn man, that's really nice to hear :) appreciate the sentiment!

[@PumpkinMutt]

@@RPArchiveOfficial People just don't hear that they are amazing enough for what they do. I'm here to make that happen. :)

[@seanmcneil1023]

This is amazing. It has totally reinvigorated my crafting urge!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome to hear man! Make something cool 😅

[@iwistudio7337]

YOU MONSTER! I WAS ABOUT TO SLEEEP *NOW I HAVE TO STAY UP WATCHING THIS*

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Muhahahaha! 😅

[@Hisiek]

OMG Thoose bridges look so awesome

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man :)

[@followingdnd1434]

I have been playing DND since 87 and never thought about how large I always make my terrain. This was just the motivational kick I needed.

[@johngraham4584]

THE BRIDGE IS SO COOL

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I know right? I am so making more of those 😅

[@johngraham4584]

RP Archive I clearly need to stay better updated on patreon😂 I haven’t checked it in awhile

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

There was a preview a little bit ago :)

[@DonFuffy]

Dude, those bridges are insane! Good job man, looks amazing ^^

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man! I'm definitely making more of them...

[@joshrose9003]

Only recently found your channel but you have very quickly become one of my favorites, all of your builds are so inspiring and look amazing and your tutorials for them are so easy to follow and well presented. Love your channel.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Josh :) I work really hard on them, so stuff like that is really nice to hear!

[@thomasmanley9118]

Love to see my favourite little bois getting some love! Looks awesome as always

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thank you Sir! :)

[@mitchelldexter7713]

This is straight-up the coolest build. I now have a loooooongterm end game in mind. And the rope bridges? Chef's kiss.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks! I really love how the bridges came out tbh...

[@arcanepriest]

Your videos are always so detailed, and I love that you include specific changes to your methods that you found worked better. thank you!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Glad I could help :) that's the goal!

[@Kredik1]

The last bridge is AWESOME!! 😍

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks! I love it, totally gonna make more of them...

[@jaycollins2425]

Great ideas, Matt. I particularly like the rope bridges. Very novel concept.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Jay :)

[@icemann1037]

It seems to me, you are some sort of quantum-mechanic or rocket scientist, when it comes to terrain making. Truely well thought out and executed! Top notch and just purely awesome!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! Thanks for the compliment man - the reality I think is I'm just obsessive, think too much and am just a little bit mad 😁

[@icemann1037]

@@RPArchiveOfficial So a mad scientist of terrain making? Sounds good to me! Keep it coming

[@TheDnDCoalition]

That bridge was next level! Great work my friend 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@lepettit_bricoleur3212]

We are clearly not in the same crafting game! 😂 So ingenious and realistic!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Hey half the reason I do these experiments is so you guys don't have to 😅 crafting takes half the time without all that! Thank you though :)

[@ruisugarushia]

Awesome! Every time you surpass yourself

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man, I do try 😅

[@philRminiatures]

Atmospheric and gorgeous terrain, what a pleasure to be trapped in this masterpiece! 😍😍👌

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Phil! 😁

[@designatedcrafter]

The rope bridges are truly amazing and inspirational.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man! Love the username btw 😅

[@jannebengtsson7338]

Love those bridges my man! ❤️

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man! Took a bit of figuring out but I got there :)

[@theQiwiMan]

Does it ever get tiring being so freaking AWESOME all the time?? LOVE it!!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! I'm not that awesome, you don't see the outtakes 😅 Thanks a lot though :)

[@khimbar123]

More great stuff. Not only a brilliant idea wonderfully executed but the production qualities in the video are top notch. Good work chap.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks as always man :)

[@cmitch3087]

Love seeing that patreon list getting longer

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Definitely - the more patrons, the more I can focus on making videos for you guys😀

[@lucse3994]

Just wanted to drop in and say im impressed by how the quality of your video's keeps improving! You're also becoming a lot more comfortable in front of a camera. Well done and keep it up!! :)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Luc! Yeah it feels a lot more comfortable now 😅

[@vanyelwolfshadow8276]

KOBOLDS!!!! i watched this twice, because the first time i was too entertained by all my little dragonlings

[@calebmichael6433]

Great video! Always look forward to your stuff

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Caleb :)

[@guillermodelnoche]

Excellent build! Try stippling with a small piece of sponge your weathered effects for an easily applied natural rust effect appearance. Magnets!

[@MarkLewis...]

New to the channel. (First video) This is a great crafting idea for tunnels and traps. Subscribed

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Mark! :)

[@osareafallire]

This isn't even hobbying anymore. This is legit engineering.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! I might obsess a little... Saves you guys doing it though 😅

[@garpinlithor1673]

Mad props on the mangled crafter fingers!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yeah...I'm incurably clumsy 😅

[@Parkulele]

Dude, those bridges tho 😍😍😍

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Probably my fav part of the build 😁

[@voxelspec5647]

YES! KNEW VIDEO

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

This is a whole other level of impressive!

[@powersave2]

Simply just excellently clever.

[@LittleHillsTabletop]

The sheet of fridge magnet underneath the terrain is a great idea! I love the bridges and how they can stay in place while "broken"! Reminds me of Indiana Jones. #pompomshake

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yeah the sheets give a lot of stability - thanks as always man!

[@PheonixKnght]

This is brilliant I love it. Now I just need some cute thick kobold stls.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I think monstrous encounters do a few good ones...

[@markcoulter5858]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Mark!

[@paulhalforc1889]

Ever since Dragon Mountain Kobolds have been my favourite low level monster. Great terrain!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Paul!

[@mistervass]

You killed me withe the magnetic ropes for the (EXTANDABLE !) bridges !! Love your channel !! thanks !!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks! Yeah I love them 😄 use them every chance I get!

[@nowthisnamestaken]

12:38 is the moment I realized I needed to subscribe here

[@bananapainting3451]

Keep up the great work!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Much appreciated man :)

[@patrickmasse7159]

Your underground univers is full of creativity

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks for the compliment as always Patrick :)

[@GimdalStoutaxe]

Okay, that bridge though. That's just ridiculous.

[@crazygeordie1383]

love the bridge idea

[@themakeshop1499]

Dude, those bridges are awesome! I bet you spend a small fortune in magnets though. I love the creativity with the way you put all this together! Keep up the great videos!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thank you! And only if you obsessively build as much as me 😅 magnets are pretty cheap if you buy a decent amount from a decent supplier!

[@johnsavage7507]

@@RPArchiveOfficial I found 1000 1mm x 2mm for $10 on Amazon.

[@yuvrajahluwalia1132]

brilliant again

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Yuvraj!

[@VaderViktor]

damn, this looks amazing! I havent had the time or money to make dnd terrain or minis yet due to the cost and time dedicated to woodworking career, but this syste seems like a simple yet versatile choice i could churn out within a month.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

That's the idea :) and I'm sure you'll have time sooner or later!

[@tiny-grimes]

14:09 *[gasps in elvish]*

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! Yeah I think the bridges are my favourite bit 😅

[@westcoastgeeks7294]

Your work is amazing!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thank you man! :)

[@TheBattlinBarrowGaming]

Great video really enjoyable. Fun drinking game, take a shot each time Magnets is said. Noooo actually dont do that! Good to see some love given to Kobolds.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yeah best not... You might black out 😅

[@U_N_C_L_E_Mike]

Awesome bridge

[@BlaueCookieFan]

Krak video, mate. Reminds me of when I devised a cunning Kobold lair with tight corridors and traps, and the party just sent in 28 warhounds (yes, that is 28). Some died to traps, but eventually ate all the Kobolds, including the younglings :( Still, I might get past that DM trauma and try to make some caves of my own, thanks for the vid!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, push through and make some counters of your own - a trap that dogs would fall for, but players wouldn't... Let the dogs clear some kobolds from the entrance, but then they fall foul of the trap and the players must proceed alone... Players get a win, but don't bypass the whole dungeon :)

[@donblack1571]

Wow that’s beyond awesome 👏🏽

[@AvocationNation]

You, sir, are an EVIL DM. I love to use goblins to terrorize my PCs. I think Kobolds are in their future :) Thanks!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, I aim to please 😅 For real evil, use the rock traps and overhang, and drop swarms of insects or flood the room ;)

[@matthewspoon9671]

table craft gave you props and said to check you out. I see why . knew subscriber awesome art

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yeah it's weird we both had a similar idea at the same time, I had a chat with him about it :)

[@aureliomanalo]

Commenting for the algorithm; great content!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Appreciated man :)

[@BryantCobarrubias]

I’ve turned your videos into a drinking game. I chug each time you say “magnet”.

[@warhawkswarbirds8778]

KZbin really popping off with the reccomendations recently. Now I just need to binge your channel while working out how to upscale the terrain very slightly 🤔

[@jhenz3378]

amazing as always

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Jhen :)

[@nicklarocco4178]

Wow this is really cool!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Nick :)

[@matthazen6330]

Great stuff!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Matt 😁

[@TableCraftOfficial]

I am literally releasing a video this week with modular rope bridges that are extremely similar to these. Unreal. Haha!

[@Wintercourse]

I need to rethink my existence on this planet.

[@isaacderr2799]

I would pay to be in one of this guys campaigns.

[@ResoluteGryphon]

You might want to consider including smaller stones, grit, and sand in your rubble piles. Also, I suggest you paint them using the same techniques that you've used for other cave pieces to keep the look more uniform. As they are now, they're missing the finer scale details and kinda just look like gravel glued together.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

The problem I find with adding smaller grade stones (Which I considered) is that those stones look horribly 'floaty' when placed on even slightly uneven terrain, which is much less of a problem for the larger rocks due to their shape and size. The idea with them is they are larger rocks placed around the posts by the kobolds for additional support, so it kinda makes sense there's not a pile of smaller rocks around them :) as for painting them, I much prefer the detail you get from the natural colours of the rocks, it's so much better than drybrushing and also saves time crafting, so is a double win! Where the colour differs from the tiles I quite like it as it breaks up the monotony of the colour scheme and can easily be seen as varying types of stone within the same cave.

[@juliosaramago]

The magnet king :D

[@knubson]

Great Stuff Sir ;)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man :)

[@Simsimtwice]

This video made me order moar magnets

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, eeexcellent.... 😅

[@Naglareffe]

A compass would totally become broken passing near this guy garage due to the shear amount of magnet he stocks.

[@demonhunter2282]

i would love to see his dnd sessions with all his builds. I think he could stand up to Matt Mercer's builds

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

You're highly complimentary! Though I don't think I can quite multitask like him 😅

[@masked_gm5959]

Well, who needs sleep anyway.?

[@jacktoll9277]

Heck yeah! make goblinoids dangerous again!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Goblins can be plenty dangerous with the right plans... 😁

[@vtp2199]

If your players bring their own minis with the flat bases you could make some of those magnetic bases and make slits on each side then just use rubber bands to hold them in place

[@sw33n3yto00]

I love your builds. My players banned my using kobolds or tunnels many years ago, but I may have to try the rope bridges.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Ok, I'll bite. Why did they ban them? 😅

[@sw33n3yto00]

Tpk at level 7 with kobolds. Wasn't trying to kill them, just playing to the kobold's advantages. Confined spaces, piercing weapons, traps, traps, traps, and vermin.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, make it an epic level 1 shot and see if you can kill level 20s with kobolds...

[@sw33n3yto00]

Awesome idea!! Now I have to get the significant other to sign off on more terrain builds. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Yuricthebold]

Say it with us now; magnets!

[@makrostheblack4791]

You no take candle!!!!!

[@nightfall89z62]

learning! This idea, that seems like a lot of magnets though.....

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Like I said, you can choose to weigh the tunnels down with rivets in the bottom instead, it's just not quite as stable, and overall, not that much cheaper (rivets aren't free!) As for the bridge, you can Lower the number of magnets by connecting it to card tab tiles using bbq skewers as I show in the grassland video, which hold more tightly than card tabs, and forgo the hand ropes. That cuts it down a fair amount, you could even use less magnets underneath for holding models, it just limits the number you can securely place

[@MeTalkPrettyOneDay]

Incredible engineering. Swear I'd only manage to confuse myself with the N/S part.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

A cool trick one of my patrons showed in the fb private group was labelling the magnets quickly before gluing with a sharpie - you only really need to draw a line on every North side to tell the difference instantly :)

[@TheTortuga707]

Nicely done again, holy shit. What kobolds are those, though? They look great in their new tunnels!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Wizkids unpainted :) though I did cut off their bases and put then on 20mm reaper ones...

[@TheTortuga707]

@@RPArchiveOfficial Lookin' fly!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks! I'm learning to use an airbrush, definitely helped a lot here!

[@starsdogs332]

I really want to make these for my next campaign.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Go for it - if you've got any questions, just ask! I'm working on updated versions for a future patreon bonus video, showed off some tests in the monthly livestream if that interests you :)

[@Gibbons3457]

Koh-Bold, not Kobbled. xD Amazing terrain. One day I will have the space to make my own.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Ah, I see 😅 ah well! And you'll get there I'm sure! :)

[@brooksdibble6685]

I love you Matt

[@tinemaertens6663]

Hey Matt love this content as always !!! Just got one concern ... I was told that you can't mix the neodymium magnets with ferriet (the black sheets) magnets because in time they will depolarise each other ? Have you read or heard about that ? thx !

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Hmm, I haven't heard anything and couldn't find anything with a quick Google but I'd love to see if you can find a source for that info? Lots of people use that combo for mini storage, where depolarising would be disastrous!

[@DokuroHeartvore]

How did you make the planks of the bridge? Simple popsickle sticks or cut from balsa? If so what are the mesures?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Balsa, and measurements are in the pinned comment :)

[@trollslayer2116]

Sharpen the paperclip and push it in the end all the way in and have just one small hole.

[@JB-ym4up]

Does a stronger magnet in your mini give you a bonus on your cling on for dear life saving roll?

[@millenniumf1138]

I had a question. Why do you use magnets in the narrow rock bridge instead of the wire like in the tunnel segments?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Stronger hold. I'm taking less risks at that height 😄

[@kayura77]

Raise your hand if you replied "Magnets!" out loud when Matt said "Say it with me now..." 🙋😆

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! Well that's awesome... 😅

[@moemilkshakes7532]

I'm wondering if there's gonna be any snow caped mountains in the future...

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Mayyybe 😅 eventually at least!

[@JCPRuckus]

I know you love magnets, but if those large sheets are magnetic too, wouldn't it be more economical to just put paperclips (or whatever bit of metal) on the bottom of the paths instead of more magnets?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Honestly, possibly, if you use enough. Tin is probably better than paper clips, and getting a large surface area covered would be important. Even then though, I don't think it would be as secure as a proper magnet... Might play with it though :)

[@daftjoe5652]

what book has that Kobold Lair right at the beginning? That would be great source material!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Volos guide to monsters, d&d 5th edition :) If you want great source material, Volos is great, but so is a lot of 3.5e stuff, the fiendish codexes, manual of planes and the book of vile darkness/exalted good specifically. Oh and deities and demigods is great for getting an understanding of the actual limitations of the gods...

[@cluelesscraftsman]

Seeing as the tunnels use theatre of mind for walls, how did you show a tunnel that may have been wall free at various points to allow them to look down on and attack players in lower tunnels? Did you just inform the players or did you use some kind of marker?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

I have not but a marker sounds like an idea!

[@claronridge8569]

i had an idea with a ladder which was strong enough to hold kobolds but not players

[@jacobhope6164]

I👏am👏speechless👏

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha thanks Jacob 😁