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?

[@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.

[@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...

[@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?

[@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 :)

[@MagashiSaizen]

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

[@seanmcneil1023]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Awesome to hear man! Make something cool 😅

[@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. :)

[@ruisugarushia]

Awesome! Every time you surpass yourself

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man, I do try 😅

[@Kredik1]

The last bridge is AWESOME!! 😍

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@voxelspec5647]

YES! KNEW VIDEO

[@Parkulele]

Dude, those bridges tho 😍😍😍

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Probably my fav part of the build 😁

[@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 :)

[@thomasmanley9118]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thank you Sir! :)

[@jaycollins2425]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Jay :)

[@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 :)

[@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...

[@TheDnDCoalition]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man!

[@osareafallire]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

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

[@cmitch3087]

Love seeing that patreon list getting longer

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@vanyelwolfshadow8276]

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

[@garpinlithor1673]

Mad props on the mangled crafter fingers!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yeah...I'm incurably clumsy 😅

[@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

[@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...

[@jannebengtsson7338]

Love those bridges my man! ❤️

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

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

[@designatedcrafter]

The rope bridges are truly amazing and inspirational.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man! Love the username btw 😅

[@MarkLewis...]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Mark! :)

[@markcoulter5858]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Mark!

[@nowthisnamestaken]

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

[@philRminiatures]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Phil! 😁

[@guillermodelnoche]

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

[@GimdalStoutaxe]

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

[@powersave2]

Simply just excellently clever.

[@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!

[@patrickmasse7159]

Your underground univers is full of creativity

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks for the compliment as always Patrick :)

[@crazygeordie1383]

love the bridge idea

[@calebmichael6433]

Great video! Always look forward to your stuff

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Caleb :)

[@ThatGeekyMaker]

This is a whole other level of impressive!

[@U_N_C_L_E_Mike]

Awesome bridge

[@tiny-grimes]

14:09 *[gasps in elvish]*

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

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

[@bananapainting3451]

Keep up the great work!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Much appreciated man :)

[@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 :)

[@paulhalforc1889]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Paul!

[@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!

[@Wintercourse]

I need to rethink my existence on this planet.

[@yuvrajahluwalia1132]

brilliant again

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Yuvraj!

[@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.

[@SebastienlovesCookieswirlc]

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 :)

[@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 😅

[@donblack1571]

Wow that’s beyond awesome 👏🏽

[@juliosaramago]

The magnet king :D

[@aureliomanalo]

Commenting for the algorithm; great content!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Appreciated man :)

[@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 :)

[@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 😅

[@jhenz3378]

amazing as always

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Jhen :)

[@isaacderr2799]

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

[@nicklarocco4178]

Wow this is really cool!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Nick :)

[@westcoastgeeks7294]

Your work is amazing!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thank you man! :)

[@Naglareffe]

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

[@Yuricthebold]

Say it with us now; magnets!

[@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!

[@makrostheblack4791]

You no take candle!!!!!

[@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 ;)

[@jacktoll9277]

Heck yeah! make goblinoids dangerous again!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

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

[@matthazen6330]

Great stuff!

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks Matt 😁

[@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 🤔

[@TableCraftOfficial]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@BryantCobarrubias]

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

[@Simsimtwice]

This video made me order moar magnets

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha, eeexcellent.... 😅

[@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

[@brooksdibble6685]

I love you Matt

[@knubson]

Great Stuff Sir ;)

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Thanks man :)

[@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.

[@masked_gm5959]

Well, who needs sleep anyway.?

[@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. 🤣🤣🤣

[@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 😅

[@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 :)

[@trollslayer2116]

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

[@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!

[@jacobhope6164]

I👏am👏speechless👏

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha thanks Jacob 😁

[@kayura77]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! Well that's awesome... 😅

[@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! :)

[@maximillionchaoswolf]

alright i think this settles it using magnets is my next crafting goal.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

They are just. So. Useful. Makes using terrain at the table SO much faster too...

[@bencoomer2000]

I see "men of Dale" running around there...

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Yep, currently serving as 'men of wherever-the-hell the party happens to be' 😅

[@aaronbono4688]

Great video and love the ideas. I will definitely have to try them out. Was considering joining Patreon but ouch, lowest level is a bit much. I support a number of crafters so can't justify more than a few dollars each. Too bad there isn't a "give what you can" option - the minimum is the lowest package.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

The problem with low tier amounts is that the % that goes to Patreon itself is MUCH higher. It still helps the creator a little, but not nearly as much. A lot of creators now don't have cheaper tiers for exactly this reason, it stops generous patrons having less of their money reach creators than they might expect. There's no guaranteed way to communicate the issue to patrons before they choose that tier. Patreon itself actually recommends you don't set low tiers, its not them trying to take advantage and get a higher %, it costs them more (relatively) to process the transaction, hence the higher % going to Patreon to pay their costs. Hope that helps explain it :)

[@aaronbono4688]

@@RPArchiveOfficial thanks for the info, I've heard people complain that patreon is a raw deal and number of creators have left it. Why not provide alternatives like a reoccurring monthly on PayPal? I know it won't allow me to unlock the extra content but all I really want to do is support creators like yourself.

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Oh I get that, but patreon provides a lot of other benefits to creators like retrying declines and other things, which PayPal doesn't, and makes the income more unreliable (important) and more work for the creator (also important) Speaking of work for the creator, I've gotta get back to working on the next video :) hope that explains the reasoning!

[@moemilkshakes7532]

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

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Mayyybe 😅 eventually at least!

[@soledude]

👍👍👍

[@lauravturner]

Are you Charlie Kelly? Because your hobby is "Just magnets."

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Haha! 😂

[@claronridge8569]

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

[@Beregond]

Terrain aside (although it is really awesome), I love those Kobold minis? Where did you get those from?

[@RPArchiveOfficial]

Wizkids unpainted :) but honestly, loot studios do some awesome ones that'll be a lot cheaper to print too!

[@Beregond]

@@RPArchiveOfficial great thank you, I'll look into those!

[@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!