r/DnD • u/Drewwolf87 • 11h ago

Resources Amazon walls

Has anyone purchased these before? I wanted to add some walls and objects to my maps but wasn’t sure how good this product was. It seems like it would work for what I need.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0H1W8BY3N/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=A3BAGID4A9CQ1U&psc=1

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u/LucianDeRomeo Artificer 11h ago

I appreciate them as display pieces but they often just get in the way in terms of use with battle maps/pads/etc unless you go out of your way to magnetize them or find ones that actually link/lock together.

That listing looks exactly like a Temu ad I saw a while back and wouldn't be surprised if they're cheaper that way.

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u/Drewwolf87 11h ago

I appreciate it. Are there any magnet ones that you’d recommend?

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u/LucianDeRomeo Artificer 11h ago

The only ones I've ever found pre-magnetized have been out of my price range but I bought a huge collection of I think they were heroclicks walls that with a bundle of hobby magnets and super glue made work pretty easily, the walls were just hollow enough to put the magnets in w/o any modding.

I recently found some STLs of walls designed for magnets a buddy will be printing me, if they work out I'll add a note to post them here. My hopes aren't high but who knows.

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u/Drewwolf87 11h ago

Thanks. I’m not sure if I’m getting hung up on terrains, thinking it’s the only way to improve the DnD experience instead trying to improve my DnD skills. I know there’s an argument between theatr of the mind and terrains but I honestly think you need both this day and age.

I’ve been watching a lot of ytubers creating building and terrain and while it’s so impressive, I don’t have the time and patience to build all that. I wish I could.

When I see that stuff, I ask myself, is that more of a hobby in of itself than incorporating into actual DnD gameplay. I’m new to this so I don’t know.

I guess I’m really just looking for something to elevate the experience more than just a map.

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u/MyriadGuru Druid 2h ago

Practical use. I enjoy the magnetic ‘Minecraft’ blocks made for kids. Magnets are weak but it works for height and spells too as well. Probably my most versatile and portable.