Quick answer

Buy wall platforms when you want to build a fortress a la carte and control exactly where walkable wall sections appear. Buy crenellation transition pieces when you need to close the gap between a straight crenellated run and a corner, tower, or different wall height. If you already own Inside Walls or Wall Spacers, start with a small platform set and add transitions only for the joints that actually show.

Wall platforms: the a la carte fortress approach

Wall Platforms (Unpainted) exist for builders who do not want a fixed castle footprint. The set contains four Wall Platform 4 pieces, and the catalog describes them as part of an a la carte fortress system that can be combined with Inside Walls and Wall Spacers or Spacer Cubes for different wall configurations. That means the platform is not a standalone wall; it is the walkable layer that sits on top of the wall structure you assemble.

This matters at the table because platforms change how a wall plays. A plain wall blocks line of sight and movement. A wall with platforms gives you a surface for defenders, siege equipment, or spell effects. The tradeoff is assembly time: every platform you add is another piece to place, align, and later store. If your group builds and tears down terrain every session, count the platform pieces you actually need before expanding the set.

Crenellation transitions and why the joint is the hard part

Straight crenellated wall runs are easy. The awkward part is the transition, where a crenellated section meets a corner, a tower, or a wall of a different height. Crenellation Transition Right (Unpainted) is an individual piece named for exactly that job: a right-side transition element for crenellation sections, tagged within the Castles and Floors theme. It is sold as a single unpainted piece, so you buy only the transitions your layout needs rather than a full set.

The practical consequence is that transition pieces are a finishing purchase, not a starting one. Build your wall run first, then identify the joints that look unfinished. A right-side transition will not fix a left-side gap, and the catalog does not supply mirrored or alternate transition options in this record, so check your layout orientation before ordering.

Painted versus unpainted: match your existing collection

The two pieces above are unpainted, while Solid Wall Insert (Painted) and Wall of Fire Pack (Painted) arrive table-ready. Mixing painted and unpainted pieces in one build is visible, especially on large flat surfaces. If your castle is already painted, either paint the new platforms and transitions to match or accept a patchwork look until you do.

Unpainted pieces also give you a chance to match a custom scheme. If your fortress uses a stone color that no stock paint matches, starting unpainted is the cheaper route to consistency. If you only need a few pieces and have no interest in painting, the painted options are the faster path to a finished table.

How wall platforms and fire effects interact

Wall of Fire Pack (Painted) contains six walls of fire, each 2 inches wide, with a gentle curve that lets them form either a straight wall or a circle. The 2-inch width is the detail that matters here: it fits a standard passage, so a wall of fire can be placed on a platform, in a corridor, or across a gate without custom cutting.

Use this as a planning check. If your platform layout includes narrow walkways or tight gate sections, confirm the passage width before assuming a fire effect will sit cleanly. The curve is an advantage for encircling a target, but a curved piece on a straight platform edge may overhang. Decide whether you want the fire as a hazard marker or as permanent decor before you commit table space to it.

Decision rules for buying wall platforms and crenellation transitions

  • You are starting a fortress from scratch: Buy a small wall platforms set first and assemble one wall section before ordering more. The catalog lists Wall Platforms (Unpainted) as combinable with Inside Walls and Wall Spacers, so your platform count depends on the wall structure you choose. Lock in your wall layout before scaling up platform quantity.
  • Your wall run already looks finished except at one joint: That is the moment for a crenellation transition piece. Crenellation Transition Right (Unpainted) is a single right-side piece, so it is a targeted fix rather than a bulk purchase. Photograph the gap and confirm the orientation is right-side before ordering.
  • You want a table-ready castle with no painting: Choose painted pieces where available and avoid mixing them with unpainted platforms and transitions in the same visible run unless you plan to paint. Solid Wall Insert (Painted) is an example of a painted piece that drops straight into a setup. Decide painted or unpainted for the whole build, not piece by piece.
  • You are adding spell effects or hazards to a wall: Check passage width first. Wall of Fire Pack (Painted) pieces are 2 inches wide and fit a standard passage, and their gentle curve lets them form a wall or a circle. Measure your narrowest platform walkway before placing curved fire pieces.

Product facts

  • Wall Platforms (Unpainted): Set of wall platforms for building a fortress a la carte, combinable with Inside Walls and Wall Spacers or Spacer Cubes; contains 4 pieces, 4-WP-001 Wall Platform 4. Gives you a modular walkable layer instead of a fixed castle footprint, but each platform is an extra piece to place and store.
  • Crenellation Transition Right (Unpainted): Unpainted individual piece, a right-side crenellation transition element for castle-themed builds, tagged Castles and Floors, SKU IN-4-CR-004-U. Buy only the right-side joints your layout exposes; it will not solve left-side gaps or replace a full crenellation run.
  • Wall of Fire Pack (Painted): Six walls of fire, each 2 inches wide, with a gentle curve that can form a wall or a circle. The 2-inch width fits a standard passage, so it works on platforms and in corridors without custom fitting.
  • Solid Wall Insert (Painted): Painted individual piece for dungeon builds, compatible with inserts in the KS5 line, tagged Dungeons, Inserts, and KS5. A table-ready insert for KS5-compatible walls, useful when you want a solid wall face without painting.

Who should buy these pieces

Best for

  • Builders who want an a la carte fortress rather than a fixed castle kit
  • Players who already own Inside Walls or Wall Spacers and want walkable wall sections
  • Gamers who need to close a specific right-side crenellation joint
  • Tables that want spell effects or hazards sized to a standard passage

Not for

  • Buyers who want a single pre-assembled castle out of the box
  • Anyone unwilling to paint or match an existing painted scheme
  • Builders looking for a left-side or mirrored transition option in this record
  • Groups that need terrain to survive rough handling without careful storage