Test Models, Stretch Goals, and Backer Vote #2
about 3 years ago
– Wed, Apr 07, 2021 at 06:23:57 AM
Stretch Goals
Newly unlocked since the last update we have the TROLLS and the LICH. There's also still 2 unlocked goals I'm waiting to hear from the randomly selected backer for, and a backer vote (more below on that), so they should keep on rolling in!
Backer Vote
I'm gonna keep this poll open for a few days, but take a minute to cast your votes for the Backer Vote goal to unlock. The options are aggregated from your input. Each backer gets to case 2 votes (one form fill) and please enter the email of your Kickstarter account in the form to validate the votes so it cant' be gamed. You can access the voting form here: https://forms.gle/Wx14eLNRvEkGB7Bt9
Test Models / Bases
After TONS of tweaking and testing I am looking for you, the community, to help pinpoint the perfectly optimal base for resin printing. I am releasing the spiders models (one on a 1" base and on on a 2" base) for you to test out. For FDM printing, it's pretty easy - just use the unbased or based (regular, flat based) versions. For resin printers, this is where I'm looking for your feedback. There's 3 iterations of the resin based included:
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Resin A : The original small bevel/channeled option I came up with (and is currently available via my Blender Plugin).
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Resin B: Updated version of Resin A with a deeper bevel, bigger channels, and more channels. The idea here is that there's less suction on the bed to break, but the downsides are that some resin gets trapped under the channels (though it can flow out)
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Resin C: A very basic bevel on the flat based version, just to provide a small area for razor/scraper to get underneath
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Resin D: A more angled, rounded bevel
If you're willing to give some of these a test on your resin machine, we can figure out what will work the best across a broad range of printers/resins/etc. Things to note for resin printing supportless minis
- You often need less exposure time on the base layer to get good adherence, but still make it easy to remove.
- To remove the minis, set the build plate on something solid and slide a sharp metal scraper or safety razor under the base just enough to release the suction
- Many folks will pop the build plate in the freezer for a bit and the minis pop right off
- A magnetic build plate is a game changer for removing minis like this, and is a cheap but awesome upgrade.
If you do some test printing, let me know what kind of experience you have with the different bases in resin so the final product can be one that works for all backers! NOTE thousands of people have been successfully printing my support-free minis with the standard flat bases for years -- this is just an attempt to make it even easier.
Here's the link to download the test models: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/20m5jsfotvwj5zj/AABLkBSCSLiuDOuzFYrqHVPMa?dl=0
New Backer Vote for Stretch Goal
about 3 years ago
– Wed, Apr 07, 2021 at 04:07:54 AM
Folks, hope you're well! One of the SGs that we just got was another backer voted goal.
If you have any interesting ideas for beasts/baddies that would fit the theme of the campaign, and are not already listed on the stretch goal matrix, drop em in this form : https://forms.gle/br2xc7vzh4DiioVDA
I'll be reviewing and creating the actual voting poll tomorrow. If you previously suggested an idea, no need to do it again. These were the ones that did the best (but didn't win) in the last poll:
Slaads, Morlocks/Grimlocks, Griffin, and hippogriff.
I should have some updates/renders to share about even more unlocked minis soon!
Stretch Goals, Renders, Bonuses, Oh My!
about 3 years ago
– Fri, Apr 02, 2021 at 04:46:33 PM
Hey folks! Sorry for the silence, life's been a whirlwind the last week - I usually am much more punctual with updates, but I hope the content makes up for it!
RENDERS
As you can see from the campaign page, I took the feedback from you folks and upped the render game for the model substantially. It takes a long time to setup a nice render scene and render all the models (I previously just screen shotted a matcap view in Blender, which was way fast). But I think you'll all agree that it was well worth it! It has delayed a few other efforts, like finalizing the test models, but it presents the campaign so much better and hopefully helps entice more backers to unlock more stretch goals!
STRETCH GOALS
Speaking of stretch goals - some new unlocks since the last update include:
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$19k: Christopher Darren Arnold picked Set #9, 1d4 roll = 1, SUCCUBUS unlocked
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$20k: Alec Lanter picked Set #12, 1d4 roll = 2, BONY DEVIL unlocked
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$21k: Harry Colquhoun picked Set #3, 1d4 roll = 2, GIANT SPIDERS unlocked
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BONUS: 1d12+1 roll = Set 4, 1d4 roll = 1, FLAME SKULLS unlocked
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$22k: Josh Harrison picked Set #10, 1d4 roll = 3, GOLEMS unlocked
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$23k: Earl McCammon picked Set #9, 1d4 roll = 2, IMPS unlocked
Not too shabby! There's some super fun models in here - the golems are some of my favorite in the campaign. Here's some renders, including one of the finished Mad King:
BONUS MODELS
I also added a few more bonus models from past campaigns to the mini set for all backers, including the Sea Troll from "Depths of Savage Atoll" and sand golem from "Empire of Scorching Sands"
This all brings the total minis up to 65, with many more coming! We should have the finished blights and bone devil to share soon too!
As usual, please help spread the word about this campaign anywhere you think is appropriate and help us unlock more stretch goals!
More unlocks, another *bonus* stretch goal, plus finished blight renders.
about 3 years ago
– Wed, Mar 31, 2021 at 09:19:03 AM
HEYO folks! Another update coming at ya! After some more stretch goals and another bonus unlock (because I love you all) we are up to 70+ minis in this campaign, with many more coming hot.
We finished the previously unlocked Blights and you can scope out the renders below. We also unlocked the NIGHTMARE, WOLF PACK, and GIANT TOAD, with the bonus MINOTAUR! There's also even one more stretch goal unlocked I'm waiting to hear back from the randomly chosen backer on, so there's more minis coming.
Check out the renders below, and let me know what you think. With one week left in the campaign, lets push hard and share the campaign to unlock as much as we can. Cheers!
Imps, Azer, and Bone Devil
about 3 years ago
– Tue, Mar 30, 2021 at 10:28:07 PM
Quick update! Since I shared an update yesterday, we have unlocked Imps (which will be a set of 2 - same model, different pose), and Azer (a set of male and female demonic flamey dwarf-like beasties). We also finished up the model for the Bone Devil, and included it below. Let's keep rolling with the stretch goal unlocks, there's still so much good stuff in the matrix waiting to get on your printers! Cheers -Evan.
