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Post by thefacelessking on Oct 5, 2014 15:28:20 GMT -9
I just launched a small kickstarter for a series of dungeon tiles, I have lots of additional sets in mind if this one succeeds! I did everything I could to make it have nice theme and print well. Take a look and see if these are up your alley Any comments or thoughts, please let me know. I apologize if I seem advertising-y. I wasn't aware of these forums till I started this project and had a bunch of people tell me to share it here and on the facebook group.
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Post by niksantsurvivedendor on Oct 5, 2014 23:11:17 GMT -9
Will the borders that you made to represent walls, be single files that you can print out too? Are the Tiles editable? Or do you try to make enough different pregenerated ones? They have a nice and simple look to me.
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Post by bravesirkevin on Oct 6, 2014 0:21:19 GMT -9
Welcome aboard Glenn! Those are some great looking tiles and a novel presentation too. I think they'll get a lot of love here.
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Post by wyvern on Oct 6, 2014 6:19:43 GMT -9
A few thoughts thefacelessking: Will the files print out equally well on A4-sized sheets? If so that would be a note to add to the main KS page to encourage more backers from outside the limited zone of US-paper-size-only usage. Will a PayPal option become available? This is something that keeps coming up with KickStarters generally here, as there are a percentage of people who prefer paying that way (including those without credit cards). It may be worth noting the sample version you've imaged is also pasted onto foamcore (I think?), as this could give the impression it's a hardcopy product otherwise, not a home-print downloadable one. Perhaps consider using layers in the final product (or a later version of it) to give more colour options for the checks, beyond the initial blue and white, and the backers-only red and white versions? You did ask
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Post by thefacelessking on Oct 6, 2014 7:59:57 GMT -9
Nik, the files are a single piece, When I assembled I simply cut the walls from the floors then mounted those, then mounted the thickened walls and the floors to make the 2.5d effect. I wanted those who didn't want to do through the effort of mounting the walls separate to be able to just print them out too.
Kevin, thanks!
Wyvern, I am trying to get the A4 situation remedied, I simply do no know yet. The widest file I think is exactly 8". So it may depend on the printer, but I am trying to find someone who can test it for me. Paypal, Not during the campaign, but I may be able to offer a limited Paypal Backer period after the kickstarter where they are treated as backers for purposes of rewards. T here are a couple notes that you are getting a PDF file only. But I did clarify it further. PDF Layers, I don't know how to do that ....... My skills relating to the PDF file itself are actually a bit limited and I am trying to learn as much as I can on that front to make sure the file goes off well.
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Post by niksantsurvivedendor on Oct 6, 2014 10:22:15 GMT -9
Well if it is like that, I highly recomend (As wyvern said) that you show pictures of the actual product..Like printed and uncut pages. Actually you could give both! If you declare, how the pages will look originally, you can offer the .5 walls, as an stretchgoal. And if you are a quick learner, you can even put them besides the corresponding walls as a second layer.
I wish you the best of luck for the rest of the campaign. Looks good!
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Post by niksantsurvivedendor on Oct 7, 2014 9:10:07 GMT -9
Oh and by the way, as one of your Backers from Germany I would love to test Print one of your PDFS!
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Post by wyvern on Oct 7, 2014 9:18:35 GMT -9
Nik, the files are a single piece, When I assembled I simply cut the walls from the floors then mounted those, then mounted the thickened walls and the floors to make the 2.5d effect. I wanted those who didn't want to do through the effort of mounting the walls separate to be able to just print them out too. This definitely needs clarifying, as Niksantsurvivedendor said, because it's not clear from the images or text that what's shown really needs a double printed set of the whole thing, and then some hand-cut modifications, not, as stated in the caption to the first image, just a single print run with no duplicates. Wyvern, I am trying to get the A4 situation remedied, I simply do no know yet. The widest file I think is exactly 8". So it may depend on the printer, but I am trying to find someone who can test it for me. If the artwork needs to print to a full width of eight inches, that almost certainly will not fit most A4 printed pages without shaving at least a small part off the edges. Losing a small part of the wall edges may not matter to many folk, but it is a slight nuisance (and may count against the set for some, because of the many other dungeon tiles already available which will work equally well on A4 paper). Paypal, Not during the campaign, but I may be able to offer a limited Paypal Backer period after the kickstarter where they are treated as backers for purposes of rewards. That's a shame. I know it's more work to add and administer it, but it's clear from other recent papercraft KickStarters that have offered the option that this can give a real boost towards all the goals - in some cases, the difference between reaching a stretch goal and not. PDF Layers, I don't know how to do that ....... My skills relating to the PDF file itself are actually a bit limited and I am trying to learn as much as I can on that front to make sure the file goes off well. There are certainly other PDF producers here who could likely advise you if you have specific problems. The layers aspect does take more work, and sometimes a lot more file-size, so there's quite a split between different papercraft manufacturers as to which route they prefer. For the user, layers can be a handy tool, but they can equally slow down the use of such a PDF sometimes.
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Post by thefacelessking on Oct 7, 2014 18:51:51 GMT -9
Wyvern, I printed one copy of each sheet in that picture. I cut the walls from the rooms glue them to foamcore, then glued the walls and the off cut floors to another layer. It is exactly as stated.
I asked Nik to print off the 8" page to see if it will work. If not, I will divide the offending rooms in half so they can be printed for A4 users. It's important to me that everyone can use these.
I am curious to how anyone implements Paypal into their kickstarter? As I understand it Kickstarter only supports Amazon Payments.
For my purposes I think that a layered file is just unnecessary. But I'll do my best to make sure my files work for everyone. If anyone has a problem, I'll personally see to it that it is fixed.
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Post by wyvern on Oct 8, 2014 10:32:07 GMT -9
Wyvern, I printed one copy of each sheet in that picture. I cut the walls from the rooms glue them to foamcore, then glued the walls and the off cut floors to another layer. It is exactly as stated. That's fair enough. The images didn't confirm that approach for me, and your comments obviously made me think otherwise. Glad it's sorted I am curious to how anyone implements Paypal into their kickstarter? As I understand it Kickstarter only supports Amazon Payments. Of the papercraft manufacturers active on the CWF, both Lord Zsezse Works and Okumarts offered PayPal options for their recently successful KickStarters. Both added the option during their respective campaigns, and it probably wasn't altogether straightforward, as I know David Okum especially had a few difficulties, and ended up with a rather clunky system. The PayPal system is quite separate to the Amazon KS one; as a PayPal backer, you can't leave comments on the KS page, for example. The PayPal link takes you off-site to make the payment as well. I'd guess either manufacturer could advise if you wished to try though. Links: Lord Zsezse Elven Towers KS page & Okumarts Darkfast Dungeons KS page.
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Post by thefacelessking on Oct 8, 2014 10:32:23 GMT -9
Quick sample of the Serpent Caverns, though lots of work needs to be done for this set. Anyone good with GIMP? I need to stretch a graphic around the border of that snake head motif and have no clue if there is an easy way to do it. If not, I'll be doing it be hand.
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Post by thefacelessking on Oct 9, 2014 20:07:11 GMT -9
Some new previews
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