Quick July Update!
Ooh I dont have an image for this update. That’s unusal!
Anyway! The kickstarter for the Map Tiles is done - nice to see so many of you there! Thank you!
What I decided to do in the end for you, my patrons, is to make an exclusive “add on” set, which will only be available here. That seemed the least confusing way of handling it - in all the excitement of Kickstarter, getting folk to read things can be quite hard, and so adding in any information that involved Patreon seemed like a road to frustration and confusion for everyone.
But have no fear - there will be Patreon exclusive stuff made available right here very soon!
You can also expect some maps and art coming your way from next week. I’m currently working from the road, which means the maps and portraits I’m making are on my ipad pro. I like to give them a bit of a tweak in Photoshop before they go out to ensure they look as good as possible. So they will start to come your way soon!
I’m also thinking we should have a straw poll about some things you’d like to see me make maps for - I feel like we haven’t chatted in an age! Whey not start right here? If you have a burning desire for a particular map, let me know in the comments!
And welcome to all my new patrons! I hope you’re enjoying the back catalogue. There’s plenty to explore!
Speak to you soon!
Jon
Comments (12)
Congrats on the successful KS, Jon. As for new Patreon maps, I support Falenthal's idea wholeheartedly. In addition, something a bit more pastoral: I'd love to see a tiny village (or just a few huts) build inside the ruined walls of an ancient castle, using the crumbled fortifications as a fence and maybe turned what's left of the moat into a fishing pond or something.
Abandoned dwarven ruins was something I also asked for in some comment. I think it is a "must" in any maps project. But to think also for something else, that might feel different from the "musts", I propose a small island, a few dozen meters from the shore, that is connected to the land by a narrow path that is overrun by water with the tide. Imagine Mt. Saint Michel in a smaller scale. A more appropiate concept for adventuring can be found in Scotland, in Eilean Tioram (https://www.booking.com/articles/islas-accesibles-a-pie-con-marea-baja.es.html). The map should include (at least) two variants: with high and low tide, of course. Also, there could be one version of the building on the island (be it a watchtower against pirates, or a witches hutt, or a ceremorial barrow, etc) with the roof (as the players approach it) and another one where the inside is shown (as they enter it). I can imagine an adventure scenario where the PCs are on the island, trying to flee from a ghost or from a prision-tower, only to find that the connection to the main land is covered by fierce waters and waves. They need to gain time as the tide lowers to be able to cross the path, all the while battling over a wet terrain, and having to grip to something every few turns when a wave washes the path.
I agree with Asrath. Something in tone of Greydelve would be awesome
Hi Jon, I got exactly enough sets to get one of each kind. How would I increase my pledge to account for this extra set?
Hi Morguinn - I'm so sorry I missed this. You don't need to do anything to your pledge to get the Patron set. It'll be exclusively available by a secret link to the Handiwork webstore as soon as it's ready.
I think some map which could be used at the Greydelve would be awesome! Although I assume you can‘t name it like that ?!
I couldn't name it that, but a Middle-earth inspired dungeon is fine!
The ks is awesome! Hope to see more like that for sure. We have this sort of lush green woodland that feels very expansive. I guess if you were transition...whats next to the forest? Is it a seaside coast with small islands and bright blue seas? Is it a massive castle royal castle with rich red banners flying in the wind? The color l palette and textures you use is so cool and unique (your caves are like...the coolest smooth grey? And thats not something i have ever had an opinion on before lol 😅) im very curious to see what other regions might look like through your eye and style. But more woods is also not a thing i will complain about haha
Will you be offering late pledges or a package similar to the KS deals for Patrons?
Hi Muddlesby - I will be making a preorder available for the sets soon on the Handiwork Games webstore.
Jon, I waited to pledge the KS because I hadn't decided which tier I wanted, and now I've just realized that I missed the deadline!
Congratulations on the successful Kickstarter, Jon! As for future maps, maybe some grass lands and prairies would be nice. Fields of wheat, wild grass, rivers, etc.