February Flew By (Seriously, What Happened?)
Hey everyone,
February just vanished.
I swear I looked at the calendar and it was barely mid-month. I was wrapping up Crypt of the Hellriders, thinking, “Yeah, I’ll totally squeeze in one more original map before the end of February.”
Well… nope.
Time moves differently when you’re the parent of an infant. Days don’t pass - they charge at you like a horde of devils in Avernus.
But here we are. March is basically already here, spring has finally arrived where I live, and it’s getting warmer. Almost as warm as Avernus itself - which is fitting, since that’s exactly where our current maps are circling.
Chained Celestial - Coming Soon
The next release will be Chained Celestial.
From the work-in-progress previews you already know what to expect: brutal, bloody, infernal. Exactly how Hell should feel.
The core workflow - building the actual map - is done.
Now it’s time for:
Variants
POV versions
Static exports
Foundry VTT module
That part takes a bit of time, but we’re very close. The full package will land here soon.
Back to Shattered Obelisk
March will also mark my return to Shattered Obelisk. I’m starting work on another map from that campaign - I know how much you enjoy maps tied to official adventures, so we’re diving back in.
A Big Possible Upgrade - Unreal Engine 5 Water System
I’m seriously considering investing in a new water system for Unreal Engine 5:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uyPh1OuPl4
This thing basically creates real water. Proper physics, flow, interaction - the works.
Waterfalls. Cascades. Shorelines. Sea maps.
This is the kind of upgrade that only becomes possible thanks to you - the Patrons. If I move forward with it, it’ll directly impact the quality and immersion of future maps.
Enduring Circle Update
As tradition demands, The Enduring Circle has been updated:
https://dranskybattlemaps.com/animated-battle-maps/the-enduring-circle/
A warm welcome to the new Old Gods, Ancient Ones, and Kindled Flames- and as always, thank you for your enduring support.
Champions of the Month
And of course, a traditional shout-out to this month’s Champions.
Your noble names are immortalized on the graphic attached to this post.
Finally - thank you to all Patrons.
This place exists because of you. It’s growing, it’s getting cozier… maybe even a little crowded in the best possible way.
And thank you as well to everyone following the page, sharing the maps, running them at your tables, and being part of this world.
March is coming in hot.
Cheers!
~dransky