Master of Realms

📢 Advancements in UI and Core Systems: June 2024 Update
9 months ago – Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 11:50:03 AM

Greetings, Realms Community! 🌟

We're excited to bring you the latest updates on the development of Master of Realms. Your support and enthusiasm drive us to make this project extraordinary. Let's dive into what's been happening since the last update!

Project Progress:

🎨UI:

We are thrilled to announce that the UI design, which we shared screenshots of last month, is now fully completed. 

We have exciting things in the design, such as the toolbar, context menu and label system. 

Implementation of the new UI design into Master of Realms has commenced and is progressing well. ✨

🛠️Core Tiles and Animation:

Our team is diligently working on core tile scaling. Additionally, we have successfully completed the core conversion to C++. This significant milestone enhances the performance and efficiency of MoR. 

We have also implemented a way to add animations for the tiles, bringing more life and dynamism to the user experience. 

🎲Miniature Tokens:

We are excited to inform you that most of the miniature token models are ready! Only two tokens left. These tokens will soon be integrated into MoR, allowing you to move them around and see the map in an entirely new way. The remaining two tokens are in the final stages of development and will be completed in the next few days. 

👀Communication and Updates:

We committed to providing monthly updates following the successful conclusion of our Kickstarter campaign on April 16th. 

Updates are posted on the 16 or 17th of each month. 📝

We notice that some community members are missing these updates and expressing concerns. We urge everyone to read the updates thoroughly, join our Discord community, and review the FAQs. Staying informed will help you understand our progress and upcoming features better. 📢💬

⏭️What’s Next:

As we are currently focusing on core and non-visual work, more visual updates will be shared once the UI implementation is complete and the scaled core tiles are integrated into the application. This means we are laying the essential groundwork that might not be immediately visible but is crucial for the seamless functioning and enhanced experience of MoR. You can expect these exciting visual updates around August. 🗓️

📜Late Pledges are Open:

Late pledges are still open on Kickstarter! If you missed the initial campaign, you still have a chance to support Master of Realms and gain access to exclusive rewards. 

🌍Roadmap and Community Links:

Last month, we added a Kanban and a text roadmap to our website. These resources provide a clear overview of our development progress and upcoming milestones.

• Kanban Roadmap 📊
• Roadmap on Website 🗒️

Stay connected and get real-time updates by joining our Discord community: Discord Link 💬

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we are building something extraordinary! 🚀

Stay tuned for more updates,
The Master of Realms Team

📢 Kickstarter Update: Roadmap and Status Information 📢
10 months ago – Wed, May 15, 2024 at 02:40:17 PM

Dear backers,

We are thrilled to share some exciting updates on the progress of Master Of Realms since our Kickstarter campaign concluded on April 16, 2024. Thanks to your incredible support and valuable feedback, we’ve been hard at work to make this project the best it can be. Here’s what we’ve been up to:

🔄 Setting the Roadmap:

Since the campaign ended, we've diligently gathered suggestions and feedback from our Discord community and Kickstarter comments. We’ve carefully reviewed all the inputs and incorporated them into our Kanban roadmap. 

You can check the Kanban roadmap here.

See the month-wise roadmap here on the website.

🖌️ Finished UX Wireframing and Moved on to UI Design:

Following our previous update about the complete UI/UX overhaul, we have completed the UX wireframing and have now begun working on the UI design. Exciting new elements like a bottom toolbar, context menus, and a labeling system are in development. Our professional team is diligently integrating both new and existing features to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experience. You can see the glimpse of new UI below:

🏠 We've decided to go with Abstract Scale for Tiles:

After extensive consideration, we've concluded that for v1, we'll adopt an abstract scale for our tiles. This decision allows us to focus on a single tile scale, avoiding the impracticality of creating numerous tiles for different scales. In this approach, certain assets like houses and trees will be scaled down to fit proportionally, while others will be exaggerated to enhance their visual impact. This balance will enrich both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the game. We'll release specific scale versions as DLCs in the future.

🔄 Core Tile Redesign and Scaling:

Since we decided to scale the tiles down slightly, we are revamping the core tiles, making them suitable for 3D printing and in-game use. This change is fundamental to improving the overall quality and versatility of the tiles.

💻 Performance Enhancements:

To ensure a smoother and more efficient experience, we are converting all blueprints to C++. This change is crucial for long-term performance improvements, allowing users to enjoy a better and more responsive application.

These foundational changes are essential for the future of Master Of Realms, setting the stage for a robust and immersive experience. We appreciate your continued support and patience as we work towards delivering these exciting updates.

⏰❌Did you miss the Campaign? Not to Worry,😊 Late Pledges are available!

If you didn't get the chance to pledge during our initial campaign, don’t fret! You can still participate and support us through late pledges available right here on Kickstarter.  Which means that if you were thinking about pledging to the project but maybe just missed our crowdfunding deadline, it’s not too late! You can still support and pledge to available rewards. Kickstarter Late Pledge.

📡 Stay Updated and Connected:

Continuous Sneak Peeks and Updates: Stay engaged and informed with continuous sneak peeks and regular updates by joining us on our official Discord and following our social media channels. This is your go-to spot for the latest news, community discussions, and exclusive previews. 🎥

Join Our Community on Discord: Dive deeper into the "Master of Realms" universe by joining our Discord server. Engage directly with the team and fellow adventurers to share feedback, ideas, and excitement as we build the world together. 💬

Follow Us on Social Media: Keep up with us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more updates, behind-the-scenes content, and special events. 📲

Thank you,
The Master Of Realms Team 🚀

A Monumental Thank You, The Exciting Road Ahead & Late Pledges available!🛣️
11 months ago – Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 12:23:38 PM

Dear Adventurers,

From a modest duo fueled by a dream to a burgeoning team ignited by passion and creativity, we are profoundly grateful for the trust and support you have shown. The Kickstarter campaign for "Master of Realms" has exceeded our expectations, transforming our vision into a shared adventure with a growing community.

A Treasure Trove of Stretch Goals Unlocked 🎁: 

Our campaign's resounding success has led to the unlocking of 12+ stretch goals, a testament to the incredible support of our community. This series of achievements has culminated in the unlocking of "Houses / Cottage Vol. 1" at last. These stretch goals will be available as unlocked DLCs exclusive for our Kickstarter backers.

Missed the Campaign? Not to Worry, Late Pledges are available!

If you didn't get the chance to pledge during our initial campaign, don’t fret! You can still participate and support us through late pledges available right here on Kickstarter. We are participating in Kickstarter’s Late Pledge Beta, which means that if you were thinking about pledging to the project but maybe just missed our crowdfunding deadline, it’s not too late! You can still support and pledge to available rewards. Kickstarter has some helpful resources here! 

In order to late pledge, you can use the Kickstarter website or your iOS and Android apps. Just make sure you’re using the latest app versions to pledge! 

In this phase you can still pledge with 10% increase in pledge amounts and get all the unlocked stretch goals. For those who might miss this additional opportunity, rest assured, the Master of Realms will be available once we exit the beta phase and make our official debut on Steam.

Our Journey During the Campaign 🛠️: 

Our campaign was far from static; it was a hive of activity and progress:

• Team Growth: We have not only contracted seasoned UI/UX professionals to refine and revamp our interface but have also expanded our developer team with two additional members. Our new members are already injecting fresh ideas and energy into the project.
• Direct Engagement: We made it our mission to connect personally with our community, addressing your insights and inquiries with as much detail and speed as possible. We missed some of course, so apologies to those fellow adventurers.
• Influencers and Socials: We reached out to influencers across various platforms to ensure that our application reaches as broad an audience as possible.
• Operations: We've streamlined our work processes and enhanced our operational framework to better support the evolving needs of our project and team.

Roadmap for Development 🛣️: 

We are excited about our structured plan to bring "Master of Realms" from concept to reality:

• Core and Crucial Developments: We are doubling down on finalizing core features and undergoing a significant overhaul of UI and UX.
• Adding Stretch Goal Tile Themes: integrating remaining tile themes from core and stretch goals.
• Adding Square Grid System: We’re the square grid system to complement our existing setups.
• Ongoing Enhancements and Refinement: Testing and iterative refinements along the way.
• Anticipated Public Beta Release: We are aiming to open the gates to a public beta by the end of 2024.

Monthly Updates and Public Kanban Roadmap: 

To keep you fully informed and engaged in our development process, we will provide monthly updates detailing our progress and any new developments. Additionally, a public Kanban Roadmap will be available a week after the campaign concludes

Heartfelt Thanks❣️:

👪 To Our Families and Friends: Whose unending patience and support have been our anchor through this whirlwind of creativity and hard work.

👨‍💻To Our Technical Pioneers, Alfonso Martínez Erades and Alexander Kalmykov for their indispensable contributions to the hex grid framework and 2D export functionality, respectively.

🎵 To Musical Artist: Isaac Lavoie Your musical brilliance has not only graced our trailer but has also captivated and inspired our audience.

📢 To Our Marketing Partners: Backercamp and Backerkit Your strategies and tools have amplified our message far and wide.

🇰 To Kickstarter: For the spotlight through the "Project We Love" badge and for the incredible visibility that has drawn so many wonderful backers to our campaign and selecting us to one of the first to try out Kickstarter Late Pledge Beta.

And to you, our incredible backers, for boarding on this journey with us. Your enthusiasm and feedback have been the winds in our sails, pushing us forward towards new and uncharted territories.

Stay Updated and Connected: 📡

• Continuous Sneak Peeks and Updates: Stay engaged and informed with continuous sneak peeks(Yes John from Discord, I know you were asking for it a while now 🙂, but we couldn't during the campaign ) and regular updates by joining us on our official Discord and following our social media channels. This is your go-to spot for the latest news, community discussions, and exclusive previews. 🎥
• Join Our Community on Discord: Dive deeper into the "Master of Realms" universe by joining our Discord server. Engage directly with the team and fellow adventurers to share feedback, ideas, and excitement as we build the world together. 💬
• Follow Us on Social Media: Keep up with us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more updates, behind-the-scenes content, and special events. 📲

Please note: Kickstarter takes approximately 14 days to process payments. This processing period allows us to ensure everything is in order before finalizing the contributions.

We are excited to continue this adventure with you, with more updates and milestones to share as we progress. Together, let's make "Master of Realms" a legendary tale of collaboration and imagination.

With heartfelt thanks and anticipation,
TheMasterforge 

Caves Unlocked! Last 24 Hours to Shape The Realm! ⏰
11 months ago – Mon, Apr 15, 2024 at 10:15:32 AM

Caves has been unlocked! 

Behold, fellow adventurers! Our journey through the depths of Kickstarter has led us to a momentous discovery: Caves Vol. 1 has been unlocked! 🎉 These subterranean realms, filled with mystery and danger, await your exploration and imagination.

But as we celebrate this triumph, let us not forget that our quest draws to a close. With just 24 hours remaining, now is the time to make your mark on the world of MasterofRealms.

SHARE, WE ONLY GOT 24 HOURS ⏰

Share the magic with friends, family, and fellow adventurers, and together, let's shape a realm worthy of legend! ✨

🔓Dungeon Vol. 1 Unlocked! 🔓
11 months ago – Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 09:18:02 AM

Dungeon has been unlocked! 

Prepare your torches and ready your spells because we've delved deep and uncovered Dungeon Vol. 1! 🌟 Thanks to your unwavering support, we're ready to explore the mysterious depths of dungeons.

But the adventure doesn't stop here! 

Next up on our journey is Caves Vol. 1. 

But hold onto your wizard hats, adventurers, because our journey is far from over! Our next destination? Caves Vol. 1! 🕯️ Join us as we venture into the enigmatic caverns, where wonders and dangers await at every turn.

Share the excitement with your fellow adventurers and spread the word far and wide! Every share brings us closer to unlocking even more thrilling content for MasterofRealms! 💎