Revolutionize Tabletop 3D Mapmaking: Detailed 2D/3D printed maps and VTT integration for extraordinary adventures!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Important Update: Late Pledges Extended and Pledge Manager Timing
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 09:39:35 AM
Hello Realms Community! 🌟
We wanted to share a quick update regarding late pledges, the Pledge Manager, and our plans for delivering playtest keys.
Late Pledges Extended
We’ve decided to keep late pledges open a little longer than originally planned! This extension gives more time for those who missed out during the campaign to join and secure their rewards. 🌟 If you haven’t locked in your pledge yet, now is the perfect time!
Pledge Manager Timing Update
The launch of the Pledge Manager is being slightly pushed back as we align everything for the upcoming playtests.
Here's why:
We’re working closely with Steam to deliver the playtest keys first. This ensures that everything runs smoothly when the playtests go live. Once we have the keys ready, you’ll receive them immediately when completing your Pledge Manager survey. This approach avoids delays and ensures you can jump into the action as soon as possible! 🚀🎮
We appreciate your patience as we prioritize a seamless experience for everyone.
Beta/Playtest is Still on Track for Early January!
We want to reassure you that the Beta/Playtest is NOT delayed. It’s still planned for early January, and we’re on track to deliver it as promised. Your playtest keys will go out as soon as the surveys are completed in the Pledge Manager, so you’ll be ready to dive in right away! 🚀
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm! We’re working hard to deliver the Master of Realms experience you deserve and can’t wait for you to dive into the playtest builds. Stay tuned for more updates soon! 💖
Best, The Master of Realms Team 🌍🛡️
November 2024 Update: Custom Controls, Beta Prep, and Final Pledge Opportunities!
over 1 year ago
– Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 12:28:38 PM
Greetings, Realms Community! 🌟
We’re thrilled to bring you another update on the development of Master of Realms! While this month may not include a lot of flashy new features, we’ve been hard at work preparing something very special for you. Let’s dive in!
Project Progress
Customizable Controls:
You can now fully customize your controls! Tailor the application to suit your preferences and build maps your way. We know this isn’t a huge update on its own, but we’ve frozen development on other features for now to focus on preparing the playtest builds. 🎮✨
Beta/Playtest Update:
Speaking of playtests, we’re excited to announce that we’re starting work on playtest builds! While they were initially planned for late December, the playtests will now roll out in early January. The slight delay is to ensure we deliver the best possible experience and avoid the holiday rush. We appreciate your patience as we finalize everything to make the playtests truly amazing! 🚀
Kickstarter Late pledges will close on the 18th ofNovember 11 PM EST. This is the final chance to support Master of Realms through Kickstarter and secure exclusive rewards! 🌟
Pledge Manager Launch:
The Pledge Manager will go live on 25th November or sooner. 🎯 This is your final opportunity to lock in your Kickstarter pledge, upgrade your tier, add more add-ons, and receive all the unlocked free stretch goals.
After the launch, these stretch goals will become paid DLC on Steam, so don’t miss out! 🛒
Thank you again for your incredible support and enthusiasm! 💖 We’re so excited to bring you into the Master of Realms world, and we can’t wait for you to get your hands on the playtest builds early next year.
Stay tuned for the survey, and keep an eye out for more updates coming soon! Together, we’re building something extraordinary. 🌍🛡️
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we’re building something truly extraordinary! 🌍
Stay tuned for more updates, The Master of Realms Team
October 2024 Monthly Update: Viewbox Navigation, Steam Workshop, and Important Pledge Deadlines
almost 2 years ago
– Wed, Oct 16, 2024 at 02:13:03 PM
Greetings, Realms Community! 🌟
We’re excited to bring you the latest updates on the development of Master of Realms! Here’s a quick look at what we’ve been working on:
Project Progress
Viewbox Navigation:
We’ve added a new Navigation tab to the Viewbox! This feature allows you to navigate larger maps more easily by clicking and dragging on the map preview within the Viewbox. You can also double-click to instantly jump to a specific area on the map in the main viewport, making it quicker to move around your creation. 🗺️✨
We’re thrilled to announce that Steam Workshop integration is now live! Users can now Publish, Browse, and Subscribe to maps directly through Steam Workshop, opening up endless possibilities for community sharing and creativity. Your maps are ready to be explored by others, and you can discover new maps from fellow creators with ease! 🎮🌍
A quick reminder that late pledges will be closing on October 21st, so if you haven’t joined the campaign yet, now is your last chance! The Pledge Manager will officially launch on October 22nd, and with it, there will be a slight price increase, so make sure to lock in your pledge before the window closes! 🌟
Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming months. As always, we are prioritizing quality and want to ensure that every new feature is fully developed and polished before being showcased. This approach may require a bit more time, but the end result will be worth the wait! 🚀✨
Roadmap and Community Links
Keep up with our progress by checking out the roadmaps on our website:
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we’re building something truly extraordinary! 🌍
Stay tuned for more updates, The Master of Realms Team
September 2024 Monthly Update: Single Objects, 2D Export, UI Refresh and More
almost 2 years ago
– Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 11:33:58 AM
Greetings, Realms Community! 🌟
We’re back with another exciting update on the development of Master of Realms! Let’s dive into what’s new this month!
Project Progress
UI Refresh:
We've given the user interface a refreshing overhaul! The new design is now more minimalistic and streamlined, focusing on simplicity and ease of use. We've removed unnecessary ornamental elements to create a more modern and cleaner look with a floating UI style that provides a more immersive experience. This update reduces clutter, enhances clarity, and makes navigation more intuitive, allowing you to focus on building and exploring your perfect maps without distractions. 🖥️🎨
We have made significant improvements to the Viewport Functionality to give you more control over the visual elements of your maps:
Grid Transparency Control: Adjust the grid transparency to highlight specific map details or to make certain elements stand out. This feature allows for a more personalized aesthetic.
Grid Transparency Control
Grid Color Customization: Customize the grid color to better fit the theme of your map, ensuring that your design vision is fully realized.
Grid Color Controls
Light Brightness Adjustment: Easily modify the viewport brightness to achieve the perfect look, whether you’re aiming for a bright, sunny atmosphere or a darker, more mysterious setting.
Light Brightness Adjustments
Light Direction Slider: Control the light direction to create dynamic shadows and lighting effects, adding depth and realism to your scenes.
The 2D Export Implementation is now fully complete! You can export your 2D maps effortlessly, tailored to the paper size you selected at the beginning. 🖨️
Export to Any Paper Size: Choose from sizes like A4, A3, or any other to get your maps in the format you need.
Export 2D Prints
Automatic Page Continuation: If your map extends beyond the selected size, additional rows will automatically appear on a new page of the same size.
Expand and Put them together physically!
Digital Export Flexibility: For digital exports, simply select “custom” at the beginning, and your map will be exported in the exact dimensions you need. 💻✨
We’re excited to announce that you can now place single objects directly onto your map! If the existing tiles don’t have what you’re looking for, you can use this new feature to add unique elements such as forests, houses, or other objects to create the exact map you envision. You can draw these elements using a brush tool or quickly spawn them by dragging a rectangle—whatever suits your creative needs! 🌳🏠
We have Single Objects to Play with now!
Additionally, we've added several new options now that we have Object Selection Mode in our selection tool to give you even greater control over single objects:
Object Selection Mode!
Move Single Objects: Easily reposition objects anywhere on your map with a simple drag and drop.
Move Objects with Move tool in context menu!
Rotate Single Objects: Rotate objects uniformly or randomly, providing more customization for your map's aesthetics.
Rotate Objects Uniformly with Rotation tool in context menu!
Rotate Objects Randomly with Rotation tool in context menu!
Scale Single Objects: Adjust the size of objects, allowing for both larger or smaller representations on your map.
Scale Objects with Scale tool in context menu!
Duplicate Single Objects: Quickly create duplicates of selected objects, perfect for filling out your map with similar elements.
Duplicate Objects with Duplicate tool in context menu!
Delete Single Objects: Remove unwanted objects from your map with just a click.
Delete Objects with Delete tool in context menu!
Clear Selections: Easily clear any selections you’ve made to start fresh or refine your layout.
Our team is also hard at work on new assets for the Desert and Dwarven Realms. These upcoming thematic assets will allow you to build maps featuring vast, sweeping desert landscapes or intricate, rugged dwarven fortresses. Stay tuned for more updates on their progress! 🏜️⚒️
Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming months. As always, we are prioritizing quality and want to ensure that every new feature is fully developed and polished before being showcased. This approach may require a bit more time, but the end result will be worth the wait! 🚀✨
Roadmap and Community Links
Keep up with our progress by checking out the roadmaps on our website:
A quick note regarding late pledges: The late pledge period on Kickstarter will conclude by the end of this month. Following this, we will open the pledge manager with a slight price increase. If you’ve been considering joining the campaign, now is the perfect time to secure your pledge before the price changes! 🌟 🌟
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we are creating something truly extraordinary! 🌍
Stay tuned for more updates, The Master of Realms Team
Monthly Update: August 2024, Context Menus are here 🎉
almost 2 years ago
– Fri, Aug 16, 2024 at 12:52:51 PM
Greetings, Realms Community! 🌟
We're back with the latest updates on the development of Master of Realms. Your continued support and enthusiasm keep us motivated to deliver something truly extraordinary. Here’s a detailed look at what’s been happening since our last update!
Project Progress
Context Menu in selection tool:
We’re excited to announce that the Context Menu has been fully integrated into the toolbar’s selection tool. This feature enhances user control and interaction, making it easier and more intuitive to manage tiles on the map. Below are the key actions you can now perform using the context menu:
Label Region: We've started the implementation of labeling regions on the map. Mark and label specific regions on your map, with the ability to select colors for easy identification.
Clear Selection: Deselect all tiles to start fresh or focus on new areas.
Clear the selection when you change your mind!
These functionalities are designed to provide a seamless and intuitive experience, allowing you to manage your maps with greater efficiency and creativity. 🎨🛠️
We're excited to share that the UI implementation for the Toolbox, Viewbox, and Single Object Placements is almost complete! These features should be finished within the next few days, and they will bring even more flexibility and precision to your map-making process.
Please note:that while we're eager to showcase these new developments, we are prioritizing quality more than anything else. This means that some features might be held back until they are fully polished and ready to be shown. Rest assured, we are committed to delivering the best possible experience, and we believe these upcoming months will be especially exciting as we roll out more refined updates. 🗓️✨
Late pledges are still open on Kickstarter! If you missed the initial campaign, this is your chance to support Master of Realms and gain access to exclusive rewards. Your contributions will help us continue to develop and enhance the game, ensuring it meets and exceeds your expectations. 🌟
Kanban and a text roadmap is on our website. These resources provide a clear and comprehensive overview of our development progress and upcoming milestones. We encourage you to review these roadmaps to stay informed about our progress and future plans.
