Revolutionize Tabletop 3D Mapmaking: Detailed 2D/3D printed maps and VTT integration for extraordinary adventures!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
September 2024 Monthly Update: Single Objects, 2D Export, UI Refresh and More
over 1 year 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 🎉
over 1 year 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.
Stay connected and get real-time updates by joining our Discord community:
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we are building something truly extraordinary! 🚀🌍
Stay tuned for more updates, The Master of Realms Team
Master of Realms Monthly Update: July 2024
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 09:20:54 PM
Greetings, Realms Community! 🌟
We are excited to bring you the latest updates on the development of Master of Realms. Your continued support and enthusiasm drive us to make this project extraordinary. Let's dive into the detailed progress we've made since our last update!
Project Progress
UI Implementation:
We have made significant strides in the implementation of the upper side of the user interface, which includes all menus. This is a major milestone as it enhances the overall usability and aesthetic appeal of the application. 🎨✨
Toolbox and Toolbar Rework:
In addition to the UI updates, we have commenced a comprehensive rework of the Toolbox and the addition of a Toolbar, which was not previously included. This task has involved substantial restructuring of the tags based on tile categories. The new Toolbox and Toolbar will provide users with more streamlined and efficient access to tools and functionalities, thereby enhancing productivity and user experience.🛠️🔧
Context Menu Functionality:
Our team has also begun developing the context menu functionality. This feature will significantly enhance the user experience by providing quick access to relevant actions and options directly within the application. The context menu will allow for more intuitive controls and a smoother workflow, making it easier for users to interact with and manipulate elements. 🖱️📋
Full Context Menu
Tile Scaling:
Tile scaling remains an ongoing task. Due to the decision to reduce the size of the tiles, each tile needs to be meticulously redone from scratch. This process is complex and time-consuming, but it is essential to ensure that the tiles are of the highest quality and fit perfectly within the new scale. We understand that this task is taking longer than anticipated, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to complete this crucial aspect of the application. 🔍🕰️
What’s Next
As we continue to focus 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 foundational work, while not immediately visible, is crucial for the seamless functioning and enhanced experience of Master of Realms. The integration of these elements is expected to bring about significant visual improvements and a more polished look to the application. You can look forward to these exciting updates around August. 🗓️👀
Roadmap and Community Links
Last month, we added a Kanban and a text roadmap to 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.
Stay connected and get real-time updates by joining our Discord community:
Late Pledges
We are pleased to inform you that 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. 🌟
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. Together, we are building something truly extraordinary! 🚀🌍
Stay tuned for more updates, The Master of Realms Team
📢 Advancements in UI and Core Systems: June 2024 Update
almost 2 years 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. ✨
New UI with Toolbar: Figma
Context Menu: Figma
Label System: Figma
🛠️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.
Animation is in the application. This scale is old.
🎲Miniature Tokens:
We are excited to inform you that most of theminiature 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.
Miniature Renders
👀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.
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 📢
almost 2 years 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.
🖌️ 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:
Sneak Peek of UI Design from Figma
🏠 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. 💬
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