Just a quick update to let you know that funds have arrived, and we have started to send out surveys.
The first step is to send a smoke test, which basically is a stress test that randomly selects 5% of our backers and sends them the surveys. This helps us find any problems before sending them out to everybody.
The smoke tests are sending now.
After about 24 hours (so tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 22) we will then send out the rest of the surveys, assuming nothing went wrong.
On Monday we will begin fulfilling the digital pledges, and start printing physical orders, and ship those as soon as they are ready.
If you don't get a survey you can request one by clicking here.
1. Over the next two weeks Backerkit processes every pledge. 2. After those two weeks they send us the funds (minus their fees), which usually show up within a day or two. 3. Once we have received the funds we start sending out Pledge Manager surveys, starting with a Smoke Test to about 5% of all recipients. 4. About a business day later we send out the rest of the surveys. 5. We check in on the surveys on a daily basis, and send out the STLs via MyMiniFactory, or for physical orders, start printing and preparing the orders. 6. For physical orders, we start shipping them as each order completes, and usually get them all done within a couple of months.
That's it!
So while it's hard to do so, it's time to sit tight, and patiently wait for the next two weeks to be done so we can start sending out the STLs and working on your physical orders.
I decided to spend some time and make another table, at first using mainly the Temples of Drakenfell, but then supplementing it with the Ruins of Drakenfell for an extra immersive finish.
Here are a few of the images:
I can't tell you how much I enjoy building these tables. It's everything I wish I had when I was a kid, but even better!
It makes me keen to play more games like Mordheim, but at the same time I feel like it would even work for modern games like Starcraft, as it almost gives ancient Protoss vibes.
Whatever you decide to use it for, here are some more pictures for inspiration!
And some more pictures of the other tables we've made:
Whatever you do, make sure you find joy and entertainment in it.
If you've ever thought about selling 3D printed terrain, we've just added a new pledge specifically for you.
The Temples of Drakenfell Lifetime Merchant License includes the complete Temples of Drakenfell STL collection from this campaign, along with a worldwide lifetime commercial license allowing you to manufacture and sell physical 3D printed products made from those files.
Unlike subscription-based commercial licenses, this is a one-time purchase. Once you own it, there are:
No monthly fees
No annual renewals
No royalties
No limits on the number of physical prints you can sell
You can sell your prints through your own website, Etsy, eBay, Amazon, conventions, social media, local events, or any other sales channel operated by your business.
During this campaign, the Lifetime Merchant License is available for $249 USD, a $50 savings off the regular retail price.
If you've already selected another pledge and would like to upgrade, you can simply change your pledge level or add the merchant license before the campaign ends.
Please note that this license covers only the Temples of Drakenfell files included in this campaign. It does not automatically include future expansions or other MiniWarGaming Forge terrain systems.
You can read the complete Merchant License Terms and Conditions here:
P.P.S. If you purchased any of our Merchant Licenses in the past, they have all been upgraded to lifetime! Email us at [email protected] for full details on how to activate your lifetime licenses.
Start Printing Temples of Drakenfell Today - Instant Access Enabled!
Happy Thursday everybody!
The first Temples of Drakenfell files are ready, and you can start printing them right now.
We have enabled Instant Access for the Temples of Drakenfell Modular System STLs.
Every STL pledge that includes the new modular temple system now gives you immediate access to those files. You do not need to wait until the campaign ends or until the rest of the rewards are fulfilled.
What You Can Download Now
The Instant Access package contains the STL files from the core Temples of Drakenfell Modular System.
These are the modular pieces used to build stepped temples, courtyards, arcaded halls, towers, raised plazas, and much larger temple complexes.
The Instant Access download currently contains the STL files only.
We are still completing the PDF guides, so those will follow later. The rivers, scaffolding, statues, scatter terrain, original Ruins of Drakenfell, and any other rewards included in the higher pledge levels will also be delivered separately as part of those pledges.
We wanted to get the finished temple STLs into your hands now so you can begin printing while the campaign is still running.
Already Backed? Here Is How to Access the Files
Log into BackerKit using the same email address you used when you pledged.
Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner.
Select Your Pledges & Surveys.
Under Your Pledges, find Temples of Drakenfell.
Click View Pledge.
On your pledge confirmation page, find the Instant Access section and use the access link.
You do not need to change your pledge or pay anything else if your current pledge already includes the Temples of Drakenfell Modular System.
If you have not backed yet, choose any eligible STL pledge and BackerKit will give you access to the modular temple files immediately after you complete your pledge.
This is only the first part of the complete terrain system, but there is already enough here to start building some very large temples.
Temples of Drakenfell funded during its first day. Thank you to everyone who has already backed it.
Now that the campaign is live, I want to make it very clear what is included in the main pledge, because there is a lot of terrain on the campaign page.
For anyone who already owns the Ruins of Drakenfell, or who only wants the new terrain, the main pledge is the $99 Temples of Drakenfell Full System.
The Temples of Drakenfell Full System Pledge Has EVERYTHING That is New
It includes everything new in this campaign:
The complete Modular Temple System
The River System
The Scaffolding System
The Statue Bundle
The Temple Scatter Terrain
Altogether, that is more than 140 support-free STL files, all designed and tested for FDM printing.
Build simple temples...
...or multiple structures...
...or grand wonders!
The Same Pieces Can Build Very Different Tables
The modular temple system does not lock you into one finished building.
You can use the pieces to build a massive stepped temple, several smaller shrines, open courtyards, long arcaded halls, raised plazas, towers, or a dense multi-level temple city.
Then the rivers, bridges, scaffolding, statues, obelisks, and scatter terrain let you turn those structures into a complete battlefield.
Combine with the Ruins of Drakenfell for beautiful immersive tables
Which Pledge Should You Choose?
You already own the Ruins of Drakenfell
The $99 Temples of Drakenfell Full System gives you everything new in this campaign.
You are new to Drakenfell
The $139 Temples and Ruins of Drakenfell All-In includes the complete new Temples system along with the original Ruins of Drakenfell.
You do not own a 3D printer
We also have several physical pledge levels where the MiniWarGaming Forge will print the terrain and ship it to you.
The campaign runs for only 14 days and ends on Tuesday, August 11 at 12:00 PM Eastern.
Just a quick update to let you know that funds have arrived, and we have started to send out surveys.
The first step is to send a smoke test, which basically is a stress test that randomly selects 5% of our backers and sends them the surveys. This helps us find any problems before sending them out to everybody.
The smoke tests are sending now.
After about 24 hours (so tomorrow, Saturday, Aug 22) we will then send out the rest of the surveys, assuming nothing went wrong.
On Monday we will begin fulfilling the digital pledges, and start printing physical orders, and ship those as soon as they are ready.
If you don't get a survey you can request one by clicking here.
1. Over the next two weeks Backerkit processes every pledge. 2. After those two weeks they send us the funds (minus their fees), which usually show up within a day or two. 3. Once we have received the funds we start sending out Pledge Manager surveys, starting with a Smoke Test to about 5% of all recipients. 4. About a business day later we send out the rest of the surveys. 5. We check in on the surveys on a daily basis, and send out the STLs via MyMiniFactory, or for physical orders, start printing and preparing the orders. 6. For physical orders, we start shipping them as each order completes, and usually get them all done within a couple of months.
That's it!
So while it's hard to do so, it's time to sit tight, and patiently wait for the next two weeks to be done so we can start sending out the STLs and working on your physical orders.
I plan to add the River System add-on to my Temples of Drakenfell pledge when the pledge manager opens. I have a question: How long will the river be if I connect all the pieces end-to-end (creating the longest possible river)? Trying to decide whether to get one or two of these - these are for a 6'x4' table.
I decided to spend some time and make another table, at first using mainly the Temples of Drakenfell, but then supplementing it with the Ruins of Drakenfell for an extra immersive finish.
Here are a few of the images:
I can't tell you how much I enjoy building these tables. It's everything I wish I had when I was a kid, but even better!
It makes me keen to play more games like Mordheim, but at the same time I feel like it would even work for modern games like Starcraft, as it almost gives ancient Protoss vibes.
Whatever you decide to use it for, here are some more pictures for inspiration!
And some more pictures of the other tables we've made:
Whatever you do, make sure you find joy and entertainment in it.
