Delayed Australia and NZ Packages Are Getting Delivered (Finally!)
about 3 years ago – Thu, Apr 22, 2021 at 06:45:40 AM

This is a quick update to touch base with any international backers -- especially those in NZ and Australia -- who are still waiting for their pledges.  Many of you have already received your rewards, but some of you are still waiting.

The good news is that it appears these delayed deliveries are finally trickling in! 

I have heard from several backers who reached out to me -- originally to let me know they were still waiting -- that their packages are now (finally) showing up!

I don't know what caused such a delay in the delivery, but I am relieved that it really does look like they are merely late, and not lost. I want to thank those affected for your patience in this, and for reaching out to me.

If your package has not arrived: I know it is a lot to ask, but if you could give it another week or two, you really should finally get the boxes I mailed way back in January! If May rolls around and there is still nothing, reach out to me with a message here on Kickstarter and I'll confirm your address and arrange a replacement (or if you prefer, a refund along with my sincere thanks for waiting so long.)

DM's Advice Dice, Available on Amazon
about 3 years ago – Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 02:31:31 PM

Hello backers! 

I have big news! The Dungeon Master's Advice Dice are now available on Amazon.com. If anyone missed out on the campaign, they are now available at retail! (And for retailers who have expressed interest in the past, I'll be reaching out to you over the next week or two with new details.)

I've been busy lately working to get this off the ground, but it has finally reached the finish line. Whew!

Next update, I'll answer some questions people had about how the Collector's Box works. But for now, I just wanted to share the good news about me getting my little dice project, something I made myself and funded on Kickstarter with your help, out into the world. Thank you all!

A Few More Collector Box Pictures
about 3 years ago – Wed, Mar 31, 2021 at 08:22:44 AM

Collector Box Hidden Feature

 I'm going to share a few more pictures of the Collector's Box design, as well as reveal the hidden feature in each one.

Because they were a limited edition, each collector box has a unique number. That number is hidden inside the box itself, and can be revealed by the hidden feature.

Those of you who guessed it had something to do with the angled crypt, you're absolutely right!

 The "mirror" on the wall activates when the crypt (the one with the book in the robed figure's arms) is moved.  The mirror ceases to be a mirror, and glows with a blue light, revealing the unique number of the collector box.

 Every part of the collector's box had to be designed and made in my workshop, then assembled as needed.  To do this, I used 3D printers, laser engraving, paint, and of course some 3D models for inspiration as well.  Plenty of ideas didn't quite work out, but that's the creative process and I'm happy with what I ended up with.

Credits and Acknowledgements

Here is a list of tools, things, and sources I found useful in making the boxes.  Check them out!

•  OpenForge by Devon Jones was super useful!  Thank you Devon, for granting me permission to use some of your fantastic floor shapes and wall shapes while designing.  It really helped me out! OpenForge is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Share Alike as well, which I wish more people did.
• I found some of the models in this Underground Cathedral assets pack useful, and I purchased the (not expensive) asset pack.  Note: these -- as well as most other models on CGTrader -- are art assets intended for things like computer graphics, they aren't made with fabrication in mind, but it was still useful to me.
• Paints: too many paints and supplies to mention, but in particular I found the Blackest Black paint from Culture Hustle super useful, as well as a variety of Contrast paints from Games Workshop.  (This guide was invaluable in choosing which contrast paint colors to test.) I mostly used Basilicanum Grey and Snakebite Leather. 
•  Galaxy Black 3D printer filament from Prusa3D was super useful.  As was Standard Grey resin from Formlabs.  Everything 3D printed was done in my workshop on my own printers (and lots and lots of testing...)

An Exclusive Look at the Collector's Boxes!
about 3 years ago – Wed, Mar 17, 2021 at 11:28:13 PM

See The Collector's Boxes!

I offered a limited number of Limited Edition Collector's Boxes during the campaign, and never really talked about them for this reason: I wanted people who got them to be surprised.

Now that enough time has passed, I'd like to share some pictures, and talk about designing and building them over the next few updates.  

These were designed and built by me.  The ones out there, in people's hands, are the only ones that exist in the entire world.  Here is what they look like: 

I designed the holder to resemble a room in a dungeon, and each die sits in its own little room with a little arched doorway!

Each box (each one numbered from a total of 35) has a hidden feature that was for the owner to discover. 

Why Include a Secret Feature? 

Mainly because I wanted a small secret to share with those who pledged for a box, and I felt that a secret feature was very apropos for something that was themed after a dungeon room. What's dungeon without hidden switches, after all?

I'll be sharing more about how I designed and built the boxes in future updates. The campaign might be a wrap, but I feel like enough of you will be interested that it is worth sharing!

Online Sales are Coming

If you liked the dice and think they might make a good gift, they will be available to purchase online in the future. You'll all be among the first to know when it happens!

Post-Campaign Thoughts

A small number of international backers are patiently waiting for their dice to be delivered (international shipping can be a VERY slow process, sadly) and with the exception of a small handful of folks who haven't filled out their surveys for one reason or another, the campaign is a wrap.

The COVID-19 pandemic certainly threw a wrench into things, but all in all things went alright. Thanks to all of you for helping make this happen.

Interpretation Guide for DM's Advice Dice
about 3 years ago – Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 11:48:28 PM

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