OpenForge Tools: Magnetic Clamps Released!

 

This week's release is a bit on the outside of normal for what we have been doing.  This isn't a tile or terrain: It's a tool to help you more easily put the terrain we release together.  A few weeks ago we were watching a video on TerranScapes in which Mike reviewed magnetic clamps, and we knew we had to make them.  A bunch of magnet purchases, experimentation with different , and some trial and error, and you get today's release.

We're finding them super useful as we assemble the ruined pieces we've been releasing, and we thought this would make an interesting release. We realize it's a bit outside our normal wheelhouse, so before we do any more tools releases, we want to hear your feedback on whether you find this kind of thing compelling. 

So go grab em on Thingiverse and let us know what you think in the comments!

Bring in your dead! Bring in your dead!

If you’re like us, you’re probably wondering, “Where do I put all these dead bodies?”

Wonder no more: Masterwork Tools is killing it with this mausoleum. Originally designed for the Frostgrave scenario “The Mausoleum,” the piece is a great addition to any tabletop game that calls for a graveyard.

Devon’s proud of this one:  He has printed some beautiful pieces created by other makers, but this is his most complex design. Terrain remains his bread and butter, but he’s been working hard at expanding his Blender skills to make more interesting buildings for players to interact with. Monica’s primary contribution to this piece was preventing our 4-year-old from adding her own Crayola graffiti art. That was 3 seconds of heart-stopping terror, let us tell you.

This piece consists of eight distinct parts, thirty three to print, which took about a week to print using PLA plastic. It took two nights to paint. We’re offering optional parts for making it compatible with Openforge 2.0 magnetic bases and OpenLock bases.  

The top of the building comes off so you can see inside, as do the sides so your players can move freely when the undead inevitably run amok. ‘Cause those coffins aren’t going to grave-rob themselves.

Thank you so much to the Patrons supporting our work. Your contributions help us continue to make high-quality prints for your games. If you’d like to support our work, please visit our Patreon page. You can also download the tiles for free on Thingiverse

Don't forget to vote on the backer site  for what you want to see next.  This piece was kind of a wild hair, but we still decide almost every time what to design next on the votes.

More docks than you can handle

We've released a bunch of new stuff for docks that we're using for our Skull and Shackles game.  Combined with pieces from the scaffolding construction kits, we built the pictured pirate lighthouse.  I expect there's probably about one more docks construction-kit release forthcoming.

Grab the files on Thingiverse and let me know what you think in the comments below.

There will be two releases this week to backfill for the missing release last week.  Print tests on the docks failed and I had to do some redesign, delaying it into this week.

And as per usual, be sure to go vote on the ideas you want to see on the backer site.

Masterwork Tools loves the dock

What lake or ocean setting is complete without docks? These files will let you create the perfect space for shady dock-workers and stealthy ocean monsters eager to eat your face.

Y’all apparently thought it was a good idea, too, because this construction kit was No. 1 in voting. It works with all our other tiles, and we’re planning more construction kits in the future, so stay tuned. 

Grab the docks on Thingiverse and  be sure to sign up for the backer site if you have not. Vote for what you want to see!

You are the light of my dungeon

We're really excited about this release.  We've combined the strengths of OpenLOCK with a flexible system for making electrical tiles.

First, we have the Battery Base, which is an E 2x2 tile that contains a CR2032 battery and can provide power to any number of the ports on the bottom (though we generally power only one).

Second, we have the Powered Clip, which provides leads that take power from a battery base to any other tile that wants power.

Finally, we have the Torch Wall, which is an A 2x0.5 wall that connects a flickering led from an LED votive candle to the OpenLOCK port.

This is but one possibility for the kinds of effects we can now do given that we have a basic standard for power with OpenLOCK. We were inspired to work on this idea from a patron on the new backer site.  If you have not yet signed up, do it and let us know what you want!  If you have, go vote on tiles and add ideas for what you want us to work on.