fulfilling TerraScapes: Caves and Grottos - Redux - Tabletop Terrain

[SamuraiJack 22099]

As seen at ReaperCon

 

 

 

About this project

This is my first set of TerraScapes.  I present to you a natural Caves & Grottos core set. With the full range of double sided modular tiles, you can quickly create ultra-realistic cavern scenarios for any of your spelunking adventures! If you've ever found yourself in a cave, you know how under represented they are in the games that we love to play. There is nothing linear about spelunking and caverns aren't flat! Caves are twisted sections of open air encased by cool moist rocky walls.  That's why I've coined this terrain as a Nonlinear Modular Terrain System, and it's a new way of dressing your Tabletop with functional, dynamic terrain for all your Tabletop RPG's!

TerraScapes: Caves and Grottos strives to simulate natural terrain for optimal immersion and strategic playability. To maximize the possibilities every tile is double sided! This means that with every tile you get twice the possible play space! Both tops and bottoms of each tile can be used in your layouts!  Each tile is designed to work like a table where instead of legs, you have stalactites and large rocks. It allows you to stack them up however you want! This gives your layout real depth and introduces a whole new dimension for increased strategical encounters. Whether it's for your big boss battle, wargame or random encounter, everything you'll need for an endless tactical cavern layout comes with our set of Caves & Grottos!

This video shows how to build an endless array of immersive caverns for your tabletop!

What's in the Full Set?  I have a ton of tiles prototyped and ready for this campaign.  If everything is unlocked we will have 9 Core double-sided tiles, 3 exclusive large  double-sided KS tiles, 2 Rock Packs which include a total of 8 double-sided rocks and rock/well combinations, 2 sets of Stalactite risers containing a total of 4 risers, 3 double-sided flowstone/pit centerpieces and 4 packs of double-sided wall sections containing 8 wall sections.  This is everything you'll need to bring to life any dynamic cavern scenario that you could possibly dream up!  You can purchase any of these Packs of tiles or accessories as Add-ons as they are unlocked during this campaign by managing your pledge amount and adding their cost(s).  If you are bad with arithmetic, just send me a message and I'll give you hand personally!

I know, I know...  I'm getting ahead of myself here!  When the campaign launches we'll only have the three tiles from Core Pack:A, and the exclusive KS:1 tiles available.  Whenever we unlock another Core Pack, I will also unlock another exclusive KS tile for you to snatch up!  I am fairly confident that we are going to smash through almost every stretch goal I have planned.

Core Pack:A Random Layout with KS Tile:1

 With the exception of the Stalac-Packs, note that every terrain piece in TerraScapes is double-sided. The following graphics depict both the tops and bottoms of every piece and are not separate pieces offered with the packs.  The sizes listed are in terms of tile height.  So a Size 2 piece is two tiles high.  A Size 3 piece is 3 tiles high.  

Please Manage your Pledge if you would like to add-on any pieces.  A survey will be sent after the Kickstarter has concluded for you to list which add-ons and options (like paint schemes) you would like.  All shipping charges will be handled by a Third Party Pledge Manager after the Kickstarter as well.  You will have until December 1st, 2017 to update your Pledge using this Pledge Manager

3 Core Pack:A tiles and the first Exclusive KS Tile:1

As each set of new tiles and accessories are unlocked we will journey deeper into what TerraScapes: Caves and Grottos has to offer any story.  During this campaign, your very pledges will move a group of adventurers through the deep, exploring the sets that you unlock.  Our heroes fate will depend upon your support!  When the campaign ends, our adventurers will either perish or succeed in escaping these deep Caves & Grottos! 

Core Pack:A, KS Tile:1 and Rocks & Wells Pack:A

 

Rock & Wells Pack:A contains four Size 1 Risers

 

Stalac-Pack:A contains two Size 2 Risers

 

 

Core Pack:B Random Layout with KS Tile:2

[minigrinder 320]

Campaign continued....

 

3 Core Pack:B tiles and the second Exclusive KS Tile:2

 

Core Pack:B, KS Tile:2, Stalac-Pack:A and Rocks & Wells Pack:A

 

Rock & Wells Pack:B contains four Size 1 Risers

 

Stalac-Packs A & B with Core Pack:B

 

Stalac-Pack:B contains two Size 3 Risers

 

Core Pack:C Random Layout with KS Tile:3

3 Core Pack:C tiles and the third Exclusive KS Tile:3

 

Cave Wall Pack:A, KS Tile:3 and Core Pack:C

 

Cave Wall Pack:A contains two Size 2 Risers

 

One Flowstone & Pitfall Centerpiece:1

 

Flowstone & Pits:1, Cave Walls Pack:A and B, and KS Tiles:1, 2 and 3

 

Cave Wall Pack:B contains two Size 2 Risers

 

Flowstone & Pits:1 and 2, Cave Walls Pack:A and B, Rocks & Wells Pack:A and Core Pack:C

 

One Flowstone & Pitfall Centerpiece:2

 

Cave Walls Packs A, B and C with supports

 

Cave Walls Pack:C contains two size 3 wall risers

 

One Flowstone & Pitfall Centerpiece:3

 

Flowstone & Pits:1,2 and 3, Cave Walls Pack:A and B, Rocks & Wells Pack:B and KS Tiles:1, 2 and 3

 

Cave Walls Pack:D contains two size 3 wall risers.

 

Caves & Grottos - Complete Set - Unlocked!

 

 

 

It's important to note that there was a couple typos that were corrected in the following graphics!

 

Also, I added this video which shows the strength of our Resin 

 

 

We have crushed all my planned terrain Stretch Goals!  Dreams do come true!  I cannot thank you all enough!  I feel very happy with the level of content in Caves & Grottos.  For the remaining Stretch Goals I'd like to focus on decorating and modifying your Caves, rather than building them up.

• -Little Mushrooms - Unlocked at $21,000 - Add-On for $5 - Get 1 pack free with each complete set for up to 5 sets.  These pewter cast pieces will be great for not only modifying your TerraScapes, but adding to your bases, displays and dioramas!  We have already unlocked a tutorial video showing how to make and paint these little shrooms.  If you wish to skip the sculpting process, these will be exactly what you'll need for the job!  
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Pewter Sprue w/ 7 mushrooms, concept art

 

• -Little crystals - Unlocked at $22,000 - Add-On for $5 - Get 1 pack free with each complete set for up to 5 sets. These pewter cast pieces will be great for not only modifying your TerraScapes, but adding to your bases, displays and dioramas! We have already unlocked a tutorial video showing how to make and paint these little crystals. If you wish to skip the sculpting process, these will be exactly what you'll need for the job!
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Pewter Sprue w/ 7 crystal shards, concept art

 

 

• -Little Monster Eggs - Unlocked at $23,000 - Add-On for $5 - Get 1 pack free with each complete set for up to 5 sets These pewter cast pieces will be great for not only modifying your TerraScapes, but adding to your bases, displays and dioramas! We have already unlocked a tutorial video showing how to make and paint these little Monster Eggs. If you wish to skip the sculpting process, these will be exactly what you'll need for the job!  

 

• Pewter Sprue w/ 5 monster eggs, concept art

Introducing the Fungal Forest!  an array of varying species of mushrooms, cast in pewter, for all your cave decor needs!

I am open to more suggestions too!  I am looking forward to working with the community in developing more content for this campaign!

 

It's up to you to help us along the way.  By sharing this campaign page, we will unlock other possible paint schemes for the enthusiasts to choose from along with some video tutorials for the hobbyists out there!  

• -Rocky Caves Paint Scheme - The Default Paint Scheme on ALL TerraScapes: Caves and Grottos.
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• -Realistic Cave Pool Elite Add-on options for Painted, Complete Sets only - Unlocked at 30 Shares

-How to create Realistic Cave Pools, video tutorial - Unlocked at 30 shares

• -Earthy Caves Paint Scheme option - Unlocked at 50 shares
• -How to paint the Rocky Caves scheme, video tutorial - Unlocked at 60 shares
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• -Ice Caves Paint Scheme option - Unlocked at 100 shares
• -Magnetized & Accessorized, video tutorial - Unlocked at 125 shares
• -How to paint the Earthy Caves scheme, video tutorial - Unlocked at 150 shares
• -Simple Sculpts, Adding Glowing Shrooms, video tutorial - Unlocked at 175 shares
• -Simple Sculpts, Crystals, video tutorial at 200 shares
• -Simple Sculpts, Creepy Eggs, video tutorial at 225 shares
• -PDF Tutorials will be released with each Video Tutorial! Unlocked! This reward is unlocked at 250 shares

• -Quick Setup: These tiles are not like their linear cousins. Placing down just 1 tile covers the same area as 4 to 8 terrain pieces from other 3d terrain makers. You can create an awesome, natural looking layout in under a minute! You can literally throw them down and get right back to the game. There is a near infinite amount of possibilities. 
• -Modular Variety: Any part of any side of any tile can be placed next to or on top of any other tile. Be creative! They are also double sided! I guess that gives them twice the infinite variety then! HA! 
• -Realism: No other 3D terrain can match TerraScapes ability to create the most realistic looking Caves & Grottos. If you have ever ventured outside, you know that the natural world is not linear. This is the beauty inherent in a nonlinear terrain system! It's non uniform but structured design simulates a natural cave effortlessly. I can honestly say, even I didn't think they were going to work as well as they do. I'm floored every time I design another completely different layout than the one before. 
• -Scale Compatibility: The tile designs have been optimized for 15mm, 25mm, 28mm and even 32mm miniatures! 
• -Terrain Compatibility: Already own a fine cavern set or terrain set? Great! These tiles will enhance ANY other terrain set whether 2D or 3D that you may have already invested in! There is no guarantee that TerraScapes will be compatible with any 4D or higher dimensional terrain. 
• -Game Compatibility: Whether fantasy, sci-fi, western or modern, you may find yourself spelunking and adventuring your way through the deep! 
• -For Enthusiasts AND Hobbyists: We are offering 2 finished options for your set of TerraScapes only during the Kickstarter! The unpainted set is fresh from the mould to your hobby desk. They are ready for prep, primer and paint and of course any other accoutrements. The painted set comes prepped, primed, professionally painted and sealed by TerraScape's own design studio, MGStudio! i.e. My monkeys and Me! 
• -Durability: Made with 100% Dorkenite (a.k.a very sturdy and hard resin). I have thoroughly tested the material by throwing my first prototype into my hardwood table in a fit of nerd rage! Not a stalagmite was injured during this test! 
• -100% American Made! This wonderful product is being produced by gamers just like you. It gives us great pleasure to contribute to your games and enhance the stories being told around your tabletop! I am both proud and honored to announce that Effin Cool Minis will be producing TerraScapes. I am also happy to announce that their studio is less than a 2 hour drive from mine! Moving from production to fulfillment won't involve any overseas partners, boats, shipping containers, or customs. 
• -Scale Modelling made easy! The caverns that you'll discover with Caves & Grottos practically build themselves. Some of the most interesting caverns I've seen made with TerraScapes were constructed by my 10 year old son.
• -DayOne on KickTraq, check us out!!!
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• All Domestic and International shipping rates apply! I will be using a 3rd party Pledge Manager to account for all shipping charges! Here is a rough estimate for what to expect when shipping up to 3-5 Packs/Add-ons.  I will do my best to find better international rates, but to really make a dent in them, I will need an outpour of international support to warrant shipping by boat to select countries.  At this time I can not guarantee any better rates until I can gauge the international support!  Furthermore, I will require that all International Shipping be insured.  

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  USA $8-$17, Australia $68, Brazil $61, Canada $53, China $69, Japan $64, Mexico $55, Russia $68, UK $69, EU $58

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  In accordance4 with the State of Ohio, I will be collecting 7.25% from any Ohio resident Backer via the Third Pledge Manager.

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Just wanted to thank you SamuraiJack for attempting too post my KS Project.  Its a big project, I nearly gave up finishing it off myself lol.  Did we meet at ReaperCon?  Hoping I had the pleasure of shaking your hand m8!

Edited November 3, 2017 by minigrinder

[Jeneki 924]

It's worth noting that little white line near the bottom of the Complete Set image is a 1-foot ruler.

[Adrift 10546]

I've backed this one because I met them at ReaperCon, and I like backing anyone who's a part of that convention. 

[minigrinder 320]

On 11/3/2017 at 10:48 AM, Jeneki said:

It's worth noting that little white line near the bottom of the Complete Set image is a 1-foot ruler.

 

I guess I should have pointed that out!  Thanks!  I've been getting a lot of people saying it's too expensive.  I'm like, "well yeah, they are big resin pieces lol."  I'd like to do a comparison, displacement test at some point to see just how much more or less expensive these are than other Terrain on the market.  

 

After fulfillment, these pieces will loose the KS discount, but I will be selling them individually on my online store and conventions.  That way a person can pick up one or two pieces at a time.  None of this, "I have to throw a paycheck at this!?" nonsense lol.  I'd like these to bought like we do minis.  A piece here, a piece there...

 

 

2 hours ago, Adrift said:

I've backed this one because I met them at ReaperCon, and I like backing anyone who's a part of that convention. 

 

Thanks for your support m8!  Hopefully we can meet again next year when I release Cliffs & Crags!!!

 

Do you feel the pics do this terrain justice?  To me, there ain't nothing like seeing it in person...

[minigrinder 320]

Can we get a funded banner for this post since that happened on Day One!

 

I just wanted to share some more sweet images with you folks.  This is TerraScapes with another modular 2D Terrain System, Terratiles.  Checkout this layout!

 

Less than 5 days to get a pledge in!!!  Stop by and check it out!

 

TerraScapes: Caves and Grottos - Redux - Tabletop Terrain

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1816594163/terrascapes-caves-and-grottos-redux-tabletop-terra

Edited November 7, 2017 by minigrinder

[Darsc Zacal 46996]

1 hour ago, minigrinder said:

Can we get a funded banner for this post since that happened on Day One!

No. 

For the purposes of this subforum the "Live" tag indicates the kickstarter is at the collecting funding stage and still accepting new backers.

The "Funded" tag indicates the live funding period is over and the long wait for Fulfillment has begun. 

 

[minigrinder 320]

lol. What if I ask real nice like ?  LOL

[animesensei 549]

You mention pieces will be available post-KS.  Am I correct in assuming the large pieces will NOT be available? They are labeled as kickstarter pieces, so I just want to be sure.

[minigrinder 320]

8 minutes ago, animesensei said:

You mention pieces will be available post-KS.  Am I correct in assuming the large pieces will NOT be available? They are labeled as kickstarter pieces, so I just want to be sure.

 

They will be available until the molds are spent or they turn up in another KS down the line!  I'll squeeze every last good piece of resin out of them though.

[Reaperbryan 21]

On 11/6/2017 at 11:41 PM, minigrinder said:

lol. What if I ask real nice like ?  LOL

The tags are:

Live - your project is ongoing, and new backers can join/backers can edit pledges/new rewards may or may not be added, so keep an eye on the project.

Funded - The project has ended, successfully funded, and now periodic updates are made.  This tag has nothing to do with meeting funding goals or stretch goals. It is all about "no longer live but not failed"

Cancelled - the project was cancelled or failed to meet funding

Fulfilling - shipping of rewards has begun, pay attention to make sure you get your rewards.

 

Your page will be updated to "funded" only after the close of the campaign.

[minigrinder 320]

Yeah, I'm a newb lol...

[Talae 38226]

If I had money to throw at a KS right now, this would likely be getting my money. Going vertical with terrain is a weak spot for my wallet. 

 

I wish you the best of luck and hope that I can support via retail in the future.

[minigrinder 320]

On 11/11/2017 at 12:26 AM, Talae said:

If I had money to throw at a KS right now, this would likely be getting my money. Going vertical with terrain is a weak spot for my wallet. 

 

I wish you the best of luck and hope that I can support via retail in the future.

I appreciate it Talae!  If it helps, the Pre-Order Store will go live this coming weekend until the 31st of Dec.  However when we go to retail, you'll be able to buy each piece individually, so atleast there's that!  I'd like to see people pickup this terrain, kind of like how we purchase minis!  At least that's the goal.

 

I'll be sure to post a link here to the Pre-Order Store for anyone who may be interested!

[Darsc Zacal 46996]

1 hour ago, minigrinder said:

I appreciate it Talae!  If it helps, the Pre-Order Store will go live this coming weekend until the 31st of Dec.  However when we go to retail, you'll be able to buy each piece individually, so atleast there's that!  I'd like to see people pickup this terrain, kind of like how we purchase minis!  At least that's the goal.

 

I'll be sure to post a link here to the Pre-Order Store for anyone who may be interested!

As per Reapers forum rules, such a link to a retail site, preorder, post kickstarter pledgemanager, or online store, is not allowed.

Only links allowed are to the kickstarters original project.