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Would you like us to make splash art of our maps?
🕑 Added 2022-10-26 12:30:44 +0000 UTCHey everyone! Some of you will have already been part of this ongoing discussion on our Discord but we wanted to bring the discussion here for those who don't use Discord or didn't see our pings.
This piece of splash art was made to accompany our Shadow Fortress Bridge map. It was originally created specifically for use in Alchemy RPG but having seen some positive responses about the map in conjunction with the splash art it made us consider whether we should be making more art to accompany our maps.
The response on Discord was a resounding YES! Most people said they wanted it to help show the map from a new perspective and others said they'd use it when setting the scene or storytelling pre-battle. But please tell us your opinions!
- Are you interested in splash art?
- Would you like to see generic RPG splash art (taverns, hills, forests, etc.)
- Or specifically splash art of our maps?
- Are there specific maps or variations you'd love to see splash art for?
- Would you need multiple variations for the splash art (day, night, etc.)?
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A common concern that came up was that this might replace or reduce our ability to release battlemaps. That won't be the case at all. Our fantasy battlemaps are our bread and butter and that won't be changing. We've started several new projects, including Borough Bound and Hyperdrive Fleet and always been able to release 3 maps here per month! (sometimes 4!)
And just so it's clear for those voting: if we do start making splash art, we will start a new patreon for it. This one (Czepeku) will stay exactly as it is and there'll be a new patreon for those who are interested in splash art. That way we won't mess with great system we have here. And it allows us to set up new tiers and price it in a way that makes sense for how time/money/effort it costs us to make it. There'll be no assumption that you need to join the splash art patreon, it's just an extra for those who do want it.
So please, let us know using the poll options and by commenting below! Or come to the Discord and join the conversation in the #map-murmuring channel! :)
Comments
Jonathan Keck
This is an amazing idea and I can’t wait!
Heather
I love the idea of splash art, but I don't think I could swing another Patreon for one given that they all really add up (especially with the inflation going on right now) ^^;
MrPrimate
Yes, as incredible as your maps are, I find that as soon as I slam one down in a VTT, the players go into COMBAT MODE. Art would allow me to display the coolness of a location without triggering the fight response.
I love The idea of being able to show in the games an image of the place where they are going to fight and others to use in the background is incredible. especially in online games
Ogo Sylla
I would LOVE splash art! Great idea
schnoodle
PLEASE yes!! i love the maps, but sometimes i just want art to match the theme for my players, so they can use theater of the mind more!
MC
Splash art is a wonderful idea, though the maps are completely indispensible so I hope that the splash art would not take away significantly from the time you have for map making
Daarka
I obsessively want this yess!!! I use splash art for theater of the mind pages in my VTT for the game I DM, so I am usually scrounging around art websites trying to find art that matches the maps I have available. To have the mapmakers ALSO making matching splash art is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT oh gosh this excites me!! <3 Please do!!
Jae Augustus
I save lots of splash art from deviantart and reddit, so I would love to use your custom splash art too!!
Winnie
Oh I'd use the splash art ALL the time!!! This is a wonderful idea. Yes from me all the way!!!
