Hexplorer: Magnetic Dungeon Tiles for 5e and Other TTRPGs

Kickstarter Partners
over 3 years ago – Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 04:03:54 PM

Hey everyone,

There are two really cool projects I wanted to let you know about!

The first is from our very own Headless Hydra Press copyeditor, Frank Ard! If you are a writer yourself, please keep reading! In addition to being a great editor, Frank is an AWESOME writer. His debut novel, a contemporary fantasy called Back to Zero, is being published by Rogue Owl Press and the Kickstarter is to support a limited edition print run of the book. I know from talking to some of you that there are some writers here. One of the pledge levels for $75 includes the book AND a writing critique for a 20,000 word manuscript! Frank is an incredible editor and this is an absolute steal. If anyone wants feedback on a few short stories or the first few chapters of a novel, I hope you'll consider supporting the project!

Also, for you D&D fans out there who have kids, don't miss The Mysteries of Coral Cave that is creating a 5E boxset loaded with material and an adventure to run with kids as young as 6 years old. I've been talking to the creator and have backed it myself. I've got a couple of years before my own kids are ready to play but this looks like it will be an awesome way to introduce them to TTRPGs! 

Post Kickstarter Update #6: Packaging Begins!
over 3 years ago – Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 01:05:55 PM

Woohoo! The first and third waves of the magnets arrived Friday! we are beginning to package them starting today. We basically have wverything excwpt for the Magic Expansion and Caverns set. This week will be mostly unwrapping and organizing but by next monday, i should have aome photos of the very first finished packs! All right, back to the packaging line!

Shane

Post Kickstarter Update #5 ALL Magnets Ordered
over 3 years ago – Tue, Apr 06, 2021 at 02:39:38 PM

Every design has been created, finalized, and ordered from our manufacturer! All of the packaging and shipping supplies have also been ordered. The first wave of magnets is scheduled to arrive later this week and then the sorting, counting, and packing can begin! 

The sewer set was the last that was placed and I wanted to share the inspiration. Below is the battlemap from our Fifth Edition adventure Horror Beneath the City. We wanted to make a set of sewer magnets that would allow us to very nearly recreate this map. 

Another short and sweet update but next week's should have some behind-the-scenes pictures. :)

Hope you all have a great week!

Shane

Post Kickstarter Update #4 Short and Sweet
over 3 years ago – Wed, Mar 31, 2021 at 11:38:09 PM

Hey Everyone,

Just a quick update here. We have ordered the second wave of magnets - this one containing the Magic Expansion and the Caverns and Tunnels Set - as well as all of the packaging materials we will need. We should get all of the magnets for the Core sets sometime next week!

We are nearly done with the Custom Hero tiles. We have two designs left to finalize and those will be the final designs of the project! Ana is working hard on formatting the tiles for the PNG sets. We are on track to get the PNG sets delivered by the end of May.

Thanks everyone!

Last Chance at Add-Ons and Caves & Tunnels Sneak Peek
over 3 years ago – Wed, Mar 24, 2021 at 08:01:40 PM

Hey Everyone,

I've started the process of locking orders. As we won't be continuing the production of Hexplorer Dungeon Tiles beyond the Pledge Manager, this is your last chance at getting additional add-ons! We've actually run out of the Hero Assortment packs but we still have the Cave &Tunnels and Sewers sets as well as the Magic Expansion. Your orders will lock tomorrow evening and we will process cards Friday. Thank you so much to everyone who has continued to support this project!

And SPEAKING of the Caves & Tunnels set, guess what arrived yesterday? We got our first proofs of the set and I am SUPER excited with how they're looking. This doesn't include the dressing that will go with it but I think the set is looking really sharp. This map I made in about 2 minutes.