Tabletop Essentials: Plain Terrain Battle Maps & Assets

Files Approved, timeline, and VTT news (mini update)
about 1 month ago – Fri, Feb 14, 2025 at 09:26:09 AM

Greetings world builders!

Project files -

We just confirmed the eProof of all files from the manufacturers! What on earth does this mean, you say? This means that everything is complete, the manufacturers have checked everything and sent me final digital files to approve (these are the files they use to manufacture the physical items), I have checked everything and confirmed them ready to go!

VTTs -

Foundry VTT pre-built packs went out in recent weeks. We're currently building an update for this as we discovered errors in asset sizing. Once the fix has been....fixed....we will issue an update that will automatically amend your packs (I'll also let you know here).
Roll20 is nearing completion. This is what I get for having almost 1,000 assets....

Speaking of VTTs, Foundry VTT just launched their brand new marketplace, so if you Foundry users out there want even MORE battle maps (and there are a lot more of mine on there) here you go - https://www.foundryvtt.store/

Timeline -

I'll give updates on this as we go. Right now I'm awaiting a full production physical sample delivery from the manufacturers (this is the final copy of all prodcuts exactly how they will appear when manufactured, in all final packaging), once I have this (and confirm everything is as intended) and press the green light, manufacturing will begin as soon as they have space at the factories. This could be immediately, or could take a month or so. Right now we're on track for a wonderful summer delivery!

Happy gaming!

Ollie - Moonlight Maps

Progress on all items + Timeline!
about 2 months ago – Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 05:42:16 AM

Greetings world builders!

Item update time!

The holidays slow progress worldwide, (currently it's Chinese New Year and the teams and factories will be off for a month or so) but we're almost there!
New dice samples are finally here (about half ready to go, the other half need some minor tweaks), pens & GM Scene are ready, the packs are ready (awaiting final samples with barcodes and legal details)...the big green button looms closer!

Dice

Here are the finished dice sets that are ready to go (Frosty Tundra, Dark Echoes, Fabled Adventurer & Nightmare Shadow)!

Here are the dice sets that need some tweaking (the factory were aware of the errors when they were sent, and have already been working on updated versions).
The Molten Inferno set (right) ink (number ink) should be a yellow/orange.
The Desiccated Desert set (back) had an error with the surface glitter not working correctly, I must get that sand effect :) we're also going to try the frosted finish in the next batch (like the Fabled Adventurer and Nightmare Shadow sets) as this could work really well with the desert vibe.
The Fey Dreams set (front) colours are too pale, the factory are correcting these with more vibrant colourings, we're also making the ink turqouise.
The Astral Nebula set (left) has an incorrect frosted finish, this is meant to be clear so the foil is visible.

You can still add any extra dice sets you might like on the pre-order store here.

Moonlight Erase Pens

I'm really happy with these now! It took a few rounds of samples to get there, but we're there! The chisel-tips make scribbling a dream - fat lines, thin lines, you've got it all! The inks are super visible on appropriate backgrounds (I showed green on green, but you get the idea :) ), and wipe off so easily (we built in eraser pads onto each pen so you can save your fingers haha). Take a look!

You can still add the pen sets to your order on the pre-order store here.

Terrain Packs

Let's have a little look at the Adventurer pack.

Foundry VTT & Roll20

We are away!
I've been having a LOT of fun reviewing all of the Foundry VTT packs, and cannot WAIT to see what you come up with!! I'll tell you what, it's really wonderful seeing everything I've spent time creating in it's finished form, and my gods, it all works so well!!
The team are currently finishing the ambient sounds for the terrain and assets, and once that's finished (in the next week or 2) I will be distributing your codes :)
Reminder - the terrain and assets are set up with animated lighting, ambient sounds, and detailed walling (for appropriate assets), so you are free to build whatever your imagination designs, easily :)

The Roll20 packs are taking a little longer to get right. As the Roll20 platform doesn't allow for some of the features we;re having to scale it back, but still ensure you get the most impressive packs to play with. :)

Legend Forger GM Scene

This is looking awesome! Super sturdy, incredible quality, the perfect reversible backdrop to your table setup!

Timeline

We are only awaiting corrections on some dice sets, and final sample approval on the legal/barcodes on the Plain Terrain packs, once that is approved we can begin manufacturing! As mentioned earlier, the factories and teams in China are on their New Year holidays over the next month, but once they are back in action we will be hitting that button!
They will be returning to full force sometime in February, let's give a month for new sample delivery and approval, and assuming no corrections/adjustments need to be made we can line up manufacturing! At this stage the manufacturing factory will run an entire bundle of everything, and send it to me for final manufacturing approval. If this is all perfect they will begin manufacturing immediately.
Knowing how this process goes, I'd like to be very conservative and estimate manufacturing to be completed around May/June, with shipping happening right after that (shipping can take a month or so depending on port delays and global shipping lane issues).
I will keep you updated with mini updates all through this process - there won't be much CONTENT to update you with, but I like to keep everyone informed with dates and progress so you have the whole picture :)

We're very close now! I can't wait to see what you build with these sets, it's going to be creative mayhem!! :)

Happy gaming!

Ollie (Moonlight Maps)

Mini update - all the dice + where we are
4 months ago – Fri, Nov 15, 2024 at 02:56:14 AM

Greetings world builders!

Quick update.

I am upgrading all dice to new design molds, for FREE! I received samples of all 8 dice sets recently, and although they look wonderful...we can take it to the next level. The dice we have made for ATLAS volume.2 are spectacular, so I thought let's do that with these dice, too!

What this means - your dice go from 'great unique dice' to 'holy hell they're awesome'! The dice will all get new custom fonts, unique top number faceplate designs, and beautiful framing for every side! Here's a little look at the ATLAS 2 dice set so you can get an idea of what your new dice will be like!

I'm currently awaiting for these new samples (which should be with me in the next month I've been told), and once they're all signed-off they can be ready to manufacture for you! :)

Here is a look at the current dice samples that I received (please note that these are being upgraded to the NEW designs, and these dice will not be the ones you receive) -

You can still add any extra dice sets you might like on the pre-order store here.

Timeline - Plain Terrain packs are all ready to, we are just adding barcodes and other technical stuffffff, then they will be cleared for manufacturing! I'm waiting for some final samples for misc items like the GM screen, and the erase-pens, as well as the bundle boxes, but aside from that we are ready to roll.
I've been in meetings with the manufacturers about manufacturing, and as the global festive period is upon us, and Chinese New Year is just around the corner, manufacturing is looking to begin around March, at which point shipping and deliveries will happen soon after :)

That's all for now, I'll be showing more of the terrain packs in the next update :)

Happy gaming!

Ollie (Moonlight Maps)

Let's look inside! Plain Terrain Pack Deep Dive!
5 months ago – Wed, Oct 09, 2024 at 08:31:14 AM

Greetings world builders!

They're here! The time has come to see the packs!

Where are we?

Final samples are here, and have been checked thoroughly! With only a few design notes, we're well on the way for manufacturing! What happens next - final design edits are happening now, and once completed will be sent off for the production samples to be produced (these production samples are produced after the manufacturers set up the machinery for mass production, they run off 1 set of products and send everything to me for final checks). Then mass production begins (usually taking a few months), setting us on track for delivery early 2025 :)

Let's take a look!

This is a biiiig photo update, so I'll look at 2 packs in detail here and we can dive into more as we go :)

Dungeons

The FUN you're going to have with this set! SO many traps and perilous corridors! You guys did a great job suggesting that we make this pack, that's the power of the community!!

The Dark

This has to be one of my favourites, it's SO fun to build environments with this pack!!

Which pack would you like to see next?

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Happy gaming!

Ollie (Moonlight Maps)

ATLAS Volume 2 Is Now Live!
6 months ago – Tue, Sep 17, 2024 at 08:05:03 AM

YOU made amazing things happen with Plain Terrain! 
While we're approaching manufacturing, it's time to bring the ultimate collection of pre-drawn battle maps to the TTRPG world!

Back ATLAS Volume 2 now