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**overtyrant**

I would love a set for Deadzone as the acrylic ones are rubbish!

**RiTides**

New Game Creator set and metallic tokens!

Update #7

May 13 2015

Updated Game Creator Set, Metallic Tokens, and an Interview!

Here is the updated Game Creator set based on all the feedback we've received - we turned this around in 48 hours! Oh, and we took this opportunity to try out a new token material, metallic coating on blue =). You can also choose black, red, or yellow tokens:

There will also be half tokens for each of the symbols (along with all the numbers from 1 - 6, of course!) so that you can have even more options!

Finally, here is a more serious interview with the Chilling Wargamers where I discuss all things ModCube for 30 minutes:

We're entering the middle stretch of the campaign, so please help get the word out and share it with your friends / on forums you frequent if you can =). I could particularly use help reaching out to board gaming groups with this and tomorrow's update, where I'll be posting a "rolling test" of the latest production sample cubes and showing how well they stay together when used as custom dice in the Game Creator set. This has been by far the most requested set, and I hope that this version will be just what people were looking for. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Until next time, keep on modding!

Deadzone is a possibility, it just depends on how the funding goes! As I put in the update, we're entering the middle stretch now so any group you could share the campaign with who might not have seen it on Dakka (so basically anywhere else

) would be so helpful!

Now that the Game Creator set is updated, I put up a post on BGG. If anyone is savvy with that site and knows if it could be posted anywhere else, please let me know!

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/1369578/modcube-part-tokens-part-dice-fully-modular

Cheers guys

**Vanguard-13**

Blue on Metal. O.O Hot hot hot!

I want a set of that!

Congrats on the game creator set! I might have to grab a set for some fun! No wonder you've been so busy, You keep amazing me RiTides!

**RiTides**

Thanks, Vanguard! A bit sleep deprived as a result

but I really wanted to get that set updated!

**Theophony**

Blue cube, metallic and red for infinity. Yup, my PanO will be set

**cincydooley**

The metallic is super sharp.

**Eldarain**

cincydooley wrote:
The metallic is super sharp.

Yeah. I love how they look. Is glare an issue though?

**RiTides**

It could be, Eldarain, it just depends on the lighting. Here's another pic with the metallic tokens in black cubes, like many people suggested:

There's warmer lighting in this pic, but the tokens are the same (well, almost - I tweaked the shield and potion designs slightly). So hopefully that gives you an idea of what it can look like in-person.

In bigger news, I received the second set of samples from the factory, and they Definitely roll without coming apart

. Rolling video to come in the morning!

**Vanguard-13**

Sweet!

Mod Cubes Rolling = A Whole New Level!

Now we have no excuse for missing special die. Manufacturers could reproduce tiles for some games like Decent, Super Dungeon Explore, or Betrayal in the house on the hill. One set of dice could run all your games.

**RiTides**

Here's the "gamer stress test" and rolling video, subjecting the ModCube to the abuse any good gamer treats their dice with:

**Vanguard-13**

That is awesome! I love the sound they make.

And you give awesome proof that they won't fall apart or accidentally fall over. I don't think weights are needed anymore.

However, How hard are they to pull apart now? That "click" is extremely audible, Is there any trouble actually pulling them apart?

**RiTides**

It's definitely a trade-off, in that the more tightly they're held together, the harder they are to pull apart! I am very happy with the current level of tightness, will try to show disassembling them in another video

**cincydooley**

So...dumb question....any chance there will be a set of 1-6 numbers in case we forget our dice in a pinch?

**Vanguard-13**

cincydooley wrote:
So...dumb question....any chance there will be a set of 1-6 numbers in case we forget our dice in a pinch?

Yes, there is a set! There will be the "Game Creator" set. Which will come with numbered tiles, as well as a bunch of Common Images. (Shields, Potions, Etc.)

You can actually see the number tiles on the right most Mod Cubes.

**cincydooley**

Oh, sweet! Thanks, Vanguard!

**RiTides**

Thanks Vanguard! I've had a few... creative... suggestions of further stress tests

and will also show how robust the token surfaces are with the 2-tone acrylic (rather than being painted).

Also, we are past 24K and over 400 backers, very exciting on both counts

. I should have some Star Wars Armada compatible samples to show tomorrow!

**Theophony**

Can you hook us up with a simple image of a solo MODcube that I can change my kickstarter backer image to? Preferably not with the "wrecked" token as the side facing out

**RiTides**

Will do, Theophony!

Also, I just posted this in the comments and would love to hear Dakkanaut thoughts on this, too. What do you think of the possibility of add-ons at these prices?

I've had numerous requests for add-ons, and have been thinking about it... what would people think of these prices? $15 for a set of 8 cubes or a set of 80 tokens as an add-on, or $25 for a full set of ModCubes (tokens + cubes + bonus cube!). I think that's actually really cheap compared to token sets on the market, and as they are the most labor intensive part of the process I can't really make them any cheaper (they really do constitute "half" of every set, with the cubes being the most expensive as far as materials, and the tokens taking the most labor). Thoughts appreciated!

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

I don't think the prices for the cube only or token only are unreasonable, they actually seem cheap

but i $25 for full set of 8 cubes tokens+ free one for KS as add on means it's cheaper than the 1, 2 or 3 set level on the KS so I suspect you'd get some push back about that

(maybe a $25 add on for those pledging over $100, or $30 if pledging under $100?)

**RiTides**

Another person mentioned that too Orlando - I just wanted to ask if others feel similarly as $25 is actually the difference between the first 3 pledge levels ($30, $55, and $80) so was mostly intended so that people at say the $55 early bird could up their pledge to include an extra set without losing their early bird slot.

I did consider making it only $25 for people at the highest pledge level, but wanted to make it as affordable as possible for everyone (and simple to keep track of!) so that price seemed fair since it's the same as it would cost to up their pledge to the next level (otherwise people would be accidentally penalized for staying in their early bird pledge if they want to add to it!).

**Theophony**

I would also enjoy the $25 add on. Just not for dollar backers

.

**Jehan-reznor**

RiTides wrote:
Here's the "gamer stress test" and rolling video, subjecting the ModCube to the abuse any good gamer treats their dice with:

Spoiler:

I think more intensive testing must be done!

Spoiler:

**Vanguard-13**

Jehan-reznor wrote:
RiTides wrote:
Here's the "gamer stress test" and rolling video, subjecting the ModCube to the abuse any good gamer treats their dice with:

Spoiler:

I think more intensive testing must be done!

Spoiler:

I believe someone mentioned shooting a Mod Cube out of a large bore gun at one point.

This would certainly be an attention grabber in itself!

**Theophony**

would grab my attention.

I don't play Star Trek attack wing so I'm not sure the size of the Borg cube, little ones as I've seen the massive one the size of deep space nine, but maybe these could be an inexpensive alternative.

**RiTides**

I'll just leave this here...

Star Wars: Armada compatible ModCubes! Full update here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1388589874/modcube-part-tokens-part-dice-fully-modular/posts/1232427

Similar to the ModCubes compatible with X-wing, this takes your many Command tokens and consolidates them into cubes, to save time and energy while playing (and storing) your game! The exact contents of the set are still being finalized, but you will receive plenty of Command tokens, and enough to make a few "doubles" cubes in case you store up 3 or 4 commands on a single ship (not common, but possible!).

For 2 or less commands, from playtesting I prefer to use "singles" cubes =). There will also be some additional icons, which we'll try to show in future updates.

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Also... just for you, cincy! (Well, and a few guys from the Dice Maniacs Facebook group). Numbers only sets, make evens, odds, or whatever dice you like from 1 - 14:

Finally, add-ons are enabled! Here's the current list:

- 8 cubes (no tokens) - $15
- 80 tokens (no cubes!) - $15
- A full set of ModCubes (8 cubes, 80 tokens, plus a bonus cube!) - $25

Next stretch goal, SciFi Mysterious Objectives!!

**kronk**

The star wars ones look pretty!

**Vanguard-13**

Is that a Grey / Gray Tile set I spy?!

I am impressed. That Armada shot looks really epic. Perfect balance of gameplay and Mod Cube, looks like they belong there.

I love the numbered die set! Just don't bite off too much RiTides!

**cincydooley**

Hot diggity damn. Those armada ones are the bee knees.

Looks like X-Wing and Armada for me!

That dark red and black is really, really sharp.

**RiTides**

It is indeed, Vanguard!

Thanks cincy, and yeah, that cube color is intended for Rebels and I think is a perfect match for the black tokens

I am really pleased with how these came out, and the campaign has gotten quite a boost since posting them, so they seem to be popular! It's awesome that Armada Wave 1 just hit, too, I didn't want to take photos with only a Star Destroyer.

**cincydooley**

Really looking forward to these. I showed my bro (my armada/xwing gaming partner) and he was excited how much it'll clean up the table.

Still curious why this one isn't tilted "Dakka's Wargaming Accessory Kickstarter...."