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Saucermen Studios will soon be launching a new software platform for building custom 3D printable terrain with BeamDown by Saucermen Studios.

You can check out some videos of it in action at https://saucermenstudios.com.au/beamdown/



Key Features:

Custom build terrain

Easy to use software interface – No 3D modelling experience required!

Save and edit your designs

Build as much terrain as you like

Built on a library of 1,700+ components (and growing)

Delivers 3D printable STL files, optimised for FDM printing

See more at https://saucermenstudios.com.au/beamdown/

Interesting.

Can you design to be - say - ZM compatible?

This sounds cool, checking it out

Well, color me interested. How much are we expecting the program to "cost" for end users? Or is this going to be ala Hero Forge, paying for each design and the like?

Very nice.

Neat. Kinda reminds me of Valheim, which means I'd probably have more fun just building ideas than actually printing anything.

KillerAngel wrote:
Neat. Kinda reminds me of Valheim, which means I'd probably have more fun just building ideas than actually printing anything.

It's definitely a LOT of fun to just build and play with


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 Albertorius wrote:
Well, color me interested. How much are we expecting the program to "cost" for end users? Or is this going to be ala Hero Forge, paying for each design and the like?

We're finalising the financial aspect currently so stay tuned on that one


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 schoon wrote:
Interesting.

Can you design to be - say - ZM compatible?

Very close! The core design set is based off a one inch grid so sizing is similar?

Here's an example of using some of the components in the ever expanding BeamDown library.

https://i.imgur.com/zMYjPPj.mp4

All of this terrain was made in our upcoming terrain building app!

🛸 What do you think so far? 🛸



See more at https://www.saucermenstudios.com.au/beamdown

Here's a guided demo of BeamDown where we show you one of the quick build tool-sets and the user interface.👽🛸

We're really excited that all the core systems are in place which means we can now get stuck into the advanced features! 🎉

Check out the Kickstarter pre-launch at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saucermenstudios/beamdown-terrain-designer

Do you have idea for offering to have the terrain made in the software printed? Or is the plan to allow users to find there own options for getting it printed out.

I don’t have a FDM 3d printer, so I thought I would ask about it.

Otherwise I am rather impressed and going though a terrain phase right now lol.

Apple fox wrote:
Do you have idea for offering to have the terrain made in the software printed? Or is the plan to allow users to find there own options for getting it printed out.

I don’t have a FDM 3d printer, so I thought I would ask about it.

Otherwise I am rather impressed and going though a terrain phase right now lol.

We won't be directly offering physical prints of the terrain, however we will offer commercial print licences. These partners can print and sell terrain from BeamDown

Here's a preview of the FreeForm tools being used to build custom terrain

Will the program allow for a "for printing" save?

I mean, the building creator looks impressive and all, but most printers won´t have the space to print them as a single piece, so would this allow to create something like subassemblies, or like the files from your other campaigns?

Something like, separate walls and floors with connectors and all that.

 Albertorius wrote:
Will the program allow for a "for printing" save?

I mean, the building creator looks impressive and all, but most printers won´t have the space to print them as a single piece, so would this allow to create something like subassemblies, or like the files from your other campaigns?

Something like, separate walls and floors with connectors and all that.

Yes, you will be able to group sections into print groups as smaller sub sections and choose what kind of connectors you want such as magnets, OpenLock, etc.

This may be useful:

KS is up:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saucermenstudios/beamdown-terrain-designer?ref=ksr_email_user_new_project_from_creator_youve_backed

Price is... steeper than I expected, TBH.

Could be worth it depending on how many assets you get, but that's the part that isn't very clear. I've spent more in total on TownSmith and haven't done a damned thing with it.

 lord_blackfang wrote:
Could be worth it depending on how many assets you get, but that's the part that isn't very clear. I've spent more in total on TownSmith and haven't done a damned thing with it.

I'm more or less in the same place (also got TownSmith, also did diddly feth with it >_> ).

Also worth noting that the pledge only allows you to export the STLs for 12 months. There will be a monthly fee after that.

I am really wary about backing projects which I could have access pulled from in the future (or see prices increase to an unreasonable level). For the estimated $10 a month I could sign up for a Patreon providing detailed monthly releases that are mine to keep.

Aeneades wrote:
Also worth noting that the pledge only allows you to export the STLs for 12 months. There will be a monthly fee after that.

I am really wary about backing projects which I could have access pulled from in the future (or see prices increase to an unreasonable level). For the estimated $10 a month I could sign up for a Patreon providing detailed monthly releases that are mine to keep.

...whelp
That's me out then. I don't usually do subscriptions for software, and certainly not for that price.

 Albertorius wrote:

Aeneades wrote:
Also worth noting that the pledge only allows you to export the STLs for 12 months. There will be a monthly fee after that.

I am really wary about backing projects which I could have access pulled from in the future (or see prices increase to an unreasonable level). For the estimated $10 a month I could sign up for a Patreon providing detailed monthly releases that are mine to keep.

...whelp
That's me out then. I don't usually do subscriptions for software, and certainly not for that price.

If this was a pure subscription service without the upfront fee then I may have considered it but not like this. Quite bad that this fact is not clearly sign posted but in an FAQ.

Ooof I'm out too, thanks for pointing it out, I certainly didn't notice that stipulation at a casual skim.

There's a new update in the campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saucermenstudios/beamdown-terrain-designer/posts/3639732

"We've listened to feedback within the community and decided to make unlimited STL exports free indefinitely! This means you can export as much Kickstarter terrain as you like for the life of the platform without any subscriptions or time restrictions.

Instead of any 12 month export periods or subscriptions, we'll just be selling asset packs after the Kickstarter launch for you to add to your asset library and print without time frame limitations.

Our goal is and always has been to deliver the best possible platform to the users whilst maintaining a sustainable platform. We believe this is the best solution.

Note - We're unable to adjust the wording of the pledges but consider unlimited, ongoing STL exports unlocked for our backers!"

 Albertorius wrote:
There's a new update in the campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saucermenstudios/beamdown-terrain-designer/posts/3639732

"We've listened to feedback within the community and decided to make unlimited STL exports free indefinitely! This means you can export as much Kickstarter terrain as you like for the life of the platform without any subscriptions or time restrictions.

Instead of any 12 month export periods or subscriptions, we'll just be selling asset packs after the Kickstarter launch for you to add to your asset library and print without time frame limitations.

Our goal is and always has been to deliver the best possible platform to the users whilst maintaining a sustainable platform. We believe this is the best solution.

Note - We're unable to adjust the wording of the pledges but consider unlimited, ongoing STL exports unlocked for our backers!"

Ah, good to know. Will have to give it another look then, I instantly closed the tab when I saw the 12 month restriction

While that's nice, that just means you're pledging for 'permanent' access to the initial offering on what appears to be set up as an ongoing subscription model with future updates planned.

It's still just a hook into a subscription service with the files held on a server, when there's a vast number of other terrain Kickstarters that just send you the files to keep. I personally don't feel that the mockup/arrangement software is worth the inconvenience and the worry that the service might fold, and then I'd have nothing.

I'm still not down.

Inflatable Hab would be great for colour on a sci fi board.
Hopefully unlocks that one and I be happy