Monthly Report - May 2024 (Patreon)

Hello everyone!

Today is the last day of the month and it's time for another month's report. This is the 36th-month report, meaning that has been 3 years that I have had supporters on Imagine Minis. I will discuss a bit further.

Miniatures released this month:

Loyalty Reward 03 Months - Twin Lion Knights

Blood For The Old God - War Mother A

Blood For The Old God - War Mother B

Blood For The Old God - War Mother C

Blood For The Old God - Dire Troll A

Blood For The Old God - Dire Troll B

Blood For The Old God - Dire Troll C

Blood For The Old God - Props Part1

Due to the time limit, I have split the Props into 2 parts, even thou I thought It would be possible to finish the sculpts, it would not leave me time to render, test print, and release before the end of the month, so I released what I had ready. The good thing is that I have listened to some feedback and requests and added more things for the next Props.

This month I also made a few changes to the Kickstarter Ship builder project. The main change is that it has a smaller scope but, it will be a Loyalty reward. I plan to release it as part of the 4th anniversary. If you wish to check the full thing, check this out: https://www.patreon.com/posts/developer-log-16-105154207

What's coming in June 2024:

"After vanquishing the last of the trolls, a solitary obstacle remained on the path to confront the High Priestess and stop Ritual. Kar'su, the formidable bodyguard of the High Priestess, stood motionless at the summit of the stairs, casting a menacing gaze upon our heroes. Renowned for his unparalleled strength, he exuded an aura of invincibility that struck fear into the hearts of all who beheld him. The bloodlust gleaming in his eyes sent a chill coursing down our spines, a harbinger of the impending clash.

https://www.patreon.com/posts/little-dilema-104247392

[according to the vote, link above] We stood witness to our failure as the High Priestess completed the ritual, as the final step, she submerged into the depths of the pool of blood, thus becoming the vessel for the ancient god of blood. Her body ascended above the pool, drawing all the blood towards her womb in a swift, inevitable flow.

In mere moments, the blood coalesced into a spherical cocoon, obscuring our view with its opaque veil. From within this shroud emerged a diminutive serpent, its growth relentless as it devoured the High Priestess's body, expanding until it ruptured the cocoon apart.

We remained frozen in dread as the monstrous serpent continued to swell, its form growing ever larger. Finally, it unfurled its wings, unleashing a deluge of blood and emitting a deafening roar that echoed through the night skies. Could we muster the strength to defy such an ominous force?"

Now that the roleplay is done let's talk about miniatures:

May 2024 Patron Commission - Orc Shaman

Blood for the Old God - High Priestess (Normal and Pin-up)

Blood for the Old God - Ancient Blood God

Blood for the Old God - Kar'su, High Priestess Bodyguard

Blood for the Old God - Props Part 2

Ok, let me explain things a bit more. Blood for the old god was planned to finish this month (May), however, the content was larger and took more time than I expected, meaning it would end in June and we would start on the Welcome to the Barrens but, I found a cool art piece that would look awesome to sculpt/print and paint(though this part I only slack on larger models, I fear ruining them and I'm leaving to a moment where I will be more experienced in painting), so I elaborated a roleplay and set a poll for you guys to decide how the story would unfold (The link above). The ritual failed and the God was summoned yay! Except my head kept thinking why would they get there late? Aha! what if the High Priestess had a bodyguard? The name Kar'su immediately came to mind, so it will be done (Don't know why, but it must mean something). Next step I kept looking for art references. And this led me to this moment.

Even though chronologically the order would be Kar'su, High Priestess, and Blood God. I will reverse the order. Blood God will be the first because he will be big and massive (probably a bit smaller than the Orc Watchtower). Printing larger miniatures takes a lot of printing time and support, I don't want to haste this part therefore I need time in case of a failed print, therefore it makes sense to put it on front. Kar'su is an extra of the extra, so I will only sculpt him if I have time to do it.

Imagine Minis 3 Years Celebration

For next month all subscribers will get a 50% discount code, and subscribers will get a 30% discount code.

Big Models: 3 Years 3 big models lol, was the best thing that came to my mind. Malga'roth, Orc WatchTower, and Ancient Ent A.

3 Month Loyalty Reward for all!

Patron commission opened to every tier, double the number of slots. Large models are included in this poll (not huge or colossal).

Discord will be openned to everyone!

Stay Tuned for more information

Wishlist or Backlog (Things to make)

This is a list of things that I think are some cool ideas I could not make because of time constraints I will do them once I have free time or if anyone asks for them in a Patron commission poll (and wins). I will keep it here as a reminder.

Turalyon

Turalyon and Alleria diorama "Marry me!"

Illidan and Arthas diorama "I AM prepared!"

Additional Bear Poses

Zombies

Skeleton Warriors

Maldraxxi gladiator

Bwonsamdi

Queen Azshara (Octopus version)

Changes in the Welcome Pack

For next month I will be adding WP - Welcome to the Barrens - Female Orc Grunt C to the welcome pack. With this, the Welcome Pack will be 39 miniatures (some of them have variations and a modular pack, bringing possibilities far beyond this number).

Skyship

As mentioned before I will keep track of this project in our monthly report

June 7th: Reorganization of files and folders

June 14th: Eagle

June 28th: Engines

This is my plan for this project for June.

Merchant Tier

If you are a new Merchant or you haven't filled out this form, please do.

Merchant additional Info | Imagine Minis on Patreon

I will use that information to promote your store on this other post

Where to Buy Imagine Minis Miniatures | Imagine Minis on Patreon

This might help people to find your store.

A word for this month's Sponsors:

All these miniatures were supported using Lychee Slicer and Lychee files are included Home - Mango 3D

Loyalty Reward

Today I also delivered the Loyalty rewards for those who have been supporting me for the past months

06 Months - 82 Members

03 Months - 96 Members

If you have any problems with your loyalty rewards, please let me know.

As of today, the number of supporters is:

Patreon: 109 ( +5 from last month, New Record 109)

Tribes: 67 (+0 from last month, Highest 71)

Apoia.se:  3 (+0 from last month, Highest 6)

To a total of 179 supporters (+5 compared to last month, Highest 180). Thanks to all of you for the support you have given me and for making this possible.

Those that are leaving this month, farewell and I hope to see you soon. If you don't mind, send me a DM to tell me about your experience and how I can improve.

If you have any comments, please let me know by leaving them below, don't hold back I'm open to any kind of feedback.

I'm sorry if this month's report was bigger than usual.

Best regards,

Ivo