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Empire of Scorching Sands - 3D Printable STL Files for Tabletop Gaming

Created by Evan Carothers

3D printable STL files for RPG / wargaming - support-free minis and terrain with a desert/Arabian/Egyptian/Persian theme. Mini and STL files are getting finalized but are 90% done and available for late pledge now!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

2 More Stretch Goals, plus final goals posted!
about 4 years ago – Wed, Feb 05, 2020 at 04:24:51 AM

It was a good weekend for stretch goals unlocks! As the KS is coming close to an end, some final marketing pushes on my end, and the 48 hr follower notification email, should help push the stretch goals out to the max!

Unlocked this weekend on the terrain side is the second tomb - the "sunken Egyptian tomb". This piece is pretty epic, and also includes some of the elements from the tomb as ruins for scatter as well. Also tons of Egyptian pieces from part 1 of the Egyptian content (including sarcophagi, obelisks, columns, urns, etc) has been adde. One of the sarcophagi is unique in that it's designed specifically for one of the unlocked minis.

For minis, we added the eye beast mummy - a truly horrific, mummified beast of legend that long-time gamers will recognize! Also, based on feedback from backers, I added a palace guard archer to go with the other palace guards to keep your sultan safe. Into the realm of more undead, the mummy lord makes an appearance - along with two "Anubis-style" were-jackal warriors.

Not too bad for a weekend, eh!? And there's even MORE to unlock! I posted the final list of remaining stretch goals for the project, which should take us through the next few days - including the final epic single-piece supportless Desert Wyvern model.

Another stretch goal, and free stuff!
about 4 years ago – Mon, Feb 03, 2020 at 06:01:26 PM

HAPPY FRIDAY! Wanted to toss out a quick update before the weekend! We unlocked another stretch goal, and I added some free stuff to the mix, because... I love you guys!

Unlocked is the Tower of the Serpent, a big structure with influence from the old Conan movies, right at home in the desert. And the magnificent Sphynx! Lots of folks asked for a seated person to ride carpet/camels/etc, and - due to my love for Aladdin - we came up with 'Price Alu"! We figured might as well have a standing pose too, so he's a bonus mini added into the mix.

Also, I added a "magic lamp" prop, free to download on thingiverse right now HERE

Snake Folk!
about 4 years ago – Mon, Feb 03, 2020 at 06:00:57 PM

I'm back in action after some travel, and ready to push *hard* for the last 8 days of this project! We have lots more cool stuff on deck!

We had unlocked "Snake Folk pt 1" a few days ago, and working towards pt 2, but after a bit of though I realized it made more sense to combine them into a single bigger stretch goal and move the next goal after them (the Serpent Tower & Sphynx) up a bit. You can see the updates in the image on the campaign page, but the Serpent Tower goal is coming up fast @ $40k now!

For the snake folk goal, we adde two bigger terrain pieces including a snake fountain and a larger snake altar, both with matching style and iconography. Also included are 4 snake folk minis - support-free as usual - including a bandit, an assassin, a sorceress an a large cobra warrior!

Some great (free) props still to come, more stretch goals, and some extra bonus models (base on all your feedback!)

THREE more stretch goals!
over 4 years ago – Tue, Jan 28, 2020 at 08:38:14 AM

Hola! Sorry for delay in updates, I am currently in South America traveling for work and time has been limited, but I have managed to keep the campaign updated (mostly) as new goals have been unlocked, but for those that don't check the page here's an update:

Stretch goals #9, #10, & #11 unlocked:

For terrain/scenics we have added the awesome Merchant's House, an oasis, a set of "canyon rock" (themed after the real-life Antelope Canyon), and the first of 2 tombs. The tomb is a BEAST and has tons of intricate detailing and design!

LOTS of new minis - A desert rogue, hawk warrior, and female warrior to add some more humans to the mix. Then a swarm of beetles and desert viper add some more wildlife to the mix. An efreeti, floating and powered up with fiery magic can be used in a lot of ways. And the dreaded Lamia - half female human, half lion, joins the party. She's got a wicked-cool evil look and a rearing, threatening pose, and is wielding a sacrificial dagger in one hand a still-beating human heart (assumedly just cut from an unwilling victim) in the other. As a bonus, I added a new ornamental camel with a tent for that classy traveler who needs to cross the desert in style!

Once I'm home from traveling next week, there's some more (very cool) freebies coming at you, and more awesome stretch goals, so stay tuned - an be sure to help share the campaign so we can push the unlocks to the max!

Stretch Goal #8 UNLOCKED
over 4 years ago – Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 08:21:45 AM

Another one in the books (and we're ALMOST to #9!)

For terrain, we have all the flora you could want for a desert environment, including a ton of Yucca-inspired trees and a mix of cacti/scrub plants.For minis, we have a giant desert vulture (perched atop a sun-bleached skull), and a sand golem/elemental rising from the dunes.

As a BONUS free mini - I included a flying/animated carpet. If you haven't already noticed the Aladdin-inspired threads through this campaign (It's a bit on the nose) you have to know I wouldn't NOT include a carpet/rug with some attitude! I couldn't find a stretch goal it fit well in, so just stuck it as an extra in this one! Cheers!