Goal Freebies: Shortsword Tale part 1!
Added 2020-11-23 20:00:50 +0000 UTC
Hello guys!
We hope you had a great weekend :)
Sorry for not making a fleshed out logo or a cool trailer this set of Freebies deserve, but we had been crazy busy actually sculpting the figures of our next set, testing the next Epic Boss and prepare for the upcoming goals. :)
As some of our more curious adventurers discovered in fact, we planned a soon to be unlocked Goal that involve big monsters and tiny heroes: the freebies Bonus Set "Shortsword Tale"!
As always we want to be honest with all our followers and patrons: we really are inspired to make some Greatgoblins bandits (proxies for bugbears in most games) and few Shortfolk Heroes, but making two complete full Monthly Releases of those it's not actually in our plans.
To make sure we could use our inspiration for the good, we decided to make these figures for free for our loyal patrons. This Bonus Set has been split in 2 parts to give us the time to actually make these Freebies and not losing our rhythm with the official Monthly Releases and Epic Bosses.

One of the Greatgoblins. These huge mountain goblins will come with modular wrists compatible with a variety of weapons.
How to get the Shortwsword Tale Freebies?
Once unlocked, the Shortwsord Freebies (part 1) will be live for 2 months: the unlocking month and the following; so if for some reason we end up unlocking on day 28 there's no rush, the following month they will be live.
In the same way, the Shortfolk heroes will be live during the monthly release they get unlocked (7600 Patrons) and the following.
Shortfolk
Shortfolk is the term we will use at Artisan Guild to refer at a race of little adventurous folk. You decide if the bearded ones are old halfling proxies or gnomes, and you decide if the unbearded ones are young gnomes or regular halfling ;)
If things goes well with them and we have fun making these 3 heroes we might end up making a fleshed out monthly release to expand the Shortfolk in future, we are always open to experiment :)
In case you have missed it, the next monthly release coming in December 2020 is the Sylvan Knight set. It's our biggest set so far considering the amount of models and variant. We really had fun making these, Alfar heroes from the ballads dressed in armors and wielding weapons made from wood and the legendary Sylverite, enchanted material obtained from the leaves and the resin of ancient magical trees.
Check the trailer here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/december-trailer-44151106
Thanks for supporting us and giving us so many feedbacks, you all are great!
We hope you'll enjoy the part 1, the Greatgoblins: at this peace they could be unlocked really soon.
Cheers!
So we're over 7900 patrons, did these unlock or not? (I really want those greatgoblins 😋)
Arsenio Gárate Jauffred
2021-01-28 10:27:01 +0000 UTC
I NEED the full set of Shortfolk! there is a lack of good gnome/halfling models out there.
2020-12-07 14:52:53 +0000 UTC
I would not mind a full set of these, and a full set of the short folk. There are not enough halfling minis out there. Especially really good one. I was really torn in the November poll between the great goblins, the short folk, and the knights.
That said, I understand what it is like to be an artist and need to do what inspires you. What ever you guys put out will be amazing, and useful! <3
Raccoon Arts Studio by Ryngs
2020-12-01 06:55:33 +0000 UTC
I am curious about the modular thing. Hands make sense as it lets you equip them how you want. But I am pretty sure its the same model just rigged to help pose. So with that in mind, if I am right. Anyway we can get them split at the waist as well? It would let us make am army of them if we wanted. Would just be three upper bodies, three sets of legs posed, and then modular hands. I am just being curious, not sure how much more that would put on your plate right now. Just call it future ideas ;) More mini options with the same awesome mini sets.
Ice-Child
2020-12-01 05:07:48 +0000 UTC
I see now that the shortfolk will be available at 7600 patrons, there's likely a threshold then for the bugbears but I can't seem to find it listed here
Jake Coulson
2020-12-01 02:20:05 +0000 UTC
As a general halfling enthusiast, i can't wait to see your take on these shortfolk :)
2020-11-27 19:19:58 +0000 UTC
BTW, I really LOVE your look/style for bugbear/greatgoblins....so much better IMO than the typical depictions that make them look more like furry-headed orcs or ogres.
Rob Leonard
2020-11-27 07:45:00 +0000 UTC
I'm glad the people who want the bear tribe can get it, hopefully there are more pieces added, but I'm glad I won't have a month that I feel would be a complete waste for me
Skye Winter
2020-11-25 04:40:55 +0000 UTC
“Da bears are free!!!” Finally! 😄 These have always been my favorites every poll. Too bad people didn’t vote... I’d love to see a full fledged bear tribe.🤞🏼
These must do for now. 😕
Thank you very much, guys. 🙏🏼 The bear tribe is your most inspired design so far. 👏🏼
Danilo Cruz
2020-11-25 03:55:21 +0000 UTC
I neeed them! Love the sculpts. Love the Idea of Shortsword Tales. Very Nice!
Moritz
2020-11-24 22:40:51 +0000 UTC
It may not be the full release of bugbears i want, but I love these guys all the same. Can't wait for them, I bugbears are rad.
Ryan Pipkin
2020-11-24 21:56:51 +0000 UTC
Yay! We're getting Greatgoblins when we meet the subscriber goal! A little sad we're not getting a full release (that's what I've been voting for every time it was on the poll), but I understand they just weren't getting the votes and I really can't complain with how amazing everything is that you put out each month!
Doug Yount
2020-11-24 19:24:48 +0000 UTC
LOVE the Greatgoblins! Been voting for them for a while now. It'll be good to get a few!
Estevao Correa
2020-11-24 12:46:50 +0000 UTC
Seriously, this is the best freebie ever!
Robert Harbo Staun
2020-11-24 11:21:01 +0000 UTC
Wow, wasn't expecting that, amazing! Thankyou for bringing these to life, they are great! I agree with others take some time off from the polls every now and then, if hat works for you, and do what inspires you the most
Kelly
2020-11-24 08:40:31 +0000 UTC
they said it is not in their plans, so there won't be full release unfortunately
Dragomir
2020-11-24 06:27:06 +0000 UTC
Idea to prevent burn out and losing your creative mojo: don’t post a poll for the first (or alternatively the last) month of each 3 month season. Just pick whichever of the recurring poll options you wanna see made into a set (or pick something completely new that strikes your fancy). The reason I say the first is so it can coincide with the quarterly epic boss poll, during the month you let us choose an epic boss just surprise us with the next month’s theme. This can even be extended to the epic boss itself, let the final boss of the year be a surprise and make something that seems to speak to you.
Richard Collier
2020-11-24 01:45:47 +0000 UTC
Thanks so much for these, Really like the door shield and sling. Only thing that might be been cooler was to give them different facial hair, instead of all 3 with chin beard, maybe side burns or full beard, etc. But perfect for a pack of grunts.
demonwombatofdoom
2020-11-24 01:11:26 +0000 UTC
the strongest and hairy lulz
Reinaldo Rodrigues
2020-11-24 00:28:07 +0000 UTC
it can be a really good way to release some less common or even "exotic" creatures!
Reinaldo Rodrigues
2020-11-24 00:17:42 +0000 UTC
Add some fur and now we have a Bugbear
Reinaldo Rodrigues
2020-11-24 00:15:07 +0000 UTC
now they can teach how to REALLY "slam a door in a face"
Reinaldo Rodrigues
2020-11-24 00:13:53 +0000 UTC
Man, the legionaries concept are fit for the Hobgoblins(Greater Goblins), others golinoids are the ones gathered by their Warmachine (much like the Roman Empire lulz)
Reinaldo Rodrigues
2020-11-24 00:05:47 +0000 UTC
As I've said before, what the bugbears are has never been well defined, so we didn't know what we were being asked to vote for. Nothing to spark the imagination as to where they fit in the world. The Roman Legion draft concept last month felt like a weird match, it implied too much organized civilization for a species that generally exists on the fringes.
I think you've really hit it with 'BANDITS', though. Push that theme. Wilderness thieves, who also maybe prowl the dark alleys of cities. Bugbears/great goblins as the muscle, maybe some regular goblins who do the delicate work like lockpicking or burgling.
Rob Silvester
2020-11-23 23:07:28 +0000 UTC
Love the greatgoblins, and I hope there will be a chance for a full set soon. Thanks for these freebies, and Cheers AG!! :)
Rob Leonard
2020-11-23 22:33:36 +0000 UTC
I'm in love with those greatgoblins! If you want to do more, you're more than welcome!
François Dumont
2020-11-23 22:25:35 +0000 UTC
A towering wall of bugbear
Stood guard at the gates to the lair
Along came a hero
Who scored a fat zero
And got ‘et like a giant éclair.
CURTIS CRADDOCK
2020-11-23 21:50:10 +0000 UTC
Thank you!
Whiskeyjack
2020-11-23 21:43:05 +0000 UTC
The great goblin oath has been fulfilled
Rich DiLorenzo
2020-11-23 21:21:21 +0000 UTC
Finally our great goblins, well done artisan guild for hearing the audience! The heckling worked dudes and dudettes!
Frank Quinn
2020-11-23 20:44:24 +0000 UTC
This is such an amazing idea. I honestly wasn't excited to see these as full sets, but did want to see some representation so I'm very excited with this news. <3
Shannon Badgley
2020-11-23 20:42:15 +0000 UTC
This is so coool! Little bonus but huge respect for your amazing works. Thx for the gift.
2020-11-23 20:27:05 +0000 UTC
This is the such a classy way to handle the discourse from the previous polls. I'm proud to be a patron and excited about the prospect of bonuses!
Leland Stephens
2020-11-23 20:23:55 +0000 UTC
love the wooden door shield !!! been wanting to see some bugbear for a while from ag my wait is if finally over
David Provencher
2020-11-23 20:23:45 +0000 UTC
Yes, werewolves would be great and I think those only need a small set. But the gnolls would really benefit from a big monthly set. DnD has a lot of variants, big and small. And they don't need mounted units, but some fierce hyenas!
CarloGlobo .
2020-11-23 20:20:38 +0000 UTC
I'm crying. Thank you so much for the bugbears. Yall really care 🥰
Boudicca
2020-11-23 20:20:24 +0000 UTC
The small Bonus releases are awesome but I've got to admit I'm most excited about the poll comments being civil again 😂
TheMorrigan
2020-11-23 20:17:30 +0000 UTC
Which one is the lady bugbear? 😃
Marko
2020-11-23 20:16:13 +0000 UTC
Love the minis, though i would have loved if you didn't ditch the Roman influences
2020-11-23 20:14:25 +0000 UTC
Those look great! I like them. I would love to see you guys make some Werwolves/Werefoxes/Gnolls and such. You did catfolk, now it's time for the dogs!
Glitterwolf
2020-11-23 20:10:29 +0000 UTC
Noice! Really like the idea of releasing some bonus sets with "odd" minis, hope you don't stop here.
CarloGlobo .
2020-11-23 20:09:15 +0000 UTC
Awesome. Totally don't mind these not getting a full release as 90% of the time they'll be used as foot soldiers anyhow. Looking forward to bugbears! Thanks AG!
Mike M
2020-11-23 20:08:51 +0000 UTC
They are certainly hobgoblins <3
MadMike
2020-11-23 20:06:20 +0000 UTC
I always voted Greatgoblins, just to see the door-shields! Soooo happy!
Nicholas Arena
2020-11-23 20:06:16 +0000 UTC
Awesome idea guys.
Joe
2020-11-23 20:06:16 +0000 UTC
Awesome!
One question: if we are getting the greatgoblins here as a patreon goal, what will be the additional characters for the goblin presuported full realease?
Gr4d3
2020-11-23 20:05:55 +0000 UTC
Thankyouthankyouthankyou! Wow you guys are the greatest. I had given up hope for Great Goblins to tell you the truth. Shocked and amazed that you could manage these in addition to all the other things you do on a monthly basis.
Robb
2020-11-23 20:05:36 +0000 UTC
That's a GREAT idea! 😃
Hans-Walter
2020-11-23 20:02:26 +0000 UTC
Omg those are sick
Loganopolis
2020-11-23 20:01:36 +0000 UTC