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Important changes from next month
🕑 Added 2025-05-29 09:30:14 +0000 UTCHello, friends!
I've been planning and preparing several changes for a long time and can't wait to finally share them with you. Now that everything is ready, here's what's new:
1. Updated Starter Pack
The old starter pack was created over three years ago and no longer matches our current quality standards. For the update, I've selected characters from the past year that our audience has loved most, each created by different sculptors from our team:
Caitlyn – Arcane
Senshi – Delicious in Dungeon
Doomguy – Doom: The Dark Ages
Helldiver – Helldivers 2
Karlach – Baldur's Gate 3
The new starter pack will be available on June 3rd. The current starter pack will be accessible until June 1st (alongside the April release). Don't forget to claim your models!
2. Patreon Design Update
As with the starter pack, I've been eager to refresh our design. After considering several exciting options proposed by our concept artist, we've chosen a main banner designed as a room, with an additional banner depicting a table from that room. I hope you'll love the new design as much as we do—I’m thrilled about it!
3. Supporter Tier Price Increase to $12
This is probably the least pleasant news. Honestly, I've been considering this increase since last year and delayed it as long as possible. Given that the old price of $10 was set three years ago for two models per month (when it was just SolarArt and me), our team has significantly grown, and so have our expenses. Additionally, I've recently started collaborating with new sculptors, further increasing costs.
Note that the new price will take effect from June and will apply only to new subscribers.
4. Discord Server Reorganization
A big thanks to our moderators SephTheOverwitch and Asgard for their help! The main change involves moving all old models to a new forum-style section to improve navigation and visibility. We plan to complete the transition by early June.
5. Model Downloads via Cults3D
Many have requested an alternative to downloading models from Google Drive. Starting June, each model will include a 100% discount code for Cults3D, alongside the Google Drive link. After activating the code, the model will be linked to your Cults3D account. Also, beginning this month, I will send out a Google Drive link at the end of each month to ensure you don't lose it.
6. New Free Model in June
As mentioned, I've started collaborating with new talented individuals. I'd like to take the opportunity to share another free model with you (details will be announced upon release).
7. Model Painting Contest
The last contest was nearly a year ago, and many have asked repeatedly when the next one will be. I'd love to hold contests more frequently, but it requires substantial effort and time, especially for judging. Additionally, I always aim to choose a model that's interesting yet not overly complex, allowing everyone to participate, not just professionals. The contest will be announced after one of June's model releases.
In conclusion, I sincerely thank each of you for supporting our creativity. I hope you'll enjoy these updates!
Comments
Havent
I don't like these two months, I've typoed twice so far. The price since June
Atlerion
From what I understand, the new price was starting in July, but it already seems to be applied? The cults idea will be so nice! I hope all of these new changes help you, and that you keep on growing!
Havent
Hi, your billing payment has already gone through June 1. So you will have access to the new starter package (which will be available on June 3)
U474U
I just joined in hopes to still get the old starter pack. It is still noon on June 1st where I live, but I cannot find the link. Am I too late? :-(
Havent
The scale chosen is 1\12 because most people have bought budget printers like Mars 3 or Mars 4 and the height of their work surface does not allow to place the merge version of the model there. But someday we'll go to 1\10 =)
Metalgonzo
For my part, I validate the changes (the price is proportional to the work) ... I have a request (which will not succeed... but I'm trying 😅). ..: change the pre-supported from 1/12 to 1/10 ...
Havent
The new starter pack will be available from June 3rd
Tommy Moon
Do current patrons get access to the new starter pack as well? I saw one or two I'd like to ruin, I mean, paint...
Jacob
Love the new changes! I would happily pay an extra $2 for the new quality standards and incredible team you have built. All good news!
MJCreations3D
Sounds good to me.
Havent
Unfortunately these platforms are not suitable for me because of payment methods
CyberHP
Is it possible to release the models on MMF or Gumroad? I have most of my STLs in those sites.
Eric Shore
Love the updates and tweaks! I'm especially happy about the cults3d thing! 100% unconcerned about the small $ increase 🙂🫡
Zoltán Makra
Great news 👏 all around. Don't feel bad 2$ is a very reasonable increase... New Starter pack will be a big hit with many out there I think! Also very pumped about point 5-6-7. Do models on cult3d stay available "forever"? My biggest regret is sometimes I won't check the newest models and they go before I grab them... yes.. even with 2month lead time.
Havent
Thank you for supporting us. I was thinking about a compromise, for those who bought these models recently (within a week). You can write me in private messages to confirm your purchase. In return, I will give you a free model from a previously released model of your choice (in your case it's two models, since you bought both Caitlyn and Doomguy)
EstelProps
Of course, just subscribed literally yesterday and bought Caitlin and Doomguy with the cults discount 🤣
