InfinitasDM has now been updated to v1.8.0, That means that new and updated features have arrived!

They've taken quite a bit longer than I had hoped for, but that extra wait time comes with some good news, this update ballooned in size from two minor changes to 6 new and/or upgraded features!

• Close Token Menu button added - You can now close the Token Menu with no other menu actions taken
  
• Maps now remember the last viewed Pan / Zoom location - It is now much easier to pick up where you left off when returning to a map
  
• Drawing tools are no longer automatically disabled when opening the DM Drawer - No more annoying re-selecting the previously active drawing tool when changing pencil color or size
  
• A red border has been added to the Map View when editing Fog of War is active - It is now much more visually obvious when drawing on the Fog of War layer instead of the normal drawing layers
  
• Custom Stamps - Stamps can now be expanded - see the updated Instruction Manual for more details (linked from the main menu of the app, or downloadable from infinitasdm.com)
  
• Custom Tokens - Tokens can now be expanded - see the updated instruction manual for more details

To celebrate these changes, I'll also be adding some FREE DLC in the form of new Token sets! These will be up on Steam soon, as well as available from store.atomswitch.com .

With over 1,400 users, it breaks my heart to see 10 negative reviews dragging IDM's rating down to "Mostly Negative," especially when the 10 positive reviews (it would seem reviews from our Kickstarter backers aren't counted in the average) have an average of 27.42 hours logged, vs an average of 2.2 hours logged for all negative reviews.

I read each and every review and do my best to resolve any issues that come up (be that here, or to support@infinitasdm.com or to forums.atomswitch.com ). If there aren't any more of you that feel like you can recommend this app, then I understand, but if you enjoy IDM leaving a review reflecting that has a real, tangible positive effect on the app and my ability to keep expanding it.

I'll be sure to make another update once the free Token Expansion DLC is up. Until then, I hope you enjoy these updates!

-Dan

[www.patreon.com]After receiving multiple requests from IDM Kickstarter backers, I have finally launched a Patreon account to help fund the continued development of InfinitasDM.

As my original programmer is no longer able to dedicate the time needed to continue developing InfinitasDM, I needed to find a new one to pick up the torch. It took a little longer than expected to find the right one, but a replacement has been found! With that settled, I am finally able to bring the Atom Switch IDM Patreon to life.

For the whole scoop on how everything will work, check out the details from the Patreon page here.[www.patreon.com]

The long and short of it though, is that this support will go directly to funding new IDM features and content with an emphasis on bringing all of the features I had wanted to add, but was forced to cut, to meet the budget of the original Kickstarter's funding amount and deadline.

One very important thing to note - Patreon supporters will get to vote on which new features / changes get implemented once the appropriate funding goals are met.


To get things started, I've decided to dip into my IDM@GenCon 2017 funds to pay for two new InfinitasDM features.

• A more obvious graphic notification to indicate when editing Fog of War

It can be easy to forget whether or not you are editing the Fog of War when running a campaign. Currently, the Fog of War icon changes from a bright red icon to a very dark red one. This will be updated to also add a red frame around the boundaries of the screen that will make it a lot more obvious when you're drawing on the Fog layer.

• The ability to load additional Stamps from an app-specific stamp location

This will allow me to expand on the stamps that are currently available in the app, as well as potentially allow users to add their own stamps. There have been a lot of requests for different stamps (door icons, tree and mountain icons for overworld maps, etc) so it would be great to be able to add them to those already found in the app.

Down the line I'd also like to add the ability to scale stamps that have been placed onto the map, but that will have to be added later on.

It's a small start, but it will be fantastic to get new features coming into the app again. It will only get more difficult to find time to work on the app moving forward, but this will be a big step toward making that easier and financially possible once again.

-Dan