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Reply To: Open gaming mini license

December 12, 2020 at 4:14 pm #1589511

blinky465

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@sundancer – 3d printing *used to be* a hobby in it’s own right: I’d suggest that we’re reaching the point where it’s not any more – almost anyone can print minis on a decent (sub $400) 3d printer easily these days. It’s *nearly* as easy as using an inkjet (load a file, hit print).

And wargamers who refuse to engage with the changes? Well, they’re a bit like those who insist if it’s not a lead-pewter mini, it’s not really wargaming – they’ll just get left behind, as the industry moves on; a few niche suppliers will keep giving them what they want, with an ever-diminishing range of choice, while everyone else goes with the newer, better ways of modelling.

Nobody is forcing anyone to join in with new technology as it’s released. But at the same, time, a few naysayers are not going to be able to hold back progress either! 3d printing is the garlic bread of tabletop gaming. It’s the future 😉