Herremann the Wise
First Post
I've just got onto the WOTC website and had a look at what they're planning in terms of miniatures. My first impression is one of interest but also one of disappointment.
Firstly, they are proposing to "magic" style the packs. That means randomly inserting 16 or 8 figures into a pack. In both cases 1 will be a "rare", 5 and 3 respectively will be uncommon with commons making up the rest. All in all, they are planning on 80 miniatures in the set: 27 Rares, 33 Uncommons and 20 commons.
For those of you who have been "sucked" into the magic phenomonen, you will understand what I mean. For those who are already cynical in regards to 3.5, it will be fuel to the fire.
However, I thought about it a little bit more and have come to the conclusion that it could possibly attract more and more people to the D&D product from your traditional warhammers and Magic etc. - which obviously is a good thing in terms of the general well being of the hobby.
In reality though for myself and our group, we are most likely to continue using our own painted metal miniatures. The D&D product does look - and in fact is - a little cheap. Serviceable and very handy but not a patch on what people can paint themselves. We'll most likely get a pack or two but as for trading them, I think it would require an expense beyond what we would be willing to spend.
Still, what are people's thoughts on the miniatures and do you think you would consider using them in your games? Do you still prefer metal miniatures or do you prefer to go without?
Best Regards
Herremann the Wise
Firstly, they are proposing to "magic" style the packs. That means randomly inserting 16 or 8 figures into a pack. In both cases 1 will be a "rare", 5 and 3 respectively will be uncommon with commons making up the rest. All in all, they are planning on 80 miniatures in the set: 27 Rares, 33 Uncommons and 20 commons.
For those of you who have been "sucked" into the magic phenomonen, you will understand what I mean. For those who are already cynical in regards to 3.5, it will be fuel to the fire.
However, I thought about it a little bit more and have come to the conclusion that it could possibly attract more and more people to the D&D product from your traditional warhammers and Magic etc. - which obviously is a good thing in terms of the general well being of the hobby.
In reality though for myself and our group, we are most likely to continue using our own painted metal miniatures. The D&D product does look - and in fact is - a little cheap. Serviceable and very handy but not a patch on what people can paint themselves. We'll most likely get a pack or two but as for trading them, I think it would require an expense beyond what we would be willing to spend.
Still, what are people's thoughts on the miniatures and do you think you would consider using them in your games? Do you still prefer metal miniatures or do you prefer to go without?
Best Regards
Herremann the Wise