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STL vs. Reality: The Highs & Lows of 3D Sculpts
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<blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7756161" data-attributes="member: 6796661"><p>I looked into getting a 3D printer when Fat Dragon Games did their first Kickstarter, but in the end, I didn't go forward. 3D printers a still slow and you really need to have a well-ventilated place to be running it for hours. While certain terrain looks nice, the mini quality has never impressed me. And you still have to paint them. </p><p></p><p>The best thing I've done for my hobby is getting a paper-cutting machine (I use a Silhouette). Even though they are 2D, I can print an army of vibrant colored, detailed, 2D minis the night before a game. If they get banged up in play, I can print more. They are also flat pack. I can bring many hundreds of minis, organized in envelopes in a single show box. </p><p></p><p>I also buy Arc Knight games plastic 2Ds, which are nice and save even more time.</p><p></p><p>One Monk miniatures and Printable Heroes are my favorites. Printable heroes have been doing some amazing things. For me to buy demo lords and huge minis and paint them would be cost prohibitive. Paper minis, give an affordable option that is still impressive looking at the table.</p><p></p><p>Yes, I know about VTTs, but I mostly play at the table, and even if I were to use a VTT for in-person games, it would be for the battle maps and fog of war. We still like moving physical minis around and rolling physical dice and eating real pizza around a physical table with flesh and blood friends.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNblockhead, post: 7756161, member: 6796661"] I looked into getting a 3D printer when Fat Dragon Games did their first Kickstarter, but in the end, I didn't go forward. 3D printers a still slow and you really need to have a well-ventilated place to be running it for hours. While certain terrain looks nice, the mini quality has never impressed me. And you still have to paint them. The best thing I've done for my hobby is getting a paper-cutting machine (I use a Silhouette). Even though they are 2D, I can print an army of vibrant colored, detailed, 2D minis the night before a game. If they get banged up in play, I can print more. They are also flat pack. I can bring many hundreds of minis, organized in envelopes in a single show box. I also buy Arc Knight games plastic 2Ds, which are nice and save even more time. One Monk miniatures and Printable Heroes are my favorites. Printable heroes have been doing some amazing things. For me to buy demo lords and huge minis and paint them would be cost prohibitive. Paper minis, give an affordable option that is still impressive looking at the table. Yes, I know about VTTs, but I mostly play at the table, and even if I were to use a VTT for in-person games, it would be for the battle maps and fog of war. We still like moving physical minis around and rolling physical dice and eating real pizza around a physical table with flesh and blood friends. [/QUOTE]
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