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I'm looking for people to review my miniatures. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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Does anyone know of any studies that try and estimate how many people play RPGs in person and how many play online? Is it 50-50? 80-20? There's gotta be something like that right?

Another possible scenario, combination physical and digital sets. From the basic idea of using a flat screen to show a map that regular minis move around on, to something more elaborate that can create 3D environments digitally. In either case, I see a need for miniatures and maybe furnishings too.

Oh I know there are 3D printers that can print in color. I think one is made by 3D Systems and it uses some sort of powder as a medium and an inkjet head for the bonding agent and the color. But that's not what I'm talking about, and those models are very brittle. I'm talking about a painting...

You heard it here first... Someone will invent a 3D "painting machine" that can print or paint in high resolution on any surface. That will allow people to take any old figurine and give it a high-resolution paint job. A really good paint job will be able to compensate for a lot of deficiencies...

It really depends on the type of 3D printer. I happen to have two FDM machines and neither one has good enough resolution to do a mini justice. Sure it could give a reasonable approximation, but the layers are visible and I'd still have to paint it. Maybe if someone invents a high resolution...

Even with all the whiz-bang technology, there will still be people who want physical pieces. But I wonder how many. Are there any studies on this topic at all?

I haven't played online except for one quick pickup game, so I really don't know how great or horrible it is. Presumably people/programmers will come up with ways around the problems you mention though right? Other than the tactile feedback part. That might be a ways out yet. :)

What I meant by age playing into it is: will younger players feel more comfortable with digital, while older players feel better with physical?

I feel the same, but I wonder if age plays into it. I agree that digital won't completely take over the hobby, but will it reduce demand enough to make life difficult for those who create physical products, thus reducing variety?

With so many people going digital, either purely online or even on a local tabletop touchscreen, is there a future for physical game pieces? Dungeons, terrain, minis, maps, etc.