miniatures forum

[S'mon]

Miniatures seem a big part of 3e D&D - the combat system only seems to work with miniatures, unlike previous editions - and I was wondering if we could have a forum for miniatures discussion? This would be for discussion of painting, converting, manufacturers, etc. What do you think?

 

[Umbran]

Check the FAQ:

Can we have a [insert forum name here] forum?

Possibly. There would be a few things to consider before asking for a new forum here, though:

• Is it necessary? Would it be used? One or two threads on a certain topic in General Discussion do not a new forum make!
• Is it adequately covered by another forum here?
• If a lot of threads are being created about a topic, is it just because that topic is currently...well, 'topical'? 90% of the time, such topics die down (such as the LotR threads when the movie was released).

 

[Darkness]

I'm kinda torn on this issue (even though I don't normally use minitiatures).

There probably aren't enough minitiatures threads to justify their own board. OTOH, a board might raise the number of such threads by a bit. It probably still wouldn't be many, though...

*shrug*

Just my 2 euro-cents.

 

[S'mon]

Check the FAQ:

Amazingly enough, I did consider these issues before posting the suggestion...
It's hardly the same as suggesting a forum dedicated to a specific movie! Miniatures have always been a part of D&D, but with 3e they're a much more vital part than before. I know that I would like somewhere to discuss D&D-related miniatures within EN World, and that the General forum is not particularly appropriate, given that threads there are fundamentally ephemeral due to the high turnover. Even so, I've seen seen several miniatures-related threads there. Personally, I'm flabbergasted that there is no miniatures forum within EN World. And after being on the boards a year or so I've finally plucked up the nerve to request it.
Should I post a poll to check demand? Or is there some kind of sinister anti-miniatures conspiracy within the highest echelons of EN World such that no miniatures forum can be allowed to exist?

 

[S'mon]

Ok, I've posted a poll/discussion in General to see what the masses think.

 

[S'mon]

Ok, I've posted a poll/discussion in General to see what the masses think.

The poll has been running a few days now. The majority of votes are in favour. Can I have my forum now please?

 

[Morrus]

Where is it? And what percentage of the 5,000 members thought it would be a good idea?

[Edit - don't worry, I found it. The numbers, however, were far from convincing (about 50-34 in favour when I looked). I really can't see that board getting used, and people are already whining about the number of forums currently present.]

 

[S'mon]

Where is it? And what percentage of the 5,000 members thought it would be a good idea?

[Edit - don't worry, I found it. The numbers, however, were far from convincing (about 50-34 in favour when I looked). I really can't see that board getting used, and people are already whining about the number of forums currently present.]

Hi Morrus! What sort of numbers would be convincing - does it have to be a big majority (2:1?) in favour as well as a lot of votes total?

Miniatures buffs would use the forum (IMO) - currently they have nowhere to go...

The negatives seem to be from people who either don't use minis or have an ephemeral interest at best.

 

[S'mon]

It had to happen - Morrus and some guy called Storminator working together have reduced me to a state of gibbering hysteria:

http://test.cyberstreet.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15022

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

 

[Piratecat]

To be honest, I don't see much value in a miniatures forum. The more the forums become fragmented, the less attention they attract. If the general forum were overrun by miniatures threads, then it would be more likely... but as is, there really isn't much point in splitting off a separate forum for such a low volume topic. Sorry about that.