New D&D Miniatures Set - Hmm...

[justanobody]

I'm glad to see that Wizards has kept the same style of photography that they've used for the last couple of sets!

I mean, nothing brings out a mini like a bright glaring light head on.
Seriously, I can take better pictures than that (and I'm not a photographer).

So, probably, they'll look better live than they do on WotC photos. I can't understand why they present them that way - is it so that noone gets disappointed?

Probably because the photographer doesn't know how to shoot small objects, or use a lightbox, or diffuser.

It could also be they want to show all the little paint details like the unibrows, or natural shadows since the minis don't have any of there own?

You have to admit the frontal lighting really brings out the Constipated Grinning Imp's musculature.

 

[Henrix]

Probably because the photographer doesn't know how to shoot small objects, or use a lightbox, or diffuser.

You took the words right out of my mouth.

You have to admit the frontal lighting really brings out the Constipated Grinning Imp's musculature.

I don't think so, they could have made them stand out better on a better photo. And that brings another point - a different angle on the imp could have made it look more grinning and less constipated.

 

[Mark]

Web golem looks pretty good in hand, but I can see where it wouldn't be for everyone. The tiniest amount of wash/color makes it much better in person.

Schmart. Good tip. More people should make those minor adjustments to their DDMs to sharpen them up. Pretty inexpensive and easy to do . . . once you know the secrets!

 

[cildarith]

Wow. Those are bad.

What is up with the Solamith? Is that a village in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

 

[justanobody]

Wow. Those are bad.

What is up with the Solamith? Is that a village in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

I think that is the illegitimate child of the Jabberwocky and Tweedle-Dum.

You have the mushroom the caterpillar was sitting on. Which side would you eat?

 

[FATDRAGONGAMES]

I love the mushroom and the trapjaw and a couple others, but as far as the rest... is sucktacular a word?

 

[avin]

What is up with the Solamith?

Should be like this:

 

[Vael]

I am also underwhelmed. It's not just the minis, I'm just unimpressed with the selection. Not a fan of the demons, the bugbears look odd and I don't think the Slaad will see much use.

That said, the PCable minis do look good. The Autumn Wind Ranger, Dragonborn Paladin, Warforged Battle Champion and Tiefling Cleric are all ones I'd consider getting. The Drow are also nice, but I have a few already.

Ultimately, I might get a booster or two, but leaning towards no.

 

[DaveMage]

I like the mushroom.

It looks like a fun guy to play....

 

[HelloChristian]

Shoot. Not a whole lot there that calls out to me. I really like the mushrooms, though. A bunch of those could dress up a dungeon rather nicely.