Non-random D&D Miniatures

[Kae'Yoss]

I find it all mildly amusing that during a discussion where many folks all claim how ridiculous of an endeavor non-random minis are, that a prominent company jumps up and declares that they are in fact going ahead with the process.

Well, the discussion was there ever since Wizards announced their new product line, but it is somewhat of a coincidence that it was announced now, when there's a couple of big discussions raging on the prime D&D community boards.

I am happy with the news, and if there is any company that could do well in this area, reaper is it. I look forward to seeing their initial offerings.

They or GW. And who knows: Games Workshop could be working on something similar as we speak!

 

[Kae'Yoss]

Mainly it's the demons, devils, yugoloths, demodands, modrons, etc. that still remain to be done as well as the huge (and larger) creatures from throughout their intellectual properties.

Most Demons and Devils are done, actually. I doubt that we'll see demodands or modrons, since they hardly ever show up in Wizards books these days. They are starting on the 'loths now.

I wonder whether they could keep anyone from making a demon that looks like a Balor or Balrog.

 

[DaveMage]

Looking forward to it. And what Merric's Law will say 'bout it.

The problem I have with "Merric's law" is its vagueness in two of its parameters. Thus, you can argue that no matter what happens, it could probably be said that the "law" has been upheld or not upheld.

"Wide range of figures" is not quantified. What does "wide range" mean? 50? 100? 1,000?

Wizards has released a little more than 750 figures to date, with many of those being different sculpts of the same creature type (humans, dwarves, elves, etc.). 750 figures over 3.5 years averages a little over 200/year. Is this a wide range considering many of the sculpts are duplicated creatures? Some say yes, some say no. If Reaper ends up releasing 100/year, is that considered a wide range? Some would say yes, and others would say no.

Also, "cheap prices". This term undoubtedly has a different meaning to each person. I happen to think $2 or less/plastic mini is a cheap price. Others would say "cheap" means 50 cents or less. The aveage cost (list price) of a wizards mini right now is $1.88. If Reaper sells individual minis for $2.50 each is this a cheap price? To some, yes, to others, heck no!

 

[KB9JMQ]

As long as they put out a common stirge I will be happy

 

[DaveMage]

Most Demons and Devils are done, actually. I doubt that we'll see demodands or modrons, since they hardly ever show up in Wizards books these days. They are starting on the 'loths now.

Most demons and devils from the MM are done, yes. However, there are many of them in other D&D sourcebooks that have not been done. Add to the fact that very few of the big baddies (Demogorgon, Juiblex, Graz'zt) have been done at all (and I'm not talking about the "aspect" minis we've been given - I mean the true form - which are usually a different size).

 

[Nightfall]

Well I might get the reaper minis cheap...but only for characters. Monsters, think I'll stick with DDM.

 

[DaveyJones]

The problem I have with "Merric's law" is its vagueness in two of its parameters. Thus, you can argue that no matter what happens, it could probably be said that the "law" has been upheld or not upheld.

"Wide range of figures" is not quantified. What does "wide range" mean? 50? 100? 1,000?

Wizards has released a little more than 750 figures to date, with many of those being different sculpts of the same creature type (humans, dwarves, elves, etc.). 750 figures over 3.5 years averages a little over 200/year. Is this a wide range considering many of the sculpts are duplicated creatures? Some say yes, some say no. If Reaper ends up releasing 100/year, is that considered a wide range? Some would say yes, and others would say no.

Also, "cheap prices". This term undoubtedly has a different meaning to each person. I happen to think $2 or less/plastic mini is a cheap price. Others would say "cheap" means 50 cents or less. The aveage cost (list price) of a wizards mini right now is $1.88. If Reaper sells individual minis for $2.50 each is this a cheap price? To some, yes, to others, heck no!

i agree with DaveMage.

law is too full of loop holes. too many opinion variables. what is one man's cheap is another's dear. and what is one man's wide range is another's narrow gully.

i would prefer to wait and see. but i am hopeful that Reaper will do well by gamers.

 

[Pbartender]

Well I might get the reaper minis cheap...but only for characters. Monsters, think I'll stick with DDM.

Funny... I'd actually sort of go the other way...

Pick up the Reaper plastics for monsters and NPCs, but stick to self-painted metal minis for characters.

 

[Nightfall]

Uhm maybe because I don't like or trust myself with metal minis is why I haven't gotten Reaper minis at this point.

Plastic ones I can.

 

[Thurbane]

Why would you want Reaper to fail? That's a very strange reaction to the announcement

Because they might disprove his laws?