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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MNblockhead" data-source="post: 7697077" data-attributes="member: 6796661">As a 40-something gamer getting back into the hobby that has more money for TTRP, but less time and a less flexible schedule, I like the idea of "gaming cafes" but really don't have the opportunity to take advantage of them at this point in my life. We have an excellent "gaming bar/cafe" run by Fantasy Flight Games very close to where I live and I've never been there. I bought the 5e books at The Source mainly because they get them early and I want to support what, to me, is a local gaming institution. Now, the main draw for me, is to look at board games, browse material from older additions that may be useful for my 5e campaign, and to browse miniatures--especially those in the bargain bin. Some things that I would like to see at my FLGS:AFFORDABLE 3D PRINTING SERVICES for MINIATURES & DUNGEON TILES ON DEMANDRight now at least 3D printing requires an investment in equipment and material and most people are going to buy lower-end models that take a long time to print with mediocre quality. Most printing services, on the other hand, are geared for designers and engineers looking to print prototypes and are too pricey to print out lots of dungeon tiles.  I would love it if I could go into the store and physically handle and look at bunch of miniatures and dungeon tiles, write down their part numbers, and pick them up in the next day or two. Or go to a website, place the order and pick up at the FLGS (though I still like to physically inspect miniatures). CRAFTING & SKILL CLASSESAn old classmate of mine opened a butcher shop that sells "grass-fed, humanely-handled, and hormone and antibiotic-free meats" source from his local area. His product is more expensive than your average butcher and MUCH more expensive than a chain grocery store or wholesale club. One of the reasons he is doing so well, is not just because folks want to feel better about themselves for buying ethically source meats, but because so many people in their 20s-40s have grown up with pre-prepared foods that few people know how to prepare meats beyond the most popular cuts. So his butcher shop has a pleasant, friendly, welcoming atmosphere with both the sales people and butchers having a deep knowledge of the product that can help with cut selections and make preparation suggestions.   They also offer classes on cooking, butchering, and other meat preparation classes (how to make bacon, etc.), see: <a href="http://conscious-carnivore.com/classes-1/" target="_blank">http://conscious-carnivore.com/classes-1/</a> Given the popularity of crafting channels on You Tube, I think that there would be a good market for crafting classes. I would love to attend a miniature painting class or terrain creation class. I would also love to take a voice-acting class for role players. LOCAL-ARTIST TABLES/DAYSI know some will have days for artists to sell and sign their work, mainly comic-book artist. But I would love to have a venue to meet those who paint miniatures or make terrains. I'm hesitant to buy pre-painted miniatures and terrains on-line, because it feels like I'm taking an expensive risk and paying a premium for shipping. GAME-TERRAIN RENTALSOkay, at this point, I'm sure I need a reality check. Maybe there is no business model here, but their are folks who rent paintings, furniture...so why not games and terrains. With games, it would likely need a merger of FLGS with video-game stores. Not sure if renting board games makes any sense. Especially since the FLGS have libraries of games you can play in-store for free. But what I REALLY WOULD LOVE is to be able to rent terrains. It is hard for me to find time to create even printed battle mats. When I have made some 3D (actually 2.5D--shout out to DM Scotty) terrain, I make easily re-usable items. I would happily rent a cool 3D-tile set for a single session.   Someone recently posted on another thread who he created the entire Tomb of Horror in dungeon tiles. I don't have the time to make that and would want to spend the money to buy it, but how cool would it be to rent it.</blockquote>

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