WoW is becoming DDM

[HeinorNY]

I think the real enjoyment of Warhammer was the painting and modding--the "hobby" bits. The actual gameplay of Warhammer is much, much better suited to a computer.

I think the same.
If you are not in it for the hobby of modelling and painting, it's just easier to play a RTS PC game online.
That's why I only buy minis to play RPGs. I can't see why play a purely skirmish miniature game instead of Warcraft 3 or any other RTS. I just can't find the fun in that.

 

[AllisterH]

I think the same.
If you are not in it for the hobby of modelling and painting, it's just easier to play a RTS PC game online.
That's why I only buy minis to play RPGs. I can't see why play a purely skirmish miniature game instead of Warcraft 3 or any other RTS. I just can't find the fun in that.

It's about the number of units I suspect. There's a tipping point between the number of units a human can control confidently and the number of units a human does better with computer assistance.

Personally, I'm thinking we might see WoWMinis online before DDMonline.

 

[HeinorNY]

Personally, I'm thinking we might see WoWMinis online before DDMonline.

It already exists. It's called Warcraft 3

 

[Plane Sailing]

As I said here I have heard they are 48mm. I also read that on another minis message board (Max Minis).

Even the FAQ on the site the original post links to says (my emphasis):

You can build parties from the Alliance, Horde, and Monster factions. You'll have access to iconic characters such as Warchief Thrall, High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind, and Archmage Arugal, all brought to life in beautiful palm-size masterpieces.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

For all the 10 million players....I just can't see this being a hit.

They'll just add some in-game prizes to the miniatures, like they have the TCG game. That'll create a secondary market that has nothing to do with miniatures gamers or tabletop players looking for miniatures.

It'll be a hit. This time next year, most people will claim they always knew it would be.