Reply To: Open gaming mini license

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Part of what I like in plastic minis is the assembly proces, because it’s like a little 3D puzzle (with instructions).

As such I kind of doubt I’d stop buying plastic, but then it would depend if the stuff I want is or isn’t available as STL (it probably is, I just haven’t looked). It simply is time vs convenience really.

I wouldn’t be surprised if a 3rd party a la CD Project/GoG would appear that would once more provide proof that quality service and consistent content will keep people buying product that could have been acquired through less legit means. It would have to be a true believer in the anti-DRM / copy-left style of thinking though, which means there’s no way GW would be the one to do it.

@timchubb I think for all intents and purposes the dominant manufacturer is going to set that standard for 3D printing. At least I’ve noticed that the few kickstarters that did STL were already focussing on one of the popular resin 3d printers (I think the Photon one). So in theory that will resolve itself.  Kind of like how mobile apps are bout iPhone and Android, with very few platform exclusives.

3D printing may be like Linux for the hobby. It may be just a bit too fiddly and geeky for folks who just want to play tabletop games. It probably will be more a matter of marketing than technical expertise that decides the fate.