Post by hardlec on Jul 25, 2018 22:29:30 GMT
A: It would be a very good idea for ICG AND Miniatures Market to sell wholesale to local stores. If I could spend 20-30 bucks a week on toys, I will do so every week. If I have to spend $100.00 to avoid punitive shipping costs, I will place orders every other month. (THE MATH: over $1000 in the store, $600 in big orders.) I spend much less when I have to make a big order. My FLGS owner has given up trying to order for me.
A.1: If my FLGS owner made a few bucks on the game, it would be more popular. In my latest travels I have seen 5 stores in two states that want to carry AQMF but can't because there is no distributor.
B: The game needs an "App" like Privateer Press' War Room. An accessible rules set, army list builder and combat resolution tool (die roller.)
C: ICG should provide some support to people bringing AQMF games to conventions. A few posters and virtual artwork. The game runner can submit promo material to the convention runners to put in their brochure, print a few 81/2x11 mini-posters, and have a larger poster to put on the actual game table to attract attention. Game runners with proven track records and/or who are in the bigger cons might get some prize support.
C.1: My FLGS has also requested some posters.
D: There are two companies I know of, and I found them without looking or paying attention to advertising so there are likely tons more, that sell .STL files to download. This means they sell 3D templates for people who either have 3D printers or who have access to them. There is a club in my area that has several printers in a "co-op" arrangement. I let people use their own filament on my ultra precise Mini Delta which does 110x110x120mm sized items at 50 micron resolution. In return I have access to printers with much bigger beds but less resolution. I know I'm a tiny bit ahead of the technology curve here, but the wave is coming ready-or-not. My FLGS is building a photogrammetry rig.
A person in costume can be scanned and made into a custom miniature.
D.1: How about a figure of Teddy Roosevelt? One seated in for the back seat of the Model T, One standing with a lever action Winchester, and maybe one riding a Harley.
D.2: How about Martians in various postures?
D.3: Sarah.
Selling miniatures as STL files means companies no longer need to create molds, cast minis, build up inventory, and do the handling and shipping. It means artists can spend more time on the fun stuff. It also means that UPS and FEDEX will cease being the major profit earners in the gaming industry.
A.1: If my FLGS owner made a few bucks on the game, it would be more popular. In my latest travels I have seen 5 stores in two states that want to carry AQMF but can't because there is no distributor.
B: The game needs an "App" like Privateer Press' War Room. An accessible rules set, army list builder and combat resolution tool (die roller.)
C: ICG should provide some support to people bringing AQMF games to conventions. A few posters and virtual artwork. The game runner can submit promo material to the convention runners to put in their brochure, print a few 81/2x11 mini-posters, and have a larger poster to put on the actual game table to attract attention. Game runners with proven track records and/or who are in the bigger cons might get some prize support.
C.1: My FLGS has also requested some posters.
D: There are two companies I know of, and I found them without looking or paying attention to advertising so there are likely tons more, that sell .STL files to download. This means they sell 3D templates for people who either have 3D printers or who have access to them. There is a club in my area that has several printers in a "co-op" arrangement. I let people use their own filament on my ultra precise Mini Delta which does 110x110x120mm sized items at 50 micron resolution. In return I have access to printers with much bigger beds but less resolution. I know I'm a tiny bit ahead of the technology curve here, but the wave is coming ready-or-not. My FLGS is building a photogrammetry rig.
A person in costume can be scanned and made into a custom miniature.
D.1: How about a figure of Teddy Roosevelt? One seated in for the back seat of the Model T, One standing with a lever action Winchester, and maybe one riding a Harley.
D.2: How about Martians in various postures?
D.3: Sarah.
Selling miniatures as STL files means companies no longer need to create molds, cast minis, build up inventory, and do the handling and shipping. It means artists can spend more time on the fun stuff. It also means that UPS and FEDEX will cease being the major profit earners in the gaming industry.
