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seut · Dec 17, 2007, 07:20 PM // 19:20

http://www.gucomics.com/comic/?cdate=20071214

how people will use it..

Big_Iron · Dec 17, 2007, 07:38 PM // 19:38

I think it's a cool idea and the price isn't really bad considering, but I doubt they'd ever do it for GW.

Fried Tech · Dec 17, 2007, 07:50 PM // 19:50

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Originally Posted by Xue Fang

Ever actually used a 3D printer?

The quality is horrible on small size figures, and the price is huge on large size figures.

It takes 7 minutes to print a 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 block with an average printer.

It also takes 30 minutes-1 hour to heat up an average 3D printer to the point of use.

It seems to me like a very inefficient business. :[

Thats for them to worry about. not you.

ValaOfTheFens · Dec 17, 2007, 08:00 PM // 20:00

I'd like a figure of my Derv in her Vabbian armor and a Ghostly version of my Necro in pre-Searing armor. Admit it...having your own Ghostly would be awesome.

Jecht Scye · Dec 17, 2007, 08:45 PM // 20:45

I'd have it done. That technology is amazing.

Darkobra · Dec 17, 2007, 09:25 PM // 21:25

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Originally Posted by Redfeather1975

Crazy.
I could one day actually make my own real GW adventures under my bed sheets at night.

And I can't believe it, but I'm hitting 'post' on this one.

So much innuendo. I can't believe you actually hit post.

Lawnmower · Dec 17, 2007, 09:42 PM // 21:42

I think it would be interesting to do as a signing off your character thing. you spent years developing your characters. Here is the crown achievement. the memory of it, put into a physical context.

I think the great thing about doing it for these types of things, is that unlike static figures, these where actually designed and is based on your. it is something you created coming to life.

I think some of you guys have a point though. It takes 3 months to get one, it costs 100, and the quality is not the best. Yet I would still do it for my monk and warrior characters. Totally!!!

lyra_song · Dec 17, 2007, 09:48 PM // 21:48

I need to get back to workin on that koss figure >.>

Blows that crap out of the water

Mordakai · Dec 17, 2007, 09:50 PM // 21:50

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Originally Posted by seut

http://www.gucomics.com/comic/?cdate=20071214

Nice equipment...

And let's be honest. Female Eles will probably be the most popular figure. (Hell, female anything....)

Nevin · Dec 17, 2007, 10:08 PM // 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redfeather1975

Crazy.
I could one day actually make my own real GW adventures under my bed sheets at night.

And I can't believe it, but I'm hitting 'post' on this one.

Omg I'll bring mine over and we can have a pug party!

LifeInfusion · Dec 17, 2007, 10:28 PM // 22:28

It's called a rapid prototype machine. It is anything but rapid though, it takes around a day just to print a small hollowed out cone.

I know because I have access to one...

EDIT:the zprinter posted in this thread only prints 400dpi...and it takes 4 hours for that little CAD model

lucifer_uk · Dec 17, 2007, 10:43 PM // 22:43

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Originally Posted by Coifmeister

i would pay anything up to £50 for my dude in real life. this is awesome!

I'd pay up to £150 IF it was modelled exactly how it looks in the game to a T.

I don't see the quality being ready for GW characters just yet.

Curse You · Dec 17, 2007, 11:02 PM // 23:02

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Originally Posted by DDL

Anyway, lots of GW mesh aspects are on 'planes': 2D sheets with no depth. All the trims and frills of lots of ranger/necro/sin armour is like that. Since the printer system they use gets the modelling info direct from the rendering engine, this would be faithfully replicated and...wouldn't work. So I can't see it happening, realistically.

You don't think they do the same thing in WoW?

If you read the FAQ, they say that they will alter the model so that it is feasible in physical form. That means that they would give the 2D sheets a third dimension.

Peter Panic · Dec 18, 2007, 12:46 AM // 00:46

id like one, but its feel too nerdy to actually get it

ThisSuddenInjury · Dec 18, 2007, 12:51 AM // 00:51

Nah, it'd make me look like a nerd, soz.

Phaern Majes · Dec 18, 2007, 12:55 AM // 00:55

I'd pay 5$ for a copy of my character made out of cheese. Why not?

Woop Shotty · Dec 18, 2007, 02:50 AM // 02:50

It's a very cool thing. I don't know how expensive they are, but I would LIKE to have one.

Pickletron · Dec 18, 2007, 09:11 AM // 09:11

Even if they just sold the main chars from GW I'd buy em. e.g: Koss, Eve, Mhenlo, Cynn etc.

JeniM · Dec 18, 2007, 09:19 AM // 09:19

People would pay money for that?

Heres my address if you have any other money you don't need feel free to mail it to me
Address

pumpkin pie · Dec 18, 2007, 09:30 AM // 09:30

Spores and EA has been printing their characters too.

nice to look at but I think its a waste of time, money and material and after 10 years the figures will become another piece of junk that is unable to biodegrade bla bla,(insert those that you don't want to hear stuffs here)

and you know Guild Wars is very fun to play and I absolutely adore it, just so it stick to the rules of the riverside ...