Will 3d printers soon take over painting as well?

[clibinarium]

The death of painting is upon us

Now we have the capability for AI written rules and colour printed figures we just need them to come up with robots that can play wargames with each other, and the circle will be complete.

[Michi]

Now we have the capability for AI written rules and colour printed figures we just need them to come up with robots that can play wargames with each other, and the circle will be complete.

You'll pay for watching - it's like football... 

[OSHIROmodels]

 

[Mammoth miniatures]

The death of painting is upon us

Only for those that don't like to paint. the rest of us will carry on having fun with our brushes.

[modelwarrior]

What we really need is a 3d printer that can print and paint lots of figures in minutes for a game and then melt them all down for storage. You just restart the printer for the next game

[Aethelflaeda was framed]

What we really need is a 3d printer that can print and paint lots of figures in minutes for a game and then melt them all down for storage. You just restart the printer for the next game

It’s called a computer/console/video game and pretty boring for those of us who like to paint, rules fiddle, scratch build, or even just look at the handiwork of a skilled artist. 

[modelwarrior]

It’s called a computer/console/video game and pretty boring for those of us who like to paint, rules fiddle, scratch build, or even just look at the handiwork of a skilled artist.

 I know,its my warped sense of humour that makes me type these things. You cannot beat a bit of fiddling and scratching

[Codsticker]

As the technology progresses I wonder if we will see photo-realistic 3D terrain?

[Mammoth miniatures]

As the technology progresses I wonder if we will see photo-realistic 3D terrain?

Couldn't you just use rocks?

[zrunelord]

All you need is a hologram generator.
Any Terrain & painted minis no problem
Plus a built in AI opponent who knows all the
Rules 😉
Z

[Basementboy]

Doubt 3d printing will replace painting, in the same way that people still sculpt despite the existence of 3d printers- just look at the talented folk on this forum! I think it’ll just be a nice alternative to those who don’t enjoy painting

[HerbertTarkel]

Couldn't you just use rocks?

But small rocks float. Good for naval battles?

[Captain Blood]

As the technology progresses I wonder if we will see photo-realistic 3D terrain?

What? And replace all those lovely pixellated neoprene mats, jigsaw cornered MDF buildings, random slabs of doormat, and (never quite aligned) bits of wonky cardboard road? Wargamers will never go for it…

[HerbertTarkel]

What? And replace all those lovely pixellated neoprene mats, jigsaw cornered MDF buildings, random slabs of doormat, and (never quite aligned) bits of wonky cardboard road? Wargamers will never go for it…

🤣🤣🤣 it’s like trying to too 8-bit Nintendo - never happen 🤡