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The Fate of Minis

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#1
stormonu
Jan 18, 2009 2:57:17 I've been trying to find out information on what's going on with the D&D Minis line. From what I think I understand, the random minis are going to be stopped, replaced with static figure packs and DDM sanctioned play is ceasing. Is this correct?

I'm asking both because I use the minis for RPG use and I have two friends who are considering going back into DDM play, but I can't make much heads or tails out of the mini forums - looks like they've dried up.
#2
doctorhook
Jan 18, 2009 12:27:13 http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/4news/20081023

That link should have most of the information you want.

A group called "The Guild", made up several prolific DDM community members (Johnny Quest is one of them, IIRC) have acquired the license to produce official skirmish rules for the DDM figures that WotC produces. (WotC themselves are focusing on DDM as an exclusive RPG-oriented product now.)

That's a very brief explanation, and I'm not sure I know enough to explain too much more. Suffice to say, as of the most current news, WotC is still planning to produce several sets of minis this year (albeit in the new semi-non-random format explained in the link above), and this fan-based group called The Guild will still be producing and organizing Official DDM skirmish play, AFAIK.

Mostly, things look cautiously optimistic for the future of DDM, Stormonu.
#3
TheLoneCleric
Jan 18, 2009 20:47:51 I could care less about the Minis 'game'. I just want Mini packs so I can run my tabletop games. I hated random booster packs.
#4
pigknight
Jan 18, 2009 20:51:13 YES!

I now no longer have to cry myself to sleep at night because I didn't get a dracolich or shadowbane inquisitor.
#5
aliothefool
Jan 19, 2009 8:28:01 Check out the DDM FAQ on the Gleemax D&D Minis forum. It probably has every answer you're looking for. (It was written by JohnnyQuest, who is one of the members of the Guild.)

It's available right here: http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=1048649
#6
im_unknown
Jan 19, 2009 17:51:24 Well, this will be much more useful than having to buy a case of minis to get that one rare you want...

Could be more minis in a pack for the price though...

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 stormonu Jan 18, 2009 2:57:17	I've been trying to find out information on what's going on with the D&D Minis line. From what I think I understand, the random minis are going to be stopped, replaced with static figure packs and DDM sanctioned play is ceasing. Is this correct? I'm asking both because I use the minis for RPG use and I have two friends who are considering going back into DDM play, but I can't make much heads or tails out of the mini forums - looks like they've dried up.
#2 doctorhook Jan 18, 2009 12:27:13	http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/4news/20081023 That link should have most of the information you want. A group called "The Guild", made up several prolific DDM community members (Johnny Quest is one of them, IIRC) have acquired the license to produce official skirmish rules for the DDM figures that WotC produces. (WotC themselves are focusing on DDM as an exclusive RPG-oriented product now.) That's a very brief explanation, and I'm not sure I know enough to explain too much more. Suffice to say, as of the most current news, WotC is still planning to produce several sets of minis this year (albeit in the new semi-non-random format explained in the link above), and this fan-based group called The Guild will still be producing and organizing Official DDM skirmish play, AFAIK. Mostly, things look cautiously optimistic for the future of DDM, Stormonu.
#3 TheLoneCleric Jan 18, 2009 20:47:51	I could care less about the Minis 'game'. I just want Mini packs so I can run my tabletop games. I hated random booster packs.
#4 pigknight Jan 18, 2009 20:51:13	YES! I now no longer have to cry myself to sleep at night because I didn't get a dracolich or shadowbane inquisitor.
#5 aliothefool Jan 19, 2009 8:28:01	Check out the DDM FAQ on the Gleemax D&D Minis forum. It probably has every answer you're looking for. (It was written by JohnnyQuest, who is one of the members of the Guild.) It's available right here: http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=1048649
#6 im_unknown Jan 19, 2009 17:51:24	Well, this will be much more useful than having to buy a case of minis to get that one rare you want... Could be more minis in a pack for the price though...