3D Printed Avatars? Yes thank you please.

This is an awesome idea please make this a reality!!!

If they do it like FigurePrints did for WoW, it'd be fine by me. I've had my old WoW Warlock on my desk for years under a nice glass dome to keep her dust free.

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Originally Posted by Langureion

Not sure if this has been posted or not.
If SE decide to do it, please release a app that allow players to load their character data and customize post/mount/armor/weapon.
So, when people order it, they can upload the designed file.
Each figure will be customized, and yes, it'll be pricy and paint job will be the most difficult part in the process.

Please do it SE, for the love of primals.

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I wonder what would be a reasonable price range?
And what sizes?

Would buy.

This need to happen.

I want a life-sized miqo'te

It'd have to be of a substantially-higher quality than the WoW figureprints seem to be (they all look gritty and faded to me), but if done well, I'd buy one. Probably wear my Botanist gear.

Something like this, even unpainted would be cool too.... though I'd pay very well for a custom paint job since I'm half blind in RL and could never do it myself.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...top-miniatures

They've got three sizes to pick from too.

Wonder if the producer would even entertain the question.

This idea would put less stress on Squenix if said 3D Avatars weren't sold as finished products but, instead, were offered as blueprints;
Squenix develops a 3D Model > Blueprint conversor, and the player "prints" his avatar + minions + whatever into a blueprint... Squenix charges minimally for the blueprint (as the characters are copyrighted), and the player has the right to print it to his (or hers) hearts contents, as Squenix can't really enforce "only one print per blueprint" policy on those things.

... As 3D printing becomes more and more accessible (c'mon, guys - it's supposed to be modular and open source, so that you can even print a 3D printer with your 3D printer), such a thing as a printed 3D model of the avatar should be comparable to a "printscreen", and be free of charges (or minimally charged, if you are so intent in giving 'em moneys to Squenix).

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Originally Posted by JLalas

I wonder what would be a reasonable price range?
And what sizes?

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If its anything like the World of Warcraft Figureprints, they won't be cheap...expect to pay $100+ for a full body figure. Mine ended up costing about $150 after shipping.

So yeah, it can be a bit pricey...but then again, I don't own a 3D printer either. Selling blueprints to make these at home yourself might become more feasible once the cost of 3D printers goes down to the point that the general public can afford them.

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Originally Posted by Teirshin

Something like this, even unpainted would be cool too.... though I'd pay very well for a custom paint job since I'm half blind in RL and could never do it myself.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...top-miniatures

They've got three sizes to pick from too.

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I am a big tabletop gamer and professional painter, and the quality of these kick starter miniatures are garbage. I would not pay a dime for that crap they are trying to promote on that website.

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Originally Posted by Pinworms

I am a big tabletop gamer and professional painter, and the quality of these kick starter miniatures are garbage. I would not pay a dime for that crap they are trying to promote on that website.

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Right, because you've held one/seen one in person and can tell just from the picture.... :rolleyes:

Unlike you, I'll reserve judgement until I can see/touch the finished product since its a better option than scouring prepackaged figures for one thats "close" to what I want.

I would buy this in a heartbeat! I do so hope that this happens!

yes, i want it too like wow, pls pls, i really want my char 3d printed

Why not just do it yourself? There are online 3D printing services, and I'm aware of people in other gaming communities doing exactly that.

For example:
http://mwomercs.com/forums/topic/116...ted-mech-toys/

The trick is getting your character model, in the outfit & pose you want into a 3D app to output it to the proper format the 3D printer or CNC machine will use. Having done some CNC stuff in the past I can tell you right now, it ain't remotely cheap to pay someone with a machine to do something of any notable size for you. You're looking at $300+ most likely.

Does anyone know how to get XIV dats into a workable format for makerbot? My friend just got a 3d printer and I'm herp-derping around online trying to figure out if I can get the XIV models to print. [for personal use of course]

Also, I'd 100% pay for a SQEX print of my char (like what was done with WoW).

I too would absolutely pay and pay well for Aphrini, she and I have a very long story since we have been a team since FFXI NA launch a decade ago and no FFXIV. Aphrini is no longer just a character I play she is her own person and I would adore, absolutely adore the ability to have a statue of some kind of a character I have dedicated so much of my life to. Please SE make this happen, your customers all want this and let's face it you guys are geeks too and I KNOW you would love to see your character in your collection.

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Originally Posted by SparklingCactus

Also, I'd 100% pay for a SQEX print of my char (like what was done with WoW).

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Derailing, but I think I did a CT with you the other day, and you were in team C - shouting C okay but instead perhaps using the term for a male rooster, which had me laughing out loud.

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Originally Posted by Gramul

Only if they fix that stupid gap in my hair type.

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Every time I see you post, I think to myself, "Does he still have the bald spot?" Doesn't matter what your post entails. I feel for you!

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Originally Posted by misterrpg

But it won't ever happen. Never. I know it won't. Square-Enix don't make smart decisions.

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said the man making the smart decision of giving money monthly to a company that don't make smart decisions

On topic: (Yes, please) (Can I have it?)

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Originally Posted by C-croft

Every time I see you post, I think to myself, "Does he still have the bald spot?" Doesn't matter what your post entails. I feel for you!

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It was actually. Thank you for caring. I make a thread thanking the dev team about it.

I'm guessing this topic is dying... Has anyone had a custom one made I'd love to see the images.

Holy Fxdge this would be so awesome.

A little off topic but I would like to share my recent experience with 3D printing. I made some 3D printed Kan-E-Senna miniatures to share with my gaming community. I'm very proud of how it turned out :)
http://i.imgur.com/SRyyCpn.png?1
I model this from scratch based on the Kan-E-Senna minion in game. If anyone would like to have some insight on the development, please check out my blog:
2gameornot2game

I support this :D

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Originally Posted by YoseiTakei

A little off topic but I would like to share my recent experience with 3D printing. I made some 3D printed Kan-E-Senna miniatures to share with my gaming community. I'm very proud of how it turned out :)
http://i.imgur.com/SRyyCpn.png?1
I model this from scratch based on the Kan-E-Senna minion in game. If anyone would like to have some insight on the development, please check out my blog:
2gameornot2game

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I would so buy one of these. =)

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Originally Posted by Whoopie_Pie

I would so buy one of these. =)

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I just did!

I would totally drop 100 bucks on a 12" figure of my character. Given the coloring is not shoddy. :D

in for 1 +10 characters...

This will be so cool to have your avatar 3d printed > . < so want SE please

Ps. where can you get the FF figure that you posted I want it.

I know Blizzard has a deal with a company which does this. I'd love to have such a thing available for FFXIV. Definitely would purchase!

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Originally Posted by Teirshin

I just did!

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Oh wow, thanks for the support. I think I'll do another set later in the year once I have saved up some money. :)

Would absolutely loooooove to have the ability to buy these!!

Not possible with the current level of technology, at least in any sort of decent detail.

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Originally Posted by YoseiTakei

Oh wow, thanks for the support. I think I'll do another set later in the year once I have saved up some money. :)

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Do the Tonberry minion and I'd buy several.... for my own little army!

Not sure I could them to take my money fast enough for something like this...
/signed

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Originally Posted by Teirshin

Do the Tonberry minion and I'd buy several.... for my own little army!

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I'll be doing a vote on my blog when I start the next set to collect interest on which minion people would like to see recreated. Follow my tumblr if you would like to see future updates. Cheers! :) 2gameornot2game