If you like the world of role-playing and board games , it is possible that, for a few years, you have been curious about 3D printers. It may seem like the two worlds have nothing to do with each other, but thanks to 3D design, many role-playing games are no longer limited to the figures and characters that are sold in stores. The Internet is full of users who share their own board games, and also their 3D models to customize games with friends. Today we are going to see the case of a 3D artist who has an incredible collection of 3D models so you can play Dungeons and Dragons like never before.
Print your own Dungeons & Dragons games
Can you live on Dungeons and Dragons ? Many will say no, but Miguel Zavala is a 3D professional who has been able to turn his hobby into a business. This 3D design artist has spent years sharing on his Instagram account the different models he generates to play the most famous role-playing game of all time.
The artist generates the models on his computer, paints them and publishes them. But Zavala is not limited only to showing his creations. Unlike others, this artist makes his design files public for any Dungeons & Dragons player to download. With the file in hand, it is only necessary to materialize them with a 3D printer at home —or hire a local or Internet service that performs this task— and thus be able to play cheaply and with much more variety.
Now that Zavala has become a benchmark in his world, the artist has decided to make a pack . The American considers that, until now, all his files were scattered on the Internet, so he has created a huge package with more than 4,000 files to give more visibility to his work and save time for his fans. The files are designed so that they can be easily printed in resin.
New models almost daily
If you thought that 4,000 files is a lot of files, you will be surprised to know that Miguel Zavala publishes between 30 and 50 new models every month . Zavala has a Patreon account where her patrons contribute money in exchange for different products and services. Currently, Miguel Zavala has more than 7,000 patrons , which are distributed in various tiers :
The most basic level of your subscription costs 1.50 euros per month . With this subscription, you can access a total of 400 extra pre-configured and commercially licensed models. All a bargain. In addition, you will also have access to a board to give ideas and you will have access to various material draws.
The level of 5.50 euros per month allows you to receive all those new models that Zavala is generating on a weekly basis, and adds to the rest of the advantages of the basic plan.
Above this is the trade level . Access to a whole collection of original Zavala miniatures. They are not based on Dungeons & Dragons intellectual property and may be freely traded . Finally, the artist has two extra levels. With these memberships, the users themselves can request personalized commissions from the artist in order to personalize their games down to the smallest detail.
