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On 28/09/2023 16:01, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
> * Model Builder
>
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/model-builder-f9b456
> Looking at this game, I get the same feeling other
> people probably get when I tell them I enjoy titles like
> "Truck Simulator" or "Lawn Mower Simulator": what`s the
> point? I`d much rather build a model for real than do
> it virtually. Then again, maybe I do understand: modeling
> can be expensive and messy, and this game lets you create
> perfect models without all the inconveniences. And it
> actually looks pretty competent at how it presents the
> hobby. But I think I still would rather do it for real.
Games like Truck Simulator aren`t my cup of tea but I do understand
(kinda anyway) why people like them. Model Builder, I suppose I can see
why it might be attractive to some but for me it misses key aspects of
why people do modelling. So a big one is the physicality of it. Then
modelling has rather moved on from the 80`s and weathering has become a
core aspect of it for many people. Next up, making the model your own
whether it`s as simple as getting a different set of decals, adding
extra details or just using after market parts. The list could go on.
The price part, no it`s not cheap but it`s not that expensive just to
get a basic set-up and then add to it over time but it is correct to
that it really isn`t the buying kits with pocket money that it used to
be. Now can you spend some serious money, absolutely you can (and I know
people who do) but you don`t have to. Space and convenience, of yes but
I also know people who`s modelling space is no more than a small desk.
So overall I`m can`t really say it represents anything but a small part
of the hobby. Of course if it gets people into the actual hobby then I`m
all for it because people are dying at an alarming rate!
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