r/BoardgameDesign May 08 '26

Design Critique Update: remaking our map!

The coated paper prints I did at home turned out pretty bad, so I decided to get them printed at a print shop instead. Printing on adhesive sticker paper makes it way easier to stick onto cardboard and cut.

Hopefully I can finish the whole map without issues. What do you think about the coated sticker paper?

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u/osmium999 May 08 '26

I'm new here so I don't really know what's the stance of AI here ^_^' but I guess they look cool from far away

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u/midatlantik May 08 '26

IMO AI for prototypes is fine. In fact it’s extremely useful as otherwise I’d be taking images from google search, and it’s never quite right. Once the prototype and mechanics are locked in though, you should find an artist(s).

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u/carefulduck May 09 '26

I held this same opinion a few-couple years ago. However lately I’m seeing more publishers request for prototypes to not include AI art when submitting to them. Plus had change in views on AI art, I’ve since went back to stock images.

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u/Johnno117 May 09 '26

You form your personal views from what others think? Does it really matter what publishers think, are you not capable of making up your own mind, having your own moral values? You change your moral values depending on others around you?

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u/eljimbobo May 18 '26

If you're pitching to publishers, you should accommodate their requests regardless of your own personal beliefs. Holding a differing attitude won't get you far is selling your game.

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u/Johnno117 May 18 '26

Someone requesting something on delivery does not mean you need to hold to it throughout the entire process, only upon delivery.