D&D Miniature Base Sizes

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I know someone could easily gauge the size of the creatures/figures just by glancing at their visual and spatial coverage, but I still have a soft spot for having the creature sizes clearly labeled on the underside of the models. You could also simply upload files to the Slicer field to compare other figures with accurately-sized bases that come as a complete 3D model. Just keep in mind that even if your base X and Y values are spot on, the Z axis may not be the correct scale of your model. Bases also conform to the standard 1-inch tile base system, so you can follow the usual rules. Medium and small figures fit perfectly onto a single square, large ones cover four squares, huge figures take up nine squares, and gargantuan ones occupy an impressive sixteen squares. I recommend sticking with the .1mm layer height for optimal legibility of the labeling, as a .2mm layer height can result in awkwardly spaced text. However, this may slightly increase print time when working on multiple models. This can be a decent time-saver when you need to quickly print something between decisions or use up the last bit of filament on your spool!