1316808:i for one will not be the guy who buys everything and lets any number of people freeload off my collection. i dont mind in tournaments lending stuff out here and there, but like constantly to the same people all year... well i better get a sizeable chunk of the prizes they win (if they win any).
I don't quite see it the same way that you do. Personally, I love this game and I'd invest in it regardless of if my friends played. The fact that they hang out and play minis is fine with me. To me it's irrelevant whether they are my minis or theirs. The only thing I'm concerned about is just hanging out and having fun playing minis. As far as getting a chunk of their winnings, I wouldn't give them anything if I won, so why should I expect anything from them if they win?
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