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hi everyone.
I'm new to this and i was wondering what the definition of tabletop standard is.
Is it just it needs too look good of is there an actual "set of rules" so to say
Thanks

well there are couple of meanings for what tabletop standard really is.

for some people (and this is easiest) is that its tournament ready. so 3 colors kind of in the right place.

for me tabletop standard is what will look good when looking at it while its on the table and im looking at it standing up. this will require basic shading and creating visual interest by using contrasting or complimenting colors.

I like to think of it as the "two feet" test. It just has to look good enough from at least two feet away.

Depends who you ask.

Different tournaments might have rules which classify table top standard painting as being 3 colours, some stores/clubs might have something similar.

Commission painters and competition painters might define table top standard as anything they don't sell for a high price, with the intent of it being put on display or being put in to a competition. It may still be well above what I can realistically achieve though.

Your average gamer might define it as something that doesn't take them too long to paint but still looks decent, something that looks good from a certain distance away or whatever.

It's a very flexible term depending on who you ask.