Just wondering if anybody knows how that works?

YIt is my understanding the BlooMilk has to have an 'emergency stop button' installed that will hide all the V-set stats when pushed before they can add any of the new minis. If my understanding is correct it may be some time before the new set is added.

I can't believe I didn't think of that!

For anybody that uses MiniManager but doesn't feel motivated to input the custom stats yourself.....I've already been keeping up with it for the entire set, for my own purposes while play-testing pieces. So, when the whole set releases, I plan to make available a way to very quickly get all 60 pieces into MiniManager. Basically will just have to open up the Text file that I make, then copy/paste everything into the SWMiniManagerCustoms.ini file for MiniManager. Works VERY easily.

If you're impatient though, you'll have to do them one at a time now as they are getting previewed.

Yeah, that will be nice :)

Maybe we'll get lucky and there will be a zip file with all the images of the recommended minis to go along with the data file.

I was joking, sort of. But not really. ;)
You are probably right that the mini manager could get another update after the set is out.

For the sets since Jedi Academy, there have been folders with the images for those sets inside the main mini manager folder. I just made another folder like that. The folder could be anywhere on your hard drive, but it makes sense to keep it with the others. When using the custom builder it makes no difference what the image files are named.

Grab the pictures from the web (like from here), save them in your folder, then just browse to them from within the custom builder and select the one you need as you build the piece. The one thing I don't recall is if I've had to resize them, but since they are stored in the file system you can tweak them after the fact. I'll do another one to refresh my memory when I get a chance.

Lastly, I would be willing to work on pulling the images together, but obviously I don't have a full list of the recommended minis. Send me a message if you're interested in pursuing this and would like some help. I plan to do it anyway, bit by bit.

I don't consider the virtual set(s) official, but more of a fan effort, so I won't be adding it to the mini manager. If someone picks up the license and starts releasing new sets, though, I'll be on top of it. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Wow, talk about a slap in the face.

I have to admit that when WotC dropped the game and people started talking about v-sets my initial reaction was to stick with the "official" set and ignore the new stuff. I've only played locally with a handful of friends, so tournament play was not really a big consideration. Although I was disappointed, part of me was relieved that I wouldn't feel compelled to shell out hundreds of dollars every few months anymore.

However, I have been quite pleasantly surprised by how my attitude has changed recently. With the release of some v-set previews I find that I can't wait to get my hands on the cards. With just a couple of pieces from the new set I will finally be able to play Mandos without knowing that there are several matchups that will be impossible for me to win. I'm excited to see some needed boosts for OR and Sith too. I've invested so much money in my collection that anything that makes about 50% of it actually playable is a great thing in my book.

So, I have to say that I agree with Bill. There is no good reason to think of "official" pieces as those produced by WotC anymore. I'm convinced that the v-set is going to make the game a whole lot more diverse and enjoyable, and that's all that really matters. I mean, we play for fun even when we are competitive, right? I'm going to try to persuade my friends in the Akron, OH area to use it with me.

Agreed. Nicely put.