#2: Laser-Cutting & Vector-Grafik

In September I had a crash-course in the digital-lab of my University and it gave me a ton of ideas for making this Boardgame.

#1: I want to make at least a DIY-version, that can build using only the printer and laser. This way people can make the game themselves if they wish.

#2: I want to go all out on the laser-cutting-part and create a beautiful playboard out of wood or some other high-quality material.

Luckily I managed to pitch this project as my specialization this semester, so I can spend a decent amount of time working on it and using the University-Laser.

Still I think that it will take until the end of November until I have the first laser-prototype.

Anyway: Having said all this I know have to make a vector-grafik of my laser-job. I started using Inkscape, since I have some experience with it, but it's taking more time than I thought.

One upside is that I can now turn the rings directly in Inkscape.

1st Inkscape-Grafik with new layout.

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