Hobby Opinions
Opinions, rants, and reflections on the miniatures hobby.
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GW got me again
Breaking a three-year no-new-GW streak at my old local store, plus why the daily hobby vlog is winding down so I can start building 40k my way for 11th edition.
These Miniatures Changed How I Looked at the Hobby
Unboxing Mold Mold Mold and Smash Bash miniatures—the indie art miniature scene, Nick Belli's book, and how discovering Inq28 and bootleg minis changed my perspective on the hobby.
I'm Not a Competitive Wargamer Anymore
Coming to terms with the reality that with kids and limited gaming time, competitive wargaming isn't realistic—and embracing being a hobbyist instead.
What 20 Days of Daily Vlogging Taught Me About Creativity
Mental, physical, and financial—how do you actually create the space to sit down and make something? Lessons from 20 days of daily vlogging and The War of Art.
Why are 3d sculpted models so overly detailed?
Today, I'm just building the last bit of models I need to have built for like some personal projects and the commissions.
The First Miniatures I Ever Painted
A nostalgic trip through my Mage Knight collection—from my very first painted miniature to the meta armies I played in tournaments.
Bald Man Rants About AI
Thoughts on generative AI, the creative process, and what it means to be human when machines start making our art.
Thoughts On 90 Days of Hobby Vlogging
Reflecting on 90 days of daily uploads—how it transformed my life, announcing a second channel, and revealing my plan to build a miniatures company.
It's Ok to Not Paint Your Miniatures
Realizing the 'everything must be painted to play' rule was holding me back. Giving myself permission to have fun with my toys without the pressure.
Rambling about competitive vs fun games.
I'm going to do a ramble over some of my games from Sunday.