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Editorials
Published editorials with think-piece articles that express opinions related to the miniature painting hobby, wargaming, model building, and tabletop games. The opinions expressed in these articles are those of their individual writers.
An AI Notebook for Tabletop RPGs (Feature Rich, Simple to Use)
An AI notetaker for tabletop RPGs can preserve session recaps, campaign details, and unresolved threads while giving the group more time to play.
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Speaking My Miniature Painting Projects to Life (with AI)
I break large miniature-painting projects into finishable tasks by narrating the whole thing into my phone, then letting AI sort the mess into clear, bounded phases I can actually work through.
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The Real Price of a Hobby Is Never Just the Money
I’m older (again), and on this quiet afternoon, I’ve been thinking about a few operating guidelines for how I spend my time and money. There’s only so much you can do, think, and buy. I’m also learning to let go of how I did things in the past. Who doesn’t have this tendency—to keep trying
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Golden Maple Kolinsky Sable Brushes Review (Tested for Miniature Painting)
Six brushes, a sharp point, and a straightforward question: do the Golden Maple Kolinsky sable brushes hold up on real miniatures? Disclosure: Golden Maple provided this brush set for review. I tested the brushes myself, and the observations and conclusions below are my own. Some links in this article are affiliate links, and Tangible Day
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Nobody Blinks at 3D Printing Anymore
We argued about 3D printing for years. The layer lines were sitting in Games Workshop’s own preview photos the whole time, and now nobody even blinks.
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Finding Time for Your Hobby When You’re Busy: One Bite at a time
A guest post on finding real hobby time when life gets busy — how breaking a squad of Deathwing Knights into small painting sessions turned a stalled project into steady progress.
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What Is a Pro-Painted Miniature Worth? (Standard Price Guide)
This post contains some thoughts from someone who has purchased, traded, and sold used miniatures across all kinds of venues, e.g., eBay, bartertown.com. What is a “pro painted miniature”? If you’re surfing eBay and come upon the words “pro painted”, it catches your eye. The second thing that you notice is how badly painted many
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Your Brain Is Getting Better at Painting Miniatures Even When You Think You’re Just Having Fun
Even the sessions that feel like just having fun are reshaping your brain’s motor circuits. Here’s what current neuroscience says about how the skill actually develops.
Arrtx 90A Acrylic Markers Review (What 90 Markers Can Actually Do for Miniatures)
A hands-on Arrtx 90A acrylic markers review for miniatures. See the opacity, durability, and where 90 markers beat a brush, plus how they compare to Posca.
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Gaming Burnout Syndrome is Real and How to Solve It
Burnout isn’t a willpower problem. It’s a dopamine problem — and understanding why the hobby stops feeling rewarding is the first step to getting it back.
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Why You Lost Three Hours at the Hobby Desk Last Night (And What Your Brain Was Actually Doing)
Every session reshapes your brain’s motor circuits — whether it feels like progress or not. Here’s what the neuroscience says.
How Miniature Terrain Pulled Me Into RC Rock Crawling
I wanted to connect with my kids with the hobby of miniature painting. But to paint miniatures, you need consistent patience and practice and with young ones, attention can be elusive. So I realized there needed to be another entry point. For years, “RC” lived in my head as a fast, loud hobby. Dirt ramps,
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Best 5 Simple Workspace Setups for Painting in Small or Shared Spaces
If you paint miniatures long enough, you start to notice how much your environment shapes your hobby. Where you paint, how quickly you can set up, and how easily you can clean up all influence how often you actually sit down with a brush. Over time, I have settled into a minimalist way of working
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3 Reasons to Use an Instant Camera for Hobby Photography
Have you decided to explore photography as a hobby? If you have, you may be wondering what type of camera you should use. While digital cameras are popular and allow you to take an endless number of photos, there are several reasons why an analog instant camera may be a better option for your photography
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