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Simply amazing! 3D printing has come a long way. The technology has invaded the hobby space, bolstering independent designers and makers, and has even raised ethical controversy in gaming communities (see here). 3D printing has changed how we perceive and craft unique pieces of work. Quite simply, 3D printing has begun to change the fundamental …
Painting a HeroForge 3D Printed Miniature: A Gun Mage (Review) Read More »
Have your broken the law with your hobby? You may not even know if your hobby is illegal. That boundary between the lawful and illegal aspect of many hobbies has thinned in recent years. I’ve written about the controversy that 3D printing game miniatures could be grounds for piracy and copyright infringement (read here). 3D …
3-D printing has reached a pinnacle. It is easy to learn, reliable, and for a savvy consumer, affordable. For Games Workshop and other tabletop game companies, 3D printing represents a potential shift in how consumers acquire miniatures. Game companies and digital sculptors will need to adapt to the emergence of mainstream 3D printing technology or …
3D Printing Games Workshop Models: Piracy or Not? Read More »
Did you know that 1 out of 4 people in the United States suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder (source)? 1 out of 5 adults have an anxiety disorder in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH). Chances are you or someone you know has an anxiety disorder. Fear touches …
This article is a descriptive overview of the differences between tabletop quality and display level miniature painting standards. What do the terms “tabletop standard”, “display level”, or collector quality” mean in regards to miniature painting? This seems to be a recurring question in the miniature painting community. And, it is an especially relevant topic for …
Tabletop Standard vs. Display Level Painting [Criteria] Read More »
Addiction is a word that is thrown around a lot: I’m addicted to coffee; I’m addicted to this/that. Whether it’s an innocent Privateer Press, Games Workshop, or an elicit legal activity, all are habit forming and puts us (humans) at risk for becoming addicted. Anything that deeply rewards us for partaking has the potential to capture …
Can Tabletop Wargaming Be Classified as an Addiction? Read More »
Hero Forge is the an online (internet-based) site for “…customizing and 3D printing tabletop miniatures and statuettes”, according to the website. Hero Forge emerged as a crowd-funded venture using Kickstarter, and provides users with a platform to create detailed 3D characters in a web browser. For a photographic project, I ordered five miniatures from Hero …
Hero Forge: Unboxing Custom 3D Printed Miniatures (Close-Up Photos) Read More »
I have a tabletop roleplaying group that I adventure with about once per month. We’ve met for more than two years and have a wonderful time. I won’t get into the nitty-gritty in this post about the campaigns or anything. But, I’ll say that we’ve been using the Pathfinder ruleset, which is similar to Dungeon …
Painting Showcase Ilkhan the Bloody by Reaper Miniatures: Do I Sell? Read More »
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 …
Are you curious about what is the best day of the week to play a tabletop game? Determining the most popular or the best day to play tabletop game, e.g., wargame, board game, or RPG, is important for a number of reasons. It helps you to manage your time, and it also allows you to …
Best Day of the Week to Play a Tabletop Game? (Editorial) Read More »
Are you tired of games or gaming in general? Experiencing gaming fatigue? Gaming burnout or fatigue as it is known is a real issue for any gamer who plays tabletop miniatures games (and even video games). It’s the feeling that you don’t want to play anything related to your gaming hobby. The most common description …
Gaming Burnout Syndrome is Real and How to Solve It Read More »
When it comes to painting miniatures, color theory is one of those things that a lot of people seem to think is necessary. However, in reality, you don’t need it. Sure, it can be helpful in some ways, but it’s not absolutely essential. In this article, I write as a working artist who doesn’t rely …
