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.
Finish the Page Before You Fix It—4 Lessons from Analog Writing
A manual typewriter leaves every mistake on the page. I share four lessons about finishing a thought, accepting imperfection, and knowing when to move on.
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Why I Write With a Real Typewriter
Why write with a typewriter in the age of AI? An antique-shop discovery and a reflection on writing, attention, and making something by hand.
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AI will replace the content. What’s left for us?
AI will replace nearly every digital piece of content. A personal reflection on writing, trust, and what remains for artists around a real table.
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Feldherr MINI PLUS Review (Magnetic Case for Small Armies)
The Feldherr MINI PLUS is a compact magnetic miniature transport case with two adjustable steel trays and a clever shelf lock. Here is what fit, what worked, and where the limited capacity matters.
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GameFancy Mimic Chest Dice Bag Review (Big Storage, Useful Pockets)
The GameFancy Mimic Chest Dice Bag combines a large central compartment, bright sorting pockets, and a quick cord-lock closure. Here is what stood out in my brief hands-on review, along with the limitations to know before buying.
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Golden Maple Miniature Vise Review (360° Swivel Tested)
After several weeks of painting, airbrushing, filming, and assembly, I compare the compact Golden Maple swivel miniature vise with my heavier jeweler’s clamp and test its roughly 50 mm base limit.
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Belonging
It started with a firepit, a half-smoked cigarillo, and an ugly comment thread about AI. It ended somewhere closer to the truth about belonging.
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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…
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