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Tiffany Hastie: A Traditional Miniature Artist Enters the 3D Miniature World

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Have you ever wondered how traditional art could translate to miniature painting 3D sculpts, e.g., tabletop figurines, wargaming miniatures? Traditional artists who paint at miniature scale are also known as “miniaturists”, and may often be confused with those of us who paint miniatures, which are 3D models. In this article, Tiffany Hastie writes about her …

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11 Best Dice Bags for DND and Tabletop Gamers

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If you’re a Dungeons and Dragons fan, or if you play any other tabletop RPG, then you know the importance of having a great dice bag. Not only do they keep your dice organized and easy to access, but they can also add some style to your gaming sessions. There are a lot of different …

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Best Day to Play a Tabletop Game? Hmm…

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Life gets more difficult as you age. Game time, free time, all of it goes sideways with more responsibilities. It obviously becomes more difficult to find the time to play any miniature games. And whether this is important or not, I try not to miss out hanging with friends and other gamers in my community. …

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Army Painter Quickshade Review and Guide to “Dipping” Miniatures

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Are you looking for a shortcut to paint miniatures faster? A trick for painting miniatures quickly is to use the dipping method. Using a good “dip” solution is an easy way to shade models and add contrast. I think using the Army Painter Quickshade dipping method is one of the best ways to speed paint …

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Smartphone Vs Camera for Miniature Photography

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Did you know that your smartphone can take amazing photos of your painted miniatures? Compact camera technology has come a long way! The image quality gap has narrowed between smartphones and cameras. Under proper conditions, images taken on smartphones are indistinguishable from consumer grade cameras. These include DSLR, compact bridge cameras, and mirrorless systems. So, …

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How Tabletop Gaming Can Help with PTSD

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People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have a hard time finding ways to cope, and drugs are often not the best answer. Tabletop wargaming is becoming an increasingly popular way for those suffering from PTSD to take care of themselves without feeling like they’re neglecting their needs. It’s also a form of therapy that’s not …

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War of the Ring is the Best Strategy Board Game You Have Ever Played

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War of the Ring 2nd Edition is a great strategy board game that will keep you engaged for hours on end. This game has been praised by gamers, boardgamers, roleplaying gamers and wargamers alike. War of the Ring is fun to play solo or with friends and family members. The rules are easy enough for …

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Painting and Shading Yellow Miniatures (Cthulhu Wars)

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How do you paint board game miniatures yellow? Yellow is one of the hardest colors to use well in miniature painting. This is because of three main reasons: First, yellow acrylic paint often doesn’t provide an artist with good surface coverage. Multiple yellow paint layers are required for a smooth base coat. Second, it is …

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13 Best Dice Trays for Tabletop Games (Review)

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Are you shopping for dice trays for tabletop roleplaying games, wargames, or board games? Over the years, the explosion of miniature wargaming, e.g., Warhammer 40k, and roleplaying games (RPGs), e.g., Dungeons and Dragons, has propelled a huge artisan industry for gaming accessories. I’ve waded into this market repeatedly as I tend to bounce around different …

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Chess: A “Gateway Drug” into Miniature Wargaming?

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Chess is an ancient game of tactical strategy. It is one of the oldest and most revered board games you can play. Even in this modern, digital age of video games, chess remains as popular and relevant as ever. I’ve been trying to teach my daughter how to play chess. As a result several questions …

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5 Best Metallic Paints for Miniatures (Tips & Review)

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What are the best metallic paints? There are certainly popular favorites! What metallic model paint you choose will depend on what result you’re looking for. In principle, all metallic paints contain metal “pigments” or flakes of real metal that reflects light. In modern acrylic paint formulations, regular brush applied metallics have excellent coverage and provide …

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Best Paper for Wet Palettes (Recommendation)

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Do you use a wet palette? How do you setup your palette? I’ve tried all types of wet palettes: the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) disaster and even the fancier “Everlasting Wet Palette” (Red Grass Games). These are either mold-farms or over-hyped and expensive palettes.