So guys, I've been making a lot of changes this year and in order to continue to do so next year then something has got to give.
I've pretty much had a hand in the hobby since I was thirteen and I am now thirty one. More than ever this year I have written at an increasing rate and next year I wish to do so even more. In order to do that I need to allow more time to concentrate on it and as such the obvious element that needs to go is the gaming.
Now, I'm not going all 1 Corinthians 13:11 (go on, look it up) on you all. I've written a 1800 point 40k list, a 2,400 point fantasy list and as for the Kingdom of Britannia and Russian Coalition for Dystopian Wars and Trollbloods for Hordes/Warmachine, I still have plenty of lists for those. But the difference now will mean that it will be much more sporadic. I won't have time to interact with people's blogs, forums, Facebook groups etc. To that end I've changed certain preferences on Facebook to filter out the gaming elements, so if you want me to pay attention to any of it, tag me in a post.
I also intend to radically downsize my collections to just two or three armies for Fantasy and 40k and shall be considering carefully those that are headed for the chop over the next month or so. It is my preference that the armies I do eventually sell go to friends locally rather than eBay, even at the expense of a better price (though I do wish to make enough money to fund a couple of projects that will improve my craft) so please keep your eyes peeled.
Despite this, as you know, I'm a sucker for a bargain and a nice book especially, so if any limited edition items appear for any of the above mentioned systems, please let me know.
As many of you are aware, I've got many alter egos. Some I make known to the masses, some I keep to myself. One of them, the writer, is the Shadow Scribe. Please feel free to pop over there, read and comment as the intention of that blog isn't just for me to show off my work, but to receive C&C. Another thing I wanted to mention about that site is that the original intention for it was for me to use as a means to write up my Army Background for my forces. To that end, I shall actually do some writing for them and place it on there. Should you see anything you like and would like any help writing something for your own army, please let me know. I will need a few details and such about your forces and unless you are one of the early ones that I use for showcasing, then I may well start making a small charge!
I'm nearly finished now, but before I do go, I'd like to state categorically to you Shane that I've not given up yet, I'm still in the painting challenge.
Well then friends, I shall see you on the other side, if not before, but until then, enjoy yourselves in the last hours of 2012 and the first days of 2013!
Love you all,
Mark/Drax/Vanguard/Shadow Scribe/Tzeentch/Forlorn/Jinx/Kalaghar/many, many more
Probably one of the best things you can do. This hobby needs a lot of attention. I dont regret any of my hobby breaks, keeps the hobby being a hobby for me.
ReplyDeleteI could take some of your rine stuff off your hands, would need it unbuilt because of the way im building them, check my list and you can tell me what you have and how much you want - as it were.
Good luck with it all and no doubt we will catch up at some point!
Oh and I will defo take you up on the fluff writing!
It's a dark dark day when you only have enough time in life for only 2 or 3 armies per system. :-). Let me know what your thinking of getting rid of may take some of it off your hands, I had a clear out a year or so back and refilled the gap with hordes, dw, fow, imperial guard, chaos space marines.....
ReplyDeleteIt's tough to juggle everything so fair play dude. I bet you still make it down the club more than me though :D
ReplyDeleteI'll echo the above re any stuff you decide to sell. I can store it in my garage unused (with everything else I have) until you change your mind and decide to buy it back ;)