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54mm WW2 USMC (in green) for wargaming. Models are painted in Army Painter Speed Paint. Army painter acrylics for camo areas. Models were given a wash of "strong tone" as well. paints. Playing card in picture for scale #Miniatures #Wargaming

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54mm Japanese for wargaming. Japanese are painted in GW Contrast paints. #Miniatures #Wargaming

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I don't know that the way forward is reason. It may be that thinking the same way that got us here is not going to get us out. Make space for divine madness. youtu.be/LxCJQ4yHErM?...

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Pulled the 54mm Gladiators I have from the "someday pile" and into the "next up" queue. This will involve more skin tones, variety of fabrics, vibrant color and use of metallics. There is something engaging about 54mm and I think they would be great for display games for new players.

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My WW2 Pacific USMC squad in 54mm is painted. I have three bases to finish. I'm really happy with both the Japanese and USMC figures in this project and doing a "glow up" on bagged toy soldiers. I've learned some history as well as new techniques and materials. Good to change it up, you know?

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Good lord, current affairs seems to have added more rabid raccoons to the diaper fire dumpster. I tell you, bronze and iron age history reading is a breath of fresh air by comparison.

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FWIW, I am really enjoying working with Army Painter's Speed Paints 2.0. I have been using GW contrast paints since 2019 and while I have had good results, I don't think I would repurchase or invest further in the line after using Speed Paints. I love the dropper bottle, the flow and drying time.

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The 54mm US Marines are coming along nicely. I have goen over a few rule sets and one has a detailed island hoping campaign geared for solo and co-op play. Taking 54mm plastic toy soldiers and zhuzh-ing them up versus trying to go full "Golden Demon" has been liberating.

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Anyone else having extra trouble with priority? We're 5 years out from going into Covid lockdown and convicted criminals are in power. I'm trying really hard to engage with the old LARP of society but it's just not sustainable. If it's going to be BS, we can make it fertilizer and plant something.

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Sometimes a session is just therapy. Sometimes it's a breakthrough. Sometimes you are just trying out a bit to see if it plays well. Before therapy, I usually go through a plan of what I think I'll say like I'm preparing for an audition. If I put this much effort into a set I'd have a tight 5.

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I think I need a Yojimbo video to this. Toshiro Mifune in scuffy Ronin mode about to just go off. youtube.com/shorts/bar_-...

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A hero

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Anna Mae Wong, Betty White, Mary Doria Russell, Ursula K. Le Guin. DC Fontana.

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I'm enjoying working in Contrast / Speed Paints on 54mm figures. I have had some Gladiators in the wings for a while. Does anyone have a favorite set of historical Gladiator miniatures rules they care to shout out?

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Once more, the OST to Mechanicus is the Umami of getting painting done. So many projects of mine have been pulled along by this music. It's hard not to feel inspired.

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Finished the painting on 8 more Japanese infantry for my 54 mm project. Still need basing on them. First long session of painting after a gnarly cold. I did not pivot to a new project in full ADHD hobby mode. Very tempting to do so but, seeing the unit painted is rewarding.

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A thing I miss about the FLGS of yore was that you could hang out, shoot the shit in community and get a game on the fly. Seattle had a number of good "third places" that felt less like they needed you to shop and GTFO so they could turn the table like a busy restaurant.

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I like Nordic Weasel and recently picked up "History Dad" it's geared towards Platoon level games. I realized I am Totally a "History Dad" when, lacking info on US Marine and Japanese units in the game, I went and figured them out with some searching and cross referencing.

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Did some plinking with my honest to goodness Red Ryder BB gun. It's really zen and getting into "flow state" with it has been soothing.

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Started playing Boltgun again today (40k FPS in the mode of Doom). The child made grabby hands for the controller and said "may I". It's fun to see the child rampage and their room clearing and planning is coming along well. 40k does not really encourage too much reason, given a chainsword mode.

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Sharing 70-80's conceptual art with the kiddo and explaining the wonder of paintings which spur the imagination. There is little "lore" to cue up and image. It's not Star Trek or Star Wars, just "cool shit is happening in space. What do you make of it, viewer?" Kid digs it.

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more spaceships: "Scouts" #digitalart #spaceart #spaceship

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I will never apologize for a post

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I run kids RPG camps. I am working hard to move from WotC content. I'd like to offer more diverse ranges of games to adult #ttrpg folks looking to try new games. I'm thinking of doing open 5.00 sessions. Funds are tight for many, so this is a token ask. 100% free games have higher no show rates.

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One session in on this with the kiddo and really loving it. You can play solo or co-op. Very flavorful and evocative. Undead heavy, hits the survival and exploration aspects really well. blackoathgames.com/ker-nethalas...

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A gloomy damp night in the PNW. Time to grab a mug of toasty warm drink and try to make it through some Ker Nethalas.

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In 2015, I joined KIVA.org. I needed a way to help, somehow, even as part of "the working poor" in America. All told, I think in 10 years, 300 USD has gone into my lending account. With repayments, I have managed to lend that many times over. I've funded 3,185.00 over 126 loans in 62 countries.

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Think about it.

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"If I can inspire young people to dedicate themselves to the good of mankind, I've accomplished something." - John Glenn

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This is delightfully WTF as a concept.

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I just reread Guards Guards by Terry Pratchett and it is so ON THE NOSE for the situation in the USA right now that it nearly hurts. I admire the Vimes / City Watch books for that central thread of "No Kings", tearing down both belief in "one's betters" as well as overconfidence in saviors.

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