But it still stands to reason that it’s a good question for us to discuss. It helps us all see why each other partakes in the hobby as well as potentially helping out small business-holders that have the question come up.
Whilst Kanist makes some good points and the last line is meant as hmourous - ALWAYS avoid saying that something they like is worse. By all means, compare similarities and differences, but never say that what someone already likes isn’t as good: it can feel sales-y, but most importantly makes the person think “Well, that’s not what I think, so why should I listen”. It’s a good way to turn them away
Because you can’t have 100 Gimlis, but evil, be joined up with a horde of men who, dammned by dark, inhuman gods in an effort to beat the shit out of some pansy woodelfs and their Arthurian allies in Halo Reach.
No videogame can ever capture the freedom of choice my imagination grants me, no matter what the videogame developers promise.
My videogame budget has readily shrunk to make room for more miniature games, RPGs (Tabletop ones), tools of creation and things that inspire me.
Many good points in here. To me it’s the craftsman side of the hobby, the free creativity, the imagination-stimulating background often grounded in history or myths, the social aspect of gaming and having hobby workshops along with friends, and the fun of tournaments which makes this hobby into a permanent feature of my life, which will last all life long. The hobby also bridges generation gaps, especially so at tournaments. Historical wargaming might become more prevalent as one age, but anyhow I appreciate that my future children and grandchildren will one day inherit or receive models and armies I build today as gifts from dad or grandpa.
Also, the spectacle of two fully converted and well painted armies facing off on a tabletop with magnificient terrain is hard to beat. Admittedly, boys never grow up. Their toys just become more expensive.
The wargaming miniatures hobby have many strengths. Although it don’t appeal to everyone, it is usually dear to those who fall for it.
Also, the spectacle of two fully converted and well painted armies facing off on a tabletop with magnificient terrain is hard to beat. Admittedly, boys never grow up. Their toys just become more expensive
Admiral
Amen. And unfortunately the amount of money one's willing to invest in the hobby grows as well:P.
