@Willmark BATG has been an amazing motivator for me. Even if the line doesn’t actually move, it’s completely reinvigorated my love for mini painting.
I’ve painted 500+ minis in the last two years, almost entirely motivated by the urges to share what I’m doing and tick stuff off the list. Yes, the actual pile of shame is staying roughly the same size, but I feel like I’m getting a pretty clear idea of what models in the pile will never get painted and should probably get moved on.
Plus, I’ve basically figured out how to paint at scale, I have a very realistic idea of how many models I paint in a year, which helps me avoid overcommitting. With the blog to show off completed models, I have motivation to try new things and to refine my techniques. I’ve figured out how to take acceptable pictures of minis (although I need a new photobox). It’s been great.
Even when the updates are piecemeal, like they are at the moment, I always feel like I’m making progress. I feel like I’m responsibly engaging with my collection now, rather than just pouring more and more money into plastic crack!
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Today’s update? Four more dudes:
I can almost field a fully-painted 4th-edition-compliant Imperial Guard Infantry platoon! Yes, I’ll get the light box out to take a group photo once the platoon is completely finished.
Four off the pile.
BATG Score: -19
