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Post by Russell on Feb 24, 2014 23:04:01 GMT -6
Dear idiots,
As the subject above states, I'm curious how everyone deals with a lack of hobby motivation. I haven't even visited this board in a while, which is fucking crazy. I really want to record another episode of the podcast but I just haven't sat down to schedule anything or write out some proper show notes. I think I've done maybe an hour of painting in the past month, I dropped out of the 40k league. Has anyone else found themselves in a hobby rut? If so, what did you do to get yourself out? And, once you've pulled yourself out of purgatory, what do you do to keep your hobby train rolling?
Love,
Russell
p.s. I still wanna podcast.
p.p.s. penis
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Post by Nick P on Feb 25, 2014 8:54:48 GMT -6
I know for me, the biggest thing that keeps me motivated and constantly excited about the hobby is just engaging with the community at large. It seems like every time I talk with someone about their army or my army, or games they've played, or rumors that are coming down the pipeline, or everyone's latest hobby projects, it fills me with a desire to convert, paint, write new lists, get more games in, etc.
For example, after the Rock Con in October, I swore off 40k for a while and decided to focus in on Fantasy for the winter. I was bored with my list, lacked motivation to paint anything new, and overall just felt like I needed a pallate cleanser. All it took to get me sucked back in on the Dark Eldar bandwagon (read: orgy) was one conversation with Jason, about how much he thought Incubi looked like futuristic Samurai. Boom. Hobby boner.
Now I can't stop obsessing over my DE again, I've started painting another 5 Incubi, finished a couple transports, and have written list after list with different units, different tactics, and a distinct lack of Eldar allies (because fuck those guys, we don't need no stinking psykers to win, "I was born in the darkness...by the time I saw the light I was already a man, and it was nothing to me but blinding").
When I was hobbying in high school and college, I didn't have the community around me - I was on an island, painting and converting models in my room/frat house, but never playing games and never really interacting with other gamers save for the internet and the various forums we all know and love. I found myself often lacking motivation, and would for months at a time put my models and hobby supplies in the closet until something sparked my interest again, usually new models or rules. Now, all it takes to keep me hooked is to see the motivation in the rest of the community, and the reminder of how amazing a completed army looks on the table top.
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Post by jefferestinpeace on Feb 25, 2014 9:35:59 GMT -6
I find having an external obligation really motivates me to get it done, mostly because of shame. In this case, Adepticon and making sure I bring the best Nid list I can get together. For some reason, instead of bare minimum effort in regards to the 40 new Termagants I'm adding, I decided now would be a good time to up my painting technique and spend a ridiculous amount of time on 4 pt models. However, it has me at the hobby table every single day for at least 90 minutes. And now that it's a part of my routine, just like working out, eating, and jerking off, it's a lot easier to do now that I fully anticipate, expect, and welcome it every day.
So set a goal? We're all good at that, right? (See: Bros in the Snows) But really, I can punch you in the dick if you don't say... have your Sternguard painted by April or something. But I like lists, shit I have to get done, with priority in mind. And think big idea, then break it down smaller. Do you want your Imp Fists done? Go unit by unit, 10 models and their dedicated transport. I think Daniel mentioned parceling out not by color but by area on the model; armor first, then weapons, then frilly dildo decoration, or whatever. I've also found that getting better at painting has made me want to keep painting; this kind of partitioned and deliberate approach strongly encourages improvement.
Also do it to be better than everyone else. Not that any of us are beating Nick, Daniel, or Kyle (winner-takes-all Twister party?) in painting competitions, but I've heard you say it yourself, there's nothing like playing with a fully painted army. We're all playing at badass with these wargames; that's the closest you're going to actually get. Until that day, everyone's gonna think you're a huge noob.
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Post by Andy on Feb 25, 2014 20:29:22 GMT -6
I don't think this is going to be a popular view - or something you want to hear but...
...don't try to fight it. If you are feeling tired of the hobby then quit for a while. Clear away your hobby, clean up your painting stuff and put all your toys out of sight.
Do something else.
When friends invite you to play a game instead just hang out without the game. Enjoy your beers without having the stress of painting dead-lines, good dice rolls and troop selection. Build friendships.
This doesn't stop you from watching games or even going to events. I went to a couple of tournaments as a spectator and cheerleader.
In time the craving will return. You will be watching a game and you will want to be the one pushing units around the board. Or you will be twiddling your thumbs one evening, being forced to watch Netflix with your boyfriend and you will get the urge to put paint on a Daemon Slayer.
But by not forcing it your motivation will come back. Sometimes gradually, sometimes in a sudden rush.
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Post by Russell on Feb 26, 2014 17:20:39 GMT -6
I don't think this is going to be a popular view - or something you want to hear but... ...don't try to fight it. If you are feeling tired of the hobby then quit for a while. Clear away your hobby, clean up your painting stuff and put all your toys out of sight. Do something else. When friends invite you to play a game instead just hang out without the game. Enjoy your beers without having the stress of painting dead-lines, good dice rolls and troop selection. Build friendships. This doesn't stop you from watching games or even going to events. I went to a couple of tournaments as a spectator and cheerleader. In time the craving will return ... This is a good way to think about it, but everyone has made good points so far. being forced to watch Netflix with your boyfriend and you will get the urge to put paint on a Daemon Slayer. ...god dammit |
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