Miniature Adventures

Christmas has a funny way of ambushing even the best-laid content schedules. One minute you’re confidently telling yourself, “Yes, of course I’ll record the usual Sunday talking point,” and the next you’re surrounded by empty plates, half-remembered conversations, and that peculiar festive tiredness that only appears after the third mince pie. With that in mind, this is a quick Christmas update to let you know there’s no usual Sunday talking point video this week.

Like many people, I’ve taken a short break to slow things down a bit. Christmas is one of the few points in the year where it feels entirely reasonable to step away from the routine, spend time with family, and accept that productivity might look a little different. In my case, that means swapping a camera and a script for a paintbrush and a handful of unpainted miniatures.

One of the nice side effects of the holiday lull is the chance to actually sit and paint without watching the clock. As I mentioned recently, I’m taking part in the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge this year, and I’ve started a new project with my mate Ray. It’s been good fun so far, and very much in the spirit of what the challenge is meant to be: steady progress, shared motivation, and enjoying the process rather than rushing to a finish line.

At the moment, that process involves Winter War Soviet infantry and the surprisingly absorbing task of painting rifles. It’s not glamorous work, but it’s oddly satisfying. There’s something very grounding about focusing on small details while the rest of the world slows down. No grand plans, no pressure to finish a unit in a weekend—just five stolen minutes here and there, making tiny improvements and calling it a win.

Normal service will resume next week, when the usual Sunday video returns. I’ll be kicking off the new year with a talking point on New Year’s resolutions, and how they fit (or don’t) into the wargaming hobby. January always seems to invite big promises and ambitious plans, so it feels like a good time to talk honestly about what’s realistic, what’s useful, and what we might all be better off quietly ignoring.

For now, though, this is very much a pause rather than a stop. I hope you’ve all had a great Christmas, or at least a peaceful one, and that the holiday season has given you a chance to rest, reset, and maybe sneak in a game or two. However you’re spending it, take care of yourselves, enjoy the hobby in whatever way suits you best, and remember that there’s no rush.

Until next week, stay safe, get plenty of games in, and of course, keep rolling high.

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The Boxing Day family game tonight is Super Boss Monster by Brotherwise Games. This is a dungeon building card game for 1-4 players. The box says games should last 30minutes but the designers clearly didn't have my uber competitive, backstabbing family in mind. 2 hours later and my Daughter hustled the lot of us to pull off a stunningly unexpected win coming from last place. I woz robbed! 🤣

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Family D&D night with an edible Christmas theme.

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Serendipity strikes again. I went to Rochester yesterday with the family for a little Christmas shopping. Of course, this meant a little side-trek to the excellent Baggin's second-hand bookstore. I rarely leave without finding something relevant to a new or planned project, and this time was no exception. A very interesting book, showing the weapons used by soviet troops in the Winter War and throughout WWII.

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Details of a new project coming soon!

Yep, Ray and I haven't finished the last collaboration, and we have already started prepping for a new one! The first batch of figures have been primed and are ready for the Analogue Hobbies Painting Challenge, which starts in a couple of weeks.

Can anyone guess what the new project could be? 😉

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Dragonmeet 2025 at the Excel felt like the convention had discovered a growth spell and cast it at full power. Moving from the Novotel to this massive venue didn’t just give the show more space; it changed its entire rhythm. Everything was bigger: wider aisles, more demo tables, more gaming zones, and over two hundred traders tempting attendees with books, minis, dice, and every shiny hobby indulgence imaginable. It kept the familiar Dragonmeet charm, just on a grander, more ambitious scale.

🎞️ Full Walkaround Video and Show Report out Tomorrow 🎞️

As always, the traders pulled me in like a tractor beam made of resin and nostalgia. Indie RPG creators, miniature sculptors, publishers, dice makers, and terrain artists. Every corner had something that whispered, “Go on, just one more purchase.” My wallet put up a brave fight, but Dragonmeet is undefeated in that arena.

Beyond the retail whirlwind, the show thrived with creative energy. The organised RPG areas were packed with everything from traditional fantasy quests to experimental storytelling sessions that stretched the imagination. Quiet gaming spaces and open tables meant anyone could sit down, roll some dice, and make new friends. The atmosphere felt welcoming, buzzing, and wonderfully nerdy.

Walking through the halls brought back memories of earlier Dragonmeets—from the cosy chaos of Kensington Town Hall to the bustling days at Hammersmith. Seeing how the show has evolved, alongside the increasingly diverse crowd, made the whole day feel like a celebration of how far the hobby has come. I left with a heavier bag, a lighter wallet, and that familiar post-con glow. Dragonmeet 2025 hasn't just grown; it has flourished. If this is the future of the convention, next year promises even more adventure.

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Had a great game of Basic Impetus last night. The game was hosted via Zoom by Jonathan Frietag of The Palouse Wargaming Journal fame. We refought the Battle of Zallaqah 1086CE with a Christian army under Alfonso VI versus the Almoravid Muslims commanded by Yusuf ibn Tashfin. If you've never seen his games before, please check out Jon's excellent blog here palousewargamingjournal.blogspot.com/

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Posties Rejects are at the Royal Engineers Museum today. We're running a demo of the Attack on Hill 112 using the Rapid Fire Reloaded rules and 15mm figures from Dans collection.

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Had an incredible day at The Other Partizan in Newark today. I headed north with four other members of Posties Rejects for a day enjoying great games, great company and great shopping. I've already published a short video of the highlights, but rest assured, I will be putting together my usual long-form (and suitably labelled) show report in a few days. I shot over 500 pictures, and that volume requires a lot of curation to organise it into some order. In the meantime, here are a few pictures from the day to whet your appetite.

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A Day in Dover: Gaming, Filming, and First-Time Bolt Action Fun!

Yesterday, Ray and I packed up the car and headed down to Dover for what turned out to be an absolutely brilliant day of wargaming, chatting, and filming with Paul from the Pazoot wargaming channel. If you haven’t checked out his content yet, you really should — Paul’s enthusiasm for the hobby is infectious, and it’s impossible not to come away feeling inspired after spending time with him.

We were there to do a bit of filming and record some interviews, but of course, it wouldn’t be a proper wargaming day without getting some dice rolling in! Paul introduced us to Bolt Action — yes, our very first ever game of it. We’ve both been meaning to try it for ages, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The game started off fairly evenly matched, with some cautious manoeuvring on both sides… until an unexpected twist late in the game completely flipped the outcome! I won’t spoil the surprise just yet (you’ll see it when the video goes live), but let’s just say it reminded us why we love wargaming so much — those moments you couldn’t script if you tried.

Between games and filming, Paul also made sure we were extremely well looked after. The hospitality was top-notch — I’m fairly sure we left about a stone heavier, and very happy about it! 😋

We also had the pleasure of meeting a few members of the East Kent Wargaming Club, a relatively new group based in Langdon, near St Margaret’s.

All in all, it was one of those perfect hobby days: great company, great food, great games, and lots of laughs. Massive thanks to Paul and everyone we met — we can’t wait to see the footage ypu shot... you have a LOT of editing ahead of you!!!

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