So it turns out that this little corner of the interwebz has now been live for 4 years. I'd like to say I'm surprised at this, that I would have never thought the blog would last this long and other various platitudes that make it seem like it's shocking in a way.
…but the truth is I'm not. No, that's not overconfidence, I've made a commitment to continue this Blog, and I truly love writing for it, sharing my thoughts and conversions, opinions and works-in-progress with all of you. If you truly love something, then there's really no reason to stop doing it now is there? This was a revelation I came to earlier this year, and it's a good one. Sure, I may not update as often as I wish I could, but I don't think I've ever let the blog drop to under 3 posts a month and I'm quite happy with that.
(read through for the birthday giveaway folks)
I will have to say that the one thing I was concerned about going into this 4th year was getting stale. Stale topics, stale figure work, stale writing…just in general getting stale in the relevance of the blog itself. The primary reason for this concern was that I wasn't playing, building or painting a lot of 40K, and that was truly what powered the blog for over 3 years. Then when they released 7th ed, I tossed in the towel, declaring the need for a break from my much-beloved universe and game. The concern grew once this happened.
Sure, I could continue to paint and build for topic fodder, but I'm a gamer who loves the hobby. Let's read that again: I'm a GAMER who loves the HOBBY. I love to play the game that I build and paint for, so if I'm not enjoying the game itself, it really kills the motivation to build and paint for the game. This is the primary reason I've never been able to finish painting a Warma-Hordes figure for a painting contest, I don't enjoy playing that particular game. Just not my cup of tea, you know? So what do I do now that I'm going to go dry on 40K content?
…turns out I didn't have to wait too long for an answer. See, I sort of dove head first into Infinity by Corvus Belli, as I'm sure many of you have already realized by my most frequent topics of late. Not only has this given me a renewed vigor for gaming, it's fed the topic engine for the blog, as well as truly challenged me in becoming a better painter.
So this past year has been a bit of a hobby roller coaster for good ol' Tim. So what better way to say thank you for sticking with me through it than to celebrate the blog's 4th birthday than a contest?!?!
…and if some of you skipped through all my ramblings above, that's okay. I would have been tempted to as well…
So what am I giving away? A big grab bag (box) of goodies! Check it out!
That's right, since I've diversified the blog, I'm making sure the birthday present to the lucky winner is diverse as well! We're looking at a starter box for Warmachine, and Dropzone Commander, a Crew Box for Malifaux, and the 2012 Games Day figure! Seriously folks, that's over $150 worth of fun!
...maybe I should rethink that...
NAH! So how do you win it? Here's the easy steps to enter yourself into the drawing:
1. Follow the blog. Already do that? Score! Don't yet? That's okay, just click "Follow" over on the right.
2. Comment below. Doesn't really matter what you say, but see we bloggers love our comments, and even if I can't reply to them all, I read every one of them. It means that folks actually care about what we're writing. I know I've said that before, but it's still very much the case.
That's it! I'll give it until Midnight on Friday, June 5th for the entries. Then I'll put all the names in a hat and let my son pick the winner!
Here's to an amazing 5th year folks. Just wait til you see what I have in store for you then!
- Tim
Wow, what a great give-away, and congrats on the 4 year mark. It's more work than it seems to keep things going, and to the quality of posts that you post too. Here,s to another 4 years (at least ;p)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, congrats on the four years- I hope to build a following myself in that time
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 4 years live. Your post made me quickly look back at my blog anniversary, it turned 3 last month and I forgot.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bad blog daddy :(
Congratulations on 4 strong years! 3 post a month is extremely impressive; it means you are constantly involved in the hobby, which can be difficult. Hopefully this is the beginning of 4 more strong years!
ReplyDeletecongrats on 4 years! consistent posting is something I struggle with as well, I go through phases of high activity then low activity.
ReplyDeleteadditional congrats on your health kick - keep that up man!
congrats on the 4 years of amazing models.
ReplyDeleteReday for a deluge of comments!? But seriously, happy birthday Tim and his blog!
ReplyDeleteI forgot to mention, since Feast isn't happening this year, your officially invited to Gladiator Games here in Salt Lake!
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DeleteYou keep double posting ;)
DeleteOh, I'll make it out there somewhere, and sometime this year!! :)
...is there Infinity at Gladiator Games? :)
I HOPE for a deluge of comments :)
It always does that when I post from my phone... yeah that's my excuse!
DeleteSCGG is actually on their second year. It's not huge but they are working on growing. 40k, Warmahordes, Malifaux, and Infinity.
I actually put together the mission pack for the GG Infinity tournament. 300 ITS, hunger games, remote racing, and a 300 ITS spec ops if we get enough people signed up.
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ReplyDeleteHearty congrats, matey, and keep flying the flag for healthful gamer lifestyles: it's an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a prize, so have clicked the follow button rather than just following you through my blog reading app!
ReplyDeleteSweet! Thanks, Tim!
ReplyDeleteHappy blog birthday :). I have read your blog for a while now and always enjoy the content you put out. I have also got into infinity last year, and loving it too. Keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the four years. The 3 posts a month minimum is impressive. I have a few empty months on my blog. I always enjoy reading your well written and thoughtful pieces.
ReplyDeleteSign me up for the contest. Looks like some fun random stuff to paint up. :-)
4 years is a worthy number in this day and age of fartoomuchtolookatontheinternet. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI for one am happy you switched to a new game. Infinity's sculpts are gorgeous and perfectly suited to your painting style, which (yes) have gotten better since you first began collecting.
Keep the interesting posts coming mate.
Happy bday. Please do not enter me in the pool. My cupboard of doom is waaaayy too full already o_O
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Birthday! Love watching this blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Tim!
ReplyDeleteWe will hopefully see a 5th and 10th aniversary too.
Sign me up for the contest. Lots of lovelies there
Congrats Tim! Lookin forward to even more years of great hobby fun!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Tim! Here's to another great 4 years!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the four year mark! I completely understand how 7th can kill someones enthusiasm. Have you given any thought to focusing on "smaller projects" like Combat Patrol or Inquisimunda? Your Black Templars were one of my biggest hobby inspirations and I have truly tried to get interested by Infinity but the background/aesthetic is just not my cup of tea it'd be great to see you tackle another 40k related project sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteI must have been following your blog for a while now as you are 6th from the top in my Links folder.........(Dramatic pause)..........and i don't alphabetize!!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep it up.
Hi, congrats on 4 years! I don't comment as much I as should, but I'm always reading, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really generous giveaway. Congratulations on four years of blogging. I'm looking forward to what comes next with Infinity.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 4 years, that's rather impressive!
ReplyDelete4 years is a long time! Wonderful work. Three posts a month is mighty impressive.
ReplyDeleteI really need to actually try and play Infinity one of these days... I have assembled plenty of the models... :)
Congrats on the Birthday! You don't need to include me in any drawings... you and I both know I have plenty of bare metal/plastic to attend to without your help.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get all of these wonderful toys? Seriously, very cool giveaway
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get all of these wonderful toys? Seriously, very cool giveaway
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get all of these wonderful toys? Seriously, very cool giveaway
ReplyDeleteGrats on 4 years. Like your blog, especially since you'll cover a variety of games.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love the Blood Angels captain mini, its such an iconic pose, I remember being blown away by the 2nd edition 40k box art when I was 15. Halcyon days.
ReplyDeleteA cool competition from a cool blog, happy 4th anniversary! :)
Happy Birthday to a great blog! Keep the mini's coming!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on four years, keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 4 years, that's quite an accomplishment! Thanks for keeping up with posting; I really enjoy reading your blog. And thanks for the sweet giveaway, too :)
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 4th anniversary, here's to many more to come!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 4 years Tim! I hope you keep on keepin' on!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 4 years mate. I only discovered your blog about a year ago, but your commonsense thoughts on the hobby, as part of life, make for a great read. Keep up the good work, it is appreciated.
ReplyDeleteHey mate,
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit late for the party, sorry. Nevertheless, my sincerest congratulations to you! Four years of blogging is a serious achievement, and as you know, I always appreciate your levelheaded and constructive approach!
If I have one suggestion for the future, it would be to bring back at least some 40k -- not even in a big way, mind you, but I have been waiting for you to take another shot at the whole INQ28 thing. That would be fantastic -- sorry, but what can you do: I'm a hopeless addict to the 40k universe ;)
In any case, keep up the great work! Here's to the next four years! Huzzah! :)
Well done on four years! Thanks for sharing your inspirational work.
ReplyDeleteHappy blog birthday! 4 years is a pretty good run, since unlike most bloggers, you actually write stuff pretty frequently.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, this contest induced me to officially follow the blog, so now I can read far more regularly.
Happy four years! I always call it a blogiversary, but that's just me. Looking foward to what you have for us in the NEXT four years!
ReplyDeleteGreat blog you've got Tim. Congrats on 4 years.
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