{"id":5245,"date":"2022-01-07T11:31:16","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/angrypiper.com\/?p=5245"},"modified":"2022-01-07T11:35:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:35:07","slug":"2022-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/angrypiper.com\/?p=5245","title":{"rendered":"2022 Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Well, it’s that time again: time to rate how faithful I was to my hobby resolutions from last year<\/a>, and time to make some new ones for 2022. Last year I decided to keep it simple and not set too many lofty or unrealistic goals for myself (including goals that just seem to be set every year and never started; like my Old West scenery or my Wargames Factory Shock Troopers). In fact, this what I said: “I\u2019m going to paint whatever the hell I want, whenever the hell I want\u2026with some minor guidelines.”<\/em> Sound advice, and it will be more of the same this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how did I do last year? I only set four goals for myself. They were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Roleplaying Stuff:<\/strong> Goal met! I posted some write-ups of a Marvel Super Heroes game I ran way back in January. The game was much more fun to write up than it was to play, because two of my four players didn’t exactly enjoy a return to the old 1980’s TSR system, (One really <\/em><\/strong>didn’t enjoy it, but that’s another story. ‘Nuff said.) Still, for myself and the other two, it was a lot of fun. I didn’t manage to write up any further Star Trek Adventures games, although we did play a few times. I hope to return to running both these games again this year, although likely with a new group of players (see below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Character a Month:<\/strong> Goal met! You can see the results here <\/a>if you want. Some were late for their respective months, but all made it in by year’s end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painting Challenges:<\/strong> Goal Met! In addition to the one I set for myself, I hosted my now-annual Monster Mayhem in May, and I took part in no less than six other painting competitions: Leadballoony’s<\/a> Fembruary (although I posted my miniature in March), Carrion Crow’s<\/a> Forgotten Heroes (my favorite painting challenge!) in June, Dave Stone’s<\/a> Season of Scenery (July-August) and Apocalypse Me challenges (October, although I posted her late), Orctober (October), and, although I didn’t “officially” enter, I painted a miniature for Deadcember, an Instagram challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More AARs:<\/strong> Goal met! I posted After Action Reports with original scenarios for two games: a couple of Green Hornet .45 Adventure games, and a return to Super Mission Force, featuring The Crimson Hound! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So,I grabbed all the rings, despite being annoyingly late a few times. I also got two more personal projects completed: all the Star Wars: Imperial Assault miniatures in the Twin Shadows expansion, plus the accompanying Ally and Villain packs; and all the miniatures for the Aliens: Another Glorious Day in the Corps game, including the Ultimate Badasses expansion. Not too shabby!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what about this year? Well, these goals should look somewhat similar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More Roleplaying Stuff:<\/strong> This year, Dead Dick’s Tavern will feature even more RPG content. Roleplaying games were my first love and my initial entry point into the miniatures hobby. I love playing RPGs, I love running RPGs, I love talking about RP games and game systems. We are in a golden age of RPGs; with tons of small-press and creator-owned content sharing the market with amazing companies like Free League Publishing and Modiphius. I will (hopefully) discuss RPGs old and new, post some game write-ups and reviews; and if possible, maybe even get to play in more games as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through Instagram and Discord, I have been fortunate to meet some roleplaying gamers from all over the country and play games with them. It’s been a pretty fun experience, and one I plan to continue this year. If you look at the top of this blog, you will see there is more than one page. (Yeah, I know. I didn’t realize that either for the longest time.) Anyway, a new page will soon be up there, talking about which RPGs I hope to run in 2022. If you are interested in playing anything I list (remotely, of course), then by all means contact me for the particulars!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One Character a Month:<\/strong> Maybe more, actually. As I said, I won’t be hosting this challenge,<\/a> but it’s open to anyone who has an Instagram account and wants to participate. It’s essentially the same challenge as mine (though no backstory required): paint a D&D character class each month. I’m using this as an excuse to paint some classic lead: Grenadier, Ral Partha, RAFM…I will post my submissions here, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Painting Challenges:<\/strong> I’ll be paring it back a bit this year. Aside from the above Character of the Month, I will absolutely be hosting Monster Mayhem again, and I will always do Forgotten Heroes for as long as Jeremy hosts it. I can’t say no to Dave’s Season of Scenery, either; he’s so accommodating by giving us two months, and it’s pretty much the only time I force myself to build and paint scenery. Other than that, we’ll see what comes my way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More AARs:<\/strong> Yes! This year will see a return and conclusion to the Green Hornet adventure. I would also like very much to do some more Star Trek skirmish games; perhaps this time using the TNG crew; and of course, Super Mission Force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personal Projects:<\/strong> I don’t like to make promises to myself that I don’t keep (although it happens often)…BUT…I’m going to be focusing on getting all my Star Wars: Imperial Assault miniatures painted this year. Will I be able to get through 3 more boxed expansions and 20 + blister packs, a total of 63 miniatures? Probably not. We’ll see. I have some other things I keep looking at, thinking I should start or finish them. As always.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Back Out There:<\/strong> I’ve been neglecting the blogs of others for a while, as real life has reared its ugly head. I hope to be once again be more of a nuisance to hobbyists everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, that’s about it. Keep watch for that new RPG page, if interested. (I have no idea what I’ll be posting next, but it’s a good bet it will have something to do with the miniatures hobby.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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