Reflecting on 2023:
Games Workshop, despite the rather clumsy conclusion of the Old World during the End Times, officially rekindled its support of the game, reigniting the passion of both seasoned veterans like me and newcomers eager to delve into the rich lore of the classic Warhammer fantasy battles. This resurgence bodes well for all enthusiasts, promising exciting times ahead.
I particularly love the Warhammer Reforged initiative and won’t be rushing back to whatever Games Workshop does-I will keep a very close eye on them, but it is thanks to people like 9th age or Reforged (Facebook Group) that Warhammer Fantasy has been kept alive since they blew up the world in 2014. Therefore, I am keeping my options open!
2023 achievements
At the outset of 2023, I set my sights on expanding my Orcs and Goblin army.
While a unit of Night Goblins and an Orc Warboss mounted on a Wyvern joined the ranks (coming soon to the Goblin Diaries) , the planned unit of Orc warriors and Goblin Wolf Riders were left languishing in the infamous "pile of shame."
Below were my 2023 hobby goals:
- 5 Goblin Wolf Riders - Failed
- Unit of Orc Warriors-Failed
- Write 30 Blog posts- Failed.
Orc Warboss Mounted on Wyvern- Completed
Unit of Night Goblins- Completed
Note to self: Dream big but schedule realistically!
Favourite Releases of the year
Despite the battle to control the ever growing pile of shame, there were 2 new additions to my collection:
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| MOM Miniatures Orc Warriors-Perfect for my unit of Big 'Uns |
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| Avatars of War Iron Orcs, obvious reference to the Black orcs |
Challenges Faced:
The trials of 2023 extended beyond the painting desk. The quest for motivation to write for the blog led to a lull, but fear not! The Goblin Diaries series and carefully crafted articles have been brewing behind the scenes. The era of low-effort posts is over, making way for a new chapter with bi-weekly blog updates, proof of the passion that fuels this pet-project.
Future Plans:
Competitions like Monte San Sabino Show, Scale Model Challenge, and Salute in London beckon. A new unit of Black Orcs is poised to join the greenskin horde, and in a spectacular twist, a grand battle diorama featuring Dwarfs clashing with vampires is envisioned. Will I manage to pull it though? Only time will tell.
But enough about my hobby exploits! I'm eager to hear about your plans for the coming year. What are your hobby goals for 2024? What armies will grace your painting table?
Best regards
Gimnir
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