Two tables with green cloths on (and a shelf to hold scenery) and a smaller table for Magic or board games.
.........Ok, so you're asking yourself why this is "Defensive terrain"?
Here,
for those who have stuck with me this far, is the answer. This hobby of
ours really is great. It's been a huge part of most of my life, but I
do get a bit "Defensive" about it sometimes. Often I won't tell people
it's my hobby, for example most workmates. From talking to my gaming
mates, their approaches range from one telling absolutely nobody outside
the club ("brown bag hobby" in his words) to another who openly preps
and paints figures over lunchtime at work. Should I put it on my CV in
the "other interests" section? At what point is it best to tell someone
that you're "courting" about your hobby? Should I take a bag to town big
enough to put the "Games Workshop" carrier bag I'm planning on getting
in? Do I talk about my space marines to my boss?
Hence
I thought I'd do this in homage to the "defensive" side of most gamers,
which we know we shouldn't have, but I for one haven't been able to
totally shift, even though it gets easier as I get older and worry less
about what is "cool".
Ok,
turns out finally typing all that hasn't helped me to finally decide if
this was a good idea or quite the opposite, so please feel free to
score or disqualify as you see fit Curt!
I like this, it's such a creative idea and highly accurate of our hobby. Maybe it's time we sponsored a movement that allows gamers to "come out of the closet" as it were and proudly display our geeky side.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne - I'll co sponsor that movement! But I may have trouble telling people I'm doing so ;)
DeleteInteresting twist Jamie. If people ask I tell em but I figure that I don't need to inflict my obsessions on the general public. I have a support group for that right here :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Millsy, I'm like you I think, but still find it tough to explain to some even when asked.....
DeleteAwesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg!
DeleteI think I've been there.
ReplyDeleteWas it you that cleared the shelves of the stock?
DeleteThis was one of my favorite entries this round. Well done Jamie.
ReplyDeleteThanks Curt, something a little different for folks to think about, plus free therapy for me!
DeleteIt was a great idea and so well put into practice
ReplyDeleteIan
Thanks Ian! Wish I had had more time.... The gamers lament.
DeleteExcellent work Jamie!
ReplyDeleteIs that the old Eye of Terror campaign map I spy on the gaming room wall? Great stuff and well deserving a vote!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed the campaign map! Good spot. I wanted it to feel like the sort of place that ran and supported campaigns and that was one I remembered.
DeleteLove it Jamie! :)
ReplyDeleteAll it needs is a gamer or two - I believe GZG have a few figures in their 25mm "Street Level" range.
Thanks Tamsin, I even bought some gamers for it but a very busy week at work put paid to my plan to have them done. Tried some 2mm stuff on the tables too, but it was a little bit large :)
DeleteWell that was spark of creation! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks! It was an idea that just wouldn't go away once I'd had it.
DeleteYou definitely get the award for the most creative application of the theme, and you're absolutely right--most gamers (myself included) can feel a bit defensive about our hobby. I think that's changing with the younger generation (that's been my observation among the younger gamers I know, at least).
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the scale wargaming tables. You should paint up some 2mm figures to put on top!
That's a clever interpretation and a great job too. I happily tell friends about the hobby who, on the whole, are fairly accepting. Not sure I am brave enough to pop it on the CV yet though. :(
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite so far, Jamie! Very well done from the furniture down ( shame Barks bought all the stock!)
ReplyDeleteThe coworker who bought me the Ospreys recently defended me and my hobby too.
.He quipped that it probably isn't very smart to mock a big guy who runs down bad folk for fun. ;)
All the people that matter should know, if they are bothered then they don't matter. ;)
A fine choice a no doubt one that we can all empathise with.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great piece of kit
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work, Jamie. I love this. Please can you now build a 1:1 scale version in St. Albans, Hertfordshire?
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