While games of Warhammer and 40k are great any hobbyist will tell you that the actual games are just a small part of our pastime. Engaging in the collecting and painting of your little guys is a much bigger part of the war gaming hobby than actually playing the game. Some folks see this preparatory work as a bit of a downer; just let me at those filthy skaven, they rage. However for the majority of war gamers collecting and painting the miniatures is even more fun than the battles themselves.
Not content with collecting, painting and fighting with their little guys some hobbyists also feel the need to share there adventures with fellow gamers. Once-upon-a-time the only way to share your armies with others was over the battle table or at club nights. Now-a-days for those with the desire or need to share, show off or simply enjoy the company of fellow hobbyists there are blogs and there is Twitter. All of a sudden a whole new aspect of the hobby opens up!
For me and for many others I am sure that is the beauty of this hobby; the depth of involvement it offers and often demands. This is one of those hobbies that the more you put in the more you get out. It matters not to me that perhaps this article will be read by only one or two people, if I am lucky, what matters is that I have fun preparing and presenting this missive. So not only do I have the fun of playing with my toy soldiers but I get to play with lights and cameras and get to set up nice scenes with my little guys as if it really matters. It is all harmless fun anyway.
Grumpy Old Orc 