I'm inbetween. I have a set (or actually two) sets of terrain for home play,and although I usually play at our club (and use club terrain), and occasionally play elsewhere, I have occasional games at my place, with a full set of terrain. I do have limited space at home and I use the limited space rather for models than for more sets of terrain. And I do not like building (large amounts of) terrain, I simply like painting models better.
So I am neither, or both a bit.
And just a theoretical thought: I wouldnt bring any terrain to a game (unless asked for it), because I think its important to have a homogene style of the table, and more different sources of terrain pieces could hurt this.
What can either hobbyists or manufacturing companies do to make terrain less daunting?
What can either hobbyists or manufacturing companies do to make terrain less daunting?
I voted "Host" but I haven't hosted a game at my place for a decade. The reason I voted Host is that I usually contribute (either or both) minis and terrain for games though the game is played at someone else's house.
I am fortunate to be able to take over the dining room (often for weeks at a time) put up a large table (8' x 5') at home. I have a lot of terrain for a number of periods that interest me. Two of my friends who I game with regularly also have the ability to host. The other friend while he is not able to host has quite a bit of terrain and figures he will bring round or take to club to play a game. He will affectively host the game using a table at the venue he is at.
Not all of us are fortunate to be able to have the space, money or time to assemble and put together a wargames table of nice terrain. So I do not think any stigma should be attached to those that can't.
I do feel that players should be encouraged put together their on armies/warbands to play with, once they are certain this is a hobby they want to be involved with. THis can add enjoyment for the other players as it give variety of opponent/period.