Marienburg vs. the Undeadish (update: undead & spooky stuff)

[MagpieJono]

Bad times. Hope it all works out for you.

[Elbows]

That sucks, but if/when you find a place...the peace will be rewarding.

[ZeroTwentythree]

Thanks everyone. Without getting into all of the particulars, our current situation suddenly (and unexpectedly) became really bad, to the point where it's like a race against the clock to see if we can get out before catastrophe strikes. But I think we found a place, and I'm working out the details of the agreement over the next few days. Unfortunately, I will be losing my attic and very likely any room for my gaming table at all -- so I've got to rethink a lot of things.

I should be able to manage a painting desk, though. But I will probably not be doing much painting for the next few months. The trouble with that is that painting is my meditation, my "happy place," my spirit animal is a paint brush (so... a sable, I guess?) It's what helps me decompress from all the stress, and everything has recently become so, so stressful.

Maybe as I pack up my painting stuff, I should keep a small box with a limited number of paints, some brushes, and some appropriate figures, so I can keep a small, portable set-up that I can use whenever I can squeek out a few minutes somewhere. Maybe do some more of the Undeadish and their (very) limited color pallet? Or maybe take some time to experiment with sculpting for a bit? That takes up far less space

[von Lucky]

Maybe do some more of the Undeadish and their (very) limited color pallet? Or maybe take some time to experiment with sculpting for a bit? That takes up far less space

Either options make sense - see what works. All the best.

[MagpieJono]

Having limited hobby space isn't all that bad. I generally paint/model/game on the dining room table. It's sometimes a pain to have to keeping clearing things away but I think it makes you a tidier hobbier? as a result and stops you having 15 projects on the go at once.

I keep all my hobby things neat and tidy in a set of drawers so it can all go away easily in a few minutes.

[Major_Gilbear]

I'm sorry to read about your difficulties; I hope you find something suitable soon!

As for small projects... Have you considered something like an old dungeon crawler (Advanced Heroquest springs to mind)? They are quite modest in terms of requirements, they can be played solo or Co-op without a DM. Plus, you probably already have lots of suitable stuff for it, and it can all go in one box.

[ZeroTwentythree]

Having limited hobby space isn't all that bad. I generally paint/model/game on the dining room table. It's sometimes a pain to have to keeping clearing things away but I think it makes you a tidier hobbier? as a result and stops you having 15 projects on the go at once.

I keep all my hobby things neat and tidy in a set of drawers so it can all go away easily in a few minutes.

Good points, and I do have some drawers that I use to try to keep things organized. But I'm definitely guilty of the 15 projects at once -- even within my limited scope. 

I'm sorry to read about your difficulties; I hope you find something suitable soon!

As for small projects... Have you considered something like an old dungeon crawler (Advanced Heroquest springs to mind)? They are quite modest in terms of requirements, they can be played solo or Co-op without a DM. Plus, you probably already have lots of suitable stuff for it, and it can all go in one box.

Thanks. We did just find a place, and I pick up the keys Monday!

I really have been thinking about a dungeon crawl, but don't honestly know where to start! But would definitely be interested in something that is already set up for solo play, easy to bring in new players (if I can,) and a bit generic, so that it's not tied too strongly to a unique/odd setting (and set of critters.)

[von Lucky]

Happy to hear the good news re. the new place.

[ZeroTwentythree]

Really fighting the blues as I pack up the the attic. No room at the new house, so everything is going into indefinite damp-basement storage, being trashed, or possibly sold.

[Major_Gilbear]

Really fighting the blues as I pack up the the attic.

Chin up!

I know it's hard, but you will hopefully have new opportunities in the future. 

No room at the new house, so everything is going into indefinite damp-basement storage, being trashed, or possibly sold.

I would recommend putting a few wooden palettes on the floor, and packing everything (in boxes or sealed plastic bags) into big plastic tubs with lids that fit over the sides. Then put a tarpaulin over the stack of boxes.

I kept stuff in a very wet garage for about nine years, and this was the *only* way to keep them dry. 


As for a dungeon crawler... PM me your address details and I may be able to help you out with something to get started (don't worry, it's CD-sized).

[DeafNala]

That is sad. When I moved down to Texas from Long Island I could only take what would fit into Cap'n John's Ford Escape. Everything else is gone...including the Old House. In retrospect I think I should have taken the books & given away most of the minis; re, I'd have things to read & fewer pieces that will never see a brush. All that is to say you have my condolences.

[von Lucky]

Wishing you all the best.

[ZeroTwentythree]

The Eagle has landed...



Most of the pieces parts have made it to the new house. Now to put it all together.

I'm still hoping to work out a painting desk. Optimistically thougb, it's probably a few weeks before I have spacetime for any potential painting/hobby stuff.

[von Lucky]

That's motivation enough. When I moved into my current place the man cave was used as the initial storage room. Too late did I realise SWMBO knew what would motivate me to sort through the boxes. Good luck!

[ZeroTwentythree]

Morale has been low. Struggling to find space for painting, or even storing my painting & gaming stuff in an accessible manner at the new house. 

On a more positive note....


In somewhat better news, just before I moved I scored an amazing deal on a figure I've wanted for a while, but has always been out of my price range. Even better is that it is really well painted. In fact, the paint job alone is worth twice what I paid. In fact, I'm pretty sure the figure retailed for around twice what I paid, so this was a super bargain.



Photo doesn't do it justice. I don't have a painting & photo desk set up yet, so this was the best I could do. At least I knew where to find my reliable old reference figure, for scale!

After I uploaded the pic to photobucket, I noticed a similarity to another recent pic...



   Uncanny!