Hobby Guys Hobby Time – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode we introduce a new regular feature where one of us discusses an idea for a game - Game Theory. This time, it's Will with a post-apocalyptic tank combat game inspired by World of Tanks, with scale modelling in mind too.

Also, Stef's stepping into the world of Horus Heresy, and Will introduces a new game of "Hobby Pointless"

What we've been watching:
https://youtu.be/713ZIOUwVM8 - MS Paints - Bad wargame mechanics & tropes
https://youtu.be/RgwcGBjESII - Cult of Paint's massive Solar Aux army project

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This episode we welcome our first ever guest onto the pod! Ross from the Horus Heresy podcast Phosphex Party joins us to discuss his Hobby Escape Pod - One game system, a paint range, a miniature rang and a hobby project from his life.

Elsewhere, Will has been watching conspiracies, Stef's been painting lizards and also has a 2 player quiz!

What we've been watching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuVXD9f3kW8 - Warhammer 40k Conspiracy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97jlJTb_zJg - Fixing Coteaz by Trovarion
https://youtu.be/AfCPNVpBoMA?si=UironzosA26eR5bI - Night Shift KV-2

Also check out the Phosphex Party Podcast - https://soundcloud.com/user-795485184

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You're on a ship in deep space. The self destruct has been activated and you can only take some essentials with you on the escape pod - 1 wargame, 1 paint rage, 1 miniatures range and 1 of your hobby projects... what would you take?

In this Episode Stef and Will make their choices for the Hobby Escape Pod.

Plus Stef shares his experience from MPO Bristol, Will is in panic mode and how will Stef fare in round 3 of the paint pot challenge?

What we've been watching links:
https://youtu.be/NaxPnkLODUY
https://youtu.be/mzgmJlbBJmA
https://youtu.be/TJiiuhJ3CXE

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In this episode we discuss motivation for hobby projects - some thoughts, tips and tricks on ways to keep motivated.

Plus it's the second round of the paint quiz and Stef talks about a Warcry tournament he went to recently.

What we've been watching:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yv42fpEs7I0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAac_-f3wNI

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In this episode we talk about our experience at Salute 51 - Europe's biggest 1 day wargaming event held every year in London.

What did we buy? What did we see? And how was the painting competition?

Plus we talk about what we've been watching recently, and Will introduces a new quiz for Stef to test his paint knowledge.

What we've been watching:
https://www.youtube.com/@thehonestwargamerstreams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_AArQh4z_g

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In this episode we play a game of Guess Who? using a grid consisting of the recent previews from Adepticon! Will tries to whittle the options down and guess the one Stef has chosen. You can see the grid on our Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/p/C5f6Ju5Ne9L/ and follow along with our stupid names for all the new models!

We also discuss Newsh, Lego D&D and the weather...

Here are the videos we mention in What We Watched:

Squidmar - AliExpress
https://youtu.be/YxJ1Zj4KrVg?si=htwIDwe3_oyQzNc2

Artis Opus - Newsh
https://youtu.be/YqThV2Q1EG0?si=IsVyTmuUSidz8hTw

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In this week's episode we discuss some ways you can get started with Warhammer (or wargaming in general) on a budget, or if you're a long time veteran like us how you can save some money doing what you already love.

We also discuss Stef's painting handle obsession and celebrate Will hitting 1,000 followers on Instagram!

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This past weekend was Golden Demon Adepticon 2024, and while we couldn't be there in person we thought we'd put together a bonus episode talking about all of the winners, what we liked and what we didn't like.

Buckle up for a long one as we discuss every single winner!

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In this week's episode Stef and Will run down their top 5 Games Workshop games. 

Games Workshop have released a huge number of games in their history, but what will make the cut according to The Hobby Guys? Will you agree with their choices?

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In this episode Stef & Will ask each other some random questions about the hobby. 

What paint would they eat? 
What would their miniatures say about them? 
Would they rather have clippers or paint brushes for fingers? 

Find out in Episode 2 of Hobby Time!

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