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Introduction and Rules
Welcome to the 8th year of the 12 Months of Hobby Challenge, and the first year the Challenge is running as a Club. I started this challenge back in 2019 to keep me motivated throughout the year, and to help me stick to my Hobby goal of completing *at least* one model per month, and then I figured, why do it alone? So I invited everyone to join me in this journey. There's even a small group of us who HAVEN"T MISSED A MONTH SINCE 2019....
If you've missed the previous years Challenges, you can find them here,
2019 - 2019 Summary - Additional Awards - 2019 Favourite - 2019 Favourite Poll
2020 - 2020 Summary - Additional Awards - 2020 Favourite - 2020 Favourite Poll - The Campaign Summary
2021 - 2021 Summary - Additional Awards - 2021 Favourite - 2021 Favourite Poll
2022 - 2022 Summary - Additional Awards - 2022 Favourite - 2022 Favourite Poll
2023 - 2023 Summary - Additional Awards - 2023 Favourite - 2023 Favourite Poll
2024 - 2024 Summary - Additional Awards - 2024 Favourite - 2024 Favourite Poll
2025 - 2025 summary - Additional Awards - 2025 Favourite - 2025 Favourite Poll
As with previous years, I'd like some company, if you'd like to join me with a commitment to 1x model (or more) per month for the 12 months of 2026, I'd love to have you along.
The Rules are pretty simple;
- I DO NOT expect you to use the Random Tables, you are more than welcome to pledge models towards your existing armies, or choose a model you would like to complete.
- Multiple model pledges are fine, but ONLY ONE *must* be finished per month to "complete" the Challenge for the Month.
- A starting pic is required. Any model that is incomplete, even those that only require basing, are eligible for this Challenge.
- A finished pic is also required, this MUST be completed to your standards, AND the model MUST be based.
If you know what you'd like to pledge, pop this pip in your signature,
then pledge in the following format, you'll need to vow each month you wish to participate,
I, { Insert your name } , embark on the 12 Months of Hobby Challenge, and for the month of { insert correct month } pledge to complete { insert the model/s to be completed } by month's end.
Each month will feature a selection of Awards,
- The Completed Badge is awarded for Completing 1+ model for the month.
- The Stubborn Badge is awarded for Completing a previous vowed but uncompleted model.
- The Seriously Badge is awarded for Completing 5+ models (or individual large models) in a month.
- The Artificer Badge is awarded to models that are 100% complete, including bases.
- The Speed Daemon is awarded for Completing a model within 24hrs.
- The Last Minute Badge is awarded for Completing your vow on the last day of the month, or the 1st day of the following month.
- The Overtime Badge is awarded for Completing your vow on the 2nd or 3rd day of the following month.
- The Favourite Badge will be awarded each month by the Event organisers (Grostsmasha and Firedrake Cordova).
You may make up to two Plodding Along Vows for the year, one for the first six months, and one for the second six months. These are intended for larger, multiple month projects, or an Army goal for the year. Plodding Along Vows do not expire, and may take the whole year, or MULTIPLE years.
All badges will upgrade Black, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, as they are earned multiple times.
In 2019 I developed a series of Randomizer Tables are still available for this year, and you are most welcome to use them yourselves, or ask to put on the Randomizer List, and I will roll for everyone on the list a week prior to the new month.
If you know what you're going to paint, then jump right in and make your pledge in the appropriate month.
*IF* , however, you would like to use the tables, you'll need 2D6.
- You are not bound to your rolls, If you're not feeling it, re-roll
- Re-Roll any duplicates, either Faction OR Sub-faction (if you want to).
- Feel free to choose a Faction / Sub Faction and roll on their chart.
- I am more than happy to roll for anyone wishing to participate, please notify me if you'd like to be added to the Randomizer Tables list and I'll roll for everyone on the list in the last week of the month for the coming month.
Roll a D6, click the link;