greendestiny Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I listen to a lot of pod casts. I find they help me stay motivated and learn about what is going on in gaming while I paint or build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelVeto Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 never thought of podcasts. have any to recommend? I also find that sometimes, you just need some good old fashioned fluffy death metal. When I start getting ready to call it quits I throw on some Bolt Thrower and grind it out for another album just to get that last one. as of next month tho most of my guys will be painted so I will be able to take more time with projects. no more 1600 point vows here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I think that the most important factor, there is not to get stressed. After all we are into this hobby to relax and enjoy right? Thats one of the reasons I paint a single model at a time. Last time I tried batch painting I almost had a heart attack. Dont consider that you have to paint to paint them. Think that you just want to paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchCaptainAzrael Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I do something similar. I've either got battle reports playing in the background on youtube (love the banter batreps lol), or I have Ultramarines playing (We are Steel! We are Doom!). just helps me get that mood going. ...I've just scheduled myself in chamber 42 havent I? And I already have a blade of reason sharpened just for you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinylCut Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Great topic, captain sox. I think we've all been where you are. Dont consider that you have to paint to paint them. Think that you just want to paint them. I wholeheartedly agree, Brother Immolator. If you're making vows for the board, you won't find your modeling/painting enjoyable. If you're making vows for yourself to stay on track, it great motivation to move your army forward at your own pace. One of my biggest stumbling blocks in the past was 'wanting a fully painted army' as opposed to 'wanting to fully paint an army'. Similar words, but a completely different concept. Once I changed them around, I've been making forward progress every month. The other technique I use to get over the painting blues is to play. When you've got a couple unfinished guys battling amongst all your gloriously finished Unforgiven... it just doesn't seem right. The Lion is calling; finish those minis! FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yes, putting on the table against a fully painted army certainly has the effect of making you feel that I must do so myself. Now that I think of it... :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 102 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Definitely don't make your hobby into work. Whenever people who don't play see my army they tell me they would never have the patience to paint up an army. I tell them that no patience is required if you enjoy the painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Immolator Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 A nice marine tribute with the epicness oozing is also a good motivator I think. As this thing is pretty much awesome I searched the lyrics and I found them with a translation. Here: Savior Mine Blessed God Eternal One Mysterious One, Death, Holy One go before us. Hosana Meus Fortuna Deus Aeterna Teus Mystre, Morte, Sancte Pior Blessed Savior God Legion as the hairs of my head Blessed, blessed indeed Are the warriors of truth Fortuna hosana deus Legionus ab comae Fortune fortuna equis Ad pugnatoris in veritae Savior Mine Blessed God, Protected by your cause Of holiness.Hossana meus Fortuna dues Protego causa In sanctus Eternal in the past Enduring always (i.e. God that was and is and will be) Coryphaeus (a Greek drama term meaning the leader of the choir) Regal King of all Aeternus praetor Firmitas semper Coryphaeus Rex Regis univers For your whole self, savior Protecting your holy cause Bright Father Celebrate resurrection (Pro se solis hosanna Protego sanctus causa Padre illuminata Gloria in resurrectem) For your whole self, savior Protecting your holy cause Bright Father Celebrate that day (Pro se solis hosanna Protego sanctus causa Padre illuminata Gloria in unum diem) The land shadowed The Earth evil, Those who sow seeds of his travel Why be guilty? Terra tenebrae Telluris malus, Qui sere pere Cur reatus. Our Father ate the meat Of our Lord, Bright Father Regal King of all. Genitor edo In ex domino, Patris illuminata Rex Regis universe. For your whole self, savior Protecting your holy cause Bright Father Celebrate resurrection (Pro se solis hosanna Protego sanctus causa Padre illuminata Gloria in resurrectem) For your whole self, savior Protecting your holy cause Bright Father Celebrate that day (Pro se solis hosanna Protego sanctus causa Padre illuminata Gloria in unum diem) Tearful, Tearful, Being away from our Lord Lacrimosa, lacrimosa In ex dominum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ordo Machinum Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 If music be the food of vengeance, then play on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harleqvin Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 A nice marine tribute with the epicness oozing is also a good motivator I think. As this thing is pretty much awesome I searched the lyrics and I found them with a translation. I swear I see another DA Inquisitor PA. at 2:20 mark.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 There's lots of good advice here. I find that playing 40k motivates me to paint more. I failed my October vow on the PtR because I had a game with my tyranid army and my painting table was swiftly overrun by xenos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Some great ideas here :) I normally put on a 40K audio book to motivate me to get that painting done. Or any of Terry Pratchetts Discworld series just for the laugh it causes although I don't recommend fits of giggling when trying to do fine detail :) Also the great feedback you can receive from this forum helps to push me to do more :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqui Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Well, if nothing else this topic has motivated me to work on some models. Nothing was painted, but I actually got a Command Squad (mostly) built and nearly completely kitbashed a Power armoured Librarian. Nothing Dark Angel related unfortunately ;) but hopefully I'll get around to actually painting my DA DIY successor sooner than later, so that can't be a bad thing :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Juan Juarez Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Coryphaeus (a Greek drama term meaning the leader of the choir) Also a Word Bearer rank, as featured in the trilogy. Heretic :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onisuzume Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Need inspiration? Click the playlist in my signature. The first 25 minutes are quite evocative for marine armies. As for Preliator, I got a slightly longer version of that (4:28) as soundtrack to a game I got (NecroVisioN). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Need inspiration?Click the playlist in my signature. The first 25 minutes are quite evocative for marine armies. I'll check it out. As for podcasts...I also use to listen to 40k radio, but honestly got tired of the constant disgressions regarding the participants. A few are fun, but usually its just picking on each other... I'd really like a podcast with news of the sector (as in wargames). Gaming-wise, sure you might get an idea or two for list building...but that ain't gaming. And units are so "dependant" on the rest of the list, the opponent, the local currents...that seldomly you'll strike gold. Paiting-wise, nothing beats good youtube tutorials (asesomepaintjob and buypainted are my favs, but you get lots of ideas from historical modeling, like this guys (somethingmedic, whatever) who does kickass conversions for historical vehicles). So...usually just play national classical music or public radios: the one that usually are boring but since you only dedicate 10% of your attention, you sometimes pick up curious facts and so on. My take :) BTW, I just bought a cabinet...and only painted models are allowed in...fully, finished models. No WIP... thats a big motivator for me, because I only have fully properly painted like 1k out of 8 xDDDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facmanpob Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I changed my painting location. It was really that simple. I got hold of one of the GW paintstations, and put up a "daylight bulb" directional spotlight on a bookshelf above one of the sofas in our conservatory. Now I can sit in comfort, with a lamp shining right onto my minis, with the TV/radio on in the background (and because I'm in the conservatory I'm not interfering with the rest of the family)! It has become a pleasure to paint, so I don't actually need to motivate myself to paint, I actually want to! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother dean Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 As facman points out, Location, Location, Location. My desk is in the living room with the TV and family space and I often just go sit over there even if I am not in the mood. I find that just sitting over there makes me stare at my stuff and then the juices start flowing and I have painted or modeled something even tho I didnt feel like it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanhausen Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Speaking of space. KEEP IT CLEAR! If when you feel like painting you have to start cleaning the mess of the previous time, then sort out your tools, then prepare the paints and water...boy is that a downer. Far more owrth it takin 10-20 min to put everything away and neat so when you feel like slapping paint you can do so right away! Me for example, I use the weekdays at night to do grunt work: basing, priming, filling and all that stuff that takes time but doesn't shine so much. Then on the weekends, I can simply paint! B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Well, your motivations have been very helpful. I've found my way back to the path! I'm over 50% of my November vow, thanks to your support. Some catnip treats for each of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 102 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 If you're looking for podcasts then check this out: http://www.belloflostsouls.net/2012/11/thi...g-11022012.html This guy reviews gaming podcasts every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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